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waltzconmigo

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good evening guys and gals, got sent over here by member greengeeker (from Tdiclub). I am "repossessing" an old family vehicle, was my brothers, then mine and while I was out of the country my mother gave it to my uncle. Anyway, it has been sitting (garaged) in need of a clutch since '05 or '06 (last registration was '06). Went to take a look at it yesterday and other than what I hope is mostly surface rust on everything under the truck it does not look to bad. Took all day cleaning the junk out of it and getting the frozen brakes to release. Hopefully my neighbor can give me a tow this weekend and then the project will begin.

'89 manual, extended cab, with the 2.9 engine, basic truck with manual windows, no air, rear drums.

well I guess the learning begins here, I am competent with tools but do not know much automotive so wish me luck and hopefully this will be a great resource.

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getting an '89 custom manual, lots of rust, wish me luck.
 
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Following in greengeekers footsteps? Admirable aspirations! TRS is a great resource and make sure to check out the "tech section" at the top of every page.
Welcome to TRS.
 

waltzconmigo

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always---thanks for the welcome, I would love to follow in greengeekers footsteps, but it is one step at a time for me. Got her towed home this past sunday and started up tonight. the last registration tag expired 10/06 so my best guess is it has been sitting for 8/12yrs. next up is the clutch and then brakes all around. I thought it would be 1 month to get her started and then another 2/3 to get everything sorted, so I am way ahead of the game in my mind. Finally found the Tech Articles on this site last night, sometimes I suck at the internet thing. Rust and busted bolts will no doubt be my downfall but I am all smiles and positive tonight even with the 'Hawks down two in the first.
 

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