1980 Chevy Camaro Getting a Car Out of Storage

1980 CHEVROLET CAMARO
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODCHOPPER80
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I have a 1980 Z28 Camaro 350 that has been in storage for 18 years.

It has new tires and has been up on blockas but no other storage preps. I want to get it out and running but I am concerned about a dry engine and other unknowns.

I am planning on a new battery, replacing gasoline, spraying spark plug holes with WD40? and fogging carb., plus regular routine checks. Am I missing anything else?

Please advise me on the steps I should take to get this car running.

Don Gerber
May 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM
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HMAC300
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check or replace all the hoses and check the belts. if the tires were new 18 years ago get rid of them as they are only good for about 6years. replace ALL the fluids, incuding the brake fluid.
May 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM
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