So a quick little history on this truck. Before I got it it sat in the same place for 35 years. I believe it’s a 6500 because of the GVW but I don’t know for certain. It has a two speed rear axle, and a four speed manual transmission. I’ll do my best to keep this updated as the repairs advance, any tips are appreciated. 3/3/25 3/9/25 12/13/25
Welcome to the forum "S..." I suggest you add your location, as there may be a fellow ADer nearby! You will find, with a little digging, a WEALTH of AD truck information here.
I would but here in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia if you even see any 1st series trucks they’re typically in junkyards and aren’t in very good condition. I got lucky since the one I got has been in my family since it was bought, and as you can see in the photos it was covered by trees for years.
You can add your location in your profile, so it shows up (like mine does) in your posts. And a name would help!
Do the normal stuff flush radiator change the oil check the fuel tank and flush the fuel line make sure the brakes work fresh battery and drive it have fun
Welcome!!! That's a heck of a rodent nest in the glovebox! Here's a very important tip: Do not vacuum or blow out rodent debris under any circumstance. Treat it like asbestos and soak it down with soapy water and WIPE it out. Use PPE, gloves, mask, etc. Hanta virus likes dry rodent feces and it has no cure and no treatment. Dry feces made airborne is inhaled and is a very nasty thing. Had a close friend use a leaf blower in his large-ish outbuilding/shed. He spent over a month in the hospital with Hanta-caused endocarditis. Have fun with it but be careful. Andy
