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DetroitDan · 06-01-2011, 12:30 AM

congratulations on getting it running, I know what a great feeling that is to hear an engine for the first time. The carb is definitely going to need a rebuild, they were a great carb, little bit of a bad reputation imo. When they sit for a couple years they get gummed up and don't work properly. I just bought a rebuild kit for mine, it was about $20 at Robbins Auto Parts. I have no idea how to do it, but I guess I'm going to learn!

That is really a pretty little truck you have there. Heck of a lot more to start with than many of us had, I mean as a base for a project. I simply can't believe that it is not all rotted out from sitting in the grass. Plants produce oxygen, which along with moisture is the recipe for rapid oxidation of metal. I've seen more vehicles eaten by lawns and fields, but that one looks amazing. It is definitely a keeper. If it looks that good on the outside it would be well worth doing floors or cab supports if it need it. That interior will come back better than you think with a little elbow grease too. Best part is everything is available, cheap, and easy to replace.
Good luck with the project, and keep us updated how it comes along.

06-01-2011, 12:30 AM	#22
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: 83 swb thats been sitting awhile (pics) congratulations on getting it running, I know what a great feeling that is to hear an engine for the first time. The carb is definitely going to need a rebuild, they were a great carb, little bit of a bad reputation imo. When they sit for a couple years they get gummed up and don't work properly. I just bought a rebuild kit for mine, it was about $20 at Robbins Auto Parts. I have no idea how to do it, but I guess I'm going to learn! That is really a pretty little truck you have there. Heck of a lot more to start with than many of us had, I mean as a base for a project. I simply can't believe that it is not all rotted out from sitting in the grass. Plants produce oxygen, which along with moisture is the recipe for rapid oxidation of metal. I've seen more vehicles eaten by lawns and fields, but that one looks amazing. It is definitely a keeper. If it looks that good on the outside it would be well worth doing floors or cab supports if it need it. That interior will come back better than you think with a little elbow grease too. Best part is everything is available, cheap, and easy to replace. Good luck with the project, and keep us updated how it comes along. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.