81 Barn find w/ 10k original miles

[Kane]

It's amazing how in a world of companies that are pumping all kinds of crazy rim designs that the simple basic rim is what we all prefer.

 

[wm69]

Not sure it's the best way but get a piece of chain a foot or 2 long drop it in the tank.
Get some water in the tank and slosh around, repeat, repeat until it's clean and free of debris.
Remove chain, then use air to blow in tank to try and get as much of the water as you can out.
Then get a few bottles of rubbing alcohol. Put one in at a time sloshing around to help get rid of water, repeat blowing tank with air.

I assume the 4 banger has the stock carb? If so there should be an internal fuel filter where the fuel line connects to the carb.
You may want to temporarily rig up an inline filter until your sure all the crap is out of the fuel system.

Vinegar works well to remove light rust after the chain trick. Let set for a couple days, then pour out, and flush out with oil/gas premix from a 2 stroke.

Had to do that on an old late 70's Honda generator. Replacement tanks were unavialable.

 

[deforg]

Just wanted to post an updated photo. I haven't had much time to get the thing detailed out yet because of my work schedule. I put a new set of 31's on 15 x 7 oem's. The 15 x 5.5" rims just didn't look right for my taste. Will be selling the rims and suburbanite tires if anyone is interested or knows anyone that might be interested.

Cheers

 

[BRKLYNZ28]

i love it!!

 

[jims chop shop]

Wow !!(

 

[Polarfire]

Looks fantastic!

 

[certifiablejeep]

Those wheels really set it off... and all cleaned up it looks great.

cb

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

I plan to be at the shop all weekend.
You should buzz over so we can check it out!

 

[deforg]

Update

Well I finally got her on the road. First time since 1985 that it drove on pavement. I ended up just replacing the whole fuel system from gas cap to spark plugs. Its running so smooth I cant believe it. Very happy!

 

[Randyzzz]

That looks perfect!

 

[Polarfire]

Very nice!!!

 

[TrebleHook]

Great stuff! Congrats and enjoy!

Cheers,
Dylan

 

[bigwalton]

Awesome!!!

 

[bobbysjeep]

She's a looker!