Chevrolet C8

[Richard Nixon]

Good afternoon,

Thanks for letting me join, I have been very impressed with the knowledge and friendliness of this forum!
I have just bought this C8 from Ed Sayer, which was advertised on here and milweb. Bizarrely I looked at this last year at War and Peace, when R&Rs were selling it. Ed beat me to it, since then he’s done lots of work but has had to let it go due to work commitments.
It doesn’t need much to finish, mostly mechanical work to get it to a rolling restoration from there on.
After a brief assessment yesterday it needs the following done;
Brakes, no hydraulic pressure - possibly leaking rear cylinder. Hand brake is good.
Slight leak on water pump, I think that’s where it’s coming from!
Carb refurbish- feels like main jet is blocked. Ticks over fine but won’t pull when throttle is opened.
Few other bits and pieces, finish off the body and cab.

The first photo was when I saw it 118 months ago.

I dare say I’ll be asking loads of questions, so bare with me!!