Been sitting for 3 years, what should I do?

[JamesDM]

Alright, I've got the chance to pick up an 85 P-Type MKII for $100... The only problem is it's been sitting for 3 years. I checked it out, theres a slight amount of hatch rust and a little on the bottom of the left hand fender. It cranks over, but wouldn't start without starting fluid.(which could be bad fuel I would imagine.) I've yet to move it, but I would think the brakes will drag... Anyways basically I'm asking what are the average things you would replace after a car has sat for 3 years.
P.S. Also It has rear quarter window louvers... I've personally never seen these, they're pretty cool.

[82toy]

Be prepaired to check or replace the brake pads,rotors, and possibly the calipers. Any long time storage or none use dose more damage than just letting someone drive the vehicle. All belts and hoses should be check out for dry rot and drain gas for some fresh fuel.

[JamesDM]

Yeah, I was figuring the brakes, hoses and gas... thanks for the info though. Anyone else have any other suggestions about what should be done... I've got a pretty good budget to get this one running and driving right.

[82toy]

Use search, get a repair manuel,and a good parts store, and be prepared to pay for the replacement parts

[82toy]

And if you have rust it might be to late

[82toy]

As they say you get what you payed for

[pdupler]

Change all the fluids and check/replace anything rubber for dry rot. Expect the thing to leak like a sieve from everywhere after you start driving it as all the seals will likely have dried out. If it was sitting outside all this time, it will be full of leaves - remove the fiberglass hatch spoiler and repair any rust underneath, pull the drain plugs from the lower quarters and clean them out, remove the fender flares and remove all the dirt/debris from behind them and repair any rust before it spreads, remove the cowl panel and clean the leaves out from under it and while you have the flares off, remove the rocker mouldings and the two bolts that hold the bottoms of the front fenders and pull them out just slightly to let all the leaves fall out. Its already got rust starting so you want to stop it asap.

[JamesDM]

^ great, that's basically what I was looking for, thanks!

also... are the louvers rare at all... they are the first I have seen.

[82toy]

rear side louvers purchased thru J C Whitney back in 92, looks great with white Supra, not rare but different and makes car look awesome IMO

[rickw]

Here's my 2-cents, since I've recovered 2 different 83-84 Supra in the last 2 months from long term sleeps... get ready to pull the gas tank, replace the fluel pump with a new one, clean the return pipe, scrape rust and get the tank cleaned/recoated or find a good tank (be careful lowering the tank, the outlet pipe will not put up with much strain at the first bend, vent tank first) I'd bet the brakes will be fine. Fuel pump should be $66 to $99 dollars. Get ready to be driven crazy if you have to replace tires. Check the windshield wiper blades (they rot, and it's easy to hit the switch when you turning the car on-scratch!!!). And darn! you beat me. I just recovered (and am now driving after 1 week of work) a 84 Supra for $300.

[JamesDM]

Haha, actually the wipers were fine, not thinking I hit the wiper switch to clean the windshield and I'm pretty sure they we're brand new. Yeah, fuel is my main worry, I'm gonna drop the tank as soon as I have time.

[Rich64N]

The clutch may slip/squeel initially as the corrosion products wear off, doesn't necessarily mean the clutch is bad. Check all the rubber under the hoods for cracks/leaks - common cause of rough running (vacuum hoses and air intake). If you replace the fuel pump, also replace the fuel filter (search here for hints, PITA), and run good quality fuel injector cleaner once it gets running. For fluids, don't forget the transmission fluid (!) in the power steering system; it should be clear red - if dirty or yellow (wrong stuff), flush it. On engine coolant, sometimes all the air doesn't initially get out, so carry a gallon of water with you the first 100 miles.

[supra dupra]

mine was sitting for 3 years atleast the guy started it abut 6months to a yr, i havent ever seen picks of the side luvers can you post em?

[heavyd]

sell me those side louvers!!!! ill pay a verrry good price for em.....

[Supra5MGTE]

my 85 was sitting for about 6months in a field. maybe even longer... the gas gauge only now is fully working. before you could fill it up, and the gauge would only go to 3/4. My guess is that tank has some varnish build up. you might be in the same boat. and pulling it might be better.

[wonderwhy]

I'm in the process right now of resurrecting my MA47 after sitting for about 7 years. I have or will be changing: Tires, ALL fluids, hoses, belts, vacuum lines, filters, spark plugs, wires, transmission seals, wiper blades, brake pads, (havn't checked my calipers in great detail yet-I may have to replace them), driveshaft u-joints. There's more, I just don't remember it all right now...I need to write up my list of what I have/need to do left!