Bringing 79 Sport Coupe Back to Life

[79T-Bear]

Hello all. 15 years ago I was given the 79 Sport Coupe I grew up riding in by my dad. The motor and turbo were rebuilt two years before it was parked but hasn't been started in 17 years. I know that there is rust underneath on the frame and floorboards but I'm determined to put this back on the road. I'm looking for advise on how I should go about trying to start the engine after all of these years of sitting. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

 

[84BuickGNYorkPA]

Any update? I would see if the motor will turn over by hand with a breaker bar on the harmonic balancer bolt.

Chuck

 

[79T-Bear]

Any update? I would see if the motor will turn over by hand with a breaker bar on the harmonic balancer bolt.

Chuck

We actually just pulled it out of the shed last weekend. I pulled all the plugs and lubricated the cylinders. I thought I would let it sit for a week or so. Next weekend I'll try to turn it over by hand and go from there. If it turns over I'll change the oil/filter, put on the rebuilt carb I have, and hook up an external gas can to pull out of and turn the key... I'll let you know what happens. Thanks!
Matt

 

[84BuickGNYorkPA]

Good luck with the old girl....

 

[79T-Bear]

Well, after 17 years we got the old Buick to fire up today. There was a little smoke and a few leaks but the engine sounded pretty good. Great 1st step!

 

[79T-Bear]

Here is a picture of her.