First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy350V8 · 08-22-2010, 06:28 PM

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

What ive done:

Shampoo Seat and Carpet
Washed
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!

Chevy350V8 · 08-22-2010, 08:03 PM

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

Vega_67C10 · 08-22-2010, 09:34 PM

Great project starter, until I saw the NE plate.

Local pick-a-part is where I'd look for that cap.

Chevy350V8 · 08-23-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

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.

Chevy350V8 · 08-23-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

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

Chevy350V8 · 08-24-2010, 08:22 AM

Got the door handle fix today! I can post pics later.

Vega_67C10 · 08-24-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy350V8

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.

Chevy350V8 · 08-24-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

Central Indiana means------> COLTS Country!

I'm not hating, that's just the way it is here.

lol we will see come playoffs lol

Chevy350V8 · 08-25-2010, 05:05 PM

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

Dotes15 · 08-27-2010, 05:44 PM

Yes sir

Chevy350V8 · 08-30-2010, 03:43 PM

I painted the grill and thinking about new headers!

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 04:12 PM

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

benoit454 · 08-30-2010, 04:23 PM

I bought a set of stainless shorties from ebay for $122 shipped and they fit in place of stock manifolds.

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 04:33 PM

Stainless is better they hold up longer, but I do like long tube performance

Flows are still cool either way

Chevy350V8 · 08-30-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotes15

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

benoit454 · 08-30-2010, 05:40 PM

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.

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 05:47 PM

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

Chevy350V8 · 08-30-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotes15

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.

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 05:58 PM

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

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 06:01 PM

Good call Joe It didnt even cross my mind it was a stick

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 06:08 PM

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

benoit454 · 08-30-2010, 06:09 PM

buy long tubes that fit a stick shift. Most headers you buy say if they fit stick shift or auto only.

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 06:10 PM

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.

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AverageJoe

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

Dotes15 · 08-30-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AverageJoe

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.

True shorties would be best, and most do bolt to the y pipe, but i would get rid of the factory y pipe they kill hp. Ive seen 20hp gains from taking it off. Remember your exhaust is only as good as the worst flowing part

08-22-2010, 06:28 PM	#1
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	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 What ive done: Shampoo Seat and Carpet Washed 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! Attached Images __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

08-22-2010, 08:03 PM	#2
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	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 __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

08-22-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	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. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

08-24-2010, 08:22 AM	#6
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! Got the door handle fix today! I can post pics later. __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

08-25-2010, 05:05 PM	#9
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! 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 __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

08-27-2010, 05:44 PM	#10
Dotes15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 74	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! Yes sir Attached Images __________________ "I can fix anything, unless it's mine" 5/22/11 Joplin Strong 94' Chevy Shortwide "Amanda" 94' Honda Accord 30mpg DD 67' Chevy C10 LWB (Current project) 04' Kawasaki ZR-7s

08-30-2010, 03:43 PM	#11
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! I painted the grill and thinking about new headers! __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi Last edited by Chevy350V8; 08-30-2010 at 03:44 PM.

08-30-2010, 04:12 PM	#12
Dotes15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 74	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 __________________ "I can fix anything, unless it's mine" 5/22/11 Joplin Strong 94' Chevy Shortwide "Amanda" 94' Honda Accord 30mpg DD 67' Chevy C10 LWB (Current project) 04' Kawasaki ZR-7s

08-30-2010, 04:23 PM	#13
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	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. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

08-30-2010, 04:33 PM	#14
Dotes15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 74	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! Stainless is better they hold up longer, but I do like long tube performance Flows are still cool either way __________________ "I can fix anything, unless it's mine" 5/22/11 Joplin Strong 94' Chevy Shortwide "Amanda" 94' Honda Accord 30mpg DD 67' Chevy C10 LWB (Current project) 04' Kawasaki ZR-7s

08-30-2010, 05:40 PM	#16
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	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. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 Last edited by benoit454; 08-30-2010 at 05:42 PM.

08-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#17
Dotes15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 74	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! 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 __________________ "I can fix anything, unless it's mine" 5/22/11 Joplin Strong 94' Chevy Shortwide "Amanda" 94' Honda Accord 30mpg DD 67' Chevy C10 LWB (Current project) 04' Kawasaki ZR-7s

08-30-2010, 05:58 PM	#19
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! 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 Last edited by AverageJoe; 08-30-2010 at 06:01 PM.

08-30-2010, 06:01 PM	#20
Dotes15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 74	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! Good call Joe It didnt even cross my mind it was a stick __________________ "I can fix anything, unless it's mine" 5/22/11 Joplin Strong 94' Chevy Shortwide "Amanda" 94' Honda Accord 30mpg DD 67' Chevy C10 LWB (Current project) 04' Kawasaki ZR-7s

08-30-2010, 06:08 PM	#21
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! 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 Last edited by AverageJoe; 08-30-2010 at 06:08 PM.



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08-30-2010, 06:09 PM	#22
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! buy long tubes that fit a stick shift. Most headers you buy say if they fit stick shift or auto only. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

08-30-2010, 06:10 PM	#23
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: First truck project! 89 Silverado 5.7 350 V8! 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. Last edited by AverageJoe; 08-30-2010 at 06:11 PM.

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