1988 Pete 377 w/ Cummins Big Cam 4,update

People must understand if you buy a fixer upper it's gonna take time and precious money if you understand these two aspect then you be better prepared for the headaches!

 

Oh, I understand about "fixer-uppers"...
My truck is in good running condition and the transmission is good (so far) Cummins engine and a super 10. For my deal it's a little bit at a time, I've got a lot of time and patience, so I am ok with it. It's going to be a lot of fun fixing it up and as far as the outward appearance, I have a goal. It will be finished by March 2010.

So far, here's what I've found and believe me I am far from a mechanic. I'll have to chip the oil out of it. LOL. So, I'll change all of the fluids at the same time. Engine needs to be cleaned. New tires all the way around but will get new steers first. Clutch needs adjusted. I think it should have new tierods but I'll let someone who knows more than me make that determination. Lots of little things, like no window cranks, mud flaps, trim that holds the headlight and turnsignals in, etc. Needs a paint job but that will be the December project. So, its going to be a work in progress.

But, I do understand what you're saying and thank you for that advice.

 

I'm in the same boat as you pm me and I'll send you some of the websites that i use to order my parts eventually I'm going to do some big things with my 85 frieghtshaker new paint about 600hp and a few other things i'm going to work it this summer then after the summer I will retire it then start working on it .I've already start replacing the little stuff like tie rods spring hangers drums tires brakes..etc to be honest i could go on and on with this truck!

 

Just took a look at it it looks pretty darn good from what i can see just little things are you going to add a dual fuel line or do any pump mods?

 

neat truck!!!

 

coadman - I don't have the ability to send PM's.........i can receive though....shoot me your email and i'll send some sweet info to ya.

 

Vegetto I think if you have 50 posts you can PM. Am I correct Ms/Mr Mod.?

 

I'll have to take some pics like our friend, Coadman, did. I don't think I'm going to do anything until I know it's running well and then start to make a few changes. I want it sound and then I'd like to start on appearance. Some kind of twin stacks comes to mind, lol.

What can anyone tell me about super singles? Pros and cons. Cost of them and changing over is something to consider.

Coadman and Moderator, is it ok for me to use your thread or would you rather I started one of my own?