1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Sorry to hear that man. Hope you get to feeling better, I know JP18 misses the love. Lol
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Hey Everyone,
So after being out of commission and then playing catch-up, I finally got to do some work on JP18 (or 81, i'm on the fence about it)
I started stripping paint and the older decals... Then Stripped all the paints... like all of it... and added the first coat of Sahara Dessert Beige (you'll see) I was able to get up to the red primer and decided to lay down a base for the numbers instead of doing decals The weather was a balmy 52 degrees which made it difficult to dry outdoors, but I'm willing it to dry overnight so I can finish up tomorrow...
All the wheels are done, but the wheel/tire combo on JP18 right now are bigger than the Sahara Alys, and I guess the tires dont interchange, so I will be selling the oldies and purchasing some whitewalls with the money.... in theory. It would be nice to get BFGs but I don't know exactly how much I can afford yet...
New Decals for the doors go on in the morning, followed by prep/paint/(and hopefully)Decals for the hood, followed by stripes (to spec) and a nap. (haha, like I sleep)
Thank you for the well wishes, I'm still recovering, and working on the doors and rear end of JP18 gave me a new pain to deal with today. But drugs are kicking in so that wont matter here in a few minutes.....
After the sun went down, I had about 30 minutes of 50 degree temps, then called it a night. Still a bunch to do... but its getting closer. and the paint dries much lighter. (I had a miniheart attack until the tailgate dried)
More tomorrow,
Nic
So after being out of commission and then playing catch-up, I finally got to do some work on JP18 (or 81, i'm on the fence about it)
I started stripping paint and the older decals... Then Stripped all the paints... like all of it... and added the first coat of Sahara Dessert Beige (you'll see) I was able to get up to the red primer and decided to lay down a base for the numbers instead of doing decals The weather was a balmy 52 degrees which made it difficult to dry outdoors, but I'm willing it to dry overnight so I can finish up tomorrow...
All the wheels are done, but the wheel/tire combo on JP18 right now are bigger than the Sahara Alys, and I guess the tires dont interchange, so I will be selling the oldies and purchasing some whitewalls with the money.... in theory. It would be nice to get BFGs but I don't know exactly how much I can afford yet...
New Decals for the doors go on in the morning, followed by prep/paint/(and hopefully)Decals for the hood, followed by stripes (to spec) and a nap. (haha, like I sleep)
Thank you for the well wishes, I'm still recovering, and working on the doors and rear end of JP18 gave me a new pain to deal with today. But drugs are kicking in so that wont matter here in a few minutes.....
After the sun went down, I had about 30 minutes of 50 degree temps, then called it a night. Still a bunch to do... but its getting closer. and the paint dries much lighter. (I had a miniheart attack until the tailgate dried)
More tomorrow,
Nic
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Hello Everyone...
So I painted some more.... Then decided I was going to finish, weather be damned.... I finished the body desert beige, then moved onto the hood. Then kept working the hood... Finished with desert beige! Then the redding begins... and After 2 days of non-stop paining....
Drumroll....
So now I am down to a few things that need to be fabricated or bought...
Lightbar
Sidesteps
second clear coat
the entire interior...
CB antenna
a replacement zipper pull ( I literally shattered one on my rear driverside window)
and probably a million other things...
I did replace the battery today. so win on top of the paint job, but now i need to figure out where the leak in the engine is coming from.... anyway...
Let me know what you think!
-Labskyfilms
So I painted some more.... Then decided I was going to finish, weather be damned.... I finished the body desert beige, then moved onto the hood. Then kept working the hood... Finished with desert beige! Then the redding begins... and After 2 days of non-stop paining....
Drumroll....
So now I am down to a few things that need to be fabricated or bought...
Lightbar
Sidesteps
second clear coat
the entire interior...
CB antenna
a replacement zipper pull ( I literally shattered one on my rear driverside window)
and probably a million other things...
I did replace the battery today. so win on top of the paint job, but now i need to figure out where the leak in the engine is coming from.... anyway...
Let me know what you think!
-Labskyfilms
Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Great job! It's time consuming but definitely worth it! Good luck with the rest of the build!
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Thanks Boost,
Hopefully the clear coats knock down the darkness of the "beige color" its a little lighter from drying but.... either way I think it looks sick lol.
Hopefully the clear coats knock down the darkness of the "beige color" its a little lighter from drying but.... either way I think it looks sick lol.
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
I added the BFGs and have put off searching for more accessories until I get to California next month. Let me know what you guys think.
Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
She's looking top notch! It's always fun to get the jeeps out for an icy drive.
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Interesting color choice
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Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
Yeah, It dried wayyyyyy darker than I had expected. But its okay. I think I'm going to change it to JP10 and modify it from there.nitroneon85 wrote:Interesting color choice
JP18 may have to be a new project when I get to California next week.
Re: 1988 YJ Laredo Edition Build to JP18
If you build JP10 are you going to remove the rollcage and install the jobmaster boxes?
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