Need some fender trimming done

[cloudswimmer]

I'm in Irvine and was wondering if any of you could point me to someone fairly local who could trim the front of my fenders up to the headlights so I can mount a 97+ style winch bumper.I'm looking for a real clean job and just don't trust my hacking skills at this point.Thanks Guys..........................Chris

[cbremer]

how do you define local? ;) (where in so. cal are you?) there are plenty of folks around that will be happy to cut up someone else's Jeep for some pizza and/or beer. :D

[cloudswimmer]

I'm in Irvine.Don't mind driving an hour or so.Can we wait on that beer till after the cutting is done :cheers:

[rpraterxj]

Hey gang,

I need front & rear trimming. XJOHNNYC also needs more trimming.

Maybe we can get a trimming party together? :repair:

We are ALL in OC.

I have not trimmed fenders before. I popped my right rear flare off last week, so today I removed the left one. I running flareless (rear) right now. Bot, it's gonna throw some mud on Saturday (Big Bear trip).

Unfortunately I do not have enough space or I would offer up my garage.

I will pay for food & beverage.

Thanks,

Robert

[Mike L]

Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.

[Kejtar]

Hey gang,

I need front & rear trimming. XJOHNNYC also needs more trimming.

Maybe we can get a trimming party together? :repair:

We are ALL in OC.

I have not trimmed fenders before. I popped my right rear flare off last week, so today I removed the left one. I running flareless (rear) right now. Bot, it's gonna throw some mud on Saturday (Big Bear trip).

Unfortunately I do not have enough space or I would offer up my garage.

I will pay for food & beverage.

Thanks,

Robert

I'm willing to show up and help if you guys do it mid January. I'd offer my driveway but now that the camping trailer is parked on it again it's kind of packed and crowded.

[Kejtar]

Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.

LOL My compressor got wheels... but I wouldn't call it portable :) From my experience metal shears do a pretty nice job on the fronts and only the rears needs some sort of a cutting utility.

[johnnyc]

Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.
I have my CO2 tank...which would be enough to do my fenders. :D

[Mike L]

LOL My compressor got wheels... but I wouldn't call it portable :) From my experience metal shears do a pretty nice job on the fronts and only the rears needs some sort of a cutting utility.

An air body saw makes nice even cuts and can get into smaller areas that shears can't. It was only a suggestion. Later.

-Mike L.

[Mike L]

I have my CO2 tank...which would be enough to do my fenders. :D

Well, I have my OBA in my rig, but I really don't want to use it just for trimming.

[rpraterxj]

I am OK to do it in mid-Jan. I am willing to look into buying some type of air compressor. Any ideas? I am thinking of a small one that I can use at home but have no problem tossing in the rear of the XJ to take to someone's house to use. Heck, maybe even get a DC converter of some sort...LOL.

Seriously, I will be getting a compressor and can bring it. Maybe Santa will bring it... :laugh3:

Robert

[Kejtar]

I am OK to do it in mid-Jan. I am willing to look into buying some type of air compressor. Any ideas? I am thinking of a small one that I can use at home but have no problem tossing in the rear of the XJ to take to someone's house to use. Heck, maybe even get a DC converter of some sort...LOL.

Seriously, I will be getting a compressor and can bring it. Maybe Santa will bring it... :laugh3:

Robert

keep in mind that if it's going to be too small the saw might have a hard time running on it....

[rpraterxj]

I am thinking of something like a 15 gal, 3 HP Craftsman type for the garage and the Viair VIA40043 400P Portable Compressor for the trails.

Would a smaller compressor, like the carpentry type compressor, provide enough air? It'3 2 HP, 4 GAL and portable.

Robert

[Mike L]

When I finally get a compressor it will be no less than a 5hp 25 gallon unit. It is just the right size to still be easily portable around the grage and to take to a buddys house. HTH.

-Mike L.

[Darky]

Hey if this gets goin for mid-Jan, I may be willing to chip in some for beer/pizza. I'd like to trim a little on mine. Could I trim enough in the rear to clear a set of 30x9.5" MTs? I know most people can clear them stock, but mine doesn't...I've been lookinat a BB but if I can trim that's better and cheaper. Well, cheaper at least.

[XJ Dad]

Depending on when you do the trimming party and where, I have a 33 gallon, 6 hp Craftsman Aircompressor that I just bought that I would be willing to bring up if I can get some help trimming my fenders.
Wade

[LiquidOps]

Although a trail in Big Bear already started my trimming job for me, I could definately use some trimming.

Keep me posted on details. I will be glad to eat free pizza and get some trimming help....

i mean... chip in for pizza... yeah that's it :)

[rpraterxj]

Sounds like all we need is a place to have the "party". We can have a couple of compressors and several metal shears (or cutting device). The only other thing is a solid date! I am suggesting the weekend of Jan 22-23rd. I prefer Saturday.

Anybody able to provide a driveway or garage? I will ask my mother-in-law. She lives in Torrance (the nice are), has a driveway that we canfit two or three at a time and planty of street parking.

Most of us are in OC and it would probably be better to find a place here.

Thanks,

Robert

[Kejtar]

Sounds like all we need is a place to have the "party". We can have a couple of compressors and several metal shears (or cutting device). The only other thing is a solid date! I am suggesting the weekend of Jan 22-23rd. I prefer Saturday.
How about you look at the calendar first. 22/23rd has Calico written on it and I think that quite a few people would want to go there. Try for a weekend before that maybe.

[rpraterxj]

OOPPSS!..Sorry about that.

The weekend before is Superstition (SD 4 Wheelers). Is everyone available for end of Jan? Weekend of Jan 29th?

I am open to any weekend. I know not everyone can/will be going on the runs at Calico (though I would to go) or Superstition.

Maybe we can get a poll or something and get this thing planned.

I don't know how to do a poll. but if some body can, maybe put in a couple of weekends in Jan & Feb.???

Thanks,

Robert

[ryurabbit]

The best tools for trimming fenders is a jig saw with metal blades and or an air nibler. I have trimmed my fenders and others and found that saber saws move the fender to much and are too big, grinder and cutoff wheels air or otherwise take to much time and dont cut around corners very well. The jigsaw works the best. Just my opinion but I urge you to try on some scrap.

[karstic]

I offer up the January 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

[Kejtar]

I offer up the 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

Cool, I am putting it in my calendar. I'll be over for the free pizza :)

[karstic]

Cool, I am putting it in my calendar. I'll be over for the free pizza :)

I thought YOU were bringing the pizza? :wave:

[rpraterxj]

Excellent! I am putting it on my calendar.

Now we need directions, schedule (who is doing what), and what tools we need to bring.

Thanks,

Robert

[Kejtar]

Excellent! I am putting it on my calendar.

Now we need directions, schedule (who is doing what), and what tools we need to bring.

Thanks,

Robert

OK, to those that haven't trimmed their fenders before:
1. plan how you wanna do it (are you just trimming or putting different flares on?)
2. have some paint or something to finish things up

I'll bring my regular tools with me as well as the sheet metal vicegrips (they are nice for folding the sheet metal back). Other stuff that will be useful would include: files, shears, air saws, die grinder, angle grinders and so on.

Anyways, how much trimming needs to be done to whose rig?

[Mike L]

I offer up the January 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

Have fun. I'm not gonna spend my birthday cuttin up other rigs. Wait a sec, maybe that would be a good 'ol time. HEHEHEHEHE

-Mike L.

[karstic]

Have fun. I'm not gonna spend my birthday cuttin up other rigs. Wait a sec, maybe that would be a good 'ol time. HEHEHEHEHE

-Mike L.

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.

[Mike L]

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.

Doesn't matter to me. My Jeep is already trimmed up. Just figured I could help out.......................

-Mike L.

[XJ89JEEP]

I'm in Irvine.Don't mind driving an hour or so.Can we wait on that beer till after the cutting is done :cheers:

Why would you wait on the beer??? If you mess up on the cutting it will still look straight if your drunk.. HaHa

[Kejtar]

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.
So is 16th the final date then?

[johnnyc]

Saturday, the 15th is better for me. But I could make it on the 16th.

Stephen just bought that compressor from Wade, so that's taken care of. :D

Personally, I was hoping to trim enough to fit 33s and relocating the stock flares a little higher.

[Kejtar]

Saturday, the 15th is better for me. But I could make it on the 16th.

Stephen just bought that compressor from Wade, so that's taken care of. :D

Personally, I was hoping to trim enough to fit 33s and relocating the stock flares a little higher.

If it's 15th I can show up and help for half a day. In either case lets set a date so that everyone who needs/wants to show up can plan for it.

[Cupcake]

hmmm maybe i will go i am not old enough to bring the drinks but i can bring some pizza or chips :o

[karstic]

Ok Let's do it Saturday the 15th.

PM me for my address. You can Mapquest it yourself.

[Kejtar]

Ok Let's do it Saturday the 15th.

PM me for my address. You can Mapquest it yourself.

Start at 8am? :D

[johnnyc]

I'm so stoopid. :twak:

I'm taking an internet course at Saddleback College this semester and the mandatory orientation is that Saturday at noon.

So I can come at 8 am or 3 pm.

[rpraterxj]

I have to work that morning. How many people are going to be at this thing? How many XJ's gettin' a trim? I think someone said that we can do both or either Saturday/Sunday?

Maybe we should firm some things up..Who? How many? Where (address)? When (date(s) & time)? What tools? And what needs to be done in preparation (remove flares)?

just my 2 cents...


Thanks,

Robert

[Kejtar]

I'm so stoopid. :twak:

I'm taking an internet course at Saddleback College this semester and the mandatory orientation is that Saturday at noon.

So I can come at 8 am or 3 pm.

Show up bright and early :D If Karstic is willing, we can start at 8am :D

[Darky]

I have to check with the wif but I think the 15th is open for me. For anyone with a black XJ I could bring my black spray paint (its just flat black "rust-protection" stuff, but it'll do the job). I read someone said they were relocate stock flares higher, and that's the route I'd like to go. Does that require any additional gear (drill new holes whatever)? Like I said, I have to talk to my wife, but I see no problems. Free mod, improve tire fitment and stuffage, learn a little about doin stuff to my Cherokee...:D

[karstic]

Once again

Saturday January 15 8AM (someone better be bringing some fawkin' donuts)

PM me for address. I'm near the 91 and the 5.

[XJ_Matt]

I have a small compressor that is able to do the job. Ive done 3 XJ's using an air body saw and die grinder. I've put on TJ Flares, Bushwackers and relocated the stock ones but it can be a pain if they strip. Air Body saw makes nice cuts, you should do the TJ flares with this cause of the many curves. Die grinder makes very nice straight cuts good for trimming and relocating oem flares higher. I recomend Rust Cap or rustolem rattle can paint close as you can get to your original color. You're welcome to come by or i can if your not too far.

Matt

[Darky]

Wife is happy that I am able to get some help with cheap/free upgrades, I'll be there.
Matt, if you plan on going up there, wanna carpool? I plan on relocating OEM flares unless I can find cheap TJ flares, although I may not be big enough yet to justify em...:D

[XJ_Matt]

Yep I do plan on going up there. I will bring my small 12 gal air comp and air body saw with. I dont mind carpool but i might be staying up in Woodland Hills area so we can prob do a XJ caravan up to there if anyone else wants to meet up here or around Oceanside.

[XJ_Matt]

I plan on relocating OEM flares unless I can find cheap TJ flares, although I may not be big enough yet to justify em...:D

I found a set of 4 TJ flares for FREE :laugh3: on Craigs List. So i would check there if i were you.

Matt

[Cupcake]

i will bring the donuts bright and early!

[Kejtar]

i will bring the donuts bright and early!

http://clients.mapquest.com/krispy/mqinterconnect

Stephen will probably chime in which is the closest location to him, but I think the one at the block would be a good bet.

[karstic]

I don't want any of that Krispy Kreme shit.

Kev0 there's a good donut shop by my house.

From the 91 exit Magnolia and go north (left) make a right on Orangethorpe. The donut shop is right next to the Harley-Davidson dealer.

I'll make the coffee.

[Kejtar]

I don't want any of that Krispy Kreme shit.
I think on Sat we will have to have a debate on the topic of donuts :D

[Cupcake]

i was gonna bring krispy kreme too! how much donuts should i get 2 dozen? and how many people are going? dont forget orange juice :D

[cloudswimmer]

I think on Sat we will have to have a debate on the topic of donuts :D

But what about the beer? :cheers:

[cyberbackpacker]

Moderator's Edit

This is not the proper way to settle your differences.

[Cupcake]

how many people plan on going so i know how many dozen of donuts to get

[karstic]

The list I've got so far is

Kev0
Remi
xjohnnyc
rpraterxj
cloudswimmer
blacksport96
xj_matt
liquid ops (?)
Mike L (?)


Anyone else ?

[Alaskaflyr]

I plan on stopping by to check things out and pick up some parts from Matt.

See ya round 9ish

Gary

[Darky]

I plan on being there, I'll bring a 6 pack of Newcastle, and then maybe 12 more of others' requests...