Hello,
I have a 1985 Ford L8000 semi truck that hasn't moved for 30+ years.
I was wondering, is it even worth to even try to resurrect it, or should I leave it sit; and if I get it out what should I do to start it because it has been sitting there so long I didn't know if there is any prep thing I should do before I even attempt to move it. It would be nice to get it up and running again, it would help around the property, and maybe I could use it to make a extra couple bucks. Also if it is even salvageable, where do I even start to look for parts?
Thanks

 

Welcome to FTE.

1985 to 2015 is 30 years. So it was a nearly new truck that was parked and never used?

OK, if it did sit for 30 years, why? Something blown up?

Price a new set of tires, and then google "L8000 for sale" and see what you could by a runner for.

http://www.truckpaper.com/list/list....atid=26&Pref=0

You can post the data plate info or take a picture of it. It will show the VIN, and axle codes etc. You really need to know what power and trans this thing has to consider doing anything.

 

Certification Label glued to left door face below the latch, post the VIN, TYPE/GVW, TRANS & AXLE codes printed on it.

 

Would like to see some pictures as well. Is it older than you think.

 

See if it will turn over and check for water in the fuel and oil. I'd give it a try. Maybe it will even air up for you