Green Machine

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Work on the machine today. Put mud in more dents I found, put running board sides as mud flaps on, and almost completed the cab panel.

[bulldog2513]

lookin good! be ready for paint before you know it

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Lol I know I need a spray gun and paint first can't either lol well a paint gun I can but it to expensive

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Found a guy over here in Summerville that does BC/CC paint jobs + all the buffing and sanding for cheap so once I finish I'm taking the machine to him He has 30 yrs experience and he works @ Boeing as a paint inspector. I think he'll do good.

[bulldog2513]

yeah he OUGHT to know what hes doing. i was gonna attempt mine but i got a buddy i grew up with that has done paint and body work all his life. we both had hot rods as first cars when we started driving and he was the customs manager at a local hot rod shop so i think im gonna let him have at it.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Yeah that and I found a police interceptor 350 and 4.10 rear end so it should have the performance for the looks

[bulldog2513]

Originally Posted by 98GMCSierraGuy

Yeah that and I found a police interceptor 350 and 4.10 rear end so it should have the performance for the looks

SWEET! that 4:10 is gonna suck some gas though lol plus not much for top end.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Yeah but I'm working on something my dad's uncle built in the 70's that got him 160ish mpg itll sacrifice alittle performance but i don't think itll be to much

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Got more work done on the truck today didn't get to sand it though because the rain came early and also had to charge my battery again which only reminded me of my starting issues. also need a new door handle. Hope to be finished with the body work soon so I can get it painted. I miss driving it haha

[tattoed71]

nice truck my 91 has a 355 and if ur talking about hydrogen cells I'm
only getting 42 mpg with 410 gears
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[98GMCSierraGuy]

Na it something completely custom How do you find the 4.10 gears are?

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by 98GMCSierraGuy

Yeah but I'm working on something my dad's uncle built in the 70's that got him 160ish mpg itll sacrifice alittle performance but i don't think itll be to much

160.... i cal BS.

[tattoed71]

its a 1991 ecsb 6 lug 2wd fully loaded I will post pics on the facebook this sight has with my hydro set up
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[98GMCSierraGuy]

Na my dad and his uncle built one in the 60's and tried iy in a small Ford V8 they put one gallon in and they drove all night so it works It may not be exactly 160 but somewheres around there. And yeah I saw the pics looks like a good set up.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Quick quetsion to get brake dust off these rims I've heard of people using paint stripper then re-clearing them is that the best way because the rims are dirty besides brake dust they are just aged.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Did some more body work getting there it's almost done, well thats what you think to you realize its not Didn't get to take pictures before it started raining. Will have some parts to sell soon.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Sad day today put a scratch in my moms 5 week old car on the bumper trying to put my guitar amp in. So I may have to sell me truck to repair it because she is not very happy, and they don't like the truck anyways so I'm looking at various other 88-98 GMC/Chevrolets for after all this. Or a 73 el camino or 64 c10 stepside if the guy sells it to me.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Found a pic of it before it was wrecked. In this one it was carrying 3/4 tons of compost. And its only a half ton truck with a six. I will try to find more pics from before it was wrecked.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Well got the expected news today. My grandfather passed at 6:25 this morning. So I wont get to the truck this weekend.

[bulldog2513]

My condolences buddy. Prayers going up for you and your family.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Thanks man Its been hard, I'll get back to the truck soon I hope.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Made a video -

1998 GMC Sierra walk around - YouTube

[75ChevyGuy]

Any new progress on the truck?

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Actually yes a good bit. I plan to do some work this weekend. I have just been busy with school so I haven't really had the time to update this. I'll try to do it this weekend.

[75ChevyGuy]

Awesome! I just wanted to make sure this project was still going! I see you have learned alot while reading through your past posts, and I think the truck is coming out awesome!