Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. The truck is in really good shape and from what I can tell, mostly "original". When I saw those rims in the photo, I, too, thought that maybe other mechanical parts had been changed, but the only major thing that I can tell he changed was the exhaust manifold which I am assuming originally was one part, but on this truck is two separate pieces that lead to dual exhaust pipes. It has been changed to a 12V electrical system. The battery was the first thing I replaced. I didn't know if there was a specific battery I should use, so I just got the same exact battery he had in there. After connecting the battery, I turned the key just to see if it turned over and it did. I knew it wouldn't start, but I figured it turning over is a good place to start.
Over the last few weekends, I've done the following: - Replaced Spark Plugs - Replaced Tires - Replaced oil and oil filter - Drained gas tank - Topped off the coolant - Replaced the air cleaner filter - Rebuilt the carburetor - Washed and waxed the body and cleaned the interior
After doing the above, the truck started and ran! It ran pretty rough at first, but now it is running pretty good. I've taken it around the block a few times now. I've only owned manual transmission cars my whole life, but the clutch on this is unlike anything else I have ever driven. It doesn't help that my 6 foot plus frame means that my knee is pretty well bent at the top of the clutch travel.
I'll share some more tomorrow, but I've attached a few more photos.
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