1998 100, sitting for 3+ years.

[sect0r]

I am buying a 100 with 102 thousand miles tomorrow. The car has been sitting in the owners drive way for the past 3+ years. I got it running today on the first crank, there was no smoke coming from the exhaust it idled smooth. It went into gear and reverse fine I wasn't able to move it because it has 2 flat tires.

What else should I be on the look out for?

 

[FxFormat]

I'd siphon out all the gas, change fuel filter, all spark plugs, drain oil, put regular oil in there, drive around until hot, drain again and fill with synthetic, flush out rad, brake fluid, power steering, basically anything with fluid that's been sitting for so long can go bad. Tires will have dry rotted by now perhaps. Transmission fluid change might as well.

Depends how long you plan on keeping the truck, has the TB/WP been done?

 

[sect0r]

Timing belt and water pump were done at 91,000 but that was 11 years ago so they're due again. My main concern is getting it on the road to my house 5~ miles away without ruining anything.

 

[YardPig]

Can or two of seafoam in the tank, drive it to the gas station and fill it to the top with premium and then drive it and enjoy it!

 

[Julian Stead]

Grease the drive shafts aswell, mine was stood for years. My u joints seized up causing vibration, I had to change both u joints on rear, but had to buy a new driveshaft for the front as I had to much end play after just replacing u joints, I just bit the bullet and bought a complete shaft.

 

[Dwight S]

I’ll add in to change the heater tees.

 

[sect0r]

Heater T’s were done with the timing belt and water pump but they’re due again because of age.

Greasing the drive shafts is a good thought.

 

[hoser]

I'd just siphon fuel. Then add 5-10 gallons of new fuel. Check all fluids, pump up the tires and drive those 5 miles, off highway. Do everything else at home.

 

[aljollano]

It sounds like you scored!!
Pics!!

A.J

 

[sect0r]

I feel good with what I paid for it fair for me and the owner who had no idea what she had. Her husband was trying to give it to me for $1,000 lol.

And what’s that little switch I spy.

 

[yotasavg]

Great score!

 

[FxFormat]

You need to read up on posts from @2001LC to get an idea of how to baseline it and restore the paint. Keep us updated on how this goes.

 

[sect0r]

You need to read up on posts from @2001LC to get an idea of how to baseline it and restore the paint. Keep us updated on how this goes.

I was reading his posts last night. They are very informative, I was just want to make sure I don’t miss anything obvious with this rig.

 

[hickuptruck]

$1000 for a 100k West Coast 100 Cruiser? Dude, you basically stole this thing.

 

[DBTLC]

Great score man! Get the paint professionally detailed, definitely worth the money.

 

[MaineiacMoose]

Man that is a great score! I I got lucky with my LC but it has 146K more miles and needs transmission work. And I paid $500 more lol. Congrats enjoy the fun!

 

[okoverland]

Awesome! I bet it cleans up great. And look at that steering wheel and seats! They look new. Congrats.

 

[Spike555]

Put air in the tires and drive it home.
Change the fluids, top off the tank and go. It's fine. You're good to go.

 

[sammybones]

More pics or it didn’t happen.

 

[geanes]

Holy cow!!!!! Factory Diff Locked cruiser with near mint condition drivers seat cushion for $1k in WHITE???!!!! Good Lord you're living life right my man. Clay bar and wax the exterior. Flush all fluids and replace. Clean MAF sensor and Throttle Body. Grease the u-joints. Air up the tires and drive that thing.