SoCal JP Jeep #10

[Cyrix9445]

Yea especially since HVLP really cuts down on paint waste.

[CineWeekly]

What about the red and it's paint code? I might have access to have the wheels powder coated if I can easily match the reds.

[WRXFlyer]

Since we don't know the exact red, I just used Radiant Fire (KRD) which is also a 1992 Jeep color.

[Boomerjinks]

For the wheels, I tend to go for as bright of a shade of red as possible, simply to even out the effect of brake dust. Overdo it on the brightness and you will just have to hose your wheels down (as opposed to scrubbing) EVERY TIME you want to show off your jeep.

[WRXFlyer]

We threw a dinosaur birthday party for my son this weekend so of course I had to have the Jeep ready by then. I put the new plate on, added the decals, and installed the winch just in time.

[weapon lxxxi]

Nice it looks great, did u get the 8bit decals or other ones? I love your spare cover aswell.
Oh and that mini jeep needs converting by the looks of it if you have spare paint laying around ???

[Raptor]

That looks great! Did the #10 jeep have a whip antenna on it? I don't remember... You should definitely convert the power wheels jeep, if your son likes your jeep he would love his own. I just picked up a power wheels last week to convert to match my jeep (however I am also installing remote controller system on it).

Great job with the build!

[WRXFlyer]

Yup, used the 8-bit ones. They were fine once I figured out the best way to put them on (four hands are better than two).

I'd definitely like to paint the Power Wheels Jeep too, but we'll see what the little one really wants.

The #10 had the ball mount base, but no antenna. I picked up the ball mount at Radio Shack last week, but haven't gotten around to installing it yet. I don't think I have the right drill bits to do it.

[weapon lxxxi]

Ah looks like I will have to grow some extra hands then if I go with them, havnt searched to hard yet tho. A local shop might do it for me.
Yea check with the lil guy, he might want one just like daddy tho you never know.
I drilled the holes for mine if it's the same as my one it's a scary moment drilling the inch n a half hole in the middle!!! Completely worth it tho the look great.

[Raptor]

Ah looks like I will have to grow some extra hands then if I go with them, havnt searched to hard yet tho. A local shop might do it for me.
Yea check with the lil guy, he might want one just like daddy tho you never know.
I drilled the holes for mine if it's the same as my one it's a scary moment drilling the inch n a half hole in the middle!!! Completely worth it tho the look great.

The 8-bit decals are actually very simple to install and can be done with one person no problem. The key to installing them correctly is you leave the backing paper on the decal, align it on the door, run a line of tape across the top, then lift the decal while still taped to the door, remove the backing paper, start from the top and slowly lay the decal down. The tape holds the decal in place. I was actually able to hold one hand on the decal and the other was holding the plastic edge piece pushing the air bubbles out as I lowered it. If you need clarification I can send pics or do a right up on it. I thought it would be a lot harder than it actually was. It is not worth paying someone to install them.

As for the hole for the ball mount. Make sure you only drill a 1" hole not a 1 1/2". The radio shack ball mount only requires a 1" hole. You can buy a 1" hole saw from Home Depot (Milwaukee Brand) that is dedicated for cutting steal. It is only $9 and worked great for my installation a few weeks ago.