The beginning.. the end.... and a fresh start

[surfjeepzx]

If you're coming down I can check out some hotels nearby. I don't know how booked up they get but last year there were Jeeps everywhere.

 

[MrBeep]

Awesome job as always.

 

[Pman]

Surfjeepzx- I have no idea how I've missed this thread, but what a BEAUTY! We (family) come to Ormond Beach very summer for vacation. I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for this one!! Strong work!!

 

[tower210]

I think it looks like fun. It combines two of my favorite vacation concepts jeeps and beaches

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks, I'll take lots of pics and keep ya'll posted.

Awesome job as always.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Surfjeepzx- I have no idea how I've missed this thread, but what a BEAUTY! We (family) come to Ormond Beach very summer for vacation. I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for this one!! Strong work!!

Thanks,
I live just down the beach about 7-8 miles from Ormond. If you head down to Ponce Inlet sometime we live just before the town. One mile south of the Causeway. Let me know

 

[surfjeepzx]

It's a good time for sure!

I think it looks like fun. It combines two of my favorite vacation concepts jeeps and beaches

 

[surfjeepzx]

Awesome, I'm sure it will be a hit. BTW, I can tell you've been meticulous and taken your time on this build as I think someones grown since it started. She'll be asking to take it out before you know it

Thanks for noticing, she has come a long way

 

[surfjeepzx]

I'm stoked! My custom Safari top should be here Tues-Wed. I'll have to fabricate the rear bow and attach points as this is the trial Scrambler. So stay tuned this week as one of the final pieces in the build comes together.

 

[tower210]

Thanks for noticing, she has come a long way

I love those wheels!!

 

[gr8dain]

I love those wheels!!

X2. I was thinking the same. And yeah, it has come a long way.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks, I got the front center caps installed too. I'll post the pics of them along with the top when it gets here this week.

I'm borrowing a conduit bender from a friend today. Tomorrow I may head up to the marine surplus store to buy the Bimini top hardware I'll need. I plan on using electrical conduit to fab up the rear bow and get it dialed in. Then I'll make one final part from the expensive marine grade stuff.

I also decided to paint the side logo black to match the rocker and flares. As I started, it's harder than it looks. Thin pin line tape around all the letters means no coffee before I start. I had to peel the tape halfway thru because of the coffee jitters. I may try an old trick I learned way back. Use a small brush and Vaseline to paint around the letters where you don't want paint.

 

[jammer1]

Good luck with painting the lettering. Tryed that with the dash lettering and couldn't get to look right. I would hate to try the jeep on the side. With the sloped edge I wouldn't have a chance. If you can do it. Even if you don't get it.

 

[FLCJ8]

Thanks,
My motivation to finish the build was Jeep Beach this year. Although I live right in the middle of the event I've never officially entered. This year I'm making time to participate. I'll still be short a couple things like maybe a radio to fill the hole in the dash, and a safari style bikini top. I still have a few weeks so I'll see if I can fill the gaps.

When do you plan to be there?
I've been trying to get my 8 to the SOA Nationals since year one.
Believe it or not, the opportunity to see your build was enough to push me to register for Jeep Beach this year. Unfortunately it will be with my LJ .
I'm hoping all the great Jeeps will help motivate me to finish my modest build.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Nice, thanks, I took the week off work so I'll be floating in and out. Looking at the events calendar it looks like most of the event is taking place at the speedway.

I'll be at around the house and at the track. My daughter will be in school during the week so I'll be picking her up and riding to the event and having fun doing whatever. Let me know when you'll be around and we'll get together.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Good luck with painting the lettering. Tryed that with the dash lettering and couldn't get to look right. I would hate to try the jeep on the side. With the sloped edge I wouldn't have a chance. If you can do it. Even if you don't get it.

The dash lettering was easier because the lettering was raised. The fender lettering is shallow and sloped around the edges. The plan is to tape close to the lettering and then use Vaseline and a small brush to paint up the slope. I can wipe back any Vaseline with alcohol. Then spray the paint and let dry well overnight. Peel the tape and wipe off the paint that over sprayed onto the Vaseline. Essentially I'll be free handing the letters. If it goes bad there's always decals.

 

[jammer1]

I tried to put it back as the dash I had was. They just had the tops of the letters painted. I like your idea with taping the surface and painting the letters top and sides. May try that. Good idea.

 

[Cpittman428]

The dash lettering was easier because the lettering was raised. The fender lettering is shallow and sloped around the edges. The plan is to tape close to the lettering and then use Vaseline and a small brush to paint up the slope. I can wipe back any Vaseline with alcohol. Then spray the paint and let dry well overnight. Peel the tape and wipe off the paint that over sprayed onto the Vaseline. Essentially I'll be free handing the letters. If it goes bad there's always decals.

Very nice! I really like the matching color striping!!

 

[surfjeepzx]

Fender logos painted

They took a little patients but I was able to use vinyl pinline tape and get the letters done. The trick was to move the Jeep outside so I had better lighting, but I could also use the glare to help guide the tape line. They came out pretty good. I like the look.

 

[Polarfire]

Nicely done!