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Going Commando Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by neptco19, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. Aug 26, 2009
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    Looks good. Not that tall either from the looks of it.
     
  2. Aug 27, 2009
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    So doesnt it drive like a caddy compared to the short wheelbase of the flatty :)
     
  3. Aug 27, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    I havnt gotten to drive it down the highway yet but it is nice and smooth jumping the hill in the parking lot here at the shop compared to the flatty :D
     
  4. Aug 29, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Got a little bit more done today, Some rock sliders installed, Put the Corbeau seats in, still have to bolt in the seatbelts...still alot to do but slowly getting there :beer:

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  5. Aug 30, 2009
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    you're definatly going to learn to put that back tire on a tree to let you turn better...


    lookin great so far.
     
  6. Aug 31, 2009
    kf_chris

    kf_chris Weary traveler!

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    Looking good so far. I like the look of those seats. Was thinkng of getting another set of Sparcos for the CJ but your seats look both comfy and supportive.
     
  7. Aug 31, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Those are the corbeau baja Ultras. A little wider and taller than the regular baja ss. Ive been very pleased with them, only thing is the side bolster is kinda cumbersome to get in and out.
     
  8. Aug 31, 2009
    kf_chris

    kf_chris Weary traveler!

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    Well I have the Bestop lowback buckets now. They're new because the PO had bought them for the project, but I will probably upgrade when I do the frame off resto-mod evenually. I loved the sparcos I had but can't see a need for adjustable seats in my little CJ for as little seat time that I'll have in it. Nice looking ride again man!
     
  9. Sep 16, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Got a couple things done...

    Made a dog holder downer....the chain hooks to a loop on her harness

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    Then I went up part of this trail and broke the tcase adapter

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    And Casey decided to work on it some

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    So now its ahome with the tcase pulled out waiting for seals to go in the new to me adapter. Also sold the wheels and tires.. and the new ones should be here in a week or two....and started doing some body work tonight. One project at a time right :D
     
  10. Sep 16, 2009
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I hope you are holding her beer ;)
     
  11. Sep 17, 2009
    adamsclarke

    adamsclarke Member

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    I'm guessing you snapped the ears off the trans/xfer case adapter. Mine did it 2x, so don;t even bother with a replacement unless it's the billet Novak replacement adapter.

    I even tried to tie a few of the holes where the 20 bolts up and it would still break, and that was with a tired 304 and 40" tires.
     
  12. Sep 17, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    This time Im going back with the stock one just so I can get it rolling again. Mainly because I already had a spare and I want to get it rolling again. If/when it happens again its either going to get the novak adapter or a 205 put in.
     
  13. Sep 21, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    The new tires arrived today, hopefully the wheels will be here tomorrow. 40 ltbs, pic is them next to some mounted 42" iroks.

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  14. Sep 21, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    I think I've finally picked out the color for the jeep...got a good bit more body work to do and build the tube fenders then it will be ready :D

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  15. Sep 21, 2009
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Giggity Giggity.
     
  16. Sep 21, 2009
    endless expense 45

    endless expense 45 Oldsmobile RTI Ramp!

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    Looks good,Glad to see you out on the trail with it.
     
  17. Sep 22, 2009
    uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

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    Ask Casey to join us too, any lady that will wrench on a Jeep should be fun to be around.
     
  18. Sep 22, 2009
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Well heres the new wheels/tires installed

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  19. Sep 22, 2009
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    NICE.... yep you're gonna be trimmin fo sho...
     
  20. Sep 23, 2009
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Jason you've been hanging out with Dan again haven't you... R)

    Looks GUD man! :beer:
     
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