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1972 350/200 hp/Auto/engine matches vin/from denver stored since 1994/last reg 1994/craigslist trailered to albuquerque
Issues resolved using forum:
Rust in tank- took to radiator shop and had cleaned 75.00/new sending unit/rubber hoses/rebuilt carb(choke linkage not connected to flap)/cleaned up and rust proofed metal in tank area/NO BUILD SHEET TO BE FOUND
Brake calipers leaked- replace all, you fix one and the other starts leaking
Shocks were shot- added Monroe shocks
Tires- All out of balance/1 bent rim(found used one for 30.00)/20-25 lbs. air in tires
Changed all fluids-gm additive works great on rearend
Trans mount broken
3 fuses blown
Interior-padding turns to dust but covers ok/added seat covers/missing radio **** orig radio/dvr door does not open
THANKS FOR ALL THE GEAT THREADS
1972 350/200 hp/Auto/engine matches vin/from denver stored since 1994/last reg 1994/craigslist trailered to albuquerque
Issues resolved using forum:
Rust in tank- took to radiator shop and had cleaned 75.00/new sending unit/rubber hoses/rebuilt carb(choke linkage not connected to flap)/cleaned up and rust proofed metal in tank area/NO BUILD SHEET TO BE FOUND
Brake calipers leaked- replace all, you fix one and the other starts leaking
Shocks were shot- added Monroe shocks
Tires- All out of balance/1 bent rim(found used one for 30.00)/20-25 lbs. air in tires
Changed all fluids-gm additive works great on rearend
Trans mount broken
3 fuses blown
Interior-padding turns to dust but covers ok/added seat covers/missing radio **** orig radio/dvr door does not open
THANKS FOR ALL THE GEAT THREADS
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