My First Project : 1980 GMC Caballero Laredo

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I brought my first ever project. Since I had it i removed the old air shocks from the rear and replaced them. I also replaced the old fuel pump with a new one. I removed the gas tank only to find out it was totally rusted out and the fuel lines where clogged as well with the fuel sending unit rusted out too. When I first brought it about 3 weeks ago it only ran off a can. But since then I pulled the tank and removed the main fuel line and it now runs great off a gas can. So now I'm looking for a fuel tank and fuel sending unit for it. Here's some pictures of it the day I got it I brought it home and put my pressure washer on it and brought some life back to it.
 

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Texas82GP

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Cool project. Welcome to the site from Houston.
 

Opie Knievel

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Welcome to the forum. I see you're already experiencing the fun of working on a 30 year old car. Lol. There's a lot of info and good people on here. Keep us posted on your Caballero progress.
 
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Injectedcutty

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Welcome aboard from Louisville! Looks like a decent project car, and nice that you saved it from ending up as recycled metal!
Like Opie said, there is a ton of knowledge here, so don't be afraid to ask questions!
 
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Opie Knievel

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I'm wondering if this is gonna be a budget build or are you gonna throw a lot of money at it? Either way there are people on here who can help you. I'm a budget builder myself. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
 
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ed1948

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Great user name. Thanks for pics. We love G body pics and G body project pics. Hint Hint.
 
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