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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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haha... maybe we should just be happy with what we have .
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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Been working on the front bumper the past week or so. Almost done now, need to finish a couple welds on the tube and paint it. Also cut and folded the rear fenders, but don't have any pictures of that yet.

Here's the bumper pics. It's a Dirtbound Offroad weld yourself kit. My first big fab project. Pretty happy with how it's turning out.

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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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i like it...it came out really clean, how would you rate the DIY bumper kits?
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Domaas
i like it...it came out really clean, how would you rate the DIY bumper kits?
I love DIY kits cause I like to weld that's just me though
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Domaas
i like it...it came out really clean, how would you rate the DIY bumper kits?
I'm really impressed with the kit. Everything fit together well and I had very few problems considering I really didn't know what I was doing.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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what I like is another fellow jeep nut that is also a foxbody mustang nut like me...I see the Edelbrock performer sitting under the gt..lol...
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveD
what I like is another fellow jeep nut that is also a foxbody mustang nut like me...I see the Edelbrock performer sitting under the gt..lol...
I've had the Mustang since it was new. Can't bring myself to get rid of it even though it pretty much just sits anymore. . .

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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Your build is an inspiration! I strive to keep everything about mine clean, but yours is incredible. I am interested to see how the front bumper turns out, and how you like it; I was planning on getting that exact kit!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Finished the bumper up today. Bedlined the sheetmetal, painted the tube. Still need a winch.

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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looking good man you ever going to make b-pillar bars for your cage or ones that go down the rear quarters?

red is my favorite btw you should check mine out its going to go through a huge transformation this year hopefully
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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You sir have one beautiful XJ absolutely love it! And i think i have the ugly redheaded step child to your mustang

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
looking good man you ever going to make b-pillar bars for your cage or ones that go down the rear quarters?

red is my favorite btw you should check mine out its going to go through a huge transformation this year hopefully
The B, C, and D-Pillar supports are all inside the jeep. No plans to add anything more outside for now.

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent T
The B, C, and D-Pillar supports are all inside the jeep. No plans to add anything more outside for now.

oh yeah i forgot about your inner cage
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I've saved pictures of your cage and filed them under "****"

(golf clap)
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Not gonna lie, your jeep is probably in my top 5 xjs on the forum.
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