Just got a 72 k5 that is all original 22,000 miles looking for advise

[Dan Myers]

hey new to ck5 I just inherited a 1972 k5cst. black with blue interior it has 22000 priganal miles and I have all the paperwork original window sticker and every thing. it is in very good condition it was keep in a carport it’s whole life but there are some issues that I would like some help with just so I don’t screw up it’s value. Like the frame has some surface rust and also some surface rust on some of the engine parts under hood. What should I do about those things. Also it has not run in about 6 years and has not been out on the road in probably 15 years so there are some leaks underneath. I am a diesel mechanic and also work on cars at home for myself but I have never restored a vehicle. I dont won’t to touch the body because the original paint is good and no dents the chrome is a little dull and interior is perfect other than steering wheel is cracked where to start thanks for and advice.

Start by stpraying a good carb cleaner like CD12 in the carb. Don't be bashful with it allowing it to soak to desolves any gum and varnish buildup while sitting. Replace all fluids. Coolant plus thermostat. Dump gas and replace filter, oil and filter, trans fluid and filter, differential fluid. Replace the hattery with good new strong high cranking amp one. All this prior to attempting to start it up.

 

[Dan Myers]

Start by stpraying a good carb cleaner like CD12 in the carb. Don't be bashful with it allowing it to soak to desolves any gum and varnish buildup while sitting. Replace all fluids. Coolant plus thermostat. Dump gas and replace filter, oil and filter, trans fluid and filter, differential fluid. Replace the hattery with good new strong high cranking amp one. All this prior to attempting to start it up.

Also power steering fluid.