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90 Silverado Theft Attempt - Column repair/replace advice

Hey guys, someone tried to steal my 90 Silverado yesterday. They tore the steering column all to hell but failed to get it started. The tow truck operator said they "broke" the rod down in the column which is why it would not start. They did destroy the lock cylinder and steering "lock". I have...
- jproctor
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- Mar 10, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
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Almost new engine - Erratic Idle in 30 sec. cycles (w/ video)

I put a new GM Replacement 5.7 long-block engine in my son’s pickup - 1990 Silverado --last summer. For the past 6 months, it has run great. On the install, I had an local speed shop clean the intake. I replaced most of the sensors: IAC, MAP, CTS, Knock sensor and pigtail, O2, Coil...
- jproctor
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- Jan 26, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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GM Crate Install - runs a few minutes then dies

I would appreciate any help. I installed a new 5.7 GM replacement engine in my son's 90 Silverado. The previous engine ran but smoked when it started...and had 285K miles. My son is attending college out of state...so, this was the last of our "restoration" efforts on the pickup. I measured the...
- jproctor
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Which Type of Paint - Paint OEM Wipe Cowl

I am getting my 90' Silverado back from paint/body in a week or so. The original wiper cowl in weathered and would look terrible if I just dropped it back on the pickup. Last summer, I gutted the interior and use SEM Color Coat to re-dye the plastic. I was skeptical but a year later, it still...
- jproctor
- Thread
- Oct 11, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing