Dave's JP Jeep #29

[spike42718]

hell yeah man. too bad though, i was really wanting those seats

[Railtech]

Just wanted to thank Cyrix for meeting me during my trip to Orlando with the Family. He has one sharp JP Jeep. I only hope mine turns out as well. No real other progress, I did hit a setback on paint. My shop that I had done some side work with the owner moved to NY so I don't have a source to shoot my red and re-clear. I am going to have to check around and see if I can find another mom and pop shop that doesn't mind small filler work. I don't trust my hand with shooting anything other than primer. I took some good shots of Cyrix' for reference that should be helpful and there are some small bits that I have that he could use on his JP jeep so we might be able to horse trade on some little stuff.

I got another line on 4 OEM wheels in North GA. Going to try and get those next week if everything works out. I needed 2 more so I might have some spare wheels laying around shortly.

I do need to finish the work on the bar, POR15 and fill in any significant pitting. But that is a piece of cake.

[rbaile28]

Looking really good man, any updates? I live in Marietta and would love to come check it out some time.

Thinking about starting my own project as soon as I can save up enough to get a good starting platform. Any thoughts on good sources around metro Atlanta for auctions or junkyards?

[Railtech]

Thanks for the compliment. No real updates, I did get my antenna and mount. Still working on finding a painter. I think I have everything else sourced or on hand. I did POR15 the light bar and have put about 8 coats of primer just need to finish sand and final paint. I did find a few spare wheels on craigslist so I don't have to use 2 of the beat up ones I had.

I have been traveling a lot for work so progress has been slow. To be honest I had my best luck with craigslist. Over the course of the term I was looking that was the best place for me. If you want to find a tan one you should be prepared to travel or ship. Mine came out of NC so I towed it home.

I am trying to figure out whether to satin clear the entire jeep over the stripe or not to. My major setback was that my painter moved back home unexpectedly. But I really don't want to have to paint it when it is so cold. But I'll get it done soon. This is quite expensive to pay a shop, I am 1/2 tempted to setup a booth at home and shoot it myself once it warms up. That remains my backup plan.

[Railtech]

Got my antenna base mounted today, finishing up the final touches on the light bar.

I did get some Chinese off ebay LED H3's for my rear marker lights. Might be able to use with the factory marker circuit since the amp draw is tiny.

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[Railtech]

Had a hang tag made by easyidcard.com, I was going to print and laminate but went this route. I think it was about $17 shipped. But it is printed on a hard ID like card and on both sides with logo and number. I made it online on Sunday and showed up here today. Quick turnaround for sure one of the guys on JP Legacy was making ID cards from them and I wanted to try the hangtag.

I took the graphic from Cyrix's page and modified it in photoshop to fit the card with no distortions.

Turned out nice:

[Railtech]

Well, at least it looks more like a JP Jeep from the rear now. Mounted the tire I found on craigslist and DA sanded and painted/clearcoated the wheel. Turned out pretty nice.

That is cpltony's sign on the wall in the background.

[cpltony]

It's awesome seeing the signs in so many Jeep garages!!
Makes me wish I had two.....may nab one from the eBay guy.

Jeep is coming along really well.....you must be very proud.

[spike42718]

Awesome. That tag turned out nice.

[Railtech]

Finally finished the lightbar restoration, and fitted the antenna. Not 100% satisfied with the security of the antenna, may need a little more thought. I may go Cyrix' route with using the door moulding screws to secure it. His looked very secure comparatively.