Sorry....first post was too vague......

I just purchased a 1987 D150 with a 318 - auto that has 64000 kms on the original motor and tranny. The body of the truck is in rough condition as it has been sitting regularly for quite some time. The guy I bought it from used it 2 or 3 times a year, just to haul things to the dump.

Is there anything that should be checked, adjusted, replaced, etc. because of the time the truck has spent in the weeds. I've gone through all of the obvious things like fluids,accessory belts, brakes, brake lines, fuel lines, tires, body parts, wipers.

Is there anything obvious that I am missing?

I am new to the Dodge/V8 world, so please don't assume that I know ANYTHING! hahaha

 

These trucks... well, Chryslers in general, like to rot out. If you've checked the frame over well as well as the fuel and brake lines you should be ok.

Be sure to replace the fuel filter, clean the carb/throttle body, check the radiator for crumbling, make sure the front brake calipers don't stick, make sure the rear brake wheel cylinders don't leak, put your hand over the exhaust tip when the motor is running to listen for leaks, make sure the tires are NOT dry rotted (regardless of how great the tread is), etc.

 

all vehicles like to rot out. it's not just chrysler in general. there are 2 thing that affect vehicles rotting out, 1 is how it's taken care of and is 2 where the truck is.