Matt's SoCal JP Jeep #18 Build

[ratrace427]

Did any one else have their heart flutter from mixed emotions as you scrolled down to expose the picture for the first time?

[MErjavac]

Did any one else have their heart flutter from mixed emotions as you scrolled down to expose the picture for the first time?

Haha back when it was a blue wide body Renegade?

[yj87jp]

I just added that horn button to my list of awesome things to do to my jeep, I might do the ingen logo instead. Is the horn button on yours just a vinyl sticker or what?

[MErjavac]

I just added that horn button to my list of awesome things to do to my jeep, I might do the ingen logo instead. Is the horn button on yours just a vinyl sticker or what?

Yeah it is a vinyl sticker but I did some steps to promote the best adhesion for it. Firstly I removed the original button on the horn cover. Then I taped the front of it with masking tape because there is a hole in the center underneath it. From the backside I filled in some epoxy so that it would provide a flat mounting base. When it was dry I removed the tape and applied the vinyl. Very simple but I wanted to share the whole process for those interested in the same thing

Here are some updated pics! The roll bar, top and seat belts are all installed. I have been breaking in the new motor cruising around town. Just need to tidy up the interior a bit with the center console, rear fog wiring, Jabsco light wiring, CB radio and sound bar. Other than that it is pretty much good to go. I am roughly a little more than 90% complete. The Jabscos have been painted sand beige and should be ready for reassembly any time now. I hope you enjoy and I hope everyone thinks I successfully turned a blue 1992 Jeep Wrangler Renegade into a JP #18 Sahara with a few modern substitutions like the fog lights, Jabsco lights and winch lol. Thanks everyone!

[yj87jp]

it's so beautiful

[heartyfield]

Wow, really nice work!

[yj87jp]

Just noticed you have the quadratec winch how do you like it, does it seem like good quality

[MErjavac]

Just noticed you have the quadratec winch how do you like it, does it seem like good quality

For the price and quality it is great! I don't have much experience with winches but it is very practical and I thought the price was reasonable. It has a nice remote control for it I like that is easy to you. I definitely would recommend it.

I went camping with it recently and took some cool pics. I hope you all enjoy! I'll be wiring up the Jabsco lights this weekend so I am hoping to have pis for you of them installed shortly. Thanks guys!

[yj87jp]

Thanks for the feedback, and are you sure that's not isla nublar cause it sure looks like it lol

[hayabusa18]

I can't wait to see it with the lights; great pics by the way!