76 40 sits and needs look over (2 Viewers)

[wulffcruiser]

I’m checking in on a 40 this weekend and wonder what I should check while im there. Im gonna see if it starts well. And then go from there. Look for rotten lines? I think it has an inline 4 maybe? Anyway that’s what going on. Father in law doesn’t move too well and hasn’t started or moved the 76 in a couple of years. It’s stored in a Morton building with a concrete floor. There are barn cats that knock down the mice real hard but stay out of the truck. It’s all original as far I know from checking in on it a couple of times a year. I haven’t dicked with it because it was grandpa’s. There has been some worry about grandpas other kids trying to get the truck so it has been put in grandmas name and is now for all intents and purposes, mine. Im going out there this weekend to look it over and replace the accelerator pump on my Bronco that’s also out there. Any tips are appreciated and will post in real time while I’m there. Thanks! Also, I looked for similar threads, if there’s one that you recommend, please link.
This is the only photo I have.

 

[charliemeyer007]

An original 4 banger? There are guides for inspecting used cars. If it has sat for years - pull the plugs and squirt in some Marvels Mystery Oil. Use the starter to turn it over until it builds oil pressure - 20 to 30 seconds at a time. Put the plugs in and give it a shot of starting fluid and see if it will bark/run. Yes change fuel filter and use like a gallon or 2 gas can with new fuel to fee the fuel pump.

 

[Shark56]

I would check the oil.
Since it is on a concrete floor, you can easily put in 4th gear and rock it back and forth to make sure it is not locked up.
If original it would have a straight 6 cylinder. Chances are, any fuel in it is bad.
In stock.form these things are like tractors.
Could be as easy as sqirting a little oil in cylinders through spark plug holes, hooking up a battery and cranking it over. Fresh fuel and it may fire right up.
When you checked on it, did you run it?
Post more pics when you get there. Eapecially the engine bay area.