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10-25-2012, 04:09 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Yes sir! Figured out how to get the rims clean and learn some new techniques with the body work.
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10-27-2012, 02:59 PM
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Re: Green Machine
OK, guys its been a while. So here is the update - found out 409 not only clean rims it dulls them, unless they were already dull. Did more body, almost done will try to finish next weekend. Also going to straight pipe it, just need to figure out what to do with the sensors by my catalytic converter, if you know I would be happy if you shared that information with me. Going pick up a 1993 Saturn Sl1 next weekend so I can fix it and sell it or trade a guy with a 95 Camaro that is looking for a 4-door. Anyways here are some pics.
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10-27-2012, 03:40 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Probably would help if I put the pictures
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10-27-2012, 06:41 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Some night pictures
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10-29-2012, 07:40 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Well come Saturday I will finally be straightening my frame. But doing it the redneck way. Got a hold of a 4 ton jack and will chain my truck to a tree and then use the same tree as leverage to push against my frame. Should be interesting.
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11-01-2012, 09:59 PM
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Re: Green Machine
4 ton jack got it in to 27 1/2 inches at the top but I need it to be 27 so I will try soon to get it there and then line them up vertically and I should be good from there. So I will get out there tomorrow and see what can do.
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11-02-2012, 09:56 AM
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Re: Green Machine
Seems like the redneck frame straightening is working!
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11-02-2012, 09:58 AM
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Re: Green Machine
It is surprisingly haha I might try to see if I can fit the fender on now and go get a hood tomorrow.
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11-06-2012, 07:09 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Did work with the frame. I think it looks better. You can see my brothers 1988 Chevy Cheyenne in the background that I am trying to get him to start a build thread for. Anyways here she is after a run to LKQ.
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11-24-2012, 06:26 PM
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Re: Green Machine
New grille! She hardly looks wrecked anymore.
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12-02-2012, 11:59 AM
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Re: Green Machine
I know you're looking to possibly ditch the computer, but DONT...
Its possible to ditch all the under hood wiring for the most part, but the 4l60e needs the computer to function properly and is worth keeping for the lower first and overdrive, which you will definitely want if you go with 4.10s. Basically the computer would become a stand alone for the transmission, it just needs an output from the distributor to work. Posted via Mobile Device
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 i flush the  of weakness with mushroom clouds at hand'95 short bed x cab c1500... just another old truck someone else beat up, abused, hacked and didnt respect... my turn to turn it into a beat up old truck into a beat up and reliable pleasure to drive... them- "when you gonna put an exhaust on that thing?" me- "what do you mean? The exhaust comes all the way to the bumber and sounds great!  "them- "straight pipes isnt an exhaust man..." me- "meh... who needs a fancy muffler when you've got straight pipes?  its got a cat, doesnt resonate, and I like how it sounds, and to be perfectly honest, it makes me behave myself when I'm out and about!"^^^ favorite conversation about my truck to date 
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12-02-2012, 04:38 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Oh ok thanks man yeah I had decided not to go with the 4.10 and the 350, but I had thought about moving the computer. With this information I know what I am capable of doing. Thanks.
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12-02-2012, 08:53 PM
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Re: Green Machine
350 as in cubes or the Trans?
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i flush the of weakness with mushroom clouds at hand'95 short bed x cab c1500... just another old truck someone else beat up, abused, hacked and didnt respect... my turn to turn it into a beat up old truck into a beat up and reliable pleasure to drive... them- "when you gonna put an exhaust on that thing?" me- "what do you mean? The exhaust comes all the way to the bumber and sounds great! "them- "straight pipes isnt an exhaust man..." me- "meh... who needs a fancy muffler when you've got straight pipes? its got a cat, doesnt resonate, and I like how it sounds, and to be perfectly honest, it makes me behave myself when I'm out and about!"^^^ favorite conversation about my truck to date
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12-02-2012, 10:08 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Cubic Inch engine
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12-03-2012, 12:12 AM
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Re: Green Machine
There's nothin' wrong with a few extra cubes.
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i flush the of weakness with mushroom clouds at hand'95 short bed x cab c1500... just another old truck someone else beat up, abused, hacked and didnt respect... my turn to turn it into a beat up old truck into a beat up and reliable pleasure to drive... them- "when you gonna put an exhaust on that thing?" me- "what do you mean? The exhaust comes all the way to the bumber and sounds great! "them- "straight pipes isnt an exhaust man..." me- "meh... who needs a fancy muffler when you've got straight pipes? its got a cat, doesnt resonate, and I like how it sounds, and to be perfectly honest, it makes me behave myself when I'm out and about!"^^^ favorite conversation about my truck to date
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12-03-2012, 08:55 PM
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Re: Green Machine
No but I gotta have the few extra bucks haha
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12-03-2012, 09:52 PM
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Re: Green Machine
shes lookin good man! youre doin a fine job!
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12-03-2012, 10:59 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Thanks! I hope to finish the body work this month.
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12-03-2012, 11:22 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Here is a before and after from the other day I forgot to upload
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12-24-2012, 11:31 AM
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Re: Green Machine
New stuff, looking for two more rims like the chrome ones, got a shot of it while moving some stuff and a shot next to my brothers 88.
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12-24-2012, 11:40 AM
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Re: Green Machine
Pictures
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01-12-2013, 12:27 AM
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Re: Green Machine
Well had another idea I'll probably trash,... but I really like this one. If I do it, well, the Green Machine won't be so green anymore.
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01-12-2013, 05:57 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Well I'm glad to say that I have finally finished the body work,... although it took months and some people on here do it in like a day or a week,... Anyways here is the two places I had to finish.
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02-13-2013, 10:59 PM
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Re: Green Machine
Well I painted racing stripes on it a couple of weeks ago. But of all things, I have more body work to do. Yes that's right, I wrecked the truck again. In the way to school this morning I came around a turn to fast and since my front tires are bald i hydroplanned and spun around and went into the trees. Killed my bed but at least I'm ok and the truck still drives.
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02-14-2013, 08:10 AM
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Re: Green Machine
that box side is fixable
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