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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Newbie here, just wanted to share my jeep project with some other jeep'ers..

First was Shocks - bilstein Shocks (Best shocks ever)

Than, the paint job Plasti Dip Camo Green, Used 6 cans but didnt do roof and back hatch door. 3 coast. need 2 more coast and finish it up as well. total coast ($92)
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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That's very nice!
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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u in westminster?
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Bracket made for my lights for mounting on roof rack. (Cost $30 Home Depot) just need to plasti dip black the lights and bracket. (Wiring is next)
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:31 AM
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That's very nice!
Redcher thanks, going to turn it into "the Green Zombie".
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MUKAK
u in westminster?
Mukak yea I usually take streets through Westminster.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ocalexoc
Bracket made for my lights for mounting on roof rack. (Cost $30 Home Depot) just need to plasti dip black the lights and bracket. (Wiring is next)
The bracket
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Finally had time to remove the Front bumper and front end items. Plasti Dip black. Also I removed the rear bumper for plasti dip.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ocalexoc
Finally had time to remove the Front bumper and front end items. Plasti Dip black. Also I removed the rear bumper for plasti dip.
Here is the finished product. 3 coats later ($15 cost total 3 cans)..
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Here are my lights and bracket ready for plasti dip black and the finished product.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Updated photo of the "Green Zombie"

I removed the fender flares for the new Bushwacker fender flares coming in and going to do another 3 coats of Camo Plasti Dip.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Well that day has come to finally rebuild my engine.
After 4 1/2 hours the engine is out! (I know how much much respect for mechanic's or individual who does this job) because not an easy job haha (Credits goes to my father to teach/telling me what to do step by step)
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:30 AM
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Default The Zombie update: engine ran great!

Well after long hours of finally doing the engine rebuild project. It ran great I did a trip road trip and the engine got a great break in. Drove from OC to Napa, follow SF and back home. Engine ran great!
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:32 AM
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More project images: cleaned up the even the bottle.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:39 AM
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Road trip!
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