1985 Short Bed

[rusty76]

Clean looking truck.

[portrodder]

Finally got to do a little checking and work on the truck this weekend. Purchased a battery and some gas put it all in and after a few minutes it started. Motor ran well, a little ruff but considering how long it has been sitting its good to have it running at all. I did run it long enough to know that the carb will need adjusting/rebuild and a new set of valve cover gaskets to stop the oil leaks. Now to check the brakes and everything else to get it ready for the state safety inspection.

A few more pic of what I working with

[portrodder]

Finally got the brakes adjusted and working, changed out a couple of blown headlights and was able to get a safety inspection. Can legally drive it on the road if necessary without worrying about getting a ticket .

Now I need to get parts to: 1. Rebuild the front end. 2. Rebuild/replace the door hinges on both doors. 3. Replace/repair the leaking steering box. 4. Gas gauge only shows close to 1/2 a tank when full.

Want to drop the front 1 to 2 inches when doing the front end, what the best cost effective (cheap) way to do this?

[Paul83]

Nice looking truck. You could just cut the coil if it is In good enough shape. That is pretty cheap. If you are doing the front end anyway the coil will be coming off. Do it then. Also if you are repairing the steering box; I would check the rag joint and replace it too if needed.