wagenbob Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 After wrecking my 01 Z-28, I decided to return to Silverado ownership. This time, I upgraded to a 2003 SS. I've had the truck for almost a month now, and I've been slowly working through the previous owner damage (butterfly stickers and pin striped flames). The biggest remaining eyesore are the rims... they're hideous. And my clear coat is peeling, thanks to the Hawaii sun. But so far, I've been impressed with how much of an upgrade it's been from my previous Silverado experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSmoothSilSS Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome, (Aloha), to the site. lots info here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome to the site. Congrats on finding your truck. Butterfly stickers The truck looks pretty good in your pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston05tx Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome to the site! yes I have the same problem too with my clear coat peeling(Thanks to the Texas sun!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome! SS's all over the planet! Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wagenbob Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks everyone... as they say, it's good from far, but far from good. It also had a freehand drawing of two dinosaur fossils sunbathing, with the phrase "Extinct and loving it" on the tailgate. It takes all kinds, I guess. I buffed that off first. This weekend I plan to tackle the intermediate steering shaft clunk and the glitchy rear view mirror. I also have a line on some stock Silverado rims to replace the "gorilla cookie" rims that are currently on the truck. Eventually I'll get to the stepper motors on the instrument cluster (gas gauge is acting the fool). I bought a kit off Amazon, watched a few youtube videos, so I'm feeling like it's do-able. I just don't have the steadiest solder hands. The waterspotting is pretty severe, so I'll probably take another run with the buffer and some medium cut cleaner this weekend, weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 LOL...how in the world could you buff those dinosaurs off, that is the best thing ever. :D Richard (I'd have done the same thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagenbob Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 LOL...how in the world could you buff those dinosaurs off, that is the best thing ever. :D You can still see the relief of the "art" sunburned into the paint; same goes for the flames I buffed off on the sides. They spent money on flames, but couldn't spend money on a new pair of wiper blades? Priorities, people. When I picked up the truck from the repair shop last week, the lady behind the counter was like "nice truck... what's with the pink butterfly sticker on the grille?" That sticker was a PITA to remove. After pecking at it on and off unsuccessfully for a couple weeks, I finally soaked some acetone on a rag, held it to the emblem, and it lifted right off. Free at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 It may not be your stepper motor. You may want to find a shop to do a guage sweep and test them first. There is a chance you have a bad sender in the tank. Good luck with the buffing and waxing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagenbob Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 It may not be your stepper motor. You may want to find a shop to do a guage sweep and test them first. There is a chance you have a bad sender in the tank. Good luck with the buffing and waxing.... Thanks for the heads up. It could be the sender... I've noticed that the gas gauge doesn't act up until it falls below full. I changed out the rear view mirror yesterday, since it would reset endlessly and blink at me while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Welcome to the site! Which island are you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagenbob Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Welcome to the site! Which island are you on? Oahu, on the windward side of the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Nice! Glad to see another SSS in Hawaii! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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