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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Wife just had baby #2, so I'm tapped out on money until our taxes come in. In the meantime, I decided to do some things that are basically free. Time to paint the rear diff cover. I've got a shed full of spray paint cans.

This is my Cherokee:

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Here's the 3 pretty simple designs I've come up with so far, but I'm open to suggestions:

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Due to my username, I'm sort of inclined to option #2, but I'm not sure how cheesy it is?
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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I think the red star will look cool, not a big fan of the 3rd option, and the XJ looks nice but doesn't grab much attention.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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What tail lights are those? I want em!
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Don't care for 2 and what most people think when they see it. So #1, 3 or maybe just JEEP in block letters.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Grip
What tail lights are those? I want em!
I'm not allowed to buy any more taillights. .. trees man... trees.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Grip
What tail lights are those? I want em!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-01-JEEP-CHEROKEE-RED-CLEAR-TAIL-LIGHTS-LAMP-98-99-00-/130871103875?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3ACherokee&hash=item1e78869183&vxp=mtr
Every once in a while they'll go on sale for around 10%-15% off. I checked about once a week until they were a little under $80 + free shipping.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
Don't care for 2 and what most people think when they see it. So #1, 3 or maybe just JEEP in block letters.
I don't think most people my age (29) think of a red star in that context. I picked the name years ago on another message board because a red giant star is the largest thing in the known universe (by a long, long, long way)

A red star (named UY Scuti) compared to the sun:


The sun compared to earth:


So I guess I picked the name to remind me how small I actually am.

But I do like the idea of using the Jeep logo instead. I think I may paint it black and do it in big block white letters. Thanks.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RedStar

I don't think most people my age (29) think of a red star in that context. I picked the name years ago on another message board because a red giant star is the largest thing in the known universe (by a long, long, long way)

A red star (named UY Scuti) compared to the sun:

The sun compared to earth:

So I guess I picked the name to remind me how small I actually am.

But I do like the idea of using the Jeep logo instead. I think I may paint it black and do it in big block white letters. Thanks.
Haha i'm 25 and the red star makes me think of the Soviet Union/North Korea/China etc. Always has been the sign for communism. That or Rockstar energy drinks. Then again I was in the Army and am a history major. Your meaning is pretty cool. I don't think I've ever put that much thought into a diff cover.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Stars remind me of hipsters...
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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a five point red star is the symbol of communism.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:36 PM
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In many cultures the swastika is a symbol for the sun. I would not advise putting one on a vehicle either.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Omg! Macy's is a communist store! Heineken is a communist beer! San Pellegrino is commie sparkling water!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:22 PM
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It's a Dana 35. You should have a sense of humour about it and paint one of these on it.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by emptypockets
Omg! Macy's is a communist store! Heineken is a communist beer! San Pellegrino is commie sparkling water!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!
Pretty much haha
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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This is better
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