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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Awesome! it's almost done!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Awesome jeep looks like you have put alot of work into it
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Congrats man! I can't wait to see it in action!
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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i know it would be a lot of work but you aught to do a full write up with pics when its done, that would be cool.

that way we could respond after reading the full article

just a thought
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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glad to hear you are doing better. did you get every thing welded up in front yet hows the jeep coming along
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sluggy
i know it would be a lot of work but you aught to do a full write up with pics when its done, that would be cool.

that way we could respond after reading the full article

just a thought
I will probably do that after I get it completely done with this phase of the build up.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by a1racer
glad to hear you are doing better. did you get every thing welded up in front yet hows the jeep coming along
I spent all weekend dewinterizing my boat. I didn't touch the Jeep. It was in the mid 70's here in DC all weekend so we decided to play with the boat instead of the jeep. I had to replace my starboard engine's impeller and housing and also my onboard battery charger died so I had to do that too.

Took the boat out last night for a cruise to Tim's Rivershore www.TimsRivershore.com and had some steamed shrimp, King crab legs and a few rum drinks. We came back at sunset... what a great day on the Potomac River!

Now I have to find some time to actually get back on the Jeep and get it ready. Wheelin season is here and our crew is itching to go.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelMaxim
I spent all weekend dewinterizing my boat. I didn't touch the Jeep. It was in the mid 70's here in DC all weekend so we decided to play with the boat instead of the jeep. I had to replace my starboard engine's impeller and housing and also my onboard battery charger died so I had to do that too.

Took the boat out last night for a cruise to Tim's Rivershore www.TimsRivershore.com and had some steamed shrimp, King crab legs and a few rum drinks. We came back at sunset... what a great day on the Potomac River!

Now I have to find some time to actually get back on the Jeep and get it ready. Wheelin season is here and our crew is itching to go.
sounds a little more fun than working on the jeep
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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I was able to make some progress on the Jeep this weekend again. One bit of good news.. It's back on four wheels again!!! Woo hoo. But not for long.

We tacked in the front truss. Corrected the angle for the upper mounts and tacked the drivers UCA mount in place on the truss. We tacked in a nice little gusset on the drivers side to attach the truss to the coil bucket for some more strength.

My limit straps and steering came in last week also from 505 Performance. I'm running Johnny Joints in all corners. I'll post pics of that soon.

I was also able to get the tube bender calibrated and dialed in with my degree marker and settings. She's ready to go now too.

Here's some updated photos...







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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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wow this thing is getting crazy i like the front fab work nice that is a lot of cutting in the front fenders
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Awsome rig you got going on. You really seem to be paying attention to detail.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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I especially like the last picture with the miller lite can sitting there, all that fabbing is hard work, you gotta cool down with a nice beer every once in awhile, it helps you think straight too! lol
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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I really like that truss.... I guess I am going to have to buy one when I go full width on the Turd.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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where are you going to mount the limiting straps?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Yeah! Hack up those fenders and don't look back. It all seems to be pulling together nicely. Can't wait to see!
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