Coast Guard Cruiser Build

VERY NICE!!! Mike, I think you've got the hang of it!

Very nice indeed!. Little black spray paint behind it and you'll be set!

iwashmycar wrote:

Very nice indeed!. Little black spray paint behind it and you'll be set!

I was thinking the exact same thing (at least with plasti dip)! Get those red tabs darkened out!

yeah he's got to dull out those red spots and paint that darned water bottle...either that of get the 07-09 bottle ...lol
and thanks guys!

Give me a chance to get home. I took those pics right before pulling out of Leith Toyota for my 2+ hour drive home. Now that I am here, the panels are off, painted and drying and the red is no more.

Did you guys install it in Leith's lot? If so that's cool and funny!

yeah actually we did the install on the back lot of Leith...i figured someone might come out and say something but ...no one did...lol glad it was a nice day and no water on the ground...

Looks good. I used rustoleum satin black to spray paint the exposed body and water bottle. It makes a big difference. Now keys see this FJ on the trail!

Nice I'm sure you have it down to a science now but how long did it take?

how long ...wow good question...honestly i dont know the reason i dont is because i didnt work on it all day everyday...couple hours here couple hours there...i had to share time with Scottydogs sons bumper and bed bar...if i had to do it "fast" i could get it all done in 2 weeks...but that is taking into consideration that i can get the materials all at once...i have to get the materials cut and bent. after that its pretty much bing bang boom...

LOL. I meant to install it. But I'm pretty sure you knew that.

I was surprised at how quickly the install went. Funny part is that we talked after as long as the install itself took. 45 min install and 45 min BS session with my best guess. Wish I lived closer out that way. There are a lot of great people that I am sure my family would be friends with if we had time to hang out.

totald wrote:

I was surprised at how quickly the install went. Funny part is that we talked after as long as the install itself took. 45 min install and 45 min BS session with my best guess. Wish I lived closer out that way. There are a lot of great people that I am sure my family would be friends with if we had time to hang out.

David, i completely agree...id say we are friends just a ways away!! LOL..Angie and i would love to get out that way to the beach..
it was really great to meet and talk with you ..i know we have met before at other meets but it was good to actually "talk" for a good bit...i enjoyed it alot!

Now that's cool... Weren't you guys parked near each other at Leith last year? Good you guys got to hang out. This club is full of great members we just need to make sure to meet others at events outside our clicks.

I agree Paul...we really need to have more get togethers even outside of the trail rides...id say once a month we should somehow get folks together...

I agree 100%. We can't rely on anyone but ourselves to make things happen. Put together an interesting event and people will come. I challenge everyone/anyone to organize an event in their area.

That bumper looks great!

thanks j.dorton..and im sure totald thanks you too..

bigdogdewey2 wrote:

I agree Paul...we really need to have more get togethers even outside of the trail rides...id say once a month we should somehow get folks together...

I enjoy the wrenching days. BS's and skinning knuckles, does it get better?

honestly i dont think it does...problem with me is i like to talk too much..dont get alot of wrenching done...lol...but thats part of the fun anyway!

bigdogdewey2 wrote:

honestly i dont think it does...problem with me is i like to talk too much..dont get alot of wrenching done...lol...but thats part of the fun anyway!

Im inclined to agree with that! I go to Mike's and there is maybe 30 minutes worth of work done and 3 hours of talking! Always good times though!

FJ Derek wrote:

bigdogdewey2 wrote:

honestly i dont think it does...problem with me is i like to talk too much..dont get alot of wrenching done...lol...but thats part of the fun anyway!

Im inclined to agree with that! I go to Mike's and there is maybe 30 minutes worth of work done and 3 hours of talking! Always good times though!

thats about the extent of it....lol

That is what hobbies based on vehicles is all about. Getting to know the vehicle itself and the people that enjoy it as much as you do. Can't wait for the meet!

Better?

I knew you were gonna paint it...that looks awesome ...if i wasnt so lazy i would do mine that way too...LOL