CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by fantomas » April 1st, 2015, 1:15 am

Looks great!
usmercenary wrote: Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I actually do have the whip antenna and the mounting hardware, just have to actually install it. I'll be scared to drill thru the body!
Just a stepper bit but don't go too many steps! Then put some paint on that freshly bare metal.

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by ausjeep » April 5th, 2015, 12:38 am

you know you've missed a tiny spot of red on the door hinge?

but looks amazing. makes me wish i had the funds to finish my TJ

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by usmercenary » April 5th, 2015, 1:37 pm

ausjeep wrote:you know you've missed a tiny spot of red on the door hinge?

but looks amazing. makes me wish i had the funds to finish my TJ

Yep, the top of the hinge didn't end up red though painting since it was so small, and separate from the rest of the red parts. I plan on buying both paints in touch up quantities and then I'll be able to paint it myself

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by usmercenary » April 12th, 2015, 9:59 pm

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Took the windows off on the beautiful day we had today, but still left the top on. Can't wait until it warms up even more!

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by ratrace427 » April 14th, 2015, 5:29 am

I think you will like leaving it just as you have. The shade is nice and it helps keep the interior cooler on those long days in the parking lot. It is nice to look up at the stars while in the passenger seat at night thought.
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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by usmercenary » April 14th, 2015, 4:28 pm

Yea I definitely like this configuration a lot. Whats also good is that I can easily take the top down in this set up as well since all of the windows are already gone. The only thing is removing the upper door surrounds, because it looks bad with the top down and those still on. But I can always throw em in the back.

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by ausjeep » April 15th, 2015, 4:56 am

a safari or bikini top would take it a step further

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by jrizor » May 10th, 2015, 5:44 am

usmercenary wrote:
Hi all, just wanted to share that I've taken the plunge and done the first step, acquiring a jeep for conversion! I did decide to go with a TJ simple due to the higher ease of availability, among other things. But they can still look great. Likely won't be able to get started with anything until the summer, but here it is in its beginnings.

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2001 TJ Sahara, 131k. Got it with the green cloth interior to keep with the original as best as I could. 5 speed manual
Looks awesome! I decided not to repaint the entire body, but leave it in white since I wasn't going for "screen-accurate" version. I like the rims you decided to use; I took a step back and bought a set from the YJ model.
'02 Wrangler Sahara
paint by North Kitsap Auto Rebuild
vinyl decals by FASTSIGNS
Rock Krawler 3.5in X Factor Short Arm kit
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO LT33x10.50R15 tires
Extreme Duty TJ front bumper
LoD TJ Signature Series rear bumper / tire carrier

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by usmercenary » May 11th, 2015, 7:46 pm

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Had a great day yesterday to take the top down for the first time this season!

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Re: CT TJ JP 05 [Complete]

Post by usmercenary » June 18th, 2015, 5:51 pm

Had a great time driving the Jeep to the Jurassic World premier! Snapped this before we left
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