Folks-
I have spouted off a few times about how I am going to “finally” get my project started when I return from overseas. In keeping with my promise, and my timely return in a few weeks, I need to start making a checklist to get the old beast fired again after 7 years dormant. I know every project is different, but is there a good list of things to look for before you fire up your project and hit the road for a new home? Can anyone help me out?
A few specifics – may help…
72 Chevelle – 350/TH350 combo (tranny with horseshoe floor shifter)
Drum brakes (non-power) on all 4 corners
Car is 100% complete – full engine/tranny/exhaust/etc.
Holley 4150 650CFM Vac Sec carb with electric choke kit
Mallory Comp 9000 billet distributor/coil setup with Accel 8.8mm wires
Everything else pretty much standard 72 Chevelle “on a budget,” daily driver in college fare
Car ran like a champ when I parked it in 1999 for the last time.
Things I have already figured out:
Tires are shot – need some junkyard jewels to get me to Fresno (new tires for the Z28 rims will not fit the 17” rims I have lined up).
Carb needs the squirrel $hi* blown out of it. Will a 350 burn squirrel $hi*?
Need to procure a battery – probably from my brothers 72 Camaro in the barn
Doubt the radiator has any fluid in it anymore – need to flush/fill/check for holes (and squirrels)
Change fluids (engine/tranny)
Check fluid level in differential (which is in desperate need of a ring/pinion/etc.)
I want to head to my Dad’s house on a Friday in June (which Friday???) with a bag of parts and a toolbox, and drive home on Sunday. Anything I am forgetting?
FYI – the drive will be about 160 miles, mostly interstate (Hwy 99 from Stockton to Fresno). Any help you all could provide would be great.
Oh – in case you are still reading – here is my favorite….
FORD = F*#ked Over, Rebuilt Dodge
Cheers-
T Ringlein
Ramstein Germany – soon from Clovis California
72 Chevelle (in shambles)
