harleychevy86
Junior Member
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2023
- Posts
- 3
- Reaction score
- 6
- Location
- Virginia
- First Name
- Harley
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- C10
- Engine Size
- 350
I just recently inherited my grandfather's 1986 Chevy C10 2wd. 350 5.7
It has been sitting for 10+ years. I was told that they had tried swapping the motor after the last motor had caught fire. The truck hasn't ran since and I'm not even sure if everything is hooked up. However, my father swears someone had told him the transmission wasn't aligned correctly and it needed a certain part of the wire harness, head gaskets, intake gaskets, carb replaced in order to run. Should I replace this motor too or rebuild it? Should I replace the motor and transmission just in case?
Since this truck has been sitting for so long, I am trying to understand what exactly I should do as I am not able to fix myself. I'm looking for recommendations on the most cost effective ways to get this truck running and driving the way it used to! This is my dream truck and have always loved it. I would love to keep it mainly original but if it's cheaper and more convenient to do other mods then I will be willing to change.
Any recommendations is very much appreciated.
Also, if anyone knows any mechanics or anyone to help in Southwest VA, please let me know!
It has been sitting for 10+ years. I was told that they had tried swapping the motor after the last motor had caught fire. The truck hasn't ran since and I'm not even sure if everything is hooked up. However, my father swears someone had told him the transmission wasn't aligned correctly and it needed a certain part of the wire harness, head gaskets, intake gaskets, carb replaced in order to run. Should I replace this motor too or rebuild it? Should I replace the motor and transmission just in case?
Since this truck has been sitting for so long, I am trying to understand what exactly I should do as I am not able to fix myself. I'm looking for recommendations on the most cost effective ways to get this truck running and driving the way it used to! This is my dream truck and have always loved it. I would love to keep it mainly original but if it's cheaper and more convenient to do other mods then I will be willing to change.
Any recommendations is very much appreciated.
Also, if anyone knows any mechanics or anyone to help in Southwest VA, please let me know!