Hi from Oregon

Solo2fan

Solo2fan

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Just picked up my first Typhoon and thought I would share a picture.
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I was invited to drive a Typhoon when GMC was doing mini AutoX demo's at Pleasenton CA fairground in 91 or 92 and I loved it. 18 years later I find this neglected little gem cheap and couldn't resist. :lol:

Over all it's sound with a few small issues that I hope to address quickly. SYTY.NET has been a great source for information. Thanks :tup:

Jeff
 
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sy2873

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Re: Hi from Oregon

I called on that one as well but was a little late! Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to the board!
 
Solo2fan

Solo2fan

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Re: Hi from Oregon

sy2873 said:
I called on that one as well but was a little late! Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to the board!
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Wow sounds like I got very lucky! I figured people were going to snag it quick when it was listed for $4500. But I was really shocked when he accepted $3500.
So far I love the Typhoon and a big plus is my wife and kids really like it also!

Here's the repair list to date.

1. Replaced failed driver side window motor. (He never told me but I found a brand new one in the back seat!) $0
2. Replaced broken rear window hinges with a wing style from pick and pull (I no some people hate the wing but I like them) $20
3. Replaced broken column lock cyl. $15
4. Fixed broken glove box lock. (old lock was in glove box, pulled lock and combined the two)
5. Replaced the very bad alternator bearings and idler bearing, new serp belt. $75
6. Repainted wiper arms and installed new blades front and rear. $20
7. Oil change. $35 Plan on doing transfer case, trans, diff's next weekend.
8. Cleaned already installed K&N air filter $0
9. Fixed seat side covers. $0

What I really need to find for it is a center console. The shifer and boot are their but the PO said a stupid freind snapped the shell in half and he through it away....

Oh and I live in Eugene.:rotf:
 
13.robb

13.robb

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Re: Hi from Oregon

Welcome aboard!! I grew up in k-falls. I really miss the greenery, but not the rain.
 
Baythan

Baythan

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Re: Hi from Oregon

Mileage?

Truck #? (Last four digits of VIN)

Welcome! My truck started life in Oregon (then Alaska)!
 
Solo2fan

Solo2fan

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Re: Hi from Oregon

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. The truck number is 2128 and the mileage is a very good question.
The odometer reads 138,450 but it's currently not working. The PO said the speedo stopped working after he had the heater core replaced. The C.C. works so I think the VSS is fine so maybe just the wiring from the ECM to the dash. He thinks it's about 150k
 
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sy2873

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Re: Hi from Oregon

Wow! Heck of a buy! Congrats yet again! if I come across a console, I will definitely let you know.

Roy, good to hear from you!!! How is life? You need to move back up here so you and I can be the only guys at our Syty Hooters meet! :)
 
Solo2fan

Solo2fan

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Re: Hi from Oregon

HiPerformanceHill said:
Ive been following this vehicle a bit. So what did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking.
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Sure $3500. But I will have another grand to get it sorted/nice for daily driving I would guess. Just the standard little stuff that non car people like to live with..
 
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s_blazin

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Re: Hi from Oregon

I'm in salem and have a couple spare center consoles and some other misc parts. i was very close to buying this truck but hey it's cool you got a great deal.

check if the vss is plugged in on top of the computer, small white box with a pair of twisted up wires running to it. can't quite remember the colors right now.
 
Typhoon #2131

Typhoon #2131

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Re: Hi from Oregon

s_blazin said:
I'm in salem and have a couple spare center consoles and some other misc parts. i was very close to buying this truck but hey it's cool you got a great deal.

check if the vss is plugged in on top of the computer, small white box with a pair of twisted up wires running to it. can't quite remember the colors right now.
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Hey Blazin,
Do you have any extra gauge pillar clusters? I think thats what they are called. Let me know I live up here in Milwaukie so I'm not very far away.
Thanks,
Denny
 
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