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    1988 & 1989 Door Strap Pull Needed

    I need a door strap for my 1989 Silverado. I did some research and I can’t find any company that makes reproductions. I found an old thread on this site where a couple of people had made a replacement. Anybody know a source for the door pull?
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    383 Engine Head Suggestions Wanted

    If I do not swap to a 6.0 LS V8, I will stroke my 1989 Silverado's 350 V8 to a 383 V8. I greatly prefer to keep the TBI fuel injection and would like suggestions on what heads, aluminum or iron, to use on a 383 V8 with TBI. I want the result of the new engine to be a good driver on the street...
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    2002 Silverado Question

    I have found what appears to be a nice 2002 regular cab short-bed Silverado for sale. It has a 5.3 V8, two-wheel drive, and automatic transmission. Is 2002 a good year for a 1500 Silverado?
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    Electric Bucket Seat Conversion Question

    I installed bucket seats and a console from a 1996 extended cab Silverado and now I need to adjust the power driver's seat to make the truck comfortable for me to drive. How do I get power to the electric motor to adjust the seat? Can alligator clips and a wire be used to power the electric...
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    What Brand is the Most Durable Paint and Clear Coat?

    My Silverado will be repainted in the original two tone paint colors at some point in the future. I want the most durable paint and clear coat since the truck will spend time parked outside and will be driven as a daily driver. I understand quality paint and clear coat is very expensive and I am...
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    Cranks But No Start & Idel Speed Varies

    Yesterday my truck would crank normally but not start. Everything was fine until I tried to start the truck after sitting for about 20 min. On the third or fourth attempt to start the engine, I depress the accelerator pedal about 75% and the truck started but immediately died when I put the...
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    Tire Recommendations Wanted

    What tires do you recommend for my two-wheel-drive regular cab short bed 1989 Silverado? The original tires were size 225/75 by 15 according to the service parts identification label. I need to stay with 15 inch tires because I don't want to replace my original alloy wheels. I live in Alabama so...
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    ATS Cleaning Chemicals

    Has anyone used carbon removal chemicals made by ATS? If so, did it work? https://www.atschemicals.com/
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    Broken Driver’s Side Mirror

    Unfortunately I broke the drivers side mirror today backing out of my garage. Can the mirror be replaced? That appears to be the only thing broken. It is a 1989 Silverado. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
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    Grill & Headlight Question

    I am trying to adjust the aim of my headlights. Do I have to remove the grill to reach all the adjustment screws? I have a four lamp system. I see two adjustment screws circled in yellow.
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    700r4 Rebuild Advice Wanted

    I am taking auto mechanics classes at a local community college. Around the first of June, I will rebuild my two-wheel drive 1989 Silverado's original 700r4 transmission with the guidance of my instructor. My truck has the original 350 V8 and retains the TBI system. Does anyone have suggestions...
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    Murray Replacement Radiator From Oreilly

    Does anyone have experience using a Murray replacement radiator from O'Reilly's Auto Parts?
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    Dirty Master Cylinder and Fluid

    Yesterday I couldn’t get my 1989 Silverado’s master cylinder to bleed. It appears to be original and the brake fluid had probably never been flushed. I have a new MC but didn’t get it installed today. I am including some pictures of the old master cylinder.
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    Is Synthetic Brake Fluid a Marketing Gimmick?

    I am in the process of performing a lot of brake work on my 1989 Silverado including flushing the old, dirty, contaminated, tea-colored brake fluid. The local WalMart has Prestone DOT 3 synthetic brake fluid on the shelf. Is "synthetic" brake fluid a marketing gimmick? Is the synthetic fluid...
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    Caliper Surprise

    Today I removed both front calipers from my 1989 Silverado RCSB to rebuild them. The left front brake was not working properly so I figured a rebuild and new brake hoses were needed. I discovered the driver’s side caliper had too much damage from rust to be rebuilt. I didn’t take the other...
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    Anyone Use a Parallel Flow A/C Condenser?

    I plan on converting my 1989 Silverado to R134a and from my research a parallel flow A/C condenser is recommended to get the best results from R134a gas. Is anyone using a parallel flow A/C condenser? Are you getting good performance? This is a link that has some information about the benefits...
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    Replace Fuel Pump or Not Replace Fuel Pump?

    My truck is a 1989 Silverado with the original drivetrain. I don't know if the fuel pump has ever been replaced and the truck has 123,000 miles. I dropped the gasoline tank to reach a ruptured brake line that was replaced today. Would you replace the fuel pump or not replace the fuel pump? I...
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    Ruptured Metal Brake Line

    Yesterday, while my truck was already on a service lift for a transmission service, my rear driver’s side brake line ruptured apparently due to rust. Today I removed the gasoline tank to access the leaking line. All the other metal brake lines look good with no visible rust. I guess the gas tank...
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    Transmission Service-Photos Included

    My 1989 Silverado has 123,000 miles and I am the third owner. The truck developed a transmission leak in the last three weeks that appears to be coming from a defective transmission pan gasket. The transmission also has a slow and mushy shift from first to second gear. This morning I removed the...
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    Bench to Buckets & Console Photos

    Today I finished the installation of my bucket seats and console. I have not hooked up the power driver's seat and the passenger's lumbar but hope to do this soon. The bucket seat upholstery is in poor condition and I want to have the seats recovered in the near future. Before installation, I...
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    Thoughts on 700R4 to 6L80-E Swap

    Has anyone swapped their four-speed automatic to a six, eight, or 10-speed automatic? I did a quick search and see that more than one company is offering a 6L80-E for retrofits into older cars and trucks. An example is the link below...
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    My Silverado's Clean Carpet

    A while back I asked for advice about carpet cleaning. Thanks to everyone that answered my question and gave me advice! I finished cleaning the carpet and wanted to show the results. I am pleased! This is the before photograph with the dirty carpet. The carpet is original. This is the result...
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    Suggestions for Stereo Wire

    I removed my truck's carpet for a very good cleaning and while the carpet is removed from the truck's cab I would like to "future-proof" my truck for a possible upgraded stereo, amplifier, and speakers. With that information, what wire should I install under the carpet before it is reinstalled...
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    Anyone Have Kenwood KFC-4675C 60-Watt 4-Inch x 6-Inch Two-Way Speaker System?

    Today I ordered four Kenwood 6x9 speakers for my regular cab Silverado. I have the original radio and am not looking for a loud and powerful stereo system; I want a nice upgrade for the truck's original 34 year old speakers. Is anyone using this model Kenwood speaker?
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    Flat Tappet or Roller Camshaft?

    Does the original 350 V8 engine in my 1989 Silverado 1500 have a flat tappet camshaft or does it have a roller camshaft?

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