Getting my 1980 C10 running

[PugDaddy]

I have a 1980 C10 that hasn't run for four years. It's just been sittin' in the driveway. I think I want to get it going again and make it a daily driver. Does anyone have any advice?

I know I need to change the pan gasket on the transmission as the fluid has leaked out. Also, I'll need to clean out the gas tanks (it's got two) - does anyone know the best way to do this?

Any other advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[CreditGod]

spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, flush the radiator, new battery, new battery cables, if you drop the tanks you can use some stuff called CLR it will eat the rust right up if not make sure to install an inline fuel filter they are about 4.99 at any parts store.

Have a local shop rebuild your carb or just put a nice holley with an electric choke on it.

other than that just take it slow and have fun

[78 Big10 454]

Oil change w/filter, fuel filter, I'd even consider squirting a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil into each cylinder when you're swapping out the spark plugs.

Help me out guys, what are we forgetting? Friday night cocktails are fogging the mind a bit.

[CreditGod]

Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

Oil change w/filter, fuel filter, I'd even consider squirting a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil into each cylinder when you're swapping out the spark plugs.

Help me out guys, what are we forgetting? Friday night cocktails are fogging the mind a bit.

Pull the radiator cap off and drive a completly restored truck under it a put it on the new radiator and call it a day LOL.

set the lifters if you know how. rebuild the carb. put msd 6al box on. don't know his experiance I am lucky my dad is a Chevy God when it comes to these truck.

[PugDaddy]

My experience: I've got moderate mechanical skills. I've only ever worked on Fords rebuilding 69 and 65 Mustangs.

I think I can set the lifters. If I can find a procedure, I can do just about anything.

Thanks. All good suggestions. I would not have thought of some of this stuff.

[GMC Guy]

don't forget tires and brakes, i don't know the condition of the truck, but you want to look everything over on the underside. replacing things that are obviously worn out. just make sure you can stop and steer before anything else

[bluex]

I'm with GMC Guy, replace the rubber brake lines at least. After four years of sitting they could be soft. I dont want to see the next thread about one blowing out the first time you take it out of the driveway.