It has been sitting in a field for YEARS. It was last started five years ago. I am the second owner, and I know the original owner.
It has a Banks Sidewinder turbo kit. The trans is a C6. Manual locking hubs, BW1356 Transfer Case and a Sterling 10.25" rear axle. The front axle is a Twin-Traction Beam Dana 50. Dual Optima Red Top batteries that may be salvageable, using a charger designed for AGM batteries.
The radiator is pristine - not even the slightest hint of corrosion. The original owner owned a trucking company, and all of the fluids are high-end, as are the belts and hoses.
The body is essentially perfect - not even a ding in it. The interior will need some work due to sun damage; the steering wheel foam/leather covering have fallen apart, leaving the internal metal rim exposed. Surprisingly, the dash and the seat are okay. The interior roof liner has fallen apart and is dangling. The hood needs repainting.
I have not yet started it because I wanted to consult the gurus here at BITOG for advice on how to prepare it for being started, things to look out for, etc. This is my first diesel.
Please opine! And, thanks in advance for your help!
It has a Banks Sidewinder turbo kit. The trans is a C6. Manual locking hubs, BW1356 Transfer Case and a Sterling 10.25" rear axle. The front axle is a Twin-Traction Beam Dana 50. Dual Optima Red Top batteries that may be salvageable, using a charger designed for AGM batteries.
The radiator is pristine - not even the slightest hint of corrosion. The original owner owned a trucking company, and all of the fluids are high-end, as are the belts and hoses.
The body is essentially perfect - not even a ding in it. The interior will need some work due to sun damage; the steering wheel foam/leather covering have fallen apart, leaving the internal metal rim exposed. Surprisingly, the dash and the seat are okay. The interior roof liner has fallen apart and is dangling. The hood needs repainting.
I have not yet started it because I wanted to consult the gurus here at BITOG for advice on how to prepare it for being started, things to look out for, etc. This is my first diesel.
Please opine! And, thanks in advance for your help!