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05-07-2010, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Frederick, MD
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First off, thank you for your years of service. I spent 10yrs in the Army (got out in 2006)...best thing I ever did!
Your Jeep build has inspired me to open up my pockets and dig deep on my 06 Golden Eagle TJ. I have been tossing around so many different ideas, but your build thread was the foot in the butt to get me moving forward.
Good luck with all the other mods...can't wait to see what is next.
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05-11-2010, 07:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: The heart of KY
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I really appreciate all of the nice things that you all are saying about my Jeep. It is very nice to know that all my work has paid off.
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06-27-2010, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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I demand a bump, what's the latest! I haven't forgotten about your build and I'm sure a good several others are following. Saving for a house still?
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[I][B]My Build Thread:[/B][/I][url]http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/broke-kid-build-96-xj-1007038/[/url]
[B][I]New Mexico Driving Rules...[/I][/B][LIST][*]As a general rule, the vehicle most in need of a significant amount of bodywork (for which the driver is most likely uninsured) always has the right of way.[*]Never use directional signals when changing lanes. They only serve to give away your next move, causing most NM drivers to speed up and not let you in. In fact, use of directional signals within most large NM city limits is actual illegal.[*]NM law states that at least 50% of all paved surfaces within the state must be under construction at any one time. In all construction zones, at least half of the available lanes must be closed, regardless of whether any actual construction is be accomplished or not. Construction signs shall be regularly repositioned in order to warn drivers about upcoming lane closures immediately after they pass the last exit before traffic backups.
[*]Driving through constructions zones with upcoming lane closures is a popular game in NM. It’s called the "speed up and pass as many cars as you can, then see how close to the lane closure you can squeeze back into traffic before hitting any of the orange construction barrels" game.[/LIST]
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06-28-2010, 12:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: The heart of KY
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sadly yes. the only thing that I have bought is a bikini top. Im not even sure what i want to do to it next. ideas?
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06-28-2010, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Originally Posted by EaglesSJ
sadly yes. the only thing that I have bought is a bikini top. Im not even sure what i want to do to it next. ideas?
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Beadlocks? They're cheap and something you never went with yet unless you snuck them in 
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[I][B]My Build Thread:[/B][/I][url]http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/broke-kid-build-96-xj-1007038/[/url]
[B][I]New Mexico Driving Rules...[/I][/B][LIST][*]As a general rule, the vehicle most in need of a significant amount of bodywork (for which the driver is most likely uninsured) always has the right of way.[*]Never use directional signals when changing lanes. They only serve to give away your next move, causing most NM drivers to speed up and not let you in. In fact, use of directional signals within most large NM city limits is actual illegal.[*]NM law states that at least 50% of all paved surfaces within the state must be under construction at any one time. In all construction zones, at least half of the available lanes must be closed, regardless of whether any actual construction is be accomplished or not. Construction signs shall be regularly repositioned in order to warn drivers about upcoming lane closures immediately after they pass the last exit before traffic backups.
[*]Driving through constructions zones with upcoming lane closures is a popular game in NM. It’s called the "speed up and pass as many cars as you can, then see how close to the lane closure you can squeeze back into traffic before hitting any of the orange construction barrels" game.[/LIST]
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06-28-2010, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NY - 12550
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You have two ideas right in your profile, rear locker and a cage. Since you wheel with your daughter, I say cage first. My uncle takes his 2 granddaughters all the time, and I remember what he says about that. He was out with the older one when they rolled. She got all pissed at him (for one, she said that was her Jeep) and said she is never riding with him again. Once they got it back up on its wheels she was the first one back in.
Oh yeah, that reminds me. 4 or 5 point harness to go with that cage. Then the rolls are not so bad with the restraints.
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06-28-2010, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: The heart of KY
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Originally Posted by LuckRider
You have two ideas right in your profile, rear locker and a cage. Since you wheel with your daughter, I say cage first. My uncle takes his 2 granddaughters all the time, and I remember what he says about that. He was out with the older one when they rolled. She got all pissed at him (for one, she said that was her Jeep) and said she is never riding with him again. Once they got it back up on its wheels she was the first one back in.
Oh yeah, that reminds me. 4 or 5 point harness to go with that cage. Then the rolls are not so bad with the restraints.
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I wheel with my 4 year old son some time. I have 5 point on my corbeau's and I agree that a cage would be very very nice.
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07-14-2010, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
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Great thread, f'ing awesome Jeep.
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07-14-2010, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Fairhope, AL
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Awesome Jeep man. Gave me a lot of good ideas!
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07-14-2010, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ft. Campbell, KY
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From one soldier to another, thats a sick machine you've got there. Excellent work!
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07-15-2010, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Topeka Kansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeep89JV
I demand a bump, what's the latest! I haven't forgotten about your build and I'm sure a good several others are following. Saving for a house still?
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Dude, I love the NM rules..lived in Alamogordo for 5 years, 1995 to 2000. Loved it, except for the crazy truckers...
Also love your Avatar..who's the hottie?
Mike 
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07-22-2010, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Charleston, SC
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Eaglessj truely a bad@$$ jeep. thanks for your service and congrats on landin on your feet good to know that you can still do what you want even after all that. I myself have 5 years in service and after reading thru this build im stoked about tax season and my next deployment. even with a kid on the way i know that i can still build my cj if im smart about it. thanks for the insperation to get the ball rollin. oh by the way im jackin your idea of mounting a holster on the center console for my XDM. thanks  keep up the awesome work lookin foward to hearin more
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07-22-2010, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Gotta ask what antenna that is on the driver's side. Love the look, and imagine its very functional as well. Haven't looked much, but thought of it when I saw it on yours.
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07-24-2010, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: The heart of KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iBkickinit
Gotta ask what antenna that is on the driver's side. Love the look, and imagine its very functional as well. Haven't looked much, but thought of it when I saw it on yours.
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First of all, I want to thank all of you for your compliments on my rig. They are much appreciated. Its good to see that my labors have paid off. I havent got to do anything to it lately other than drive it to lowes to spend money on my cabin. All funds lately have went to it and the land since I am paying for it all in cash. No bank owned home for me! Solar power, well water, and gorgeous views down in the woods is all I need 
As for the antenna, it is a 102" metal whip. I put it on a quick disconnect mount and then tied paracord loop around my front drivers rollbar and then left it hanging out when I put the top on and I just hook the antenna in that loop (bent the end of the antenna into a hook shape) gives me the humvee look without the cost. Great reception and transmit distance as well. You can find one of these old school whips at about any cb store or online.
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07-24-2010, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Originally Posted by EaglesSJ
First of all, I want to thank all of you for your compliments on my rig. They are much appreciated. Its good to see that my labors have paid off. I havent got to do anything to it lately other than drive it to lowes to spend money on my cabin. All funds lately have went to it and the land since I am paying for it all in cash. No bank owned home for me! Solar power, well water, and gorgeous views down in the woods is all I need
As for the antenna, it is a 102" metal whip. I put it on a quick disconnect mount and then tied paracord loop around my front drivers rollbar and then left it hanging out when I put the top on and I just hook the antenna in that loop (bent the end of the antenna into a hook shape) gives me the humvee look without the cost. Great reception and transmit distance as well. You can find one of these old school whips at about any cb store or online. |
Agreed, for more local as well i picked up my 102" from Radioshack awhile back. I too love it  , have a 4' for the unforgivable trails though
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[B][I]If you don't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.[/I][/B]
[I][B]My Build Thread:[/B][/I][url]http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/broke-kid-build-96-xj-1007038/[/url]
[B][I]New Mexico Driving Rules...[/I][/B][LIST][*]As a general rule, the vehicle most in need of a significant amount of bodywork (for which the driver is most likely uninsured) always has the right of way.[*]Never use directional signals when changing lanes. They only serve to give away your next move, causing most NM drivers to speed up and not let you in. In fact, use of directional signals within most large NM city limits is actual illegal.[*]NM law states that at least 50% of all paved surfaces within the state must be under construction at any one time. In all construction zones, at least half of the available lanes must be closed, regardless of whether any actual construction is be accomplished or not. Construction signs shall be regularly repositioned in order to warn drivers about upcoming lane closures immediately after they pass the last exit before traffic backups.
[*]Driving through constructions zones with upcoming lane closures is a popular game in NM. It’s called the "speed up and pass as many cars as you can, then see how close to the lane closure you can squeeze back into traffic before hitting any of the orange construction barrels" game.[/LIST]
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