Mojo - V2.1

[mojojojo]

I keep getting asked... What are you working on ? So here's the story -

The jeeps getting a slight overhall. Planning an Exo Cage, which includes rocker replacements and some major weight loss to help compensate the weight gain from the tubing. Also replacing my worn out 33's finally. I'll add some updates as I go along.

here's what i've accomplished so far -

Roof rack and all the rails are removed
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize_1.jpg

Sliders removed and ready for the cut out replacements
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize_2.jpg

Started removing the interior this weekend also. While i was busy replacing the center pins on the rear leaf springs, I let my youngest daughter loose with a screw driver. I was amazed at how far she got on her own.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize5.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize_3.jpg

Also was pleasantly surprised at how clean and rust free the rear deck was after the carpet was pulled.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize_4.jpg

I'll update more when I make a lil more progress...

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[Cherokeefever]

Looking good

[RedJeep2.0]

Nice

[WheelinJR]

Exocage? Nooooooo!

[mopar440]

Amazing what can happen when you give a kid a screwdriver and a task!!! Whatcha doin w/the old sliders?:wave1:

[TORX]

I'm liking the look without the rack.

I still can't believe it's happening. :eek:

[Bronzewyrm]

Now get busy and get that thing trail ready !

:lecture:

[XJLaredo]

Whatcha doin w/the old sliders?:wave1:

He sold them.

[mojojojo]

I'm liking the look without the rack.

I still can't believe it's happening. :eek:

I can't believe it either, ha ha. there's no turning back now though.

:guitar:

[2xtreme]

Planning an Exo Cage, which includes rocker replacements and some major weight loss to help compensate the weight gain from the tubing.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/downsize_2.jpg


Normally people go with an Exo because they have this belief (ya right :lecture:) that it will protect the body in the case of a roll over. In your case I assume from the photo that you are more concerned with protecting the stickers, correct? :D

Good choice on the replacements. Can I recommend you also consider cutting out the bottom of the doors at the same time and building "mini boatsides".

Michael

[mojojojo]

Normally people go with an Exo because they have this belief (ya right :lecture:) that it will protect the body in the case of a roll over. In your case I assume from the photo that you are more concerned with protecting the stickers, correct? :D

Good choice on the replacements. Can I recommend you also consider cutting out the bottom of the doors at the same time and building "mini boatsides".

Michael

My ultimate goal here is -
A. personal protection for me and the kids (seats and harnesses are also in the works)
B. protect my investment - I (knock on wood) don't have any cracks in the unibody yet, or any other major structural damage as of yet. so tieing everything together for strength and longevity is now or never IMO. (I know it is not bullet proof)
C. protect as many stickers as possible !!

the boat sides are actually on the drawing board already :D. We are looking at plating the frame as much as possible before hand and doing boatsides is not much more work... we have been discussing cutting the doors / ditching the doors all together... so we'll see where it ends up.

[jeepboy381]

Nice to see you got some work done after Erin & I left. Bet your pretty excited, sounds like your going to be doing alot of cool stuff. Have yet to see a XJ in person with boat sides. Can I hire your daughter to work on my Jeep? Maybe she can teach my girlfriend!

[2xtreme]

Sounds like you have your priorities right. Since your doing seats and harnesses are you doing a inside roll bar/shoulder bar behind the front seats and or rear seat?

looking forward to seeing the outcome.
Michael

[juniorXJ]

sweeeeeeet!

[Mc2KXJ]

I can build you mini cages for each of your stickers if you like. :)



Can't wait to see the finished work, Rod.

[mojojojo]

I can build you mini cages for each of your stickers if you like. :)



Can't wait to see the finished work, Rod.

i considered just bubble wrapping the whole thing, but the visibility issues steered me in another direction.

[mojojojo]

Update-

finished ripping out the headliner this weekend. nothing to spectacular.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/rockers.jpg

Monday, Karl helped me cut out the rockers and welded in some chunks of 2X6 3/16. We cut as high as possible, which meant a lil fab on the doors was needed.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/rockers4.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/rockers1.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/rockers2.jpg

This also changed my thoughts on the boatsides / mini boatsides. We'll see where it ends up. I wont be reinforcing / bracing them untill the cage work begins.

didnt get any finished pictures. I was grinding the doors as fast as i could in order to make it to work on time. I'll take some more this weekend along with the door mods as well.

[JBweld]

Cool beans :thumbup: I like what you're doing here.

[Los Lobos]

Looks like a little kid cut that with a can opener.

[mojojojo]

Looks like a little kid cut that with a can opener.


well.... i wasn't gonna say anything, but....


just kidding man. you do good work !!!! thank you again !!!!

[2xtreme]

Rod,
I like the work so far. Looks good. Make sure you get plenty of documentation (pic's) for all of us to use in the future. I suspect this is going to become much more comon practice!!

Michael

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Looks like a little kid cut that with a can opener.
I cannot wait to see the finished look.

You guys need a hand at all? Im Always up to learn a thing or two.. :thumbup:

[Los Lobos]

My part of the show is done and it's all Rod now. He still has some attachments to be made to the pseudo subframe area. The door are just rough cut to get him on the road since time ran short. I see he is looking for some replacement to get rid of the power window weight. I would like to look at it again to see about putting some angle iron sections below the tube to attach it to the frame area adjacent to it. I would only do it at the pillar areas though.

[mojojojo]

heres a cpl shots of the sliders finally.

Looks kinda funny on stock wheels n tires huh...
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/d.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/c.jpg

here's a shot undernieth. You can kind of see how much fun its gonna be tieing into the frame. sort of a stair step thing.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/b.jpg

the preliminary trim on the door.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/a.jpg

Got 4 new manuel (lighter) doors to trim up tomorow. ill post more pics of the doors when they are done.

[TORX]

Non matching doors, exo cage... you're on your way to looking like a Yota. :roflmao:





It's starting to come together, but FYI you have 13 days until Sand Flea. :eek:

[mojojojo]

... but FYI you have 13 days until Sand Flea. :eek:

i know... I may have to just ratchet strap the kids to the floor and go with whatever progress ive made :spin1:

[mojojojo]

Dropped her off Sunday after the Sand Flea Rally to start on the rest of the prep work and then the cage.

Finished up the center section frame stiffeners tonite. Fronts are fabbed up just need to burn em in.

not the greatest pic but they actually look really good in person.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/0428102019.jpg

Picked up an MJ tail gate Monday. Should have the rear portion cut this weekend http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

i'll update more soon...

[goblazers_6]

MJ tailgate? Sounds badass.

[TORX]

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr160/macast/emoticon/corn.gif

Making good progress so far. Stiffies look like they turned out nice.

[Bruno™]

We spoke of all this last year down at TSF. Cool to see the ideas coming to life! Looks good so far man.

-Lyle

[mojojojo]

Got the front and rear frame stiffiners completed yesterday. Forgot to take pictures though. I'll get some this weekend.

Oh... and made a lil progress today with some body work too... :shhh:

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/chopped.jpg

http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

Gonna be a busy weekend !

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

:shocked:

[mojojojo]

We spoke of all this last year down at TSF. Cool to see the ideas coming to life! Looks good so far man.

-Lyle

yup yup, the ideas have been swirling around for quite a long time. It is REALLY nice to finally see it happening.

[mojojojo]

Apparently Ryan was up late last night.... when i arrived today he had this done.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/panel.jpg

My kids will be happy. They still have some shelter
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/tail.jpg

Started fabbing the tail light boxes and tail gate.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/tail1.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/tail.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/tail3.jpg

He did an awesome job of matching up the body lines on his "free hand fabbed" piece of steel for the tail light box.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/tail2.jpg

His friend showed up and they went to town with the grinders and made these look like they were there from the factory ! Very impressive ! (i'll get a finished pic tomorow)

Here is the front frame stiffiners. We decided rather than mess with fabbing around the bumper, we'd just tie that in to them as well as the track bar mount. Needless to say the bumper wont be going anywhere for a LONG time http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/driveframe.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/passframe.jpg

So far i am very VERY impressed with the work he's doing. Not to shabby for a toyota guy http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Bruno™]

Just don't let the Toyota guy do your cage. :D Hahaha

-Lyle

[mojojojo]

90% finished with the tail lights and tail gate. LOTS of grinding ! :confused1
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/x-3.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/x-4.jpg

Just need to tie in the rocker replacements and then its TUBE TIME BABY !

[goblazers_6]

:shocked:

Wow. That looking great!

[NickDanger_XJ]

Thats so awesome dude, wish I had the time and skills for something like that.

[TORX]

What are your plans for paint? Just rattle can?

You kinda got a variety of colors going on there. :D

Rigs coming along great, man!

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

I'm surprised to see you letting go of all that valuable sticker real estate.

[moto_ridah]

I like where this is going. Rig is looking good :thumbup:

[Kittrell]

My kids will be happy. They still have some shelter

Not in a tailwind, they won't.............:D

[mojojojo]

Not in a tailwind, they won't.............:D


shhhh.... dont tell them that. :laugh:

[yourconfusedhaha]

hope the exhaust doesnt get sucked into the cab, i had a jeep i cut the back off and it did that made for a long drive hanging out the window to breath

[spikeypuck]

I was worried about the exhaust with mine when I hacked the fiberglass on to keep the water out. The only issue I have had so far is with the hole I put in my pipes at TSF.. And I really did not seal mine up well at all.. I'm kind of a hack.. :greensmok
He should be ok. With the work done so far I'm willing to bet it gets sealed up good.

It looks like they may have nicked a sticker while cutting tho... Maybe Ill bring a new one to ya..

[uber xj]

Muy bueno sir! That is coming along very nicely!!!

[RedJeep2.0]

What's the plan for the cage? What's it going to look like?

[mojojojo]

What's the plan for the cage? What's it going to look like?

Thats top secret ! if i tell you, i have to keel you !

:D

[WheelinJR]

Rod, she's got some potential there, neat project you got going. I think you ought to stretch that rear axle back while you're there though.

And please please please use a paint with some gloss in it.

[kndrewa]

love it!

[mojojojo]

Getting real close to finishing up. Ran out of tube though. We are one 20' stick from the promised land !

Cut the hoop off the front bumper and started from scratch to tie in the cage
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/cage6.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/cage4.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/cage7.jpg

Again, not the best pictures, but you get the idea...

Still on the agenda - "B" pillar hoop, spare tire mount, lights, and lots and lots of lil detail crap.

[Muddy Beast]

Dang.

[RedJeep2.0]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/nick83882002/7c271c3a.jpg

[TORX]

Mojo V2.1 is nearing the end.

We spent a good five hours on prep work today. The Jeep should be ready for some color on the body tomorrow. Cage work turned out really well!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0087.jpg

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http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0106.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0110.jpg

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http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0117.jpg

Congrats man!

[mojojojo]

Thanks Dustin. And thanks Nick, Scott, Wil, Spike, and Dustin for the help today ! I did a lil more sanding on the hood after ya'll left. I think i finally got it down to the point where u cant see the old stuff any more... and I shot a lil primer on the bare metal in the rear just cause i couldn't stand it http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/024.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/020.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/022.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/021.jpg

Hows the sun burn Dustin ? Mine hurts ALOT !
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/025.jpg

(note to self - Dont where shirt with hole in it, on first sunny day of the year !) :banghead:

Thanks again guys for all the help ! :kissyou:

[FlexdXJ]

Great GooglyMoogly! That thing looks sick!

[jonesinxj]

Man that thing looks Sick!! Cant wait to see it finished and in person

[Mc2KXJ]

You can roll it just for fun now. (but, how are you going to replace your cracked windshield?)


NIIIIIIICE!!!!

[mojojojo]

You can roll it just for fun now. (but, how are you going to replace your cracked windshield?)


NIIIIIIICE!!!!


Duct tape ? ? ?

:laugh3:

[B.friend]

Looking Awesome!

[Kittrell]

How long do you think before that spare mount is going to want to rip off?

[XJCasper]

WOW

:cheers:

Nice


You can roll it just for fun now. (but, how are you going to replace your cracked windshield?)


NIIIIIIICE!!!!


Windshield? We don't need no windshields.

Just bust it out

[ladywolf]

any plans to finish enclosing the back to keep out the elements? soft top type stuff?

[mojojojo]

How long do you think before that spare mount is going to want to rip off?

it may need adjusted slightly, but the idea is to suck the outside portion of the tire down onto the X part of the cage to keep it snug. kind of to spread the load as well. we will see how it works....

[mojojojo]

Well it took most of the day, but we got some paint on it ! Was really concerned when i woke up to rain. had to pull it in the garage to tape it off, and then VOILA ! sunshine at last !

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/001-1.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/003-1.jpg

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After getting the grey down i decided against doing the blue overlay like i had planned. It turned out o.k. and i wasnt gonna tempt fate with the weather and all.
I didnt get any final pictures after the clear coat. Dustin did... i hope.

Thanks alot Dustin and Scott ! Couldnt have done it with out ya. Dustin especially for sticking it out the WHOLE weekend with me. Love ya Bro !

Next up is fnishing the cage, frame rails, lights, lots and lots of clean up, and figuring out how to open the hood with out the latch :banghead:

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Wish i could of actually stuck around today. :-\ this weekend was not as open as i had originally planned.

Turned out great so far!

[NickDanger_XJ]

Daaaaaaaaamn, thats wicked awesome.

[kndrewa]

rod~~!

its looking great!

[TORX]

For a rattle can paint job, it actually turned out fairly decent. A few more hours or twelve of prep work and we could of got it to look even better. However, for what Rod built this thing for it's only a matter of time before the NW pinstriping is added, and some new stories are added to the body.

After an hour or so Scott, Justin, Rod, and I got the taping done.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0120.jpg

Little bit of color.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0127.jpg

Remove the paper, and see the finished product. :cool:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0131.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0132.jpg

Tailgate/bed portion turned out really nice.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0134.jpg

Also, Rod you may want to read through this. :D
http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=872

[mojojojo]

Also, Rod you may want to read through this. :D
http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=872

been there, done that ! Gotta love google ! Gonna go give it a shot tomorow.

Thanks again for all the help this weekend.

And i forgot to say thank you Justin as well. :wave1:

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0134.jpg

wow that turned out awesome!:shocked:

[Ba-Riedo]

Is it me or does the cage stick off the roof alot?

-Alex

[mojojojo]

Is it me or does the cage stick off the roof alot?

-Alex

its just you. I can barely get my fingers between it and the roof.... approx .5" ish. if your talking about the perimeter tubes ? i asked him to have those stick out a lil to act as a slider for the roof / gutters.

[Ba-Riedo]

its just you. I can barely get my fingers between it and the roof.... approx .5" ish. if your talking about the perimeter tubes ? i asked him to have those stick out a lil to act as a slider for the roof / gutters.

Nice, I'm sure it looks different in person.

I really love a chopped XJ, especially with the MJ tailgate.

-Alex

[JeeperMatt]

Came out nice bud, sorry I couldn't make it.

[WheelinJR]

See me if you need a deal on reverse lights or taillights in LED flavor.

[mojojojo]

See me if you need a deal on reverse lights or taillights in LED flavor.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0087.jpg

http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

[WheelinJR]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0087.jpg

http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

I've got a 16 LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail for the Oval that will open that blinker location up for a really kick ass 9-LED reverse light we have...if you ever need replacements... :patriot:

[JeeperMatt]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/Torx_89/Mojo%20Painting%205-10/IMG_0087.jpg

http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif
What the hell... Can't post up pics of your lights with the current paint job? Lol.

[uber xj]

I've got a 16 LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail for the Oval that will open that blinker location up for a really kick ass 9-LED reverse light we have...if you ever need replacements... :patriot:

How do they compare to the 12v 55w indoor/outdoor hardware store lights people use with THOR guards?

[mojojojo]

What the hell... Can't post up pics of your lights with the current paint job? Lol.

havn't reinstalled them yet. ran outta time last weekend. Its on the agenda for this weekend though http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[mojojojo]

Took advantage of the lil bit-O-sunshine we had today and finished up the last 2 badges and finally grounded the tail lights. Got the trim around the grill painted also, but still have to put the head light assembly back together before i can button that up.

More crappy cell phone pictures...
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/5.jpg

I gotta say i'm diggin how the gold emblems and black contrasts with the paint i used :D

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/3.jpg

Praying for some sunshine for the 3 day weekend so i can finish painting the cage before it rusts :banghead:

[WheelinJR]

How do they compare to the 12v 55w indoor/outdoor hardware store lights people use with THOR guards?

They're better IMO.

[nickguy]

"Praying for some sunshine for the 3 day weekend so i can finish painting the cage before it rusts"

Are you goint to use por15 for it? I am regretting not getting it on my cage when it was bare metal.

[88manche]

WANT. you gonna help me do mine? i already have one hell of a build in my head.

[BigDog]

See what happens when I disappear for a while. That's looking very good, hell of a change from the last time I saw ya. Didn't happen to replace the motor and have a extra laying around now lol Looks great man.

CJ

[mojojojo]

Long story short, Mother Nature's a bitch ! After fighting the rain and slight breeze all day yesterday, and about 2 hours of prep / rust removal, i finally got some paint on the tube. Most of it turned out o.k., but the wind kept kicking up blowing the plastic into it making a major mess of things. Today after unwrapping it and getting it outside I found all kinds of spots i missed and that need touching up etc... (painting tube sucks!) Decided to call it a weekend though and brought it home to the cozy dry garage. Next weekend i'll attempt to fix it and get the bedliner done as well.

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/003-4.jpg

got some spray on liner for the frame plates done too.
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/006-4.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/004-4.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/008-3.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/005-3.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/002-3.jpg

I think I can, I think I can, I think.... :confused1

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

that


is


SEXY!

[NickDanger_XJ]

I want

[yourconfusedhaha]

looks great rod

[goblazers_6]

Looks great, those gold emblems do look great on that color too.

[TORX]

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Misc%20stuff/Mojo%20v2/002-3.jpg


Missed a tube. ;)

[Believe & Receive]

Looks great. Now all you need is some Garbage Pail Kid stickers and your set!

[josefxj97]

that thing is beautiful! cant wait to see it in person at NWFest

[BigDog]

I think it looks great man, now your going to have to start your sticker collection all over again.

[mojojojo]

I think it looks great man, now your going to have to start your sticker collection all over again.


:shhh:

I'm in sticker rehab...

[Muddy Beast]

I love the new look, seriously, what you guys created is one bad-ass rig.

Mad props!

[WaXJ_Skier]

Needs orange paint, 37s and some crushers action.

[BigDog]

:shhh:

I'm in sticker rehab...

Well even with out stickers we now can still tell who's it is. It looks bad ass man.
My motor is shot and mine is going to go in to the garage for a complete overhaul on the whole truck, want to come help me with that lol

[mojojojo]

Well even with out stickers we now can still tell who's it is. It looks bad ass man.
My motor is shot and mine is going to go in to the garage for a complete overhaul on the whole truck, want to come help me with that lol

Love to... but the NW Fest clock is ticking ! I gotta finish my own junk in time, lol :doh:

[WaXJ_Skier]

Love to... but the NW Fest clock is ticking ! I gotta finish my own junk in time, lol :doh:

you getting new tires before NWfest?

[mojojojo]

you getting new tires before NWfest?

sore subject... but yes i'm trying like hell to find some. the Goodyears i thought were ordered just don't look like they are gonna show up in time :bawl:

[jonesinxj]

Can John at acro get them any sooner?

[Muddy Beast]

Can John at acro get them any sooner?

John has a set in stock, I already mentioned Rod looking for some to him and he said they've been talking.

Hopefully John is getting you set-up Rod! I'm sure the tires could be delivered to NWfest if you end up getting them from John (I'd be willing to grab what I can if you need).

~Scott

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Rod. if you DO buy tires from john. I can have them delivered to your place free of charge. (on a weekend)

[mojojojo]

John and i have talked... thanks guys.

Scott (nw-XJ) u have a PM....

[jonesinxj]

Rod,

I am coming down to portland next monday if you are going to do something with John. I am leaving early in the AM around 6am. I think when I come down I might be able to fit them into my rig, if i take the heep.

[mojojojo]

not sure he will have them by then, but i will let ya know if it works out.

Thanks

[Believe & Receive]

Next time you need tires go to Lovelys on 82nd in between Powell and division. Gene is a great guy, small and local. Gives great deals as well. At times he even has sets of great used tires.

[WaXJ_Skier]

not sure he will have them by then, but i will let ya know if it works out.

Thanks

33s or 35s?

[mojojojo]

33s or 35s?

35X12.5's

party1:

[WaXJ_Skier]

35X12.5's

party1:

Woot!

[WaXJ_Skier]

BOD run at NWFest?

[ladywolf]

hey rod are you ever gonna put a softop type thing on the back to help hold out the rain, or gonna leave it open?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Next time you need tires go to Lovelys on 82nd in between Powell and division. Gene is a great guy, small and local. Gives great deals as well. At times he even has sets of great used tires.
gene is a friend of my wifes family. I go there often for M&B.. but i prefer to shop for tires on my own... he dont know offroad tires very well. :flipoff:

[mojojojo]

hey rod are you ever gonna put a softop type thing on the back to help hold out the rain, or gonna leave it open?

Oh im sure i will at some point, lol. the kids prob wont wheel with me if i don't ha ha ha.

[mojojojo]

hey rod are you ever gonna put a softop type thing on the back to help hold out the rain, or gonna leave it open?

Well, some of you have heard my plans for the top... the brown truck came today :spin1:

I have my patterns all made and cut to size.

UPS delivered me 3 yards of black boat vynal this morning. There was supposed to be 1 yard of clear 30mic vynal for the rear window, but of course they screwed up and sent another yard of the black. oh well, shouldn't slow me down to bad...

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/1004101352.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/1005101503.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/001.jpg

the plan is basically snaps around the top portion and possibly one snap on each of the four corners of the bed rails. then 1/4" bungee thru grommets along the sides (bed rails), hooked over the sides and tail gate for easy quick access to tools and gear. My theory is that the bungee cord will also help reduce the stretching and tearing from the weather. The rear window size is yet to be determined... but will be somewhere around 15X48 ish, and only the top will be sewn on. the sides and bottom will have 1" velcro, so it can be easily opened and rolled up.

I'm sure it will end up being a saggy mess when it's done, since its my first attempt at anything like this, but it looks really cool in my head :dunce:

I'll update a bit more when the rest of my goodies show up and i start making some progress...

:cheers: Mojo

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

my fear is that water will pool on the main part of the cover? that could cause problems?

[mojojojo]

im still working on a solution for that... its not a very big surface area back there, so it shouldn't take much to keep it from happening... i hope.

[GlueNTape]

im still working on a solution for that... its not a very big surface area back there, so it shouldn't take much to keep it from happening... i hope.


Dude, you need to rock it! If you can do this nicely, I may cut the hole roof of my rig next summer, and beg for your services to help me cap it.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Dude, you need to rock it! If you can do this nicely, I may cut the hole roof of my rig next summer, and beg for your services to help me cap it.
:thumbup:

[Bronzewyrm]

im thinking a fiberglass bronco top mod, as a future project

[TORX]

im thinking a fiberglass bronco top mod, as a future project
I suggested that he just weld the roof back on during the winter months, but yours seems like a better idea. :D

I would really like to see how a fiberglass "hard top" would turn out.

[GlueNTape]

im thinking a fiberglass bronco top mod, as a future project

Screw the future, what are you doing this weekend :helpme: That would be so awesome.

[mojojojo]

I'll bring my power tools to the Meet & Greet Dave. Sounds fun !

:D

[GlueNTape]

I'll bring my power tools to the Meet & Greet Dave. Sounds fun !

:D

Do they have a Bar? Not having a way to cover it yet.. I am going to need a few stiff drinks first.

[RedJeep2.0]

I have a 10 foot by 20 foot cover with bug net sides!! Now we just need heat

[Bronzewyrm]

it would be verry tricky/ time consuming with the cages in place. but for thoes of us who havent got that rought "yet" it is a very conceptualy easy thing to pull off. and yes... ive been plotting. :D.

Bronze.

[Outdoors]

Geez, I'm away for awhile and look what happens.

Rob, That thing is a beast now... Nice job.! seriously.

[BPB]

I have a heated garage that ill donate for yr project

[mojojojo]

After finally getting most of the stuff i ordered, snaps, grommets, bungee cord and then picking up some leather / vinyl needles and heavy duty thread.... I finally made some progress today.

Got the whole thing cut out.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/001-1.jpg

Not real pretty, but i got the edge around the bed all sewed up. :conceited
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/002.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/003.jpg
Also got the rear window figured out and cut to length. Just need to sew on the velcro and then seam the top part. then i can start attaching snaps and grommets.

Sewing is kind of fun... the prep work sucks ! :bawl:

[kndrewa]

Great work, Rod!
I like the updates coming live!

: )

I would suggest running those seams again and doubling up the stitching in all places!
Might as well do it now while its out and easy, instead of having to fix a blown seam later.

[mojojojo]

The edges have a 1" seam all the way around... its actually VERY strong. I took a sample and just did one traight seam accross it and it took a full strength pull to rip it apart. The vinyl is super strong and the thread is really tough also. My fear is the stitch length is really short in a few spots (cause i suck) those will deff be the weak links.

Ill get some pics of the back side so it makes a lil more sense.

[WaXJ_Skier]

The edges have a 1" seam all the way around... its actually VERY strong. I took a sample and just did one traight seam accross it and it took a full strength pull to rip it apart. The vinyl is super strong and the thread is really tough also. My fear is the stitch length is really short in a few spots (cause i suck) those will deff be the weak links.

Ill get some pics of the back side so it makes a lil more sense.

Don't you have daughters? put em to wurk. :wave1:

[mojojojo]

Don't you have daughters? put em to wurk. :wave1:


Ha ! good one Joe. I had to beg one of em just to help me tape some paper together to make the pattern.

[goblazers_6]

Dude, sewing is woman's work. Maybe next you can post about the casserole you're making or the sweet job vacuuming you just did.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Dude, sewing is woman's work. Maybe next you can post about the casserole you're making or the sweet job vacuuming job you did.
i totally just fell out of my chair:firedevil

[RedJeep2.0]

Dude, sewing is woman's work. Maybe next you can post about the casserole you're making or the sweet job vacuuming you just did.

says the man, who's WOMAN will not let him come out and play... :doh:

[nightfoam]

says the man, who's WOMAN will not let him come out and play... :doh:
Yup

[goblazers_6]

says the man, who's WOMAN will not let him come out and play... :doh:

I was at work. Brenda was going to come with me.

[GlueNTape]

Dude, sewing is woman's work. Maybe next you can post about the casserole you're making or the sweet job vacuuming you just did.

So... I made a casserole yesterday.. then vacuumed.. I was pretty impressed with the orderly vacume tracks.. Almost made it to facebook, I was so impressed.

I wish I could sew. That's some good shxt.

Did you have to get a special attachement or anything for the machine? or just a different needle? Thats awesome.

[BPB]

I was at work. Brenda was going to come with me.
You don't have to lie to kick it.
:heart:

Dustin still thinks you're a fag

[Shane_92-XJ]

haha ya know how the stock roof racks curve?.....use them to keep the center up.......might not be to practical....kind a bitch to store if ya want your top down

[Sniggs]

Nice Tailoring , Rod! I am assuming that you left enough "flex" in the fabric to account for the colder days (shrinkage factor)?

[mojojojo]

Nice Tailoring , Rod! I am assuming that you left enough "flex" in the fabric to account for the colder days (shrinkage factor)?

I am planning bungee ties for the rear bed cover to compensate for that. as for the top window portion, im making it to wrap over the sides and roof and then snap down. Guess ill shoot for installing the snaps on a colder day.... its kind of a guessing game as to how much it will shrink :wierd:

[Sniggs]

I am planning bungee ties for the rear bed cover to compensate for that. as for the top window portion, im making it to wrap over the sides and roof and then snap down. Guess ill shoot for installing the snaps on a colder day.... its kind of a guessing game as to how much it will shrink :wierd:I had a Tonneau (sp?) on a truck once that had snaps all the way around - pain in the ass to snap when it was cold. I had to grip it and pull using pliers. Eventually it got torn up :(

[RedJeep2.0]

I had a Tonneau (sp?) on a truck once that had snaps all the way around - pain in the ass to snap when it was cold. I had to grip it and pull using pliers. Eventually it got torn up :(

My buddy used to put his in the oven befor putting it back on, on cold days

[fubar XJ]

I had to break out the needle and thread on Tuesday to stitch up a couple of tears in my CJ's bikini top. Let me tell you, being adequate with a needle and thread is an underrated skill. I think I'll go over the area with some of that vinyl repair goo to strengthen and seal it.

[mojojojo]

Im thinking to try and compensate for the cold shrinkage, i will leave it out overnite and then install the snaps on the jeep early in the morning while its still semi cold out. Hopefully doing it this time of year (45F ish) will allow for some room to contract and expand. Im hoping installing it cold, i wont have to deal with it expanding and being overly big, since it wont be used much during the summer months.

Not sure if im over thinking this or not ? But it should be completed this weekend, so we will find out soon enough :conceited

[WaXJ_Skier]

Im thinking to try and compensate for the cold shrinkage, i will leave it out overnite and then install the snaps on the jeep early in the morning while its still semi cold out. Hopefully doing it this time of year (45F ish) will allow for some room to contract and expand. Im hoping installing it cold, i wont have to deal with it expanding and being overly big, since it wont be used much during the summer months.

Not sure if im over thinking this or not ? But it should be completed this weekend, so we will find out soon enough :conceited

Toss it in the freezer the night before you do all your work.

[mojojojo]

after a very long very stressfull weekend, you can finally start to see the finished product. Had a ton of issues with the damn machine, so excuse the crappy stitch work.

The vinyl window. Velcro on all for sides so it can be completely removed.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/001-2.jpg

This is what it will look like from the outside with the window in. Sewed in some heavy gauge wire (like coat hanger stuff) for the window frame, so it holds the shape.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/002-1.jpg

The back part that i really dont want anyone to see...


http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/004.jpg

Looks like ass, but it turned out pretty strong. So hopefully it will hold up for a while.

Still need to install the rest of the grommets around the back bed portion, and finish installing a few more snaps on the sides of the roof.

[goblazers_6]

Nice job Rod. I could never pull that off.

[RedJeep2.0]

Nice job Rod. I could never pull that off.

i would have used tape and an old hoodie

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

i would have used tape and an old hoodie
I was thinking a blue tarp and a rivet gun :spin1:

[RedJeep2.0]

I was thinking a blue tarp and a rivet gun :spin1:

the tarp would make to much noise when driving.
:shiver:

[TORX]

Personally I was thinking either a sheet of plywood, or welding the roof back on.

Looks great man! Now go take it through a car wash. :D

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Looks great man! Now go take it through a car wash. :D
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


................:thumbup:

[mojojojo]

well, its almost done. just need to figure out how to tighten up the top corners some. it ended up more water resistent than water "proof", but it should still help keep the elements out this winter... i hope.

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/006.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/005-1.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/004-1.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/001-3.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad74/mojo2010PTII/Misc/003-2.jpg

http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Muddy Beast]

That looks good Rod!

The only thing that has me scratching my head, is won't the water be almost forced inside the cab with the rear window being attached on the top like that? Without some sort of lip in front of it, it seems like the water will go right under the tabs.

[mojojojo]

That looks good Rod!

The only thing that has me scratching my head, is won't the water be almost forced inside the cab with the rear window being attached on the top like that? Without some sort of lip in front of it, it seems like the water will go right under the tabs.

Yup :banghead: but the way the tube is that frames the roof, there wasn't much of a choice.

I'm open to suggestions for round 2. I have enough vinyl to redo it, but i figured i'd give it some time and see what actually happens first, then try and improve on it...

[kndrewa]

looks great, rod!
maybe you could put the snaps on the inside/underside of the roof.

[R.DesJardin]

Yup :banghead: but the way the tube is that frames the roof, there wasn't much of a choice.

I'm open to suggestions for round 2. I have enough vinyl to redo it, but i figured i'd give it some time and see what actually happens first, then try and improve on it...
You ask here I go, first of all it looks great, but.......:lecture: have you ever seen the rail a bikini top slides into on the windshield frame for a Jeep CJ series. I know some of the younger crowd didn't know there were Jeeps before the XJ.:gag: Well anyway it acts as a wind/rain seal and you can buy the rail by the foot, at least as I remember when I made a bikini top for my Bronco. Keep up the good work. You could always just silicone the crap out of it.:scared:

[dellstopjeep]

looks great! Rod your sewing skills make me very jealous

[jonesinxj]

You ask here I go, first of all it looks great, but.......:lecture: have you ever seen the rail a bikini top slides into on the windshield frame for a Jeep CJ series. I know some of the younger crowd didn't know there were Jeeps before the XJ.:gag: Well anyway it acts as a wind/rain seal and you can buy the rail by the foot, at least as I remember when I made a bikini top for my Bronco. Keep up the good work. You could always just silicone the crap out of it.:scared:


X2... I think it looks great!! I was thinking a soft top rail system, Im sure with the roof rails it may be a little difficult to work around, but Im sure with you mad skills you will have no problem figuring out how to make something work so you are closer to your "waterproof" goal:)

[Sniggs]

You might need to fab some rain/wind deflectors similar to those that you put on windows - like the one on the back window in this picture.

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/images/lp/lp_sidewindowdeflectors_4.jpg

Try looking at the boating stores like West Marine - you might find something there. Awesome work, by the way!

[mojojojo]

Thanks for the comments guys. keep em coming.

I thought about the CJ rail system, but didn't look into it... oops ! hind sight...

Maybe if it leeks to bad, i can still adapt it to something like that with out destroying it to bad...

[Muddy Beast]

For the rear I'd say have the buttons under the roof with bands or strips of material going on the top to hold everything tight, maybe made with a strong elastomer so it can be really tight? Maybe a hook end rather than button?

Just some thoughts.

[2xtreme]

Rod,

It looks awsome. You should be very proud of yourself, that is an impressive first attempt. You can see why having these custom made is expensive!!

The soft top idea (or front of a truck tonnoue cover) is exactly what I would have done for both water intrusion and wind noise. As an alternative I would at least double the number of clasps on the top edge.

Michael

[comanche13]

wow amazing job man looks great

[GlueNTape]

looks like it will be a wet N muddy weekend. Should be a good test.

:)