Custom 2001 Jeep Wrangler Military Project - Page 39

tatooweeny · 03-02-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by grovesb2

I love the build thread but I got to ask. Why did you remove the old dash completely and go with the flat metal dash? I'm not bashing how it looks but function over form says that was a step in the opposite direction. No more airbags? I can understand trying to stay with the military look, just wondering why you went this direction.

It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand.

**Bennettj13** · 03-02-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tatooweeny

Not sure what you mean. The current setup with one defrost vent in the middle works pretty good though. I might add the side vents later on. I wanted to keep the inside of the dash a big empty space for add-ons at a later date. I still have to finish the a/c vents before summer.

Sorry bro, I was talking about side windows. I forgot you have the soft doors though, so you probably don't need it.

**RustyRenegade** · 03-02-2010, 08:04 AM

I would trade a good looking steering wheel for airbags any day. Looks great!

tatooweeny · 03-02-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

Sorry bro, I was talking about side windows. I forgot you have the soft doors though, so you probably don't need it.

Oh, you mean those side vents? Right now they are neatly tucked under the dash, pointing towards my feet. Someday I'll figure out where I want them.

The soft door windows are pretty good with standing up to the weather so far. If it's just rained they're fine, but if if it's icy outside, they have to be wiped down from the outside. An extra minute of my time, really, so no big deal.

scorpionkill · 03-17-2010, 08:59 PM

Just found this thread. I think your Jeep would look sick with 33 X 10.5 inch tires. This is my 97 TJ with 33 x 10.5's on a 7" rim

My paint has some spots on the hood where the primer is starting to show through. Will be painting entire Jeep OD green this summer.

Great Job, you gave me some ideas

tatooweeny · 03-29-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpionkill

Just found this thread. I think your Jeep would look sick with 33 X 10.5 inch tires. This is my 97 TJ with 33 x 10.5's on a 7" rim

My paint has some spots on the hood where the primer is starting to show through. Will be painting entire Jeep OD green this summer.

Great Job, you gave me some ideas

Your jeep looks good! Are you gonna use the same paint I did, or go for the real stuff?

tatooweeny · 03-29-2010, 01:47 AM

Since this is MY thread, I'm gonna hijack it and show some updates from time to time of my other projects. So the bug is almost finished. Got to re-upholster the seats, and do a few things with the engine. Plus little things like side brush guards, repack the drive axle shafts, some simple wiring and decals. Heres some pics for those of you who like bugs as much as jeeps (like me)

I did the interior in one weekend, using lots of sandpaper, elbow grease, primer & paint. The floor is covered with Rhinoliner, rolled on using only a quart. floor mats will eventually go in as well. Some of the decals I'm still designing, so it'll be a few more weeks until I start adding them. I'm pretty excited about this project, because this is something I've wanted since I was a kid... A full sized Tamiya Sand Scorcher!

Recently pinstriped and added stainless moulding to her. Those BFG tires are 30x9.5x15 out back and 215x75rx15 in front.

**WtrHamer97** · 03-29-2010, 02:21 AM

The Jeep gets better and better every time I check in on this build. You have some great fabrication skills, and a real eye for detail. Looking great

And that is a really cool looking BAJA Bug!!

tatooweeny · 03-30-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by firejeep97

The Jeep gets better and better every time I check in on this build. You have some great fabrication skills, and a real eye for detail. Looking great

And that is a really cool looking BAJA Bug!!

Thanks! I read your bio and it made me think about those multipurpose firefighter tools. Correct me if im wrong, I think its a buster??? Anyways, I was going to mount one on the passenger side of the jeep (outside), only after I found out how much they cost I said forget it!

rpiereck · 03-30-2010, 01:43 AM

Awesome Baja Bug! Those buggers are fun!!

Boatrick · 03-30-2010, 08:32 AM

that bug is cool, you have a build thread posted anywhere for it?

tatooweeny · 03-30-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatrick

that bug is cool, you have a build thread posted anywhere for it?

Theres one on azbaja, and pretty much the same one on thesamba. just search for 64 sand scorcher.the build up pretty much starts with body work and paint. I bought the bug with most of the work already done. It was someone else's project that ran out of interest and money. I got lucky and snagged it before he posted it on craigslist.

aerojeeptj · 04-08-2010, 04:26 PM

Your Jeep is incredible! All the hard work really pays off! I didn't really read much of the 39 pages so forgive me when I ask because I'm sure it's been asked already but where did you get/what type of paint is that you used (the military olive color)?

Ibsen · 04-09-2010, 10:25 AM

Awesome !!!

tatooweeny · 04-09-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aerojeeptj

Your Jeep is incredible! All the hard work really pays off! I didn't really read much of the 39 pages so forgive me when I ask because I'm sure it's been asked already but where did you get/what type of paint is that you used (the military olive color)?

It's a Krylon lusterless brand paint. You can get it at Napa auto parts.

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Boatrick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	that bug is cool, you have a build thread posted anywhere for it?