What have you done to your square lately??

[JamesSam]

Fairly certain this rad has plastic tanks. It always has kept the truck cool though, even with the reservoir somehow evaporating periodically.

I filled up the reserve tank a couple times in two days and drove it a lot. Would it be possible the pressure was making the coolant seep out because I overfilled it?? Only asking because the drips seem to have stopped and the rad is still full...or is that just because the coolant is actually cold now?

 

[Redfish]

I have been corresponding with a fellow named Brian Harris. I finally got a Stage 1 Chip for my 1987's computer. First Impression is WONDERFUL!

First step was unplugging the Magic Wire and setting the timing to 0 degrees, the original factory spec.

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Next, I got the glove box to open all the way so I could access the ECM. It sits above the glove box, up pretty high against the underside of the dash. The chip is behind that rectangular plate with the two 1/4 inch screws holding it in place.

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[TotalyHucked]

I didn't realize you could still get chips for the older stuff, cool!

 

[bucket]

I have been corresponding with a fellow named Brian Harris. I finally got a Stage 1 Chip for my 1987's computer. First Impression is WONDERFUL!

First step was unplugging the Magic Wire and setting the timing to 0 degrees, the original factory spec.

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Next, I got the glove box to open all the way so I could access the ECM. It sits above the glove box, up pretty high against the underside of the dash. The chip is behind that rectangular plate with the two 1/4 inch screws holding it in place.

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I've dealt with Brian in the past, he's a good honest dude.

 

[mxer147]

Removed the candy wrappers, still a twenty footer but a five footer in the dark. A couple sags in the white paint and a little cobbly in some areas down low but it still works for me and I am still motivated to getRdone.

 

[Travlr]

Removed the candy wrappers, still a twenty footer but a five footer in the dark. A couple sags in the white paint and a little cobbly in some areas down low but it still works for me and I am still motivated to getRdone.

I had a friend that painted and he had a little tool that could shave the sags till they were gone. It had a razor blade that skinned off the high spots. The tool was maybe the size of a silver dollar.

 

[bucket]

I had a friend that painted and he had a little tool that could shave the sags to they were gone. It had a razor blade that skinned off the high spots. The tool was maybe the size of a silver dollar.

The problem is that when the run or sag is shaved off, there's often solvent pockets left exposed that look like pinholes. Depending on the color and location, the sag may be less noticeable.

 

[mxer147]

I’m not restoring it to show condition so I plan to leave my personalized flaws in the paint. Considering it’s a driveway DIY paint job, it looks good enough and should protect the metal for another 10-20 years as it sits outside to weather.

 

[Catbox]

I pumped the gas a couple of times and the big block came to life.
It has been several months since I have used it.

We love this simple beast.

 

[Grit dog]

I pumped the gas a couple of times and the big block came to life.
It has been several months since I have used it.

We love this simple beast.

There’s something satisfying about the notion of an old vehicle just lighting off with a few pumps on the gas pedal and…. Vroom.
The old 74 CJ could sit for 2 hours or 6 months. Pull the choke, giver a half dozen pumps on the gas pedal and off she goes.
Both the 77 and 86, same way save for having electric chokes and only needing 1 push on the pedal.