Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LostMy65 · 07-31-2018, 09:29 PM

It's been parked out at my friend's property and not started for over 4 years. We're going to go out there and try and get it started.
I'm taking about 10' of fuel line, a fresh can of gas, a battery, an extra carb, and maybe 10' of wire. Also some tools of course.
Am I forgetting anything?
That's it with the wood stacked on its utility bed.

**60short** · 07-31-2018, 10:18 PM

starting fluid, oil filter, brake fluid, points / condenser (or matchbook)

LostMy65 · 07-31-2018, 10:30 PM

Oh yeah, brake fluid.
It has an HEI.

**nsb29** · 07-31-2018, 10:40 PM

Your AAA card

andyh1956 · 07-31-2018, 10:50 PM

Wasp Spray!

**DPowers** · 07-31-2018, 11:22 PM

Add PB Blaster and a weedeater to your list.

LostMy65 · 07-31-2018, 11:40 PM

Great suggestions.
My buddy said if we could at least get it to the main road, we could use his triple A card to to my shop. :-)
Very likely we'll need a weedeater and wasp spray.

66K20 · 08-01-2018, 09:32 AM

If that truck was left in a Kansas field for 4 years the cab would be filled with rodents. One of the first things we do when pulling a vehicle from a field (or barn) is to leave heavy bowl of antifreeze on the floorboard a week before. Then when you go back and sit in it a rodent won't brush against the back of your leg

**jweb** · 08-01-2018, 10:14 AM

A portable compressor to fill the tires and a chain to pull it out. They usually sink in the ground around here.

You may also want some water or coolant if you plan to actually drive it.

pholmes350 · 08-01-2018, 02:07 PM

Check the oil for water first.

**dtkarst** · 08-01-2018, 02:27 PM

Small hose clamps for temporary fuel hoses too. I’ve forgotten those little bastards so many times and had them pop off or leak lol but some pb is a good call. And a good pair of vise grips just in case

**michael bustamante** · 08-01-2018, 02:39 PM

marvel mystery oil, a long neck funnel and spark plug socket set to lube up cylinders. couple gallons of water for radiator and a broom handle in case the hood hinges are wore out, and a .22 to peg the critters coming out of the truck

**mongocanfly** · 08-01-2018, 02:45 PM

Throw a bug bomb in the cab a run....but

LostMy65 · 08-01-2018, 10:23 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions.
Us old men after spending most the morning on the lake decided we'll just rent a trailer and haul it back to my house.

**DPowers** · 08-01-2018, 10:53 PM

Old and WISE men...

Old65C10 · 08-02-2018, 08:03 PM

4 Years, that's nothing. I pulled my truck out from behind a barn where it had sat for 22 years.
I have changed out the fluids, put on new hoses and belt, new brakes etc. But is is up and running and will soon be my daily driver. Oh, and new tires.
I was lucky, mine was here in Yakima Wa. Super dry all year, so the motor spun by hand with ease.
They can be resurrected.

LostMy65 · 08-03-2018, 01:13 AM

It's just been killing me having it sit out there.
I had done so much to it, and i don't want that to be wasted.
Mechanically it has all the 73-87 upgrades.
14-Bolt Full Floater. Complete Front Crossmember with New Power Steering and Power Disc Brakes.
New windshield rubber. New rear window rubber. New cab mounts. Nice 90's Service Box. And only a few miles on a GM Goodwrench 350. I was restoring it to be a work truck for my construction company. But now having a desk job and my 65 back, I have no need for it, but I can't leave it out there either.

**aerotruk63** · 08-03-2018, 07:45 AM

I like the trailer it home idea. It's like bringing all your tools to the site , in reverse...lol

LostMy65 · 08-18-2018, 03:10 PM

Do you guys think my 65 c10 with a 283, a TH350, and 3:73 rear gears can tow this 66 c20 service truck?

**Clyde65** · 08-18-2018, 03:15 PM

With trailer brakes?

jdl71 · 08-18-2018, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Do you guys think my 65 c10 with a 283, a TH350, and 3:73 rear gears can tow this 66 c20 service truck?

If you have a receiver hitch and trailer brakes, yes. Or do you mean with a tow bar or chain?

LostMy65 · 08-18-2018, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdl71

If you have a receiver hitch and trailer brakes, yes. Or do you mean with a tow bar or chain?

I'm thinking with a tow dolly.
And taking the back roads.

Killer Bee · 08-18-2018, 04:41 PM

what I've gotten away with and what I'd recommend to others are two different animals..

wishin' you good luck and in to see results and pictures..

jdl71 · 08-18-2018, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm thinking with a tow dolly.
And taking the back roads.

You'll be fine.

jdl71 · 08-18-2018, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

what I've gotten away with and what I'd recommend to others are two different animals..

wishin' you good luck and in to see results and pictures..

Ha! Isn't that the truth.

07-31-2018, 09:29 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. It's been parked out at my friend's property and not started for over 4 years. We're going to go out there and try and get it started. I'm taking about 10' of fuel line, a fresh can of gas, a battery, an extra carb, and maybe 10' of wire. Also some tools of course. Am I forgetting anything? That's it with the wood stacked on its utility bed. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-31-2018, 10:18 PM	#2
60short Revitalizing a 6T C10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 222	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. starting fluid, oil filter, brake fluid, points / condenser (or matchbook)

07-31-2018, 10:30 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Oh yeah, brake fluid. It has an HEI. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-31-2018, 10:40 PM	#4
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Your AAA card

07-31-2018, 10:50 PM	#5
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Wasp Spray!

07-31-2018, 11:22 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Add PB Blaster and a weedeater to your list. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

07-31-2018, 11:40 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Great suggestions. My buddy said if we could at least get it to the main road, we could use his triple A card to to my shop. :-) Very likely we'll need a weedeater and wasp spray. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-01-2018, 09:32 AM	#8
66K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: JC, KS Posts: 51	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. If that truck was left in a Kansas field for 4 years the cab would be filled with rodents. One of the first things we do when pulling a vehicle from a field (or barn) is to leave heavy bowl of antifreeze on the floorboard a week before. Then when you go back and sit in it a rodent won't brush against the back of your leg __________________ Brett \| 1966 K20 - 292/SM420/T221

08-01-2018, 10:14 AM	#9
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. A portable compressor to fill the tires and a chain to pull it out. They usually sink in the ground around here. You may also want some water or coolant if you plan to actually drive it. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

08-01-2018, 02:07 PM	#10
pholmes350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Alabama Posts: 3	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Check the oil for water first.

08-01-2018, 02:27 PM	#11
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Small hose clamps for temporary fuel hoses too. I’ve forgotten those little bastards so many times and had them pop off or leak lol but some pb is a good call. And a good pair of vise grips just in case

08-01-2018, 02:39 PM	#12
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. marvel mystery oil, a long neck funnel and spark plug socket set to lube up cylinders. couple gallons of water for radiator and a broom handle in case the hood hinges are wore out, and a .22 to peg the critters coming out of the truck __________________ 1967custom

08-01-2018, 02:45 PM	#13
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08-01-2018, 10:23 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Thanks for all the suggestions. Us old men after spending most the morning on the lake decided we'll just rent a trailer and haul it back to my house. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-01-2018, 10:53 PM	#15
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Old and WISE men... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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08-02-2018, 08:03 PM	#16
Old65C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 68	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. 4 Years, that's nothing. I pulled my truck out from behind a barn where it had sat for 22 years. I have changed out the fluids, put on new hoses and belt, new brakes etc. But is is up and running and will soon be my daily driver. Oh, and new tires. I was lucky, mine was here in Yakima Wa. Super dry all year, so the motor spun by hand with ease. They can be resurrected.

08-03-2018, 01:13 AM	#17
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. It's just been killing me having it sit out there. I had done so much to it, and i don't want that to be wasted. Mechanically it has all the 73-87 upgrades. 14-Bolt Full Floater. Complete Front Crossmember with New Power Steering and Power Disc Brakes. New windshield rubber. New rear window rubber. New cab mounts. Nice 90's Service Box. And only a few miles on a GM Goodwrench 350. I was restoring it to be a work truck for my construction company. But now having a desk job and my 65 back, I have no need for it, but I can't leave it out there either. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-03-2018, 07:45 AM	#18
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08-18-2018, 03:10 PM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. Do you guys think my 65 c10 with a 283, a TH350, and 3:73 rear gears can tow this 66 c20 service truck? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-18-2018, 03:15 PM	#20
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08-18-2018, 04:41 PM	#23
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Parked in a Field for Over 4 Years. what I've gotten away with and what I'd recommend to others are two different animals.. wishin' you good luck and in to see results and pictures.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

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