1966 Chevy C-10 New project-need help

[Brocko]

Dear Fellow Repliers and Chevy Enthusiasts,
Great to hear that the wire is not needed, thanks very much.
Regarding the points/cap/rotor/condenser, how much will these pieces cost? Keeping in mind that I'm trying to keep my costs low, are these new parts necessary to assessing the issues I'm having with idling. If so, I'm happy to replace these parts. Where should I purchase these items concerning my budget?

Thanks!

Brock.

[Woogeroo]

Originally Posted by Brocko

Dear Fellow Repliers and Chevy Enthusiasts,
Great to hear that the wire is not needed, thanks very much.
Regarding the points/cap/rotor/condenser, how much will these pieces cost? Keeping in mind that I'm trying to keep my costs low, are these new parts necessary to assessing the issues I'm having with idling. If so, I'm happy to replace these parts. Where should I purchase these items concerning my budget?

Thanks!

Brock.

When trucks have been sitting awhile, those parts tend to get corroded. They should not cost a whole lot, as they are parts that are designed to get worn. Sometimes you can scrape/sand/file some of the corrosion crud off of the electrical bits to keep it going for awhile. It'd be simpler to replace it tho'.

You can shop around on prices, but your local parts stores should be able to source them.

-W

[Brocko]

Thanks on the advice guys,
Earliar PGsigns said If my truck was sitting a long time the fuel tank begins to get thick any gummy. I want to rebuild the carb like said but I'm wondering if that means I should take out the gas tank and pressure clean the inside or something. I also pulled out the fuel sending unit and it was all dirty/gummy/rusty. cleaned and hand sanded some parts and stuck it back in but i believe it isn't reading the gas levels correctly. Should i get this part new? or just try and fix it.

also will I run into issues down the road with transmission? i noticed the transmission fluid was almost empty probably really old stuff. what should i be expecting. thanks so much.

[Brocko]

Thanks on the advice guys,
Earliar PGsigns said If my truck was sitting a long time the fuel tank begins to get thick any gummy. I want to rebuild the carb like said but I'm wondering if that means I should take out the gas tank and pressure clean the inside or something. I also pulled out the fuel sending unit and it was all dirty/gummy/rusty. cleaned and hand sanded some parts and stuck it back in but i believe it isn't reading the gas levels correctly. Should i get this part new? or just try and fix it.

also will I run into issues down the road with transmission? i noticed the transmission fluid was almost empty probably really old stuff. what should i be expecting. thanks so much.

[TJ's Chevy]

Welcome to the forum! Nice truck!

[Brocko]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Welcome to the forum! Nice truck!

Thanks! i got about $3,000 devoted to it right now. any advice?

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Brocko

Thanks! i got about $3,000 devoted to it right now. any advice?

572 bigblock chevy!!!!!