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my '71 is 99% there

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by BillBurgert, May 13, 2011.

  1. May 13, 2011
    BillBurgert

    BillBurgert New Member

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  2. May 13, 2011
    edmon

    edmon Rust Never Sleeps

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    I'm pretty sure it's 100% not there:)
     
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  3. May 13, 2011
    hayekfan

    hayekfan 1967 CJ5, V6, OD

    Topsfield, Mass
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    WOW! Great looking Jeep. I love the color.
     
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  4. May 13, 2011
    JustEnos

    JustEnos Member

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    Not bad for your first paint job? I'd say it was great for your first. Whole Jeep looks amazing!
     
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  5. May 13, 2011
    ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Great Job!
     
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  6. May 14, 2011
    KJRoss54

    KJRoss54 New Member

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    Bill, looks great! Love the color. Is that the original color? Can I request a pic of where the prop rod attaches to the hood and how it attaches to the hood when not in use?

    Thanks
     
    KJRoss54, May 14, 2011
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  7. May 14, 2011
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    golf clap
    very nice
    take a bow please
     
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  8. May 14, 2011
    waynaferd

    waynaferd Hey, ya'll watch this!!

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    Is that 58 miles correct? Or new speedo?

    I'm in love!!
     
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    joshua70x7

    joshua70x7 Jeepoholic

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    Very nice job! Two questions - what engine is that? and what equipment (gun, compressor) did you use to paint it? You have all us Jeep geeks salivating - beautiful ride!
     
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  10. May 14, 2011
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Awesome job. Your paint job looks a hell of a lot nicer than my first one. Very well done!
     
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  11. May 14, 2011
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Drooling over my computer. Dang that is nice.
     
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    very very nice
     
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  13. May 14, 2011
    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    Looks great!
     
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    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Nice job. :)
     
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  15. May 17, 2011
    BillBurgert

    BillBurgert New Member

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    Yes, it is the original color. Avocado Mist (metallic) I will try to get a couple pics of the prop rod for you soon. Thanks for the compliment. Bill
     
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  16. May 17, 2011
    BillBurgert

    BillBurgert New Member

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    Thanks to all for the positive feedback and compliments. They are appreciated.
    Engine: Dauntless V6, T14a three speed, Warn overdrive, Dana 44 rear, 27 front.
    Miles: I reset the speedo to zero when I finished it. I was told it's not an original to my year so who knows how many miles it really had on it when I started. It showed 32k.
    Paint: I did all the body work (spare tire area patch) and primer in my garage. I used a gravity feed gun kit that included a primer gun, base & clear and a touch up gun I picked up at my local paint store ($100). I borrowed a Sata gun for the final shoot and rented a paint booth for $150. After all the hours spent on the prep and hours of sanding, I didn't want to take any chances on contaminating the final paint.
    It's now time to get her on the road and enjoy a few cars shows this summer.
     
    BillBurgert, May 17, 2011
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  17. May 17, 2011
    Hawk5274

    Hawk5274 Member

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    Damn, Note to self! Thou shall not covet Bill's Stuff!
     
    Hawk5274, May 17, 2011
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