So it's been years since I owned a cruiser. My first being a 1990 62 series that, at the time, I had put my heart and soul into. With a fried transmission, it was parted out never to be seen again
Inevitably, the day would come where the stars aligned and the right truck would come to me. I had found "Number 2".
I work at a local shop, and being the new guy, i have to sometimes shuttle people back and forth while their car is being repaired. A couple months back, i spot an old 62, white with wood panel vinyl, and instantly i fall for it. Low and behold, a few weeks ago it was pulled from it's carport with a."for sale, $750" sign, so of course i take a look.
The story of Number 2.
The woman who owned the truck is the first and original owner. Bought new with 3500 on the clock. Wood panel vinyl and factory roof rack with chrome runners. Gray interior. Driven by her and maintained well up until 2000. Subsequently, driven by husband ( now ex) and driven into the ground. 4wd doesn't engage and front drive shaft is in the cargo area. Sat untouched since at least 07, (last inspection expiration), because it couldn't pass emissions.
So i haggled her down from $750 to $560 with a $50 tow it was now in my name, at my shop.
She does run with secondary fuel, (carb cleaner). The engine is sludged up pretty good, but once she's running off gas, that will be taken care of down the road.
I replaced the fuel filter, pulled and cleaned spark plugs, along with 4 ounces of seafoam in each cylinder. The motor is suffering from severe blowby.
Drained the fuel tank, poured through about 2 quarts of isopropyl alcohol. Still wouldnt start. No fuel pressure from pump.
Number 2 is getting there.
Inevitably, the day would come where the stars aligned and the right truck would come to me. I had found "Number 2".
I work at a local shop, and being the new guy, i have to sometimes shuttle people back and forth while their car is being repaired. A couple months back, i spot an old 62, white with wood panel vinyl, and instantly i fall for it. Low and behold, a few weeks ago it was pulled from it's carport with a."for sale, $750" sign, so of course i take a look.
The story of Number 2.
The woman who owned the truck is the first and original owner. Bought new with 3500 on the clock. Wood panel vinyl and factory roof rack with chrome runners. Gray interior. Driven by her and maintained well up until 2000. Subsequently, driven by husband ( now ex) and driven into the ground. 4wd doesn't engage and front drive shaft is in the cargo area. Sat untouched since at least 07, (last inspection expiration), because it couldn't pass emissions.
So i haggled her down from $750 to $560 with a $50 tow it was now in my name, at my shop.
She does run with secondary fuel, (carb cleaner). The engine is sludged up pretty good, but once she's running off gas, that will be taken care of down the road.
I replaced the fuel filter, pulled and cleaned spark plugs, along with 4 ounces of seafoam in each cylinder. The motor is suffering from severe blowby.
Drained the fuel tank, poured through about 2 quarts of isopropyl alcohol. Still wouldnt start. No fuel pressure from pump.
Number 2 is getting there.
