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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 11:02 PM
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'83 F100

Hello. Newbie to the site but not to working on cars/trucks/bikes. It's been many years since I've been able to work on cars/trucks. So I'm hoping I haven't forgotten too much in my ever increasing age. I picked up an '83 F100 from an elderly buddy. It's been in his family since new but has been sitting for a few years. Hoping to get it back on the road in the near future. Let the laughter begin

 
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Old Sep 12, 2024 | 10:23 PM
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Looks like it's in pretty good shape!

Welcome aboard!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2024 | 06:07 AM
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It is. It just needs a few things. The main tank has a small crack, have to install a new starter, cracked rear taillight and the carb needs to be gone through. Can't find a rebuild kit for the Holley that's on it though. So may have to find Carter to replace it. Other than that. A good cleaning and some tires. Them I'll be driving the wheels off of it
 
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Old Sep 13, 2024 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EMP Proof
It is. It just needs a few things. The main tank has a small crack, have to install a new starter, cracked rear taillight and the carb needs to be gone through. Can't find a rebuild kit for the Holley that's on it though. So may have to find Carter to replace it. Other than that. A good cleaning and some tires. Them I'll be driving the wheels off of it
Don't forget fuel lines. Any that are rubber. New gasoline eats old non-ethanol rated hoses.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 09:56 PM
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I appreciate the reminder. I've been good about remembering that about 90% of the time. The other 10% is me swearing in my head when I'm in a parking lot with an old bike sitting in a puddle.
 
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Originally Posted by EMP Proof
I appreciate the reminder. I've been good about remembering that about 90% of the time. The other 10% is me swearing in my head when I'm in a parking lot with an old bike sitting in a puddle.
LOL ​​at least you're swearing in your head and not stopping, dropping, rolling, and swearing in your head, right?
 
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I definitely don't want to add that to the already dark comedy that my life has been for the last year.
 
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I definitely don't want to add that to the already dark comedy that my life has been for the last year.
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