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1977 Chevy C10 shortbed resurection/restomod/ratrod

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I'd run 15W-40 in it now that you know its not sludged up bad inside..
It'll let the cam lobes live longer and help slow down oil consumption..
Lucas is your friend in an old "loose" engine too,I used it in many of my Chevy's that had high miles and used oil on long highway runs..
 
Backing up a van or Suburban kinda sucks too--I have backed my van into a tree and a few low rider parked cars in the past..:doah:
A back up camera is a blessing on these kinds of vehicles..
 
diesel4me said:
I'd run 15W-40 in it now that you know its not sludged up bad inside..
It'll let the cam lobes live longer and help slow down oil consumption..
Lucas is your friend in an old "loose" engine too,I used it in many of my Chevy's that had high miles and used oil on long highway runs..
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I started adding a high mileage formula. We will see if it helps. Back in the day I used to run the "Restore" brand additive. It always helped.
 
I've had several people who bought that Restore stuff at the parts store tell me they had their engine blow shortly afterwards...stuff looks like powdered metal in a thick oil base..or aluminum paint..

I wouldn't trust it..looks like it would clog up oil passages to the bearings..I can see it helping to seal up worn pistons & rings,but the rest of the engine wont like it much..

I trust Lucas and STP,I have used Motor Medic and Bardahl "Smoke Stop" with good results in the past also..Marvel Mystery oil used to sell a thick oil stabilizer like Lucas but I think they stopped selling it..
 
kennyw said:
I only put it on since the antique vehicle plates prohibit "hauling" with a truck in this state. But I have newer 1 ton for real loads.
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As in you can't have anything back there? Like some sacrete and pavers from the home improvement store, that's not allowed?
 
mrk5 said:
As in you can't have anything back there? Like some sacrete and pavers from the home improvement store, that's not allowed?
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Really the only thing a classic truck should be hauling, is ass.
Figuratively and literally.
 
There are several "restrictions" on Antique plates here as far as where you can go with your old vehicle and what you use it for--as an example your supposed to only drive to and from car shows,or to get the vehicle serviced,and your not supposed to go long distances or drive it daily to work,or use it as a work vehicle supposedly....

Why even register it as an Antique if your restricted so much on its uses ?..and Antique plates cost more,and I am pretty sure they expire yearly,while "regular" passenger plates go 2 years before they must be renewed..

But its rare for any police action to enforce the rather lame "rules"..
If the cops are that bored,they need a new hobby..only a few times have people I know ever been pulled over and questioned about where they were headed,etc--they were pulled over for other reasons like excessive noise,or other moving violations usually.or the cop just wanted a better look at the vehicle and run the plate to make sure it WAS registered..

If you look online,there is a car show or cruise night just about daily somewhere in a 50 mile radius,all you need to do is print out a list and say "I'm headed to this car show" and they can't do squat..
But if your caught towing a large travel trailer,construction materials,etc, ,then there may be problems..99% of the time you wont get a second look by the police in an Antique..
 
In Washington state, collector vehicle registration doesn't expire. You pay for one year registration at the time you get the plates and they are then good for life.

The only down side is our state's computer system automatically removes any vehicle information after 5 years of not being registered. You have to go in and pay a minimal fee to print a duplicate registration to keep it active.

There is also very little enforcement of the rules, Leo's have too many higher priorities.
 
After reading this I double checked CO rules. They're kinda interesting.

Vehicles model years 1975 and older
Vehicles model years 1975-and-older can be registered as "collector's items" with no emissions inspection requirement or mileage restriction. However, if the vehicle is not specifically registered as a "collector's item," an emissions inspection is required every year.

Vehicles model year 1976 to 1984
Vehicles model year 1976 to 1984 that have been registered as a "collector's item" prior to Sept. 1, 2009, and the registration has never lapsed or expired, do not require an emissions inspection and there is no mileage restriction. If the vehicle has not previously been registered as a "collector's item," an emissions inspection is required every year.

Vehicles 32 years old
Vehicles at least 32 years old are eligible for "collector's item" registration. However, in order to register as a "collector's item," these vehicles will require an initial emissions inspection and then must be inspected every five years thereafter at the time of registration renewal. These vehicle have a mileage restriction limiting driving to no more than 4,500 miles per year. If the vehicle is being registered in a county that does not require an emissions inspection, only the mileage restriction applies.
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I think it's interesting older vehicles don't have mileage restrictions as well as those that we grandfathered. Otherwise it's a 4500 mile restriction.
 
mrk5 said:
After reading this I double checked CO rules. They're kinda interesting.


I think it's interesting older vehicles don't have mileage restrictions as well as those that we grandfathered. Otherwise it's a 4500 mile restriction.
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Huh, I haven't passed emissions since 2015:whistle::whistle:
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