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Old 08-22-2010, 06:28 PM   #1
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First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

Hey guys, im pretty new been posting in the regular section about some general questions. Well im going to start a build thread. It needs "Alot of small stuff" lol. So i figure you guys can help . I got some pictures (Bottom). I got it from my neighbor. Hes a older guy that got a new 07 silverado so he had the 89 parked in the backyard for 4-5 years. The problem with it was it ran for a little bit then cut of when the motor got warm. There is no rust, except for one cab corner that i took a picture of, its not a big deal. Its not bad. Me and my dad bought it for $1000. Its easy a $2000 truck but thats why im friends with my neighbor . Im not sure what im going to do with it, but i know its getting a cherry red or rose paint job (even the gril). Im putting cherry bombs so theres ALOT to come. Let me know what you guys think would look good. Thanks

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Shampoo Seat and Carpet
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Fix the engine (he cut off $500 from the price and it turned out to be a $15 part lol)
Adjusted the headlights


ALOT of little things need to be done but i will try to keep you guys updated!
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Old 08-22-2010, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

Here are some more pictures!

These are BRAND NEW TIRES!! (The price was $1000 for the truck)

Only Rust on the truck









Anyone know where i can get replacment hub caps?





The one i need the cab for

Going to put Tapout stickers and other MMA stickers on the back




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Old 08-22-2010, 09:34 PM   #3
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

Great project starter, until I saw the NE plate.

Local pick-a-part is where I'd look for that cap.
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Old 08-23-2010, 08:52 AM   #4
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Great project starter, until I saw the NE plate.

Local pick-a-part is where I'd look for that cap.
I was thinking about buying a replacment for it on ebay but its like 15 dollars for a USED!!! But i was think about making a "Junkyard trip" and see what i can find. Today i plan on fixing the inside door handle. I can post pics when i get it all installed.
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Old 08-23-2010, 08:54 AM   #5
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Great project starter, until I saw the NE plate.

Local pick-a-part is where I'd look for that cap.
Hey man dont be treating my pats that way lol
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Old 08-24-2010, 07:25 PM   #6
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Hey man dont be treating my pats that way lol
Central Indiana means------> COLTS Country! I'm not hating, that's just the way it is here.
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Old 08-24-2010, 07:55 PM   #7
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Central Indiana means------> COLTS Country! I'm not hating, that's just the way it is here.
lol we will see come playoffs lol
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Got the door handle fix today! I can post pics later.
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Old 08-25-2010, 05:05 PM   #9
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What up guys? Made some more progress Here are some pictures




Has anyone replaced this with a cd player?



The mats where messed up. I repainted them
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Yes sir
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Old 08-30-2010, 03:43 PM   #11
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I painted the grill and thinking about new headers!

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Old 08-30-2010, 04:12 PM   #12
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

Headers are always good the link below is what I put on my truck good price for long tube.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/69440/10002/-1


And some flowmasters woulndnt hurt
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

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Headers are always good the link below is what I put on my truck good price for long tube.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/69440/10002/-1


And some flowmasters woulndnt hurt

is your truck a 4wd? i want a set for my 4wd tahoe
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

I bought a set of stainless shorties from ebay for $122 shipped and they fit in place of stock manifolds.
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Old 08-30-2010, 04:33 PM   #15
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Stainless is better they hold up longer, but I do like long tube performance

Flows are still cool either way
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Stainless is better they hold up longer, but I do like long tube performance

Flows are still cool either way
yeah not sure what i want really lol, but im looking
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Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8!

agreed long tubes are great, and flows are good but cherry bomb extremes sound just as good and are cheaper, however the flowmaster 10's are stainless and they are only like $5-10 more a piece.

As for the rust on your radiator support, sand it down if you can and paint right away. That'll stop it or prolong the rust, maybe use some self etching primer first or epoxy primer, and if not maybe some undercoating or bed liner stuff? or just plain old brush on rustoleum.
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True,true, and true I really like the 44s i can find anything that sounds like them
i had it on my 94 before i went to duals. I put a 3'' 21" cherry bomb glass pack on with it later on it was nice flow sound that was extra deep. But i put thrust welded on when i went to duals, they are only like 25 or so the sound is close to 40s, people ask if they are 40s
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True,true, and true I really like the 44s i can find anything that sounds like them
i had it on my 94 before i went to duals. I put a 3'' 21" cherry bomb glass pack on with it later on it was nice flow sound that was extra deep. But i put thrust welded on when i went to duals, they are only like 25 or so the sound is close to 40s, people ask if they are 40s
Im thinking bout running longs with a single cherry bomb, or flowmaster. Not sure yet.
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You might have clearance issues with long tube headers due to the manual tranny the clutch gets in the way on the passenger side, i had to bend my pipes a little id use shorties. Oh no another tapout fan...j/k

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Good call Joe It didnt even cross my mind it was a stick
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Yeah i learned the hard way. Got my long 'ens in the mail, took the stock manifolds off, and had to put them right back on! lol

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Yeah i learned the hard way. Got my long 'ens in the mail, took the stock manifolds off, and had to put them right back on! lol
I did something similar with mine, I put them on before i put the motor in the truck. That doesnt work lol They only go on after the motor is in
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buy long tubes that fit a stick shift. Most headers you buy say if they fit stick shift or auto only.
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find me some long that say for manual, i had no luck. They all said auto only

I think your best bet is shorties that bolt to the factory y pipe, I could be wrong, Im no mechanic.

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