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Sounds like you have enough parts to keep them both going. Usually the only thing I worry about on trucks without well known history are the automatic transmissions and the possibility of the engine freezing and cracking.

Trk 2 Can you get at the flywheel and use a big prybar to get something moving? Even if the rings are rusted to the cylinders you should get a couple degrees of movement.

Thanks, Whew! Trk 1 before you tear it down, pull all the plugs out and check the compression. it will spin faster and you may be suprised. Check the valve lash, maybe you got some "hold open." Then put air to the cylinders (@TDC) and listen to where it goes. carb, exhaust would be a valve...

I'm so confused. This has the original 6 cyl 302 not the V8 350 right?

what did you finally do for fuel supply?

Just remember the disclaimer: Henderson said just don't start your truck on fire! :popcorn:

Look under the dash. There may be a duct that hose should fit on. I'll try to find a pic. Found the pics. Go to the "Hardtops and heater" thread post #4. Also, I cannot tell if your dash has the vent slots just below the windshield or if they were covered by the new dash.

Quote: "Question: What's the best way to clean the tanks? Fill and drain, or take them off and flush them out somehow?" Ask 20 people and I bet you get at least 12 different answers. The other 8 eight will be "Take it to someone else" I think the tanks are coated with lead or solder on some...

Watch your fuel tanks. The pumps are electric and expensive! If the tanks are full of corrosion, disconnect them or clean them first. I've had good luck with a clean lawnmower gas tank gravity feeding from the roof to get things started. Then you can see what you have and work back from there. I...

Definitely worthy of some pictures. Thank you for your posts :beer:

Welcome to Steel Soldiers. THANK YOU for the pictures! I see a lot of potential there. (extended or 4 door cab or find 3 beds and make 2 long ones) Question: Could they be M135 models? I ask because they have single rear wheels and the hubs look to be M135. M220 had them a little differences...