| I just found a 1980 4 speed for $100. It has been sitting in a barn for 7 
years. Not sure when it was started the last time. It is covered in pigeon
 crap. Overall besides the dirtyness, truck looks pretty solid. I would like
 to have the truck redone completely to my likings. This is a 2 wheel drive,
 I am wondering if I can have it switched to 4x4 and have a 4.3 V6 put in
 it ? Please let me know if this is possible and what chassis & motor, etc. to
 look for. But for right now, when I get it, I want to know what all I should
 do or change to fire it up and at least have it so it runs. I am not going to
 register or insure, just want to get it running for now. I am sure I need to
 put fresh gas in. Can I just siphon out the old and put in new ? New fuel
 filters too I am sure. Oil change and oil filter, air filter. Do I need to drain
 anti freeze and put in new ? Do I need to drain transmission fluid and put
 in new ? Any other stuff to change or check ? Any info would be
 appreciated. Thanks.
 
 
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