So what did you get done this weekend?

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I finally had few free hours to work my 1 ton this weekend. I have had it few weeks now, but have been too busy to touch it. I got out there Saturday, and put a set a 16" rims and tires I had laying around and got it running. This truck has been sitting since 1992, so needless to say it has some issues that need addressing. I changed out the gas tank and master cylinder with used stuff from a parts truck that was running a few months ago. I pulled the cap and rotor and filed the points, and the ol' 292 came right back to life!! I anticipated a carb change, but it actually ran pretty good after it ran awhile. It would need building if I were going to start driving everyday, but since I'm going with the diesel, I just wanted to see if I could get this engine running to get it mobile. I took it a quick little run up the road, and the 292 felt amazingly strong to have sat for so long. I'm sure those 5.14's in the Eaton rearend didn't have anything to do with it!! The SM420 tranny (the only part of the drivetrain I am going to keep in the truck) shifted very smooth, and doesn't have the slop in the shifter that some of the high mileage trucks I have had. This truck only has 61,000 showing on the odometer, and judging by the wear on the pedals, and the fact the factory seat is not torn, and how tight it drove, I think the miles are correct. The front fenders, hood, and doors are nearly flawless, with only a few very minor dings. They have no rust which is a huge plus!! The rockers have a little, but are not near as bad as most I seen. It felt great to actually be able to drive it, and now I am on fire more than I was before!!