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    Has power no crank no start nothing

    Hey guys im hoping you can help me, I have a 1990 gmc c1500 4.3l rcsb that wont turn over. Everything that should have 12v does, new starter and 5 batteries in the truck(i know, im a basshead lol) one day literally got home from driving all day, parked it, went back out a few hours later to run...
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    No brake fluid to rear

    Hey guys i got a 1990 gmc c1500 rcsb and i just finished installing a disc brake kit in the rear but now i realize why my brakes have been garbage. No brake fluid goes to the rear??? Where should i start looking?
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    A/C into non A/C truck

    Hey guys i was wondering if anyone has ever put an AC unit oem or aftermarket into their trucks? I have a 1990 gmc c1500 4.3 RCSB and im really tired of not having AC, the cali heat finally got to me lol
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    how much to shorten drive shaft?

    hey guys so after installing my tranny the tranny guy said i need to shorten my drive shaft. i got a 1990 gmc c1500 rcsb lowered 5/8 on 22's. im wondering how much exactly should i cut it?
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    Tyc fog lights HID problem

    Hey guys so im trying to put HIDs in my tyc fog lights i just ordered but ran into a problem. The HID is too long and it doesnt go in all the way so i cant secure it with the pin. Here are some pics. Any ideas on what to do here? That black thing is whats blocking me.
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    1990 RCSB sierra c1500

    whats up guys, been a member on here for some time now not really an active one but figured id make a little build thread to share my truck. Im in southern cali and the singlecab truck scene out here is CRAZY, Hands down i think the nicest single cabs are out here. but any who here's my...
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    New style emblems fit obs?

    Hey guys i want to put an emblem on the front of my gmc sierra 1990 but i want the mew metal ones that the 08+ have. Does anyone know if itll be a same fit or do they sell shiny metal ones for obs trucks? All i can find is the dull ones that they came with. Such as this one--v But i want...
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    new tranny speedo, and odometer don't work

    So i got my tranny replaced by California Transmission (700r4) its a 1990 gmc c1500 4.3l tbi RCSB. and after i got it tranny shifts smooth and all but my speedo and odometer aren't working anymore. I took it back they told me it was something electrical behind the cluster not the tranny. what a...
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    reverse light issue

    Whats up guys so my truck has had this issue for ever (literally) and its about time i fix it. its a 90 gmc c1500 RCSB 4.3L. when i put it in reverse the lights DO NOT turn on. If i want them to come on i have to hold the lever up like putting it back into park and something it sounds like the...
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    drive shaft getting shaved???

    Whats up fellas, to start my truck is a 1990 gmc c1500 RCSB 4.3l tbi with 700r4 dropped 5/8 on 22's...so my trucks tranny took a dump on me friday and i took it to a shop to get replaced, upon lifting my truck they realized, 1. i need to shorten my drive shaft its causing a lot of torque i think...
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    whipple supercharger

    whats a good price for a used whipple supercharger for a 350tbi? some guy near me is selling one but her want 2K i KNOW thats too much but whats a good deal? comes with everything even instructions lol
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    Where to get interior pieces?

    Hey guys so i was wondering if the interior pieces are sold somewhere NEW? The truck is a 1990 gmc c1500 sierra rcsb. I go to junk yards but theyre always broken and no good. Anyone know a source that makes new pieces? Thanks guys!
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    Double din in 88-94 guys!!

    So my buddy at a local stereo shop mocked this up for me. Nothing fancy but hey its a first and cane out pretty good imo. All is beeds is some fiberglassing and bondo to clean it up then wrap or paint idk which yet. What do you guys think?
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    Passenger tire rubs but not driver?

    So today i got my truck back from getting dropped. It has 5/8 supposibly. 2"spindle 3" spring, 6" flip kit and 2" hangers. It sits perfect, BUT the damn passenger side tire stickes out and the fender rides it but the driver is tucked behind the fender. Is there something unadjusted here or...
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    aftermarket ac install anyone?

    whats up everybody so this so cal heat is getting to me and its time to drop in an ac in my truck! 1990 gmc c1500 4.3L rcsb. i was wondering has anyone used any aftermarket units and if so which would you recommend? Or is it better to go manufacture? like piece together my own oem system?
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    Drive shaft pushed INTO transmission?

    Ok so idk if this is a lowered question or transmission question but upon lowering my truck 90 gmc c1500 rcsb 4.3L tbi. My drive shaft is PUSHED into the transmission and when i put it into drive it goes, CLANK like if it goes into gear really hard. This transmission was just put in yesterday as...
  17. 214martin

    sun visor swings out

    so my dumb sun visors are starting to swing out. they don't open and flap down but they just swing out freely. anyone know what the problem is here?
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    10" rear drop issues

    so yesterday i finally did the flip kit on my truck 1990 gmc sierra c1500 rcsb 4.3L tbi. today on my way to work i realized something squeaks ALOT in the back and it smells like brakes from the passenger rear wheel. This side also seems to be higher and my bed is shifted to the driver side, it...
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    Cracking noise when turning

    So my 1990 gmc c1500 4.3L tbi makes a cracking noise when i turn my wheel the slightest shift in steering it makes it doesn't matter if its to my left or right if i move the wheel even the slightest bit it goes *crack* WTF man!
  20. 214martin

    Turn signal has no power!

    First thing first 1990 gmc c1500 single cab short bed 4.3L tbi. My front passenger signal wont turn on parking lamp nor signal i bought a test light and the actual socket has no power. Idk where to start! Help please my truck looks awful with 3 lights only! Does anyone know what wire is what? I...
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    Egr valve makes truck run horrible

    So after thinking my fuel system was messed up i come to realize my egr valve is whats causing my truck to act dumb. I cleaned it out but nothing, so my dad removed the vacuum hose from it and put a tab in it and now the truck runs a million times better. Why would this be? Should i just leave...
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    Best carpet?

    Anyone know what site has the best carpet? Its going into a 1990 gmc c1500 single cab short bed. I currently have a vinyl floor and want black carpet. I went to the local pick a part but the carpet where horrible so I'm just going to buy new. Any recommendations or experience with online carpet...
  23. 214martin

    Engine bounces, injector leaks

    So for a while now my engine has done 3 things. 1. Not always but often when at low rpms (not idle) like when im moving a little forward at a red light my motor seems like its bouncing. The truck sputters as if gas was being cut off and on rapidly. 2. When i try parking it and im reversing it...
  24. 214martin

    HELP!!!! OIL PAN GASKET

    Whats up guys im stuck here trying to replace my oil pan gasket. This is on a 1990 GMC sierra c1500 4.3L 2wd. I got everything off bolts and oil cooler adapter but now my motor mount is blocking me. Am i going to have to go buy an engine crane to lift it to get my oil pan off? Id try lifting it...
  25. 214martin

    4.3 to 5.7 swap

    Hey guys i want to get a little more power out of my old worn out v6 so i plan on buying a rebuilt 5.7. This is all for a 1990 gmc c1500 single cab short bed 2wd automatic. My main issue is if it'll pass emissions. I don't want crazy power or anything i just want a little more which is why i...

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