Inherited classic truck

[OldFordMama]

Hello, I inherited a 1964 Ford F350 dually with a flat bed when my grandfather passed... I always wanted this truck but never got much out of him regarding it. I am still learning all its details, it has been untouched for 22 years, parked out in all weather. What would be the first move to get it road worthy? I have never done a restoration before. I just want it functional, not show worthy. What are the best sources for parts? Any advice is appreciated!

[aleekat]

Engine is probably seized from rust, ie rings to the cylinder walls. You could put some marvel mystery oil in the plug holes. probably need to let it sit at least a week. Then try to turn it over by hand. the wiring is probably shot, brakes frozen, etc. Mice made a home in it. You got a lot of work. And that's not even considering the tranny, suspension, etc.

[OldFordMama]

Originally Posted by aleekat

Engine is probably seized from rust, ie rings to the cylinder walls. You could put some marvel mystery oil in the plug holes. probably need to let it sit at least a week. Then try to turn it over by hand. the wiring is probably shot, brakes frozen, etc. Mice made a home in it. You got a lot of work. And that's not even considering the tranny, suspension, etc.

I feared it was bad and if it wasn't my grandfather's, I probably wouldn't even try. With my budget, it will be done over time... the other hurtle is I have to have it moved two hours away to my home. Thank you

[imakedacookies]

I bought my first vehicle it was a 67 for pickup, kind of the same thing. It sat for 10 plus years and I got it running fairly cheap. There was still work to be done before she was road worthy but it was and still would be a work in progress to this day if i still had it. The last post is right, it may be seized but you never know, what part of the country your in plays a factor in that. Honestly I'd put a battery on it and see if it cranks. If it does great and I'll give you the next steps I took. If it doesn't crank could be a bunch of little things or seized. I'd recommend putting a breaker bar on the water pump pulley and see if you can get the motor to turn. If it turns your going to want a new starter, and relay and new battery and starter cables to help prevent a fire when you give it power. Before trying to start it your going to want to at least make sure the oil is full and clean, preferably all new oil and filter but that's up to you. Keep me updated and I'll give input as needed/wanted. I'm on here once or twice a week so I should be able to help.

[OldFordMama]

It is still sitting at my grandparents house, so many things took place between my first post and now that it got push aside... hoping to change that when this pandemic settles. Thank you for the information!