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I wanted a metal dash, now I got one.

Old Dec 3, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Nice, thanks for the info.

The previous owner did the same to my radio, so I'm OK with using my iPod. And my heater doesn't work, so that doesn't matter to me, either.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Do you miss your glovebox yet?? It doesn't hold much... but it's good for two screw drivers, some spare fuses, a lighter, and some zip ties =)
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Kopecki
Do you miss your glovebox yet?? It doesn't hold much... but it's good for two screw drivers, some spare fuses, a lighter, and some zip ties =)
If I decide I neeed one I got a air saw that would make quick work. Actually I'll probably just bolt a couple ammo cans down. Im planning on having a semi-permanent tool box anyways.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cbubac
If I decide I neeed one I got a air saw that would make quick work. Actually I'll probably just bolt a couple ammo cans down. Im planning on having a semi-permanent tool box anyways.

Nice.. Nice =) How much more knee room did you get?
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kopecki
Nice.. Nice =) How much more knee room did you get?
Put it this way im 6 foot flat and my knees dont come close. I can still whack the column though. I didnt take any measurments so I cant be certain an exact amount.

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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cbubac
Put it this way im 6 foot flat and my knees dont come close. I can still whack the column though. I didnt take any measurments so I cant be certain an exact amount.
Sick..

I gained 3 inches of head room when I removed my headliner
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Any chance you could put up measurements or anything? I'd like to see if I could fab the same thing up, or something similar.

Was it difficult to remove the factory dash? I haven't really looked too much into it.
How ya doin'? the project looks cool but I'm forming bruises just thinking about all that metal.[my opinion/meaningless]you should come to a meeting sometime [jan.9]it's no obligation to sit inand welcome
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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After seeing all of this AWESOMENESS, I expect to see this in the Cherokee Of The Month thread when your done (which is a joke, because an XJ owner is never really done with anything lol). You would have my vote.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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This is gonna help me alot when i do mine but i'm gonna keep the a/c and the heater ducting since mine is chopped and the inside temp changes very easy. So I gotta build mine around everything which will be a fun challenge.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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everyone I appreciate the positive feedback. Typically after a 3 page thread you get some negative, anti-modding guy. My brother got in a little trouble with the old man so I get to put him to work, he's sanding the exterior for paint this week. Its a work in progress and I should be back at it after christmas. Drake canvasbacks are on my mind for now.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Finally got it painted, its getting wrapped up slowly
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cbubac

Finally got it painted, its getting wrapped up slowly
Mine is just about the same color just alittle less green.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by true95w/t
Mine is just about the same color just alittle less green.
damn dude what the hell happened?
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Old May 11, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sno_Blynd
damn dude what the hell happened?

Haha that's what I was thinking. Looks to be like a broken c clip. Doesn't look like it was a fun ride...
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Old May 11, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Yes the c clip broke. I was only doing about 45 going up hill. The rear just dropped and the tire started to pass me. It slowed down and hit the rear door then back corner and wound up exactly how the picture was taken. I was gonna fix the rear but a friend was parting out a xj so I just bought his rear. I also built upper and lower front control arms and have an extra leaf to put in rear once i can work on it. I just had back surgery so it is gonna be a little while. Hopefully I can have it all back together by fall.
I alreaddy painted the new rear and got new extended brake lines. Just need to order some 4.88s for front and rear and it will go back in.
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