I have a project truck (not a daily driver) I would like to be more reliable and possibly a daily driver, but sadly my work does not give me the time (I have to travel) and my skills are lacking in some areas. It is a 1957 Chevy 3100 pickup truck with a 350 SBC from a 1970 Chevelle. It was running but the gas has gone bad so I just need to get it out.
What I know needs to get done is as follows
-transmission fluid leaks somewhere (fairly badly) I have pulled the pan, put a new gasket in and then sealed around the pan. It could be at the speed cable but I am not sure.
-There is an oil leak but I suspect that is just a gasket.
-I am going to order a new gas tank to replace the original as I know there is varnished gas in there.
It has a new carb and battery 14 mo ago, starter 9 mo ago, It has maybe seen 25 miles of driving since the carb was done.
Since this is not a daily driver, I am okay with it being a “time filler, side project, or under the table deal”
I would even be willing to work with an automotive school if someone knows one. I actually did that in AZ or was for the paint/body but sadly the district cut funding mid-semester, kids got screwed, program closed and I got it back looking worse than it went in. L
If you are open to this let me know, if you have a recommendation, let me know that too. I would love to have this be a reliable driver and possibly even move to it being my daily driver.
What I know needs to get done is as follows
-transmission fluid leaks somewhere (fairly badly) I have pulled the pan, put a new gasket in and then sealed around the pan. It could be at the speed cable but I am not sure.
-There is an oil leak but I suspect that is just a gasket.
-I am going to order a new gas tank to replace the original as I know there is varnished gas in there.
It has a new carb and battery 14 mo ago, starter 9 mo ago, It has maybe seen 25 miles of driving since the carb was done.
Since this is not a daily driver, I am okay with it being a “time filler, side project, or under the table deal”
I would even be willing to work with an automotive school if someone knows one. I actually did that in AZ or was for the paint/body but sadly the district cut funding mid-semester, kids got screwed, program closed and I got it back looking worse than it went in. L
If you are open to this let me know, if you have a recommendation, let me know that too. I would love to have this be a reliable driver and possibly even move to it being my daily driver.
