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The Mud Pit => Vids and Pics => Topic started by: Seabee_BUC on August 29, 2009, 07:06:45 PM

Title: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Seabee_BUC on August 29, 2009, 07:06:45 PM
So I have finished blacking all of the silver on the FJ with the exception of the Toyota and FJ Cruiser emblems, which will happen soon. What does everyone think??? Was it worth my raw fingers and hours in the devil humidity of MS??? I think so... I apologize for the quality of the photos, I just finished waxing it and everything is reflecting off of it right now...LOL Looks nice though!
Before:
(http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/45791/2509251970104183186S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2509251970104183186RsCnpE)

(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/43036/2174592520104183186S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2174592520104183186FDgCXn)

After:
(http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40657/2267348860104183186S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2267348860104183186ynBEnK)

(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/45764/2738858080104183186S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2738858080104183186CWZCVT)
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Swagger on August 29, 2009, 08:47:31 PM
Thats lookin good man.  Now you just need to get some baja lights on the roof rack and the front bumper. That'd be straight bitchin.  then maybe a lift and some 35's.
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: rocket on August 31, 2009, 01:02:01 AM
Nice!!
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 31, 2009, 01:07:34 AM
The Yota is looking good. Now go find some mud to play in.
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Axle on September 02, 2009, 04:09:02 AM
Are we ever going to see pics of her all dirty?  It does look great, though, Scott!  You have a great eye for detail.
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Seabee_BUC on September 04, 2009, 02:36:52 AM
Are we ever going to see pics of her all dirty?  It does look great, though, Scott!  You have a great eye for detail.

I'm on my way out to CA as we speak and there is a great OHV park 2 hrs from the base and I intend on going there often! I'm half considering going down Miller Jeep Trail too...11 miles and it takes about 7 hrs to do. I've been UP it on a run with someone driving a bone stock TJ and they did pretty good considering the stret treads and no lift...And there is plenty of mud out there. I'll be sure to share the pics..  ;D
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 04, 2009, 02:46:13 AM
it looks way more bad ass blacked out.  ;D
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Post by: Seabee_BUC on September 04, 2009, 02:52:30 AM
it looks way more bad ass blacked out.  ;D

Thanks!
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Post by: Axle on September 04, 2009, 03:18:04 AM
Well, I can't wait to see the pics from those runs.  Good luck and keep the rubber down!
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Post by: BlacXJeep on September 10, 2009, 09:56:44 PM
What did you use to paint the wheels man?
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Seabee_BUC on September 11, 2009, 06:53:53 AM
What did you use to paint the wheels man?

First i sanded them down just enough to remove the clearcoat finish and create a little rougher surface for the primer to adhere to. Then after two coats of primer, I hit them with 3-4 light coats of Rustoleum Satin Black. Then gave them plenty of time to dry...Pretty easy actually. I used 3 cans of primer and 4 cans of paint...
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Post by: B52BUFF on September 11, 2009, 02:11:35 PM
I like the wheels.  I have been looking for you but I never see that paint scheme anywhere.  It looks sharp even though it is just an FJ. ;D
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Seabee_BUC on September 11, 2009, 04:15:16 PM
I like the wheels.  I have been looking for you but I never see that paint scheme anywhere.  It looks sharp even though it is just an FJ. ;D

I'm stationed in MS now...But out in CA for school...
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 11, 2009, 05:54:00 PM
I dunno Chuck I spent some time watching FJs do some of the trails we run on youtube. Not too shabby! Only problem is the IFS restricts articulation in the front, and it only comes locked in the rear. But yeah you would be surprised.
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Post by: B52BUFF on September 11, 2009, 10:37:04 PM
Where in MS?  I was stationed at Keesler?  Yes a Zoomie in a Navy town! ;D
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: Seabee_BUC on September 12, 2009, 12:41:13 AM
Where in MS?  I was stationed at Keesler?  Yes a Zoomie in a Navy town! ;D

 Gulfport...
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 12, 2009, 12:50:03 AM
Where in MS?  I was stationed at Keesler?  Yes a Zoomie in a Navy town! ;D

Chuck You were Air Force?
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: kirksjeep on September 12, 2009, 03:53:59 AM
Where in MS?  I was stationed at Keesler?  Yes a Zoomie in a Navy town! ;D


Chuck You were Air Force?


Andy might have a new Ch-Air Force Buddy???
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 12, 2009, 04:31:41 AM
hah, yeah, unfortunately I don't get to doing any of the desk flying, I might as well have joined the Army as far as my AFSC, (MOS) to you squids. Its basically a cross between M.P. and Infantry, mixed with base security. F-O-B-B-I-T
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: B52BUFF on September 14, 2009, 04:43:56 AM
1st time I was a radio operator with the 416th Bomb Wing.  Griffiss AFB in Rome NY.  Then I went in 10 years later with the CT Air National Guard 103rd ACS in Orange as Ground Radio Repair.  Did my time had my fun.
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: B52BUFF on September 14, 2009, 04:47:41 AM
Did you think my name of B52BUFF came from a fanatical love of the group that brought you such timely hits as Rock Lobster and Love Shack? ???  B52 is a Bomber and BUFF is the nickname for it "Big Ugly Fat Fu**er" ;D
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 14, 2009, 01:47:49 PM
Yeah i dunno, guess I was leaning more towards a fanatical love, I'm with the 103rd SFS up at Bradley.
Title: Re: And the Penguin comes out of the garage...
Post by: B52BUFF on September 14, 2009, 03:55:21 PM
What kind of aircraft do you guys support up there now?  I know some bonehead go rid of the A-10's.  Now it is my understanding that unit is nothing more than a glorified post office.
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Post by: BlacXJeep on September 14, 2009, 07:37:39 PM
I'll PM you we are at risk of hijacking this thread...
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Post by: reg on September 14, 2009, 08:24:05 PM
looks great scott!