I purchased my 86 S-10 in 1986 and I still have it. (I also have my first car - a 1974 Peugeot 504 diesel wagon.) Life forced me to put it in storage so it has under 100,000 miles. Usual problem of the exhaust header leaking but that was fixed.

I am interested in getting my baby back on the road - after I get my parents through cancer, heart issues, and covid. I am here to learn more about what to look out for and hopefully guidance when I finally get to work on it. It has been a while since I have been able to enjoy it.

Catherine

 

That sounds real nice. Did you drain the fuel when you parked it?

 

No unfortunately it was not intended to be long term storage. It was parked on the lift and then hubby bought another car (volvo diesel wagon) so it was put up in the air so he could park underneath. The two have been there for nearly 20 years.

It will need a major fluid draining, tire replacement and as it has been in the desert I am finding all the rubber lines will need replaced. At least it was inside and protected from sun, just not heat and dryness.

I suspect the suspension will need work as the lift is a body lift, not supporting the tires.

At least it will be easy to work on as soon as I can move the volvo.

Catherine

 

Welcome to the Blazer Forum.

Wow, 1986... 1st owner. I'm impressed.

 

Welcome to the Blazer forum, from northeast georgia.