Car won't start

[r-model]

It might leak a little, have a couple of shop rags handy to absorb any spillage, some times your fuel bowls in the carb go dry over storage

[70XR7]

Update and question:
So we changed up the fuel pump for a new one. she fit well, but the car still wouldn't come to life.
Despite specifically remembering putting gas in before parking in October, a knock on the tank made it sound quite empty... so I filled a jerry can and added it to the tank.
still nothing.
turns out the fuel pump itself isn't getting gas... so i'm not sure what's up.
between the pump and the tank, there's only the fuel line itself, right? is there anything else between the two that could be causing an issue?
if it is just the fuel line, then maybe it just needs bleeding/siphoning?

Edit:
Basically, is there a way to prime the pump?

[ZR]

Odd time peeps put a filter between the pump and the tank. With gas cap off, did you try blowing backwards? Was it jacked up while sitting? If so, possible a line got crushed.

[r-model]

Motor is not spinning fast enough for the pump to pull fuel, add a half capfull (from a spray can) into the carb, ignition on, use screwdriver on starter solenoid to start (if you don't have anyone there to help). Car will start and run for a bit, you might have to do this a couple of times. If you want I can come over and help

[ZR]

Alright.. so I dripped some gas right into the carb.. she sputtered briefly when I tried to turn her. I could repeat this a few times..So yeah.. it's not getting gas.
I have a buddy with a fuel pressure gauge that's coming by tonight. I'm hoping it's just the fuel pump and not the carb itself..

Tried with original pump, assume he tried with new one.

[70XR7]

Thanks to Mike for getting it started and a handful of useful advice.
Turns out I wasn't pouring enough gas into the primaries.
What beer do you drink, r-model? I owe you at least that.

[r-model]

don't worry about it, I don't drink, have a car to mod! lol

[RedSN]

^^^it helps with the modding.
downside is everything takes 5X longer.

Congrats getting the Cat purring.
Kudos to r-model

[Frankie]

^^^makes test driving when you're done a little tricky too!

Congrats!

[Spock]

Great car!
I learned to drive in a 70 Eliminator
My dad was so pissed when I borrowed it one night & came back with no tread left on the tire's!
I've been tried to make up to him ever since.