Hey guys,
Well I am in the process of putting my 1981 BJ4 Diesel up on blocks for some restoration work. The rust has finally gotten the best of her and I need to change the repair the rear deck, wheel wells, and front floor... As well I am using the opportunity to do some other much needed maintenance such as a full brake job, body mount replacement, all fluid changeout...
In order to do the rear deck work which will invovle basically cutting out the entire thing, fabbing up a new one and reinstalling, I will need to drop the fuel tank...
I have never prep for a restoration, nor have I done one before of this size but was wondering what steps I should do to prep the truck for the restoration so that I will be in good position to start it up and not create any damage to it...
I am not sure how long the truck will be out of commission but I suspect probably about 6 months...
Any suggestions for what I should do, be it little or big to prep the truck and engine for not running about 6 months...
Well I am in the process of putting my 1981 BJ4 Diesel up on blocks for some restoration work. The rust has finally gotten the best of her and I need to change the repair the rear deck, wheel wells, and front floor... As well I am using the opportunity to do some other much needed maintenance such as a full brake job, body mount replacement, all fluid changeout...
In order to do the rear deck work which will invovle basically cutting out the entire thing, fabbing up a new one and reinstalling, I will need to drop the fuel tank...
I have never prep for a restoration, nor have I done one before of this size but was wondering what steps I should do to prep the truck for the restoration so that I will be in good position to start it up and not create any damage to it...
I am not sure how long the truck will be out of commission but I suspect probably about 6 months...
Any suggestions for what I should do, be it little or big to prep the truck and engine for not running about 6 months...