just the beginning... 97 LS
IrishRiley
April 13, 2015
Description:
So this is what i have so far, picked it up with 120k miles for a little less than 3 grand. Thought the tranny was going out about a week later but turns out it was the ignition switch. (whew!) Replaced that last week, not easy but not as bad as i thought it would be either. 3 or 4 boots are busted but I'm lubing them at least once a week till i can do ball joints and tie rods. I've done two oil changes already and a radiator flush too. Just replaced the fuel filter today, probably the hardest thing so far. On the inside it's real clean, no tears, stains or weird smells haha! I also installed a double din stereo with bluetooth and b/up camera. So that's the good stuff, now bad. Rust, more rust, and even more underneath. Next goal is rocker panels due to a couple spots you can poke a finger right through. Any suggestions or advice on that is greatly appreciated. And then maybe a small lift, bigger tires or maybe small lift. i want to throw on a westin brush gaurd, hitch, and some custom lights and ill be set. I think. like i said though, i appreciate any advice. And i can't figure out how to post pics, i will at some point tho.
P.S. a huge shout out to Captain Hook!! Only reason I've made it this far, thanks man!
So this is what i have so far, picked it up with 120k miles for a little less than 3 grand. Thought the tranny was going out about a week later but turns out it was the ignition switch. (whew!) Replaced that last week, not easy but not as bad as i thought it would be either. 3 or 4 boots are busted but I'm lubing them at least once a week till i can do ball joints and tie rods. I've done two oil changes already and a radiator flush too. Just replaced the fuel filter today, probably the hardest thing so far. On the inside it's real clean, no tears, stains or weird smells haha! I also installed a double din stereo with bluetooth and b/up camera. So that's the good stuff, now bad. Rust, more rust, and even more underneath. Next goal is rocker panels due to a couple spots you can poke a finger right through. Any suggestions or advice on that is greatly appreciated. And then maybe a small lift, bigger tires or maybe small lift. i want to throw on a westin brush gaurd, hitch, and some custom lights and ill be set. I think. like i said though, i appreciate any advice. And i can't figure out how to post pics, i will at some point tho.
P.S. a huge shout out to Captain Hook!! Only reason I've made it this far, thanks man!
