Finally got my truck now Let the fun begin

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Went over to Tucson this weekend to pick up the truck. Got back Saturday night. Paid $1500 for it. It's not in too bad a shape. PO had parked it 2 years ago. Said it ran fine when he parked it.








He advertised it as having a 235, but i'm pretty sure it's a 230. Manual granny 4 speed on the floor. 1 BBL Rochester B carb.

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Spent all day Sunday trying to get it to run. Here's a breakdown of what I did.

• Removed plugs and sprayed some WD40 down around the pistons,etc.
• Sprayed Carb Cleaner down the rochester.
• Put a thing of Sea Foam and 5 Gal of gas in the tank.
• EPIC 5 HR struggle to get the danged old oil filter off. Finally got it but man what a pain. Drained Oil, put in new stuff and new oil filter.
• Replaced Spark Plugs, Cap, Roter, Wires.

Tried to start her up and after several attempts got it going for all of about 40 seconds before she died. Figured I had the timing off. Because as I was in the epic struggle to remove the oil filter, I had accidentally rotated it. So I started messing with the timing things to try and get it back to where it was. Finally the wife said enough.

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Monday spent messing with timing some more. Found a few burst fuel lines. After about the 3rd one I said screw it, and ran to the FLAPS to get replacement fuel lines for every fuel line I could see. After that messed with it some more but no luck.

Today, was at it again after work. While messing around with the carb to make sure it was working, I noticed the idle speed adjustment was way off. So I adjusted it some, gave it a try and it fired up. It wasn't the smoothest, but after a little more adjustment, and adjusting the mixture a bit to get a nice stable idle I figured it was set. I messed around with the distributor a bit more to get it a little more dialed in.

Then I eased it out of the driveway and into the cul-de-sac so I could do some donuts with my son . As I went to park it back into the driveway it died on me again

I tried some more adjustments but can't seem to get it started back up now. Although every once in a while if I stomp the gas or pull the choke out it'll start, but if the choke is out it revs way to high for idle, but if I push the choke back in it dies again. So for now I'm kinda clueless about what to do next.

Any Ideas?

[Alan's Classic]

It's got some issues as you well know, but it looks like a good start. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Yup has issues. Rust isn't too bad, passenger cab corner, drivers side rocker, both front fenders have rot in the rear and DS fender at the front is a bit smooshed.

But a pretty good interior/cab. I'm gonna try and get some more detailed photos tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll be able to get her running again. Though the wife thinks I should take it into a shop. Would rather do the work myself, but sometimes I do know my limits.

[mnky30]

nice start to a good project what year is it? keep us posted on progress

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Originally Posted by mnky30

nice start to a good project what year is it? keep us posted on progress

Thanks! It's a 1965 Same as my first ever vehicle! Been looking for one for a while now. Saw this one in decent shape and not too far away and had to get it

Progress is gonna be kinda slow for a while. Just trying to get it to where I can drive it for now. Then it'll go into storage while I'm stationed in Germany for a couple of years. While I'm over there I'll be saving up and making plans so when I get back, I'll have a nice plan for doing a a Frame-Up custom restomod

[dolphman88]

u need a new motor. sounds like it to me atleast

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God I hope not, at least not yet. Was thinking it might be the carburetor, but not sure.

[Joey~AP]

If it runs at high idle and only on choke.....it sounds like your low speed jet is clogged.

Rebuild the carb.

Nice project!

[72BlckButy]

Nice looking project, good luck!

[jchav62]

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

If it runs at high idle and only on choke.....it sounds like your low speed jet is clogged.

Rebuild the carb.

Nice project!

I agree! This is what I was thinking... Nice project! Keep us posted... Good luck!

[65panelrat]

KOOL TRUCK! GLAD TO SEE YOU BRINGING IT BACK TO LIFE!

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Thanks! Been in love with these trucks since my first one. Been regreting getting rid of it since the day I sold it. Been looking for one for a while now. Glad I found this one.

Plan to eventually upgrade the engine/transmission, but not sure yet what i'm gonna go for. I love the look/feel of a inline 6, so I'll probably upgrade to like a 292 with TBI, etc. and a 5 spd manual. Think it definatly needs a new rear end gear. Will also upgrade to disc brakes.

I like the current stance, but think I might get some 1" drop coils to lower the front just a tad for a bit o' rake.

Thinking for paint, either a dark green maybe with pearl, or a Really dark (think eggplant) purple.

[murdoc]

nice start man. first thing i ever do when i get one of these old trucks is rebuild the carb. seriously, every time, once ive done that those little sixes fire right up, stick with the I6's a 292 right now with a powerglide and powersteering. i love it!! keep us posted