1997 Project Creampuff
03-06-2017, 07:14 PM
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Oh yeah, I remember discussing the Core arms with you. I was considering them, they are good value. What long arms are you going with? Cav fab? I still probably will go LA's one day, just not any time soon. I'm going to wheel what I have now for a while and see where the weak spots are. I also want to learn how to weld first so I can do my own stiffeners and stuff before I make the leap.
03-06-2017, 07:36 PM
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Yep going the cav fab route but not cause everyone else is doing it! I am doing it because they offer the 3 link kit with a 4 link upgrade. 3 links are great and all but I am going to stick to a 4 link. And just like you, I am going to use what I have for a while. Its already there and it works so why not use it. Stiffeners and a truss will be done before going LA. One step at a time, you know?
03-06-2017, 08:32 PM
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Thats a solid plan. It sounds like we have very similar goals. I understand what you mean about the steps. I really want my rig to look/ride/offroad like all these incredible rigs I see here, but it is a long process. It will get there someday. After two years of fixing it up, its finally getting to the point where I was ready to start showing it off.
03-07-2017, 05:30 PM
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Exactly! My jeep was hidden from the world (except on here) until I made it look halfway decent and was 4wd. Took me 3 months before I drove it to work. And it is still nothing compared to a lot of other rigs. But at the same time, I feel good with the progress I have made in the almost 4 months of owning it. But still a lot more to come over the next couple years.
More updates of the creampuff to come.
03-08-2017, 09:20 PM
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I had a mobile detailer come by today and work on the Jeep. Creampuff's first detail that I'm aware of in its 20-years of existence. After about two hours he apologized and asked to reschedule because he was having so much trouble cleaning it up. I actually felt bad for him ��.
03-11-2017, 05:29 PM
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Detail finished...definitely looks better, but the paint is not in good shape.
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