Time to beef things up! - - a build thread of sorts - Page 11

wojtizzlator · 05-07-2008, 11:12 PM

here is what mine that i have been building since 01/07 looks like

its come a long ways

NinjaofDoom · 05-08-2008, 05:00 PM

You should leave it blue. Desert tan it cool andall but i love that blue.

wojtizzlator · 05-08-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaofDoom

You should leave it blue. Desert tan it cool andall but i love that blue.

yeah i totally agree! even if you decide desert tan you should make it gloss so it stands out more since you have such ia clean jeep

**EricsXJ** · 05-08-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cherokeeman90

Eric, just curious what you do for a living?

I work for a County Sheriff's Office as a Classification / Gang Specialist in the jail. So I make a living, but I don't make a lot of money if that is what you are asking. That's one reason why its taken me 7 years or so to get the Jeep to this level. Yeah it would have been cheaper in the long run to do it all once, instead of jumping up lift heights and tire sizes, but its been a little at a time. I remember putting in extra overtime to stash money away to feed my addiction.

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Originally Posted by NinjaofDoom

You should leave it blue. Desert tan it cool andall but i love that blue.

I'm sick of the Patriot Blue. As you might be able to see in some of the pics, every little scratch shows, and in the winter it looks horrible all the time due to white road salt, etc. Don't get me wrong - I'm not afraid to get it dirty, but I like having it clean in between trail rides. It actually looks better now when it is dusty as it hides all the "pinstriping". I like the idea of desert tan because it is somewhat unique and it will do a wonderful job of hiding scratches. Should match the dust we have here to a tee! I just haven't decided yet if I want to do a cheap rattle-can job that I can easily touch up or have it sprayed.

dcorn · 05-08-2008, 11:15 PM

Dude, silver or Ford 'dark shadow grey' would be a perfect color. Hides all kinds of dirt and looks amazing. I can go weeks without washing my stang and you can't even tell from 10 feet away. Silver also hides scratches very well. Definitely would be unique on an XJ.

Oh btw, have I told you how badass this build is? Looks awesome. I really need to learn to weld...

**HeavyMetal** · 05-08-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EricsXJ

I work for a County Sheriff's Office as a Classification / Gang Specialist in the jail. So I make a living, but I don't make a lot of money if that is what you are asking. That's one reason why its taken me 7 years or so to get the Jeep to this level. Yeah it would have been cheaper in the long run to do it all once, instead of jumping up lift heights and tire sizes, but its been a little at a time. I remember putting in extra overtime to stash money away to feed my addiction.

I'm sick of the Patriot Blue. As you might be able to see in some of the pics, every little scratch shows, and in the winter it looks horrible all the time due to white road salt, etc. Don't get me wrong - I'm not afraid to get it dirty, but I like having it clean in between trail rides. It actually looks better now when it is dusty as it hides all the "pinstriping". I like the idea of desert tan because it is somewhat unique and it will do a wonderful job of hiding scratches. Should match the dust we have here to a tee! I just haven't decided yet if I want to do a cheap rattle-can job that I can easily touch up or have it sprayed.

desert tan you say?

**EricsXJ** · 05-08-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetal

desert tan you say?

Yes you stole my idea.

srmitchell · 05-08-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EricsXJ

I'm sick of the Patriot Blue. As you might be able to see in some of the pics, every little scratch shows, and in the winter it looks horrible all the time due to white road salt, etc. Don't get me wrong - I'm not afraid to get it dirty, but I like having it clean in between trail rides. It actually looks better now when it is dusty as it hides all the "pinstriping". I like the idea of desert tan because it is somewhat unique and it will do a wonderful job of hiding scratches. Should match the dust we have here to a tee! I just haven't decided yet if I want to do a cheap rattle-can job that I can easily touch up or have it sprayed.

The blue shows SOOO much.

I have so many scratches I just don't care at all anymore.

**HeavyMetal** · 05-08-2008, 11:26 PM

are you saying you dont know if u wanna do rattlecan flat or a clearcoat gloss finish? or what

**EricsXJ** · 05-08-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetal

are you saying you dont know if u wanna do rattlecan flat or a clearcoat gloss finish? or what

Yes exactly that, as well as do it myself vs pay to have it done. I'd rather do it myself but want to keep it cheap and not look like crap.

I remember you posted somewhere the exact (military?) paint code you used. If you have it can you post it again for me?

Also I should say, since I have been driving the Jeep for a couple days, I REALLY love the way the exhaust sounds. With the doors on I hear it noticeably at idle and at lower rpms and does have a very nice deep sound to it. On the highway it is not very loud at all.

**HeavyMetal** · 05-08-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EricsXJ

Yes exactly that, as well as do it myself vs pay to have it done. I'd rather do it myself but want to keep it cheap and not look like crap.

I remember you posted somewhere the exact (military?) paint code you used. If you have it can you post it again for me?

Also I should say, since I have been driving the Jeep for a couple days, I REALLY love the way the exhaust sounds. With the doors on I hear it noticeably at idle and at lower rpms and does have a very nice deep sound to it. On the highway it is not very loud at all.

I was originally going to use real military grade paint that they use on the HMMWVs which is chemical resistant, which is why they use it...but it is semi-hazardous to work with and i didnt think was worth the trouble to work with/track down/pay for...i dont have the code anymore but it should be easy to locate if youre interested...its referred to as CARC paint (chemical agent resistant coating)

theres some safer version that was developed called WD CARC but i dunno much about it

edit: found some color codes quick
http://www.olive-drab.com/od_mvg_camo_carc.php

**EricsXJ** · 05-08-2008, 11:42 PM

okay thanks. I won't use that then. What paint did you end up using then?

**HeavyMetal** · 05-08-2008, 11:44 PM

I used krylon camo paint...it worked out really well for a nice even coat as long as you take your time. very basic prep was all it needed...i.e. i just scuffed the existing paint with a light grit sandpaper

CarrLF · 05-08-2008, 11:46 PM

I gotta question for you if you dont mind answering it. Just about to put my T&T frame stiffners on and pondering on my lift. I see you went with T&T and I was curious in your opinion is it much more superior than rubicon express long arm lift. Im doing the math and I can get the RE with shocks to my door for around 2000, the T&T kit will cost more like 3000 with shocks and shipping, so is it worth it? Also do you think the frame stiffners will cause a problem with a RE long arm install, since you added 3/16 of metal onto the unibody frame? I am going to do the temper mental plates like you did, and i am wondering about puttin the JKS steering brace system on or should I stick with like the CROK plates or what? I know this is an area I need to beef up. Not trying to hijack your build thread, just wanting your opinion since you been doing this for a while, and hell you gotta book. Sounds like a DR. in XJologoy to me.

creature · 05-08-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EricsXJ

I'm sick of the Patriot Blue. As you might be able to see in some of the pics, every little scratch shows, and in the winter it looks horrible all the time due to white road salt

absolutely true, but as long as it looks good from 50 yards away I'm happy with my blue jeep.