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LT7A · 06-24-2018, 10:26 AM

I don't know if the OP has been back to see the responses. But just in case:

Idaho, that is a cool looking rig. Most, if not all of us would be glad to have one like it. The things you've listed are not a huge deal to fix. But if I understand correctly, you drove your recently acquired vehicle for awhile without having checked (or changed) the oil. That suggests that you may want to drive something newer that requires less attention. If you have decided to put some time and effort into upgrades and maintenance, then you may have just learned a valuable lesson and if that's the case, then have at it!

Just to be fair, I drove a truck I had just bought home 175 miles on old oil and low oil pressure although I did top it up. I had bought it for parts and it had a 305 I didn't need and thought I didn't want. That changed on the way home since it ran great and I decided I needed to keep it rather than pulling it apart. Now I wish I had taken better care of the little motor on the way home.

06-24-2018, 10:26 AM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: 1977 Chevy Silverado half ton Suburban help! I don't know if the OP has been back to see the responses. But just in case: Idaho, that is a cool looking rig. Most, if not all of us would be glad to have one like it. The things you've listed are not a huge deal to fix. But if I understand correctly, you drove your recently acquired vehicle for awhile without having checked (or changed) the oil. That suggests that you may want to drive something newer that requires less attention. If you have decided to put some time and effort into upgrades and maintenance, then you may have just learned a valuable lesson and if that's the case, then have at it! Just to be fair, I drove a truck I had just bought home 175 miles on old oil and low oil pressure although I did top it up. I had bought it for parts and it had a 305 I didn't need and thought I didn't want. That changed on the way home since it ran great and I decided I needed to keep it rather than pulling it apart. Now I wish I had taken better care of the little motor on the way home.