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Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect? Pre '68 Dave #687882 10/20/2010 11:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 Bracebridge Ontario Canada truckernix 'Bolter
truckernix 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 Bracebridge Ontario Canada	I would make sure it has proper oil pressure and expect the water pump to leak because of age. 1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it! 1951 1 Ton Completed My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	thekid1950	10/20/2010 3:36 AM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	panic	10/20/2010 4:44 AM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	Nesto426	10/20/2010 4:47 AM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	Denny Graham	10/20/2010 1:17 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	Hotrod Lincoln	10/20/2010 1:48 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	Joe H	10/20/2010 3:18 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	lostmy47	10/20/2010 7:31 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	Pre '68 Dave	10/20/2010 8:17 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	truckernix	10/20/2010 11:43 PM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	don stocker	10/21/2010 2:10 AM
Re: Engine not run in 40 years/what to expect?	niobrarafun	10/21/2010 2:26 AM

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