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  1. Beason

    Remote locks on an 89?

    I would love to add remote locks on my 89. All the kits i see online are for the full system to add power locks and remote. I already have power locks, and i just want to add the remote lock/unlock. Anyone make a kit for that?
  2. Beason

    What shock extensions for 6 in drop?

    I recently installed an ihc 4/6 drop kit. The rear came with a flip, notch, extenders, and shorter shocks. I want to install some air shocks to help regain some if the bed function, but these extenders are not long enough to use factor length shocks. Everything I see online is for up to 5 in...
  3. Beason

    Truck won't start, need suggestions.

    Alright guys, need some insight. 89obs with stock tbi. Has been running fine for months. Filled up with fuel at Kroger Saturday morning. Went to lunch, a few errands, all fine. Got home and a few hours later went out to install new seats. Driver seat is power so installed an add a circuit to...
  4. Beason

    Anyone in the Austin (elgin) area that could help me get some seats to Houston?

    trying to get a set of buckets to houston. anyone making that trip soon?
  5. Beason

    Who has installed a tailgate spoiler?

    I picked one up for my 89 but wondering how to attach. The center section seems to be pretty strait forward. Bolts and riv nuts or rivets. The side wings I'm kind of stumped on. Some sort of adhesive? Glass them in? They will eventually be molded in with filler or glass when I paint, but not...
  6. Beason

    Sport package colors?

    Did they offer a sport package with the two tone color trucks? My old truck was red and silver, with chrome bumpers, grill, and mirrors. I am planning to re create this look, but the truck I have now is white with the sport package. I have painted bumpers, mirrors, and the black grill. Would...
  7. Beason

    looking for paint codes

    I had this truck back in high school, and i am recreating it. Paint is a long ways down the road right now, but i dont see many with the same color combo i had. Does anyone have this color combo and know the paint codes? it was red top and bottom, and a bright silver in the middle. see attached.
  8. Beason

    so many options for drop, need advice

    OK, so I have found the rims/tires I want. going with a drag pack staggered setup 17x7 fronts and 15x10 with the right offset to tuck My 89 currently just has a set of 2in drop shackles in the rear to kind of get it level, but I plan to do a 4x6 static drop. This is where I need advice. Front...
  9. Beason

    Interior trim paint match question.

    I have the red/Maroon interior on my 89 silverado. I am picking up a set of kick panels this weekend that are fiberglass and black. What color/type of paint would I need to get these to match my interior?
  10. Beason

    questions about cluster.

    I recently purchased this truck, and noticed that the shifter needle doesn't move, and the trip odometer doesn't progress either. I have not been into the cluster yet, but wondered if this is a normal issue. Is it likely just something not connected, or probably something broke? I can fix not...
  11. Beason

    USB ports installed for android auto

    This may have been done before, but, Completed a quick little project last night, that went way easier than expected. The result was everything i envisioned, and i am super happy with it! My new head unit has 2 usb ports. one for charging and one for android auto. The cables are decent length...
  12. Beason

    Time to start the upgrades. Exhaust questions.

    1989 350 regular cab short bed Shooting for 400-450hp eventually Want a deep loud exhaust, with minimal/no popping. Has to be bolt together as I don't have a welder. Headers, high flow cats, x over, and duals out the back to a couple of resonator tips Please include suggestions, links...
  13. Beason

    Recreating my highschool truck, the way I always wanted it to be

    Back in high school, I had a 1989 Silverado. It was a red and silver regular cab short bed. It had some minor valve work, a "performance chip" and a shift kit in the transmission. Dual glasspack exhaust, and 15x10 wheels! I wanted to be the fastest truck in town! Unfortunately i was still in...
  14. Beason

    pinion seal questions

    Hopefully this is the right spot, its not the transmission, but connected to it. I need to replace my pinion seal, and there seems to be a ton of options, mostly based on what transmission you have. i dont know what i have, since i just bought the truck a week ago. I know its auto with OD...
  15. Beason

    Need help with a/c and radio stack.

    Just picked up this 89 and the radio is dead. The a/c c----h lights up but the fan won't turn on either. Already checked both fuses. Any suggestions? I need a/c!
  16. Beason

    Just scored my "holy grail"!

    Just picked up this 89 sport last night for a decent price. Same year and body style I had in high school. It's got a few issues, but it's in really good shape for 34 year old truck. Seems to be all original, with maybe an aftermarket muffler. Plan to get the small things fixed up and drive it...

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