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Re: Project Orange to Green
nice freaking truck... seems to me moving along smoothly...LOL YA RIGHT
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04-04-2008, 01:37 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: Project Orange to Green
I wish, the new house has put this project on hold for a while. Hopefully I'll get back on it soon!
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04-04-2008, 01:39 AM
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Just loves his truck.
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Location: cleburne, TX
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Re: Project Orange to Green
that truck wasnt made to just sit in a garage... so HURRY UP!!!
JK take as long as you like
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04-04-2008, 07:20 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Sorry, I'm not the picture taking king like someone
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04-09-2008, 07:37 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Alright, here's a picture update. I haven't done anything to my truck so here's some pics of her current condition. I bought the pieces to finish the cab floor and a rear roll pan but none of it is installed. Hopefully I'll get back on it after I get this last bedroom finished in the new house.
  
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04-09-2008, 07:39 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
And these are some of the parts I have been collecting to "possibly" use on the build.
       
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05-14-2008, 07:03 AM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Sheesh, had to dig this one out of the archives
I don't have any real progress but with the HTX meet coming up this wekend I decided to throw some sheet metal on and take my project along for the ride. I also need to get some measurments for some possible modifications to my original game plan. I'll get everyone's opinions on them later I started this evening with a rolling frame, this is what I'll be bringing     I'll try to get some better pics in the daylight tomorrow.
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05-14-2008, 04:32 PM
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Location: Mineola, Texas
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Are you gonna bring it at ride height ???
I wanna see one at 5" in person  I think Ima try to make it to the meet, but I'll be in my bug 
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05-14-2008, 06:44 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Well, ride height with these tires is about 3.5"
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05-14-2008, 08:51 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Not sure, biguns
I'll look tonight and post the size.
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05-15-2008, 03:46 AM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Tires are 275 40 ZR17. A little over 25.5 inches tall. I think I figured on a 28" tall tire when I set it up. Right now I'm at 3" to the bottom of the rocker (not the pinch weld but where the rocker rolls to it) I figure with a 28" tire and 2.5" spindles in the front(these are stock) and a 28" tall tire in the back I should be sitting close to level with the rockers about 4.5-5" off the ground...I hope
Here's a few "projected" ride height pics.Disclamer: All measurments and modifications are subject to change without prior approval from anyone On to the pics      
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05-15-2008, 04:44 AM
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Well if you run a 275/40R20 when you get some 20's, that will be a 28.7 inch tall tire & what you have now is 25.7 inches tall according to my calculator, so that will only raise you up about 1.5 inches
Looks like you will need some drop spindles to make it ride level Cant wait to see it bro
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05-20-2008, 07:02 AM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Did u make it out the the houston Swap meet today?
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05-20-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Yeah, I was there
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05-29-2008, 09:11 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
where did you buy the floor repair parts?
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05-29-2008, 11:41 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Outback Truck parts in Spring Texas. They're about the same price as everyone else but I don't have to pay shipping.
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06-04-2008, 11:47 PM
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Location: Winters Ca. 95694
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Thought I would dig this one up as it has been awhile since I took a peek. I still can't believe it was a $1500 truck that ran. Sure is looking good! Keep at it.
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06-05-2008, 09:54 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: Project Orange to Green
The key word is "ran"
 Some times I wish I had just kept driving it instead of tearing it apart
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06-11-2008, 12:06 AM
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Location: Smack-dab in the middle of "The land of fruits and nuts", Sacramento, CA
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Hi Mike,
this is the first time I've seen your project.Very cool build! I like your revision to the rear end/four-bar. You now have more angle on the top bars . . . should keep the axle more stable and centered. Looks like you gained some clearance around the axle as well. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to an update. Mark |
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06-11-2008, 10:47 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Thanks for the compliments! Hopefully there will be an update soon, the master bath is almost done
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06-11-2008, 11:37 PM
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Location: Newton , Iowa
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Looks much better with that front clip on it
Comming along nicely keep up the good work !! Bob
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07-07-2008, 12:16 PM
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Re: Project Orange to Green
Man, you are getting ahead of me, I am going to have to get on the ball with mine. I just had a 4 day weekend and never went to the shop.
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07-07-2008, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Re: Project Orange to Green
I went and bought some more tools and a few parts this weekend. Hopefully I'll get to work on it some this week
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