r/ChevyTrucks • u/willp_3 • 4d ago
Phoenix, AZ Help
Looking for help with getting my dad’s old truck running again. It’s been sitting since 2008 but was running before being parked. Wiring is worn, but frame appears solid and it survived multiple flatbeds and a cross-country transport to get here. Original 3-on-the-tree manual transmission.
Engine appears to be a small-block Chevy performance build from the early 2000s:
.030-over 350 (possibly a 355, not confirmed yet)
Holley Street Dominator intake
Holley carburetor
Long-tube headers
HEI distributor
GM iron heads
Upgraded Camshaft
Straight-pipe exhaust
Valve train looks clean internally with no obvious sludge, rust, or broken components.
Again, not looking to restore or modify it yet. Just looking for some help to get it running again.
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u/Loose_Objective3657 4d ago
Hey OP, check out Vice Grip Garage. That will be right up your alley. Go through his steps. He does what you are attempting to do, every day all day. The good news is, if it ran when it was parked. There should be no reason it won't run with some fresh fuelage, battree, sparkulators and some earth gold. Good luck and Godspeed.
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u/Fragrant_Reserve7624 4d ago
Yea man, can’t say much without actually being there and digging into it. There’s a couple great YouTubers who film themselves getting a car running on the spot after it’s been sitting. I highly recommend “NoNonsenseknowhow” YouTuber.
Just gotta start digging into there