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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: reg on December 26, 2007, 02:01:46 AM
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Tomarrow morning I'll be doing some small stuff and hopefully getting the thing regestered. but I'm ready to swap the springs, axles, and t-case into the new jeep. When would be the best time for those willing to help. I'm getting the hobby-shop, so we will be dry and warm. I need either a pickup, or trailer to get the axles on base. thanks guys.
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no sure what's involved with getting my non-military ass, or my truck's non-military ass onto base (does my truck have an ass?)
but I've taken all of next week off from work, so I'll be looking for fun stuff to do.
I have to work regular days for the rest of this week, then I'm off.
Let me know what works for you.
Al
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Standdown will be over soon so everyone needs to pony up so we can help reg get this finished.
Let me know and I will help.
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I'm in. I'm free through the weekend.
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I'm in for some help too...When and where???
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no sure what's involved with getting my non-military ass, or my truck's non-military ass onto base (does my truck have an ass?)
but I've taken all of next week off from work, so I'll be looking for fun stuff to do.
I have to work regular days for the rest of this week, then I'm off.
Let me know what works for you.
Al
I think all we have to do is park your rig at one of our houses here, and throw you "ass" into one of our sets of wheels and drive you onto the base, if reg is doing this work at the Auto Hobby Shop. ;)
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Tomarrow morning I'll be doing some small stuff and hopefully getting the thing regestered. but I'm ready to swap the springs, axles, and t-case into the new jeep. When would be the best time for those willing to help. I'm getting the hobby-shop, so we will be dry and warm. I need either a pickup, or trailer to get the axles on base. thanks guys.
I think Dauntless (Erik) and Al (?) are the only ones with trucks and trailers anymore.
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no sure what's involved with getting my non-military ass, or my truck's non-military ass onto base (does my truck have an ass?)
but I've taken all of next week off from work, so I'll be looking for fun stuff to do.
I have to work regular days for the rest of this week, then I'm off.
Let me know what works for you.
Al
I think all we have to do is park your rig at one of our houses here, and throw you "ass" into one of our sets of wheels and drive you onto the base, if reg is doing this work at the Auto Hobby Shop. ;)
I think the point was more wondering if/how to get my truck on.
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I've got a big ugly cargo van with base stickers if you still need to get those axles on base I can help tomorow(the 27'th)
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no sure what's involved with getting my non-military ass, or my truck's non-military ass onto base (does my truck have an ass?)
but I've taken all of next week off from work, so I'll be looking for fun stuff to do.
I have to work regular days for the rest of this week, then I'm off.
Let me know what works for you.
Al
I think all we have to do is park your rig at one of our houses here, and throw you "ass" into one of our sets of wheels and drive you onto the base, if reg is doing this work at the Auto Hobby Shop. ;)
I think the point was more wondering if/how to get my truck on.
Then, you would have to have one of the guys drive you to Pass and ID at the base gate, sponsor you and your truck onto the base (DL, insurance, registration all need to be up to date), and then you can follow them to the Hobby Shop BUT you have to stay with your sponsor every minute, and they have to escort you off the base. Pain in the ass. Easier to just hop in the passenger seat IMO.
Reg would probably appreciate it either way - the more hands the merrier!
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OK... A TIME AND PLACE HAS BEEN SET
all day saturday and sunday. stating @0800 until however late you can stay.
we'll start at my house 28 raintree circle, groton ct. and then move everything to the hobbyshop in the bed of someone's truck/trailer/ van. who ever has one of these available this weekend let me know please. I'll have the front axle free tomarrow so all we have to do is move stuff over.
things planned to swap:
front axle and springs
rear axle and springs
tcase and driveshafts
please start a list so I know how much pizza to buy and drinks to bring... sorry only soda at the hobby-shop.
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Scott's crashed on the couch, so I will post for him ;)
We have a commissioning ceremony at 11am on Sat, so I am sure when he is done with that, he'll probably head over to the HS. Don't worry about feeding him though ;)
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picture taker needed jd.... ;D
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I can help for a few hours both days.
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I'll be there Sunday around 11 oclock.
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I can be there after breakfast on Saturday. Melissa already had stuff planned for Sunday.
Oh yeah I like Pepperoni and extra cheese.
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i will try to be there sat. we just got back from maine had to work yesterday, tomorrow morning. also still have to unpack toys'r'us out of both vehicles.
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see ya at 8 saturday morning maybe 9 I tend to be a bit sluggish getting outa bed on the weekends
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call first.
may still be at the house or in transit.
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see ya at 8 saturday morning maybe 9 I tend to be a bit sluggish getting outa bed on the weekends
not sure I have you're number care to pm it to me?
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:D
i meant reg but it cool. i dont know if i will make it fer sure.
860 501 1756
P.S.
not texting please
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Ok change of plans, I can be there Sat noonish. I've got duty tonight so we'll see how much sleep I get. If our kids make a lot of problems I might not be able to play tomorrow.
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picture taker needed jd.... ;D
No prob ;) As soon as I get done at the ceremony, I will change outta my slacks and silk, and put some steel toed boots,baseball cap, and jeans on and be over asap. ;D LOL.
For the morning though before I get there - you wanna borrow the "little" camera? It's old, but it still takes good pics, and you don't have to sweat it too bad if you break it LOL. Call me sometime today (Friday), or drop by the house and pick it up. It'll work until I get there tomarrow.
You can get the biz cards, and the burned vids/pics Jeremy left for you at the same time ;)
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headed your way jd....
who has trailer/van that is going to be here tomarrow. I'd like to start as eary as possible, we'll be pushing the two day swap.
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I haven't gotten 100% confirmation yet from Angela about what her plans are for the weekend, but I expect to be there early tomorrow if at all, however, it seems like it's a pain to get my vehicle on the base?
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shouldn't be too much of a hassel. we were going to do it for one of the other non naval members.
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I'm gonna have to bail at noon tomorow so I'll force myself to be there at 8.
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It looks like my plans fell through for tomorrow, so i should be able to make it. and if you need more than Bambi's bed, let me know and i'll hook up teh trailer.
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al, just come on down and you an ride with me.
rocket (sounds weird to say that) I would need your trailer, it is lower to the ground than the truck bad and the springs and axles are still togather, so they are heavy
hope everyone can make it so far I have
mallcrawl (morning)
jeremy (rocket)
hot rod
cheeks
reg (duh)
alex (until noon)
scott (afternoon)
jd (comic relief and picture taker extrodanair after noon)
AL (probally)
axle
who did i miss?
cold cut sandwiches and soda for lunch
pizzas for supper depending on number of wrench turners (and button pushers) left
Also... jeep is legal, so driving it on base is good, just have to get temp pass.
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what time do you want me at yoru place? I'll be picking up Al.
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when they show up, we will build
I'm shooting for 0700 for some of the quieter things, cutting will comence at 0800 sharp
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Hey Reg you missed me! I'll be there as much as the Admiral will let me.
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mallcrawl (morning)
jeremy (rocket)
hot rod
cheeks
reg (duh)
alex (until noon)
scott (afternoon)
jd (comic relief and picture taker extrodanair after noon)
AL (probally)
axle
DOBALL.... thanks
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I guess I'm going to hitch a ride with Jeremy, so I'll be there whenever he gets there, and leave whenever he does. :)
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Al and I will be there around 8ish. Cherry picker and trailer in tow. Do you need anything else?
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nope, that should be plenty, maybe a small goriallia....
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I'm bringing Al, hes pretty big (at least compared to me)
sorry Al
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gorillia..... check
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OOOOOoooooo OOoooooo Ooooooooo EEEEEEeeeee EEEEEEEeeeeee
<scratching ass>
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OOOOOoooooo OOoooooo Ooooooooo EEEEEEeeeee EEEEEEEeeeeee
<scratching ass>
<flinging poop>
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*Blinks*
ok I am SO not taking pics of THAT.
LMAO :-*
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i am shooting for 0730 as long as JD has coffee ready for me when i wake up.
bloon and sweet,
leave out the stank nasty, ridicule, and kick to the balls.
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I'll have some on.... i just realiezed i forgot to buy creamer today.... piss! can you bring some creamer??
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I'll have some on.... i just realiezed i forgot to buy creamer today.... piss! can you bring some creamer??
what are you talking about? PISS??
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dont you mean pssssstttt??
not piss?
or do you?
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piss, damn , sob, etc... just an exclamation (!) showing inward anger and self discontent
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um, ok. ;)
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got milk though... works for me. what time does stop and shop open?
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milk is fine.
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hey kral4me, what happened on the way out of the hobby shop?
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wow, I guess I took like 100 pics today
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hey kral4me, what happened on the way out of the hobby shop?
Yeah, whats up w/ the blue flashing lights in the vehicle parked behind you? I was gonna ask on the radio, but figured it would just get you more trouble.
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*Grins* Weren't the lights on the Squad Car pretty? I've always liked the red and blue together...
As for the cops....They saw the Jeep and went "WOW what a fucking sweet assed rig!! Let's pull her over to talk to her!"
::) J/k lol
Yeah. I kinda got pulled over.
reg and I were discussing coils and leaf springs, TJ and YJ variations, what we were doing tomarrow, setting up the schedule for the Hobby Shop wrench fest, what was gonna be getting done, how the other YJ looks and what needs chopped.... whatever....
Then there was a stopsign.
And I didn't stop.
yeah I um, kinda dropped into second on the stopsign...and just rolled Inga right on through like I usually do...you know how lazy of a shifter I am. :P
It's all reg's fault ;D HOWEVER since he knew the bloke who pulled me over, and the guy recognized reg in the passenger seat...I got out of it since the dude called it a "training ticket" for the other guy who was training to be a cop. I didn't even need to use my charming personality to get myself out of it. He did it for me!
Great watching out reg! ;) I owe you some beer cause they woulda hung my ass out to dry LOL.
So. All is well on the TJ homefront. ;) :-*
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One word:
BOOBS.
;D
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http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/ (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/)
97 pics from today
I left out the one of kral4me pulled over by the fuzz.... :)
p.s. boobs are good
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One word:
BOOBS.
;D
*looks awed*
reg has boobs?!
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97 pics from today
I left out the one of kral4me pulled over by the fuzz.... :)
p.s. boobs are good
Hey! Did you get a pic of that!!??!? I wanna see it! LMAO I hadn't been pulled over in years....figures it would take a couple of overeager rookies to do it ;D
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One word:
BOOBS.
;D
*looks awed*
reg has boobs?!
if i did i would never leave my house
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I got a pic, but it really kinds sucks, I was trying to be really discrete about it.
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I got a pic, but it really kinds sucks, I was trying to be really discrete about it.
LMAO awwww how sweet. Thanks guys for trying to not make it any worse then it already was! LMAO....too cool
and besides the fact that taking pics onbase is illegal LMAO 8)
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yeah, I figure it wouldn't be a good idea to get caught.
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thanks to everyone who helped today, you all did more work then i did. I'll be honest, the brake lines and welded cross member took some of my steam. but now i know exactly what i am up against. I am gathering parts today... actually within the hour.
tomarrow @ 0930 alex will have the shop open (just got off the phone with him)
phase one: 0930-1200
1: modify cross member (scott and i have an idea)
2: front axle mounted, stearing box brace in, and stearing hooked up (straight forward, just time consuming)
phase two: 1300-1400
1: get t-case in and mounted
2: rear axle (should be cake now, everything is good to go)
3. drive shafts (no biggy)
phase three: 1400-???
1: brake lines routed an replaced (cheeks I'll need your help with this)
2: replace/refill fluids
3. other stupid stuff
I know today was on the verge of a clusterf---- but i didn't really know what to expect. But now I have a plan and we can get it drivable tomarrow. this way there is no "what should we do next" i dropped the ball on that, sorry.
so who is comming tomarrow; and what time?
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I've always hated that stop sign. good thing the cops weren' there when i did a home state stop :D
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I'd like to help out tomorrow too, but obviously, I'd need to meet up with somebody who has spare room in their vehicle outside of the base, so I'll wait for others to decide when they're going before I can say for sure that I'll be there or when.
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I'd like to help out tomorrow too, but obviously, I'd need to meet up with somebody who has spare room in their vehicle outside of the base, so I'll wait for others to decide when they're going before I can say for sure that I'll be there or when.
How far away do you live? I know Jeremy said he planned on church in the morning, then coming to the base....so he might not be able to help out with the ride in....
If you want, Scott or I could meet up with you somewhere (here at my house? You can leave whatever you are driving in the driveway?) and take you into the base no prob whatever time we get up and going....I don't know how long we'll be there, (couple hours?), but either way, everyone knows where I live, so someone getting you a ride back to my house wouldn't be difficult....
Up to you ;)
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I'm not sure if I'll drop by tomorow depends on how much fun I'm having tearing apart a jetta in my driveway
when you are ready to get rid of the old tub and frame call John at 860-367-1894 he'll drag it away for free
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I just dropped about 100 pics onto the Photobucket acct concerning today's wrenchfest...
http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/ (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/)
Enjoy!
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Scott said he would be at your house at 0900 reg, and can take you to the shop, AND stay as long as you do.
Al - if you want a ride into the base, be here at my house at 0850. I am PMing you directions ;)
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I'll be there at 0930 and I can stay until about 1300. Just long enough for more pizza! ;)
Thanks a lot for feeding us today, Reg.
Now about that beer... ;D
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thanks to everyone who helped today, you all did more work then i did. I'll be honest, the brake lines and welded cross member took some of my steam. but now i know exactly what i am up against. I am gathering parts today... actually within the hour.
tomarrow @ 0930 alex will have the shop open (just got off the phone with him)
phase one: 0930-1200
1: modify cross member (scott and i have an idea)
2: front axle mounted, stearing box brace in, and stearing hooked up (straight forward, just time consuming)
phase two: 1300-1400
1: get t-case in and mounted
2: rear axle (should be cake now, everything is good to go)
3. drive shafts (no biggy)
phase three: 1400-???
1: brake lines routed an replaced (cheeks I'll need your help with this)
2: replace/refill fluids
3. other stupid stuff
I know today was on the verge of a clusterf---- but i didn't really know what to expect. But now I have a plan and we can get it drivable tomarrow. this way there is no "what should we do next" i dropped the ball on that, sorry.
so who is comming tomarrow; and what time?
got all the parts, ready to get with it tomarrow.
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guess what i drove home today...
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YAY!
How did it go after I left?
Was that the last brake line that needed replacing?
Did they bleed okay?
Did you put transmission fluid in? :)
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YAY!
How did it go after I left?
Was that the last brake line that needed replacing?
Did they bleed okay?
Did you put transmission fluid in? :)
brakes are just a pain.. time consuming, but between alex and scott, i've got a whole new brake line in the rear.
bleed good once we found all the leaks.
YES, i put in the fluid.
thanks for all your help guys! two days! I'll take pics tomarrow, maybe i'll get the flares oon first thing in the morning.
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also, alex's jeep in drivable! and his rear springs were swapped out. what a difference!
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the pics I took today are headed to the photobucket as we speak
I'm really glad we were able to get Alex's jeep fixed too, that rocked! Did he take it home?
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http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/2007-12-30/ (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Wrenching/2007-12-29%20Reg%20new%20YJ%20buildup/2007-12-30/)
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good pictures. I had a lot of fun. i am really pleased on how ell it went back togather. now i need some flexing pics
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I'm really glad we were able to get Alex's jeep fixed too, that rocked! Did he take it home?
Oh yeah, let us also not forget that Axle got his exhaust leak welded up.
Wow, what a productive day!
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Yes it did, thanks to Alex and his welding. Now I can take that exhaust repair kit back to the store and get my $5.50 back! Whooooaaa! Unless someone has a need for it. I'll probably take it back tomorrow, so let me know soon.
Congrats, Don. Can't wait to see the final product!
So when is the official funeral haul away date for old frankie?
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he is it that reg can never take pics of his own rig? :(
WE NEED TO SEE THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS!
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he is it that reg can never take pics of his own rig? :(
WE NEED TO SEE THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS!
because the "fruit of our labor' ranover my camera!! I'll hav pics up torarrow. for now imagine al's yj with 33's. yup, that's pretty close.
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mine has a lot less rust, and a lot more body and underbody damage
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mine has a lot less rust, and a lot more body and underbody damage
::)
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ahem, where are those pics? :)
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cheeks took some thins morning, waiting for him to load them up.... patience grasshopper
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patience, is certainly one thing I do NOT have.
also, yesterday it's gorilla, now it's grasshopper, make up your damned mind
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(http://www.flaminpyro.com/gorilla.gif)
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i was just finally reading through, and realized that JD said "charming and personality" in the came sentance.
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Here is a pic of the before.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02608.jpg)
And here are some current pics of the Jeep almost all done.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02708.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02707.jpg)
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looks great man.
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freakin' nice!
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i know. cheeks and i went to the parts store this morning and I was having so much fun driving it i missed my turn :D
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i had to look at the pics' again.
looks great.
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Here is a pic of the before.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02608.jpg)
And here are some current pics of the Jeep almost all done.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02708.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jt4X4/Brian%20O/Brian%20O%20Pics/DSC02707.jpg)
great pics cheeks, thanks.
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be a great avitar.
i need one again.
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be a great avitar.
for a mall crawler, i need to get it flexing a little or somthing
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Looks great!
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i know. cheeks and i went to the parts store this morning and I was having so much fun driving it i missed my turn :D
That just frickin cracked me up...got a visual of you doing that and almost snorted my soda through my nose laughing
It looks great reg - I can't believe that much work was done in two days...damn. That was pretty cool. Alex dude, you're sweet having you in the Hobby Shop LOL.
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But we fixed Alex's rig too, so it's all square... :) (pun intended)
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baby jeep is all grown up :'(
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some mild testing today proved that everything is good and tight where it sould be and goood and loose where it should be. working on flares and electrical today. put the shocks on this morning (HUGE DIFERENCE)
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great to hear that everything is working good.
did you use the old shocks from the canibalized rig?
cant wait to see it on the trail
;)
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Made a mount for my CB,
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/xjreg/jeeps/thiscb.jpg)
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I like it.
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designed around the K.I.S.S. theory. I'm going to try to mount my weather radio above it, but the bracket it comes with set up too high and would rub on the bikini top. so I have to make a different bracket for it, but it will eventually fit above the cb.
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looks tonka tuff.
how much flex do you get out of that set up?
give scott some ideas.......
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i've have plenty of angle iron (like what i used for my custom grill) you could use for a radio mount
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i've have plenty of angle iron (like what i used for my custom grill) you could use for a radio mount
hmmm what size?
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oooooo. that'd be a good hook up.
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pretty small, i'm guessing inch by inch. would have to measure to be sure, though. I can bring some to the meeting, or sat if wheeling happens.
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I need somthing atleat 2"
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Hey guys, my internet is finally back, thank you all for the help with my jeep last sunday I am so glad it is running again, I just feel really stupid for not finding it myself. My new springs in the back picked it up about two inches and I was glad we got so many things accomplished on the jeeps. i will also try to post more post this time around.
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I felt really good that we were able to help you out after all you do to help the other guys in the club!
Now that it's running, you gotta get out on the trails. :)
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Registration just expired and trying to track down the title to register it. The state of VA has it right now, we think.
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we def miss you on here alex.
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I missed you guys too.
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glad the hog is runnigng again. i am sure you are happy with the springs.
thank you again for all your help with the use of the shop
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well today I got the front flares on.. the driver side fender is toast. I stuffed the 33's WAY up there. so looks like I'll be having a red fender soon. got the cb wired up and working, maybe, no one was around to test it with. now I have to replace a rear main seal, which after a conversation with cheeks, it doesn't seem that hard. not to bad for a cold ass afternoon.
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great yob.
you cant just bend it back? or the wheel well is all crapped up too?
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beh, just do like I do, when something gets bent up too much, cut it off!
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i told him to go flatty. just bang flat the other side.
lol
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beh, just do like I do, when something gets bent up too much, cut it off!
darn, no i'll have to get flatties... ;D
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pulling engine from the heep is canceled today... weather. >:(
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whats wrong with the weather?
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I didn't even know that there was engine pulling scheduled for today.
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us non-groton folk forgotten, again
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I guess
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us non-groton folk forgotten, again
no
i thought i posted it yesterday, but i didn't. sorry.
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motor lift is in the back of my van I'd like to drop it off after work (say 1500) you can give me a ring whenever for a hand pulling the motor.
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Its OK reg, since you are using my cherry picker, it's kind of like i'm there
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Its OK reg, since you are using my cherry picker, it's kind of like i'm there
brice just dropped it off today
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would have helped 'im pull it too but he's afraid he'll melt if the rain gets on 'im
:D
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well, rather than piece together some angle iron, or paying a lot of money for a hood mout for my hi lift, I went to Johnson's hardware and bought 6 dollars worth of hardware and did it my way:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/xjreg/jeeps/jackmount.jpg)
Tell me what you think. Not bad for $6?
all there is left to do is cut the bolts down a little so they don't hit the body when I lay the hood back against the windshield.
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Nice jack ;)
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Looks great, Reg! Nice fab work! ;D
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Looks great, Reg! Nice fab work! ;D
It's more "drill and bolt" work :D
Nice jack ;)
THANKS 8)
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Nice jack, how long to get if off? ;)
um, mike wrong thread...... ;)
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Um, wrong quote. Wrong thread to you.
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lol