I found my dad's first truck- a '51 Chevy 3100 5-window- in the relative's yard where it's been for 30 years. When I open the hood, I see that the 235 has been sitting with no radiator cap or oil cap. What potential problems could this pose? Any advice, caveats, etc.? I'd appreciate any words of wisdom!
check the radiator for mouse nests (just ask wetwilly5757 what happened to him) and make sure that it is not rusted under the valve cover, just two small things to look at.
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus
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Oh boy, at least around these parts, mice, mud wasps and of course, water! No easy way to tell. Drain the oil, see what comes out. As mentioned, mice can ruin radiators, carbs, engines, and upholstery (don't ask how I know THAT one!) Best of luck!
1940 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup "KC" A day without sunshine is like, well, ..... dark!
