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**1337** · June 2nd, 05:09 PM

Okay so I've been working on the Jeep recently. Heres a list of what I've done.

- New Spark Plugs and Wires
- New Antifreeze tank
- New Fan shroud
- New Backseat
- New Shifter and 4WD Shifter
- New rear windsheild wiper motor
- New Air filter
- New motor for seats
- Fixed locks

And some other stuff. I ordered some new gauges and I need to buy the colored bulbs so they light up at night. I got the gauges for 20 bucks and they are in the mail.

The only thing I've got left on this car is..

- New Windsheild
- New Wheels maybe
- Would like a new paintjob

The windsheild is cracked and it's going to need replacement no matter what. I found a place that would do it for $140 installed. I figured that is not a bad price at all.

The wheels are in bad shape. The clearcoat is coming off and I think one of them is starting to rust out. I've been thinking about just looking for some decent wheels at garage sales and the junkyards.

The paint is kinda crappy. Few little rust spots and chips and stuff. I'd like to get a new paintjob. There's a place that does it for $200 but I've heard they do a crappy job and it flakes off in 5 years.

Discuss, give suggestions, etc.

I'll get pics later.

**bobide** · June 2nd, 05:10 PM

sounds like it's fixing up nicely.

**HuNtS** · June 2nd, 05:15 PM

check with your insurance on the windshield.. we only had to pay a little less than 100 cuz our insurance covered a bunch of it... and yeah look around for some rims or whatnot.. dont go too flashy with em tho or it wont look so hot..

**1337** · June 2nd, 05:22 PM

We only have recreational insurance on it for now.

**HuNtS** · June 2nd, 05:25 PM

ic ic well if ya want any ideas or good sites for buying stuff pm me or hit me up on aim. ill be able to help ya out a bunch

**DaBluedevil** · June 2nd, 06:22 PM

140 isn't bad for the windshield.
Before you get it painted, make sure they buff all that rust the hell on out. Otherwise it'll just come through your new paint.
Wheels = junkyard. Usually you can find pretty decent ones for cheap.

**1337** · June 2nd, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBluedevil

140 isn't bad for the windshield.
Before you get it painted, make sure they buff all that rust the hell on out. Otherwise it'll just come through your new paint.
Wheels = junkyard. Usually you can find pretty decent ones for cheap.

Yeah I was thinking about painting it myself or having my dad do it. We could buff all the stuff out, sand it, prime it, and then my friend has an air compressor with a paint gun tool. My dad used to paint cars at a bodyshop so I figure he could do a decent job.

The wheels may be a little challanging because I do not find 5 lug wheels very often with the same spacing.

**Mangobutter** · June 2nd, 06:55 PM

what type of jeep? ive got a wrangler, but it got taken away cus i drove people and my rents found out and i dont have my 6 months

**DaBluedevil** · June 2nd, 07:01 PM

My Blazer has some rust on it, and my dad is getting this stuff where you sand off all the rust and ****, and then paint this stuff on and it holds the rust back or something. Its not a primer, its like a rust barrier. I'll try to find out the name of it for ya.

Painting yourslef isn't to rough, as long as you know what you are doing and pick a non-windy day(unlike my neighbor... dumbass.).

**1337** · June 2nd, 07:49 PM

It's a 1990 Cherokee with 6cyl engine and 4 wheel drive. I paid $100 for it working and in good cosmetic shape.

DBD - aight man if you can get the name of that stuff I'd appreciate it.

***RastaPasta*** · June 9th, 10:35 PM

One Thing.....

Wal-mart Spinners

**1337** · June 9th, 10:47 PM

I actually have wheels not hudcaps.

***Pierced*** · June 9th, 10:53 PM

where the hell are the pics man?

**1337** · June 9th, 10:57 PM

I'll be honest I'm really lazy.

I'll take some when I have time this weekend, which should be Sunday or maybe on Monday.

Weeee!

***Pierced*** · June 9th, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

I'll be honest I'm really lazy.

I'll take some when I have time this weekend, which should be Sunday or maybe on Monday.

Weeee!

alright imma hold you to it

**1337** · June 10th, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nissantunerdude

alright imma hold you to it

Mmmmk...

**ComradeMolyneux** · June 10th, 01:16 AM

Before you spend money on gauges, talk to xxxfirexxx. He makes *cough* custom *cough* gauges for cheap cheap cheap.

prostock05 · June 10th, 01:19 AM

sweet man, i like jeeps

**1337** · June 10th, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ComradeMolyneux

Before you spend money on gauges, talk to xxxfirexxx. He makes *cough* custom *cough* gauges for cheap cheap cheap.

Damn! Too bad I bought some already for $20! Man and to think I could have had some ****ty ass gauges for way overpriced!

**CoolHipJim56** · June 10th, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

The paint is kinda crappy. Few little rust spots and chips and stuff. I'd like to get a new paintjob. There's a place that does it for $200 but I've heard they do a crappy job and it flakes off in 5 years.

For $200, a 5 year paintjob is well worth it, in 5 years, just get it done again, it would be better than paying all kinds of money out the ass for paint that lasts longer.