[JPJEEP18]

Originally Posted by Cyrix

YOUR expertise huh? I seem to remember a certain someone PMing me asking me about my JP jeep and about what lights, light-bar, winch, etc were used in the movie,

ANYWAYS, the costs are not nearly that much. I would be willing to make the vinyls/stencils for someone at pretty much cost plus shipping. The lights I found for around $100 each on ebay (separate auctions) you just have to be patient and wait for good deals. The ramsey REP-6000 isn't even produced anymore, so finding a used one is pretty much your only option, I used the REP-8000 very similar just a bigger motor and slightly thicker cable. I got mine for $300 used in very good shape. I got my MOPAR lightbar for $30 used on eBay. You just have to look for the deals. Oh, and I often take my Jeep through some pretty nasty terrain off-road, nothing a good cleaning can't fix.

Dude, although I learned that the light bar is MOPAR and such, I've watched that movie over and over to see exactly what I need so I look for them. I was just saying 'I know what you need and know where you can find most of the stuff'. I wasn't trying to put down your expertise because I know you have them, you know a lot and I appreciate you informing me of what I needed, so please, don't be mad at me for offering what I know. And by the way Cyrix, your Jeep looks beautiful! I love the spotlights now that you made the brackets around them!

And MA88XJDude, wheres an update man? I've been checking everyday! I wanna see how the wheels look!!

[MA88XJDude]

Ok guys sorry for the long absence, I have been getting my new house ready to move into, working, and enjoying my first summer with a topless wrangler!!!

Also I just bought one of these:



....Because my 1:1 isnt going to be finished untill next summer and that is crossing my fingers. We INTENDED on painting it but after we got the quote on that sahara "champaign" (sand beige) and saw that it was pretty expensive we have decided to hold off. Mainly because I am moving and going to college and switching jobs unfortunatly its just not in the cards as of right now.

HOWEVER that does not mean that Im not building this jeep as intended. It will be exactly as I have described when done! I plan on doing the sanding of the paint this winter (that way it HAS to be painted this spring).

SO now I present to you my powdercoated rims 100 times superior to painted aluminum! (please excuse the pictures my basement has VERY poor lighting. They almost appear orange however I assure you they are a perfect red)






I am really impressed in how the "Jeep" came out, I was worried the powdercoat wouldnt show its detail good, as you can see I was wrong.


Hopefully you will hear more soon!!! I have to figure out why my jeep doesnt like the start when I park the nose uphill at even the slightest degree. I have been dealing with it by just poping it in reverse and pop starting it. I will figure it out though.

[jeepmike20]

those wheels look great!!!

[KRenegade]

BUMP for an update......

[CRISTOF1]

those rims look freakin awesome. whats neww!?

[theAuthority]

update ................. cyrix is noted as a source of information

[MA88XJDude]

well guys honestly I havent done much with her lately. I have her off the road for winter and I have my cherokee back on, perhaps I will throw some of the stuff I have done with it lately just for some eye candy and to keep the thread interesting.

however like i mentioned before I expect to strip and paint it right after spring comes. Also need to get my 4 inch lift and some 32-33's for it for next season!!!

[MA88XJDude]

Ok so I havent been able to do much with having started college and all. But the last few days, I have really been thinking about this project and how I cant wait for spring so I can start the mods!!!!!

Im bored so Im going to list the things that I am planning on buying when spring comes.

Rough Country 4" lift kit

Some brand of 32x11.5R15 OR 33x10.5R15 MT's

Bushwacker pocket style fender flares

Wheel spacers

Bestop Replace-a-top

Raptor liner for the tub


*EDIT*
Finally moved most of my equipment into the new house, including my tool box and welder.

Here is one of my mess of a toolbox, with all of my stickers:

Sticker on the side:

Last but not least I have almost finished my remote control YJ, all it needs now is the Jurassic stickers which I have ready to go on:

[XJ713]

Rims look sick! cant wait to see it when its all done!

[Hussler]

Originally Posted by jspecfever

What about a jurassic XJ?

If there was only one in the movie....

[MA88XJDude]

its only a small update but my dad decided that he would buy me my lift for christmass, so I'll be ordering it within the next two? months, but whenever I end up getting it, it will be plenty of time before spring, that way I can have it on and find or buy a set of tires, and then get a couple other things that I need for it. THEN paint it sometime durring summer.

[Martinsc]

What lift are you gonna go with.

[MA88XJDude]

rc 4" I know a lot of people have had bad luck with them but my friends locally have had really good luck with their kits and I really dont plan on beating the hell out of my wrangler so Im not afraid of the leafs sagging, plus I only drive it for a couple months durring the summer.

[MA88XJDude]

I have been having a little bit of fun with winter, although I think the YJ's starter is gone because I know the batery is good (I put it in my cherokee and it turned it right over).

Anyways here is some eyecandy:





Had Fun with my RC YJ today:

[Hussler]

Jeep : Wrangler : eBay Motors (item 180460522059 end time Feb-02-10 20:40:21 PST)