FlippedXJ's build

[flippedXJ]

well I got the garage cleaned out and put the jeep in today and got quite a bit done :thumbsup:
pics are in order:
night I brought it home from the impound (before I go any further yes the driver was ok walked away with minor whiplash)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/jeep.jpg
next morning a pic in the day
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/jeep1.jpg
in the garage - just a single car without a lot of space but I gotta make due
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0016.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0017.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0018.jpg
gutting the doors and making custom half doors :thumbsup:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0020.jpg
pulled the plugs and turned the motor over - kinda sprayed the wall :smiley-laughing021:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0021.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0023.jpg
lots of snow and @ 2 quarts of oil
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0022.jpg

not too bad for an evening - gonna try and get more done tomorrow and trying to remember to snap pics as I go.

[BlueXJ]

You seem to have plenty of headroom in that garage.

[flippedXJ]

well Ive got it turnin over but I think the computer took a smack when it flipped cuz it doesnt seem to be workin

[Melissa]

Great start, keep them pictures comming!!

[flippedXJ]

yay I found a new computer at the junk yard today and ITS ALIVE - fired right up and smoked out the neighborhood - LOL

now its supposed to be decent out this weekend (30s) maybe I can get some work done (gotta work around takin the wife out since V - day is Sun and her B - day is Mon)

[beastiejeep8]

Holy @#$!%@ that sucks! What are you gonna do with it?

[flippedXJ]

its gonna be a trail only rig when Im done

[rguignard]

its gonna be a trail only rig when Im done

are you going to cut the top off and cage it or put a new top on it ?

[Mudderoy]

I love the whole idea of this thread. I hate, I mean HATE to see a good XJ rolled. This gives me hope for a XJ afterlife. :popcorn:

[alwaysxj]

so what is the plan for lift and lockers or not locker ect......... what kind of wheeling is this going to see?

[flippedXJ]

Ok let me try and answer all questions


are you going to cut the top off and cage it or put a new top on it ?
my plan is to push the top back up and drive it this summer as is then over next winter cut the top off and cage it then put the top back over the cage


I love the whole idea of this thread. I hate, I mean HATE to see a good XJ rolled. This gives me hope for a XJ afterlife. :popcorn:
thank you I hate seing a good jeep go to waste too


so what is the plan for lift and lockers or not locker ect......... what kind of wheeling is this going to see?
it already has a small lift probably wont do lockers as I dont rock climb I would like to do long arms for more articulation and skid plates for tree protection but its pretty tame where I go - just enjoyable woodsy trails

www.timberridgeiowa.com :link:

[alwaysxj]

i see what long arm are you going to go with? make one buy one?

[flippedXJ]

not sure yet that is still some time away yet but I do like Rustys setup - we shall see when I get closer to havin the $$ to do it

[flippedXJ]

OK so I got some work done today

is this an OSHA approved roof lifting device??

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0052.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0053.jpg

approved or not it worked

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0057.jpg

inside was a little dirty with lots of broken glass

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0056.jpg

lots of vaccuming and cleaning later

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0058.jpg

dash was broke up so I cut a little aluminum diamond plate to make it fit - and it looks good

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0059.jpg

my custom half doors

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0054.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/solsr4fun/jeep%20build/IMGP0055.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Well that looks a lot better already!

[flippedXJ]

ya I got a whole lot done today - this will be just about how it hits the trails this year - still needs more lights though

[4.3LXJ]

OK so I got some work done today

is this an OSHA approved roof lifting device??

Everything is OSHA approved until you get caught :D

[rguignard]

are you going to put a windshield back in it ?

[Mudderoy]

ya I got a whole lot done today - this will be just about how it hits the trails this year - still needs more lights though

With the top "pre crushed" are you going to put at least a loop in there to protect your head?

[flippedXJ]

are you going to put a windshield back in it ?

nope this is a trail only vehicle



With the top "pre crushed" are you going to put at least a loop in there to protect your head?

not this year just gonna stay slow and damn careful - I have my buggy to get more agressive with. next winter it will be caged