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Post by jbailey on Aug 8, 2014 16:48:06 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 17:15:05 GMT -7
That will be cool mate, i really like the OLD jeep body you are going to use, look forward to progress pics mate.  |
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Post by jbailey on Aug 8, 2014 20:15:23 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 22:02:47 GMT -7
Oh nice! A jeep! Not too many of these are customized as they're already nice right out of the box. Looking good.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 22:08:25 GMT -7
DAMN the tires on that thing look AWESOME (Yeah, I'ma redneck! LOL) I've been called worse. but the tread looks NICE. those are from the Rubicon.....
I ALMOST bought a Rubicon, till I seen it was a "Curbside" model with working suspension!
Jesse, what engine you gonna use?
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Post by jbailey on Aug 8, 2014 22:11:21 GMT -7
Oh nice! A jeep! Not too many of these are customized as they're already nice right out of the box. Looking good. Thanks Ice! Mine wasn't so nice when I got it lol. DAMN the tires on that thing look AWESOME (Yeah, I'ma redneck! LOL) I've been called worse. but the tread looks NICE. those are from the Rubicon..... I ALMOST bought a Rubicon, till I seen it was a "Curbside" model with working suspension! Jesse, what engine you gonna use? The tires were the only reason I bought the Rubicon. They're dang nice! I plan to use the 340 from the revell challenger t/a kit. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 22:15:28 GMT -7
thats cool... BUT wanna trade valve covers and heads? I got actual "Heep" 304 and 401's, LOL (I'll have ta look and see if I got heads for those that will fit! Anyway, the valve covers say "Jeep" on them....And I can use an extra set of small block Mopar valve covers, Heck, I'll trade ya just for the valve covers if ya want!
BUT it depends on how soon ya need them (planning for the MOTM you got going on!
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Post by mike0157 on Aug 9, 2014 1:32:41 GMT -7
Very cool little trick with the thread I would have never dreamed that you could use thread to cut cars up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 4:12:48 GMT -7
Love that checker plate tray, great improvement mate.
Why not make a custom slat style grill? i know its alot of work but......................
She's going to be AWSOME!!!!!
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Post by jbailey on Aug 9, 2014 9:35:23 GMT -7
John, let me look to see if I have another set of valve covers I can use on here temporarily. Mike, sewing thread makes a pretty good saw, but you can't stay on one part of the thread for long before it breaks. Dale, I will end up making some sort of grill/headlights to take up the space lol. Got some more done last night before going to bed. You can also see the start of the engine. The frame is one piece again  IMG_20140809_002504_459 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr I like the detail of adding plug wires, I think it helps the look immensely. I just hate drilling 9 holes in the kit distributor lol. So this is my solution to that. I used a razor saw and cut the "cap" of the kit part and cut a small section of aluminum tubing(not sure on the size).  IMG_20140809_010735_727 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Then super glued the tubing to the distributor base.  IMG_20140809_010929_906 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Later I will use five minute epoxy to glue in the plug wires. The body got primed too and here's a quick mockup shot.  IMG_20140809_002838 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Thanks for looking! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 12:00:50 GMT -7
this is lookin sweet J, excellent project  |
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Post by jbailey on Aug 9, 2014 13:06:56 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 13:14:51 GMT -7
I think it looks good. Maybe spray some brown on top the of the green again and then green again. Maybe too much work.
I like it!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Aug 9, 2014 15:29:07 GMT -7
lookin pretty awesome JB!!!
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Aug 9, 2014 15:57:53 GMT -7
Looking good. I always liked the J trucks. My son has a 1:1 1984 J-10 he plays around with, I'll have to show him this build.
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Post by jbailey on Aug 9, 2014 16:07:27 GMT -7
Ice, I think I will do that later tonight. Thanks!
Thanks CC! And thanks Skip! I found a grill on eBay for $3 so I placed a bid lol.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Aug 10, 2014 13:50:33 GMT -7
This is looking great jb nice idea combing these two should be sweet when done |
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Post by jbailey on Aug 10, 2014 13:54:28 GMT -7
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Aug 10, 2014 14:29:39 GMT -7
Looking good nice swap on those headers |
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Post by jbailey on Aug 10, 2014 14:44:09 GMT -7
Thanks Paul!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Aug 10, 2014 15:59:19 GMT -7
Holy Crap!!
You MADE a windshield? Wowzers - so out of my league man. And the customizing on this is totally rocking!!
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Post by jbailey on Aug 10, 2014 16:23:58 GMT -7
Thanks Tom! The windshield is made from some acetate that came from a toy package. Not nearly as hard as it sounds lol.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 17:04:44 GMT -7
Jesse, That was the same issue I had with the Daisy Duke Jeep, adding in the V-8 caused some small issues with the frame clearance and had to use other means of exhaust manifolds.... Those "Block Huggers" headers, what kit they come off of, OR what Resin place did you get them? Those ARE NICE! The factory headers, for the 340, again because they Mopar I'd be interested in for small block use! That J-10 is an AWESOME truck, question tho, 4x4 or not? GREAT work so far! |
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Post by jbailey on Aug 10, 2014 17:36:08 GMT -7
John, the original kit of the J10 was 4x4 and it is again now lol. The 340 manifolds are in your box already. The headers I used are from the amt 55 Chevy truck kit, this one here...http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054LC7ZQ?pc_redir=1407425963&robot_redir=1
Thanks bud!
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Post by mike0157 on Aug 10, 2014 19:33:28 GMT -7
Coming along very nicely
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 20:03:14 GMT -7
Nice detailing. Looking good. I think changing those is better than cutting the bay. Nice fix.
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Post by jbailey on Aug 10, 2014 20:17:43 GMT -7
Thanks Ice!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 2:54:05 GMT -7
That is coming along just sweet JB, some good work on that motor too mate.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 12:00:55 GMT -7
lookin mighty nice J |
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Post by Gothicz House Of Kustomz on Aug 13, 2014 12:20:12 GMT -7
All the builds posted this far, are, well?  ?, just amazing, and this coming from a kustomz guy, this is, I cant come up with anything, just, just, just, I luv the body of the truck, luv the save, yea guess I already voted, huh? lol, incredible Hemi, just incredible. |
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?, just amazing, and this coming from a kustomz guy, this is, I cant come up with anything, just, just, just, I luv the body of the truck, luv the save, yea guess I already voted, huh? lol, incredible Hemi, just incredible.
