The Green Lantern Project

[The Green Lantern]

HOAB new member http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


Thanks to f5fstop and timgco for the idea, and to all HOAB members.... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


April 29, 2006 Project (http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/?action=view&current=DSC00975.jpg)


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[The Green Lantern]

I already got a quote for my rims - $60/rim powder coat, will do them next week. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[StarsnBars]

Nice presentation G.L. Have you thought about Rhino lining the black hood piece. I think it would be a nice addition to your mostly Rhinoed front end. Great job, Looking forward to seeing your rig when you get the rims done. What program or site did you use to do this post ?

[The Green Lantern]

This is the company that did my grill - spray on (http://www.sprayontruckbedliner.com/), paid $80.00.

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by StarsnBars:
Nice presentation G.L. Have you thought about Rhino lining the black hood piece. I think it would be a nice addition to your mostly Rhinoed front end. Great job, Looking forward to seeing your rig when you get the rims done. What program or site did you use to do this post ?


thanks, the site I'm using is through my mac homepage, I'm paying $100/year.

[StarsnBars]

Its worth it. Nice slideshow. Been waitin for Jason to get the pic posting issue resolved but it looks like it might be down for awhile,,was kinda looking for a different way to post some pics. Once again ,, good job on your rig ,, really like the morf to black. See ya

[Sewie]

Sweet!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif What did you use to put the emblems back on?

[deicustoms1]

Black Power

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by Sewie:
Sweet!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif What did you use to put the emblems back on?

3M double sided tape, I got it from PepBoys.

[DRTYFN]

Looks very nice without the offending bling.

You could've used a heat gun or a hair dryer to remove those emblems.

[DarthKarl]

Looks very sharp so far. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[f5fstop]

I like the black H, and silver 3 on the emblem.
Nice work...

[fourfourto]

I like your gas door I cant find a black one without a lock.I guess thats why you painted a chrome one.
But I see you have a lock on the cap.

[HIHUMMER]

Originally posted by f5fstop:
I like the black H, and silver 3 on the emblem.
Nice work...

x2. Really looks good TGL! Nice work. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Aubs]

Very nice! One of the blacked-out H3's I really like. The Rhino lining is a nice touch.

[DDWH]

Looks great TGL! Can't wait to see it after you get the rims PCed! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[ETD]

deBlinged. Very nice.
Where/when can I sent mine to be done? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Amateur question: What's the best chemical to use to remove polish/wax from the plastic trim? Thanks.

[StarsnBars]

Amateur answer,,, I use my wifes nail polish remover. Love the smell and it works great. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[The Green Lantern]

You know, I thought about that on the emblems because underneath the chrome is a black plastic. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[The Green Lantern]

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[The Green Lantern]

the side.

[The Green Lantern]

HUG A 3!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MarineHawk]

GL: What kind of tires do you have on there?

They look like GY MTRs, but I can't tell for sure.

[Ipedog]

Very Nice, TGL! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How doe you like the Dupli-Color truckbed coating for the lights? I picked up a can and am considering doing the grill with it.

The stuff your grill is done with seems, for the lack of a better word, "glittery"... Is the Dupli-Color stuff like that too, or is it more "flat"?

Excellent work! Truck looks great and I love the H3 emblems!
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[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
GL: What kind of tires do you have on there?

They look like GY MTRs, but I can't tell for sure.


They're Toyo Open Country MT's - 315 75 R16.

[springer]

looks awesome!! cant wait to see the black wheels!

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
Very Nice, TGL! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How doe you like the Dupli-Color truckbed coating for the lights? I picked up a can and am considering doing the grill with it.

The stuff your grill is done with seems, for the lack of a better word, "glittery"... Is the Dupli-Color stuff like that too, or is it more "flat"?

Excellent work! Truck looks great and I love the H3 emblems!
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Thanks, I wouldn't recommend using that on the grill, because mine they used "hot spray", they will last longer.

Dupli-color truckbed coating is flat black. Yes, my grill looks glittery just because I put tire shine. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MarK M]

looks good TGL!!

love the way it turned out.

[NEOCON1]

looking good http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Scouts Out]

I am waiting for the rims, I am pretty sure I will be blacking out the rims on my Superior Blue and adding a black gas cap cover. How did you hook up the fog lights you mounted on the brush guard? I really like it

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by The Green Lantern:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
Very Nice, TGL! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How doe you like the Dupli-Color truckbed coating for the lights? I picked up a can and am considering doing the grill with it.

The stuff your grill is done with seems, for the lack of a better word, "glittery"... Is the Dupli-Color stuff like that too, or is it more "flat"?

Excellent work! Truck looks great and I love the H3 emblems!
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Thanks, I wouldn't recommend using that on the grill, because mine they used "hot spray", they will last longer.

Dupli-color truckbed coating is flat black. Yes, my grill looks glittery just because I put tire shine. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

TGL - I don't want to make a mistake here... Why don't you recommend this? Does the Dupli-Color stuff seem fragile or brittle? Did it not work well for the lights?

I'll spring for the line-x, but would rather save 80-90 bucks if possible. BUT, if the Dupli-Color stuff is going to fall apart...

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
TGL - I don't want to make a mistake here... Why don't you recommend this? Does the Dupli-Color stuff seem fragile or brittle? Did it not work well for the lights?

I'll spring for the line-x, but would rather save 80-90 bucks if possible. BUT, if the Dupli-Color stuff is going to fall apart...



Well, the Dupli-Color is basically a cold spray, coming out of a pressure can. Spray On Bedliners or Line-X uses a hot spray. It dries rock hard and will last a long time. They also have a large spray gun to cover large areas evenly. The Dupli-Color works great on little stuff you can repair easily, but for the grill I just think it would be better to have it professionally done. That’s all.

cheers!!

[The Green Lantern]

It worked great for the lights! But as for brittle or fragile, only time will tell.

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[Ipedog]

Fair enough. Thanks. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[aetherH3]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
How doe you like the Dupli-Color truckbed coating for the lights? I picked up a can and am considering doing the grill with it.


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Ipedog, I used the Dupli-Color truckbed coating on my grill and am extremely happy with the results. It is very durable and has a flat finish to it. I figured i would rather spend 20 bucks to do it myself, if it works, awesome, i save about 100 bucks, if not... no biggie.
TIPS: 1) I used a full 2 cans on it.
2) scuff up the with like 100 grit.
3) try to apply it at 90* angles otherwise you get a VERY rough surface, I would suggest hanging it.

If you have any questions, let me know.

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by aetherH3:


Ipedog, I used the Dupli-Color truckbed coating on my grill and am extremely happy with the results. It is very durable and has a flat finish to it. I figured i would rather spend 20 bucks to do it myself, if it works, awesome, i save about 100 bucks, if not... no biggie.
TIPS: 1) I used a full 2 cans on it.
2) scuff up the with like 100 grit.
3) try to apply it at 90* angles otherwise you get a VERY rough surface, I would suggest hanging it.

If you have any questions, let me know.


do you have pics?

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[The Green Lantern]

got my skid plate and roof bars sand blasted and powder coated... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Sewie]

Damn TGL, you're not f'n around. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I'm curious to see how well the PC holds up on the skid plate. Looks great for now though. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[The Green Lantern]

the guy said it should hold up pretty good, or else I'll bring it back to get coated again.

[Sewie]

Probably won't need to PC it again. Just rattle can it with a flat black.

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by Sewie:
Probably won't need to PC it again. Just rattle can it with a flat black.

good idea.....we'll see.

[The Green Lantern]

skid plate

[The Green Lantern]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01052.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01046.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01050.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/h3green.jpg

[StarsnBars]

Very nice GL. Ever think about X-lining the top black plastic piece on the hood ? Ive seen alot of blacked out 3's on this forum but your green / black 3 is the sickest ;)

[NEOCON1]

hey TGL , i need a favor man, could you photo chop me a shot of our trucks with a full length roof rack and also the shorter version for the sunroof model . not sure which would look the best full length or the shorty . i think i may get a shorty if it looks good ?

[The Green Lantern]

hey TGL , i need a favor man, could you photo chop me a shot of our trucks with a full length roof rack and also the shorter version for the sunroof model . not sure which would look the best full length or the shorty . i think i may get a shorty if it looks good ?


sure, will try. :D

[WikidPete]

Wow.. looking good.. great pic's from your link!!

[DRTYFN]

GL, that really looks good. Ditch the emblems and it'll be complete.
You don't have an antenna fetish or anything?;)

What's with the flash?
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01050.jpg

[hmrlvr]

posted by Neocon 1 "full length or the shorty . i think i may get a shorty if it looks good" ?

Always go big:D

[RIC-H0]

You don't have an antenna fetish or anything?;)

The front is for talking to the people in his way, and the back is for making fun of the folks behind him!!!:D

[The Green Lantern]

I will have 2 spare tires....


http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/proj3.jpg

[NEOCON1]

thanx TGL thats lookin good :D

[The Green Lantern]

[QUOTE=DRTYFN]GL, that really looks good. Thanks!


Ditch the emblems and it'll be complete. hmmmm No


You don't have an antenna fetish or anything?;) hmmm No



What's with the flash? lol, yes I know.


:D :D

[hmrlvr]

I like the full rack. Looks good
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/proj3.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

Ok, now I think I'm tired of the "blacked out" look....so I got some bling-bling today......lookin' good!!!! :D paid around $100....sweeeet!!!

[The Green Lantern]

looks great....hah!:D :D :D

[hmrlvr]

You are an accessory whore!!!:D

[The Green Lantern]

You are an accessory whore!!!:D
thank you!! :D

[NEOCON1]

you better line-X those !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D or did you hit your head workin under the truck again ????? ;)

[The Green Lantern]

you better line-X those !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D or did you hit your head workin under the truck again ????? ;)


LOL! :D got it powder coated, will install them tomorrow with pics.

[NEOCON1]

i was worried for half a second then saw the tape and figured you were fakin the bling bling blingy thingy :D the core HOAB's would be very concerned :eek: :D :D

[NEOCON1]

hell you are the core :D :D

[DDWH]

looks great....hah!:D :D :D

I think those will match the grill before sundown on Sunday!:D ;)

[The Green Lantern]

here yah goo!!! :D

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01060.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

well, you're not a true HOAB if you still have yours silver.....:D


http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/thegreenlanternh3/H3/DSC01062.jpg

[NEOCON1]

LMAO tgl is the king hoab now !!!!!!!!!!! :D your muffler has to be the first black one on a H3 anywhere !!!:cool: the surounds look good too

[Ipedog]

TGL - You are too much man! ;)

The Muffler??? Keep this up and we might need an intervention! You're becoming a HOABie-a-holic! :eek: ;)

[DDWH]

Looks great TGL! I guess the only thing left is to cover the belly with duplicolor bedliner:D ;)

[adamid2000]

Hi Guys,

Great looking car. I have a couple of questions. I am looking to see what is the largest size off road tire I can git on the H3 without rubbing...

I really like your "Toyo Open Country MT's - 315 75 R16",

I'm new here so forgive me if I ask a dumb one, but it would seem to me the these would rub a the slightest road bump, or as soon as your steered...

Am i wrong? and can someone tell me what is the largest size off road tire I can git on the H3 without rubbing?

Thanks!!!

[H3slate]

Hi Guys,

Great looking car. I have a couple of questions. I am looking to see what is the largest size off road tire I can git on the H3 without rubbing...

I really like your "Toyo Open Country MT's - 315 75 R16",

I'm new here so forgive me if I ask a dumb one, but it would seem to me the these would rub a the slightest road bump, or as soon as your steered...

Am i wrong? and can someone tell me what is the largest size off road tire I can git on the H3 without rubbing?

Thanks!!!

For most with 35's, you get some rubbing at full crank on steering wheel, and some rubbing at full flex of suspension. Even guys and gals with 33's get a little rubbing on the sway bar at full crank. Most have cranked up their torsion bars to raise the front end 1 to 2 inches. It gives more room for 35's and helps level out the truck. Green Lantern is running 35's without cranking the torsion bars with no problems.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

For most with 35's, you get some rubbing at full crank on steering wheel, and some rubbing at full flex of suspension. Even guys and gals with 33's get a little rubbing on the sway bar at full crank. Most have cranked up their torsion bars to raise the front end 1 to 2 inches. It gives more room for 35's and helps level out the truck. Green Lantern is running 35's without cranking the torsion bars with no problems.

BOY !!!

It must be boring in Oregon to revive a year old thread... LOL

[H3slate]

BOY !!!

It must be boring in Oregon to revive a year old thread... LOL

Only when it rains, which is way too often!! :giggling:

[H3.007]

How has the Duplicolor held up? I was thinking about doing my bumpers (metal portions) with the roll on version of the product. Has anyone used the roll on version?

:popcorn:

[Pazzel]

GL thats an SMA guard right? ok, how and where can I get one?

[Sewie]

GL thats an SMA guard right? ok, how and where can I get one?

No makey no more. :( Only option is to find a used one for sale. There's someone in the classifieds section selling one if you're anywhere near Reno.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26302

[Pazzel]

Well thats dumb why wouldnt they make them anymore?

[Sewie]

Well thats dumb why wouldnt they make them anymore?

The company went out of business. They sold off some of their products, like the winch bumper, to Predator. Supposedly there' new owners of SMA and they were going to start making stuff again, but haven't seen any action on that front for a long time.

[CrisB]

Just finished my HOAB project, or thought I had...now I gotta do the muffler like TGL!!!

[NEOCON1]

yea buddy :perfect10s: :jump: :jump:

[BigPoppa1411]

Just finished my HOAB project, or thought I had...now I gotta do the muffler like TGL!!!
cool pic!

[CrisB]

we got to set up an obstacle course at the local fair, giving rides for donations to the Red Cross...those asphalt piles were like Moab slickrock!

[Bully13]

we got to set up an obstacle course at the local fair, giving rides for donations to the Red Cross...those asphalt piles were like Moab slickrock!
post pics! do now!

[CrisB]

OK, here's some pics....don't mean to hijack your thread, TGL
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[Viet Nam Vette]

:clapping: love those Hiney shots... Cool...:popcorn:

[stagger_lee]

Just finished my HOAB project, or thought I had...now I gotta do the muffler like TGL!!!

how about one of these...

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/products/images/42541OR.jpg

[austin360]

Green Lantern...what brush guard do you have? I like it!

[Sewie]

Green Lantern...what brush guard do you have? I like it!

Try reading the previous page. ;)