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Old 12-26-2016, 08:24 AM
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I'm assuming you're planning to do more work on it. It might look better once it's finished.
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You created one big *** blind spot good job. Not only do the welds look horrid, but you also didn't add any structural support. B for concept, F for effort.
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It's done? Did you decide to make it removable?
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You created one big *** blind spot good job. Not only do the welds look horrid, but you also didn't add any structural support. B for concept, F for effort.

thanks! I really care about your opinion!
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It's done? Did you decide to make it removable?
Nope, it's stuck on. I kinda just did it for fun and has a test so maybe once I get another Cherokee I can make it removable and look better
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Nope, it's stuck on. I kinda just did it for fun and has a test so maybe once I get another Cherokee I can make it removable and look better
So you can't get into the back at all? The idea was there. But you essentially just replaced the original hatch with a completely closed in slanted one. It's not really a hard top either if it doesn't come off haha. The original hatch was basically the same, just with windows. Another idea could have been to close off the back and make the bed one of those tonneau covers. Did you have a build thread? I think I remember following along when you cut the hatch. Link?
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So you can't get into the back at all? The idea was there. But you essentially just replaced the original hatch with a completely closed in slanted one. It's not really a hard top either if it doesn't come off haha. The original hatch was basically the same, just with windows. Another idea could have been to close off the back and make the bed one of those tonneau covers. Did you have a build thread? I think I remember following along when you cut the hatch. Link?
Based on those pics, I seriously doubt he had the skill to do any of that. Sometimes you have to know your limitations.
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Based on those pics, I seriously doubt he had the skill to do any of that. Sometimes you have to know your limitations.
The idea was good. But it just doesn't look finished. Looks rushed. I just don't understand completely closing off the rear after cutting it. His profile picture shows the jeep looking real good, but now the look isn't right.

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