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robpp

06-20-2009, 04:01 PM

Im going to try to walk through my mods in pictures.

I started off with a 2007 Mineral Grey Laredo 27X Pkg. 4.7 FlexFuel.

Here it is with 2 mods installed already. The rear hatch handle body color and the Wheels which are 2004 OverLand Rogue wheels.

http://www.thebirdgroomer.com/wk_07_1.jpg

SRT8 Grill color matched by me using automotivetouchup.com paint and supplies.
http://www.drjpowell.com/Playgorund/IMG_0294.jpg

http://www.drjpowell.com/Playgorund/IMG_0293.jpg

Mercedes Leather Shifter in grey
http://www.drjpowell.com/Playgorund/IMG_0311.jpg

Then I met Daniel. My first box to him: Mirror Covers, Side Molding for Smooth and paint, Intake tube, Headlight Covers, Tinted Tails.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/mirror_Light.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/molding_tube.jpg

When the stuff came back:
Tails
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ccc_4.jpg
Intake:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ccc_6.jpg
The pile of it:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ccc_1.jpg
Mirror
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ccc_3.jpg
Moldings
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/cc_5.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/bk2.jpg

Headlight covers: later trimmed and repainted to match stillen, but this was my first attempt :eek:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/hl6.jpg
FAIL>>>>>>>>>>
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/hl3.jpg
Tails in And rear OEM Spoiler mounted.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/tail5.jpg
Tails Close Up
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/tail1.jpg
Intake tube K&N 63.....
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0439.jpg

22elite leather work: Leather covered Sun Visors so I can get rid of the stickers for an EXTREME DEBADGE :thumbsup: and also center console cover; exact match to leather seats.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/22_1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/22_2.jpg

my Schwinn Grey Ghost valve caps:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/GREY.jpg

robpp

06-20-2009, 04:05 PM

Weather Tech
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0429.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/mats2.jpg

OEM 3 piece Body Kit: SRT8 sides, WK front painted to match....
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0408.jpg

Stubby antenna and BLACK Lugs and Locks
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/hl9.jpg

Painted Strut Bar
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0442.jpg

Quick drain Valve and steel front skid to protect it!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0448.jpg

V1 Visor Mount C6 vette. invisicord too :thumbsup:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0333.jpg

Next box to Daniel. see the H/L covers now more like stillen. getting repainted!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0463.jpg

Welcome Home............
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/new_box.jpg

Battery Tender Plug Access:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0498.jpg

Covers Version 2 with stick on tint over orange and under the cover:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0503.jpg

robpp

06-20-2009, 04:05 PM

Front Plate Mount:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0494-1.jpg

JTS SpotLight
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0311.jpg

Plate Frame FAIL >>>>> EPIC FAIL :eek:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/plate1-1.jpg

Center Stack All Painted: Radio Bezel, HVAC Bezel, Shift Bezel and Chrome Ring
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/center4.jpg

Painted Roof Rack Mounts
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/rr1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/rr2.jpg

Painted Switch bezels with Billet aTechnology switch covers.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/pass_.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/drivers_.jpg

Rear Step Pad Painted to match by Daniel.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/step2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/step1.jpg

Speedo Bezel:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/instr2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/instr1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/instr3.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ibezel1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/ibezel3.jpg

Power Wire
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/pw4-1.jpg

Rear Bilsteins painted black
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/shocks.jpg

BUBBADOG

06-20-2009, 04:07 PM

Man you know what would look hot on your ride some srt-8 wheels paint that grey color good god bro!!!

Matt

06-20-2009, 04:24 PM

I think he's holding out for the Viper reps... that would be straight nasty!!!

Awesome work Rob!!!! She's come a long way!

robpp

06-20-2009, 04:37 PM

Thanks Both :thumbsup:

I am holding out for Viper Wheels in 20. I found a local Powder Coater that has some color thats almost matches the Mineral grey perfect.

Stuff still in progress or just not installed yet.....
Front Bilsteins, need painted black like rears, installed
08 Intake Manifold: next box to go to Daniel for Mineral Grey
Overflow Tank: Daniel
Nav Bezel: Daniel
Stock Plastic Shift Knob: Daniel
Kicker AMP
Ported TB: Brand New one on the way to Fastman
RamMedic Hood in CF
Addcco front and rear with Greasable Bushings.
Lower Grill, have mesh to match upper.

dreamer1213

06-20-2009, 04:45 PM

LOoks fantastic Rob!!! I like gray...can you guess why?? LOL!

All the other mods looks awesome too! As far as that hood goes...are you have it painted, or leaving it CF?

Scottina06

06-20-2009, 04:46 PM

awesome history Rob!

robpp

06-20-2009, 04:52 PM

LOoks fantastic Rob!!! I like gray...can you guys why?? LOL!

All the other mods looks awesome too! As far as that hood goes...are you have it painted, or leaving it CF?

Welllllllllllllll

Im going to go with the CF first. I was also contemplating a CF vinyl roof to match :eek:

But if I cant deal with it, you KNOW I dont have a problem with Mineral Gray. Only problem, it's about 900 miles to Waco to Daniels Shop :cool:

awesome history Rob!

Thanks Scott. Most of it is YOUR FAULT. I think JU was the first place I found but soon I found the red site and saw the transformation taking place. You gave me the BUG, you _ _ _ J/K about the namecalling, not about what you caused.

Im about ready for an INTERVENTION!

robpp

06-20-2009, 05:08 PM

Intake and Exhaust Video - Pre SuperChips....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/th_jeep_1.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/?action=view&current=jeep_1.flv)

gottspd

06-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Wow Rob, that's amazing! Nicely done.

robpp

06-20-2009, 06:52 PM

Thanks Mike.

Nice to see you over here too.

Raymond

06-20-2009, 06:52 PM

Rob, what mesh are you using for the lower grille?

Ray

Scottina06

06-20-2009, 06:55 PM

Welllllllllllllll

Im going to go with the CF first. I was also contemplating a CF vinyl roof to match :eek:

But if I cant deal with it, you KNOW I dont have a problem with Mineral Gray. Only problem, it's about 900 miles to Waco to Daniels Shop :cool:

Thanks Scott. Most of it is YOUR FAULT. I think JU was the first place I found but soon I found the red site and saw the transformation taking place. You gave me the BUG, you _ _ _ J/K about the namecalling, not about what you caused.

Im about ready for an INTERVENTION!

LOL....sorry Robbie! Both of us and many more on here def. need an intervention! Do you think they would do a show on us? LOL:lol::lol::lol::lol:

robpp

06-20-2009, 06:59 PM

There doing OCD things lately, like hoarding and such. I'm sure the FACT that we EAT, BREATHE AND BLEED WK Mods might qualify us :eek:

gottspd

06-20-2009, 07:10 PM

BillsHoe

06-20-2009, 07:16 PM

Always a big fan of the jeep Rob.

robpp

06-20-2009, 07:32 PM

I'll take pics of what I've done w/ my rig once I'm done... So far, I've reinstalled a SRT8 badge on the back, debadged the front, added the SRT badge to the lower front grill, added a SRT windshield banner, added black wheel inserts, (installed and then removed a Borla exhaust), SRT8 third brake light cover (though Daniel is sending me a new tinted 3rd brake light when he sends me the tails, so that SRT8 cover may not be staying), silver vinyl faux stillen turn signal covers... Interior wise, I've not much other than lots and lots of cleaning. I did add a Kuda phone mount and a SRT badge on the steering wheel.

Still waiting on the dark tinted full LED tails and the LIPS harness. Then I'll need to get the fogs tinted and I'll be done w/ my cosmetic mods....

Sounds Sweet Mike. When you get done, do a members thread with all your pics. Im sure other 08 guys would like to see what the vinyl on the 08's did for a look.

Always a big fan of the jeep Rob.

Thanks Billy.

I read that you do HVAC for computer rooms. In the later 90's i worked for Goldman Sachs as a Computer Programmer and they made me work over in Brooklyn Heights in a room attached to the data center. Halon armed and all. I think it was Court Street. I remember a few blocks north from Montague, right on the river. place was on 23rd floor, ceiling to floor windows in lunchroom, direct view of the Lady in the Harbor, All of lower Mnahattan and even the Brooklyn bridge.

Dylans3960ccs

06-20-2009, 08:20 PM

I like your interior especially the leather sun-visors (where did you get them) and the WJ wheels match perfectly. Your jeep looks clean!

robpp

06-20-2009, 08:39 PM

Rob, what mesh are you using for the lower grille?

Ray

Hey Ray,

I found something very close to the SRT8 grills at customcargrills.com in their scrap section. let me see if i can find it:
here it is http://www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Diamond%5FXXL

I like your interior especially the leather sun-visors (where did you get them) and the WJ wheels match perfectly. Your jeep looks clean!

i sent a stock set to 22elite.com along with a plastic center console cover. they have the correct shades of chrysler leather , everything they did was top-Notch. their web site kind of sux but if you want something,

sales@22elite.com

Robert Palmer

06-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Less than 4000 miles= Elvis being jealous. :D

Dude I love the Grey Ghost!

And I thought we were never to speak of the failed attempt on the license plate? :D It was supposed to be like a Jimmy Hoffa cover up. It will never been seen of or talked about again. :D

Chaoul1

06-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Awesome! You did a fine job making the Jeep into a ghost! LOL.

Megatron

06-20-2009, 08:59 PM

Ghost Jeep. Nice one!

Everything is grey. What else is not? haha

btw this picture is funny because of the big FAIL in red.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/plate1-1.jpg

Scottina06

06-20-2009, 09:08 PM

the grey ghost is GONNa be sicker with the Viper rep's!!!!

Raymond

06-21-2009, 03:10 AM

Hey Ray,

I found something very close to the SRT8 grills at customcargrills.com in their scrap section. let me see if i can find it:
here it is http://www.customcargrills.com/prodd...=Diamond%5FXXL

Thanks Rob.
Ray

dreamer1213

06-21-2009, 04:59 AM

I can't wait to see what its gonna look like with some Vipers on there....its gonna be amazing! :D

jeepaholic

06-21-2009, 05:09 AM

Welllllllllllllll

Im going to go with the CF first. I was also contemplating a CF vinyl roof to match :eek:

But if I cant deal with it, you KNOW I dont have a problem with Mineral Gray. Only problem, it's about 900 miles to Waco to Daniels Shop :cool:

Thanks Scott. Most of it is YOUR FAULT. I think JU was the first place I found but soon I found the red site and saw the transformation taking place. You gave me the BUG, you _ _ _ J/K about the namecalling, not about what you caused.

Im about ready for an INTERVENTION!All this modding does get expensive. I blame both you AND scott for my addiction. The Jeep is looking sweet though. I am working on getting my door panels upholstered to match the newly painted interior pieces.

robpp

06-21-2009, 05:32 AM

All this modding does get expensive. I blame both you AND scott for my addiction. The Jeep is looking sweet though. I am working on getting my door panels upholstered to match the newly painted interior pieces.

Wow, thats going to be awesome. Cant wait for pics bro.

so I blame Scott, then you blame us both, xxxxxxx blames all 3 of us............

Frankie

06-21-2009, 06:11 AM

Looks GREAT Rob...Def has come a long way! :)

scjeep4.7HO

06-21-2009, 06:21 AM

I didn't know you ahd so much stuff painted. It's all very nice bro. I give it 2 thumbs up.

robpp

06-21-2009, 06:31 AM

I didn't know you ahd so much stuff painted. It's all very nice bro. I give it 2 thumbs up.

When i put it all in one place like this, it's SCARY!

Thanks for the :thumbsup:

NHWK05

06-21-2009, 09:55 AM

Dude that jeep is sick, You have done an amazing job on it and nothing looks like over kill.

I cant wait to see it with viper wheels in 20s. i think the 22s are too big any way.

robpp

06-21-2009, 10:12 AM

^^^^^^^ i agree, I have to deal with snow here too....

jeepaholic

06-21-2009, 10:17 AM

Wow, thats going to be awesome. Cant wait for pics bro.

so I blame Scott, then you blame us both, xxxxxxx blames all 3 of us............Its a viscious cycle.

Big Perm

06-21-2009, 11:45 AM

looks sick Rob!

B.P.O.D

06-22-2009, 07:14 AM

very nice rob!!!!!! lots of custom pain:)

Scott@Superchips

06-23-2009, 07:56 AM

These are the first pic's I have seen of your ride. Good looking machine you have there Rob!

tman4024

06-23-2009, 09:14 AM

Great transformation Rob! The Jeep looks great :thumsbup:

Megatron

06-23-2009, 10:00 AM

Everytime I see a jeep similar to your color, I just say, man Rob's jeep owns that jeep anyday

robpp

06-23-2009, 10:32 AM

These are the first pic's I have seen of your ride. Good looking machine you have there Rob!

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the comments.

Glad to see you here :thumbsup:

Rob

robpp

06-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Thanks Guys for all the Comments. A few new things in the works. I cant wait!

Red03SilSS

06-23-2009, 11:26 AM

I really enjoy just opening the thread everyday and seeing it! One of the best, well chosen paint scheme I have ever seen on a WK!

robpp

08-19-2009, 02:38 PM

OK here we go again. I sent another few items to Daniel, they arent done yet but I got the painting fever too.

so here is what I have been doing today........

primer

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/coolant%20tank/coolant_primer.jpg

mineral grey

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/coolant%20tank/coolant3.jpg

sight glass

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/coolant%20tank/coolant1.jpg

just some clear and finitio :thumbsup:

NHWK05

08-19-2009, 03:32 PM

Thats pretty sweet, what do you do to prep plastics like that so they dont chip and peel easily/durable?

---------- Post added at 06:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:31 PM ----------

Is the cap for the resi gonna look like ass all clipped like that?

robpp

08-19-2009, 03:34 PM

NHWK05

08-19-2009, 03:37 PM

adhesion promoter 2 light coats
flexible primer 2 light coats 320, 2 more than 1000 sandpaper
2 coats of color
4 coats of clear

I buy all my color and clear at automotivetouchup.com
primer and adhesion promoter at the local body shop supply

thats a spare cap just to protect the innards. not sure what Im going to do for a cap yet. i have a brand new one from Jeep. Maybe Ill do it black! Not sure yet.....

This is why i pay to have things painted when i want it to look good, I dont have that kind of patience. LOL. Nice work.

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------

Get the billit (sp) caps.

robpp

08-19-2009, 03:39 PM

of course. you buying LOL

I want the new grey color they have too>>>>>>>>>>>>

Windshield Washer cap
Cooltant Cap
Radiator Cap
Power Steering Cap
Brake Fluid Cap

That about 250 worth of that stuff UGH!

LO.7

08-19-2009, 03:39 PM

Nice touch w/ the pieces under the hood Rob.

robpp

08-19-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks Chris. Im running out of exterior pieces to paint LOL so I had to get under the hood!

NHWK05

08-19-2009, 03:42 PM

I can see it now, a set of Viper reps painted mineral gray on your jeep. OMG that would be so sick.

scjeep4.7HO

08-19-2009, 04:38 PM

it looks good.

robpp

08-19-2009, 06:32 PM

Installed Coolant Tank with TEMP cap.....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/coolant%20tank/coolant_in1.jpg

jeepnjeep

08-19-2009, 06:58 PM

Fantastic post. It's all in the deatails and you have them covered. Very sweet looking WK.

blackpepper

09-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Damn Rob I wish I documented everything like you did! Looking great!

robpp

09-18-2009, 07:28 PM

a little more grey for the Ghost!

first, i have to tell you about this strut brace. I have been looking for one for a while. of course Scott beat me to one on eBay and I never saw another used one. it cost over 200 cheapest price i can find for a SRT8 new one. Dont want to spend that. Yakiing to Daniel one day ask him to check his dealer, without shipping maybe its worth it. a few days go by, get a call from Daniel. Says he got me the bar. Im freaking out. wow, how much. he says FREE just pay the paint and shipping. and the price he gave wasnt even close to actual. anyway, so im like 'how did you get the bar free' and he says that he was with Wade and mentions it to Wade. Who then gives Daniel a 'spare bar' he just happen to have for a project or something.

So First = Wade (centraltexhemi) , I can't believe you just gave this to me Bro. I gave you a 10 cent part one time......

then Daniel: As usual Bro, the finish is awesome. looks PERFECT! And the DEAL was OFF the HOOK!

Thanks to both :thumbsup:

MINERAL GREY :ftmfw:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/strut1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/strut2.jpg

Robert Palmer

09-18-2009, 07:31 PM

Shaz Bagl.

(Sorry I have been seeing that ESPN commerical with Scott Van Pelt and Scott Boras a lot lately. :lol: )

Looks great Rob!!!!!

w87will

09-18-2009, 07:50 PM

Your jeep look great Rob. Lots of paint :) I like it though its not over done, everything looks professional and classy. Nice work!

HEMIBeast

09-18-2009, 08:12 PM

Lots of attention to detail. That coolant tank is sick. Nice job Rob!

jeeppro

09-18-2009, 08:43 PM

Nice work rob much respect

Frankie

09-18-2009, 09:19 PM

Sooooo jealous! Looks great Rob! Very nice of Wade too! WOW

NOW GET IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

HEMIBeast

09-19-2009, 06:27 AM

Rob whats the word on the headlights? Did you finish them yet? I can't wait to see pictures..

robpp

09-19-2009, 06:51 AM

its down to the gluing them together. then complete the wiring.

I bought some strap clamps for the squeeze.

I did a lot of research on adhesives. too much research. i have both silicone adhesive and I have a urethane. the factory def IS NOT SILICONE. both in calking gun size. THIS IS THE MOST CRITICAL PART TO MAKE THEM LAST. SO I 'skeerrd'.

ordered an assortment of metri-pack connectors to make the wiring NICE. I really want a switch too. so I still need to sort that out a bit.

then I am off to the Grand Canyon for a few days too. My bro is coming from NY. the Grey Ghost will see some roadtrip action! we leave on the 27th.

soon Alf, but not too soon Bro.

robpp

09-19-2009, 08:42 AM

new plan on the glue.

3m sells the urethane in a roll. cant be any easier than that. just ordered.

more on it when it gets here............

robpp

09-19-2009, 04:44 PM

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/strut3.jpg

jeeppro

09-19-2009, 04:52 PM

Nice

robpp

09-19-2009, 05:07 PM

thanks ALL.

Dylans3960ccs

09-19-2009, 05:29 PM

Are you gonna paint the wiper cowl grey or CF wrap it to match the hood?

justa4banger

09-19-2009, 05:56 PM

robpp

09-19-2009, 06:37 PM

Are you gonna paint the wiper cowl grey or CF wrap it to match the hood?

the cowls will be Mineral Grey Dylan. Daniel has them as we speak.........

robpp

09-19-2009, 06:40 PM

WOW... you have alot of time and money invested. Looks Great ... i couldn't go that crazy wwith painting every, only because i got another car to soak up all my money....

So hey when you going to sell me those Overland wheels... I always wondering if they would fit and i like the look of them... Not the easiest wheel to find either..

If you ever get that point and no ones is in front of me.. let me know on the wheels

you have an 07+ you will need a spacer to make them work. not much spacer but some. The caliper is only .015 from the wheel. so i added .125 for a total of .14 of an inch clearance.

Dylans3960ccs

09-19-2009, 06:40 PM

lol, Nice :)

HEMIBeast

09-19-2009, 06:57 PM

That looks really clean!

Matt

09-25-2009, 06:56 AM

Wow, didn't know the v-reps were out... I thought you wanted to get those and powder coat them grey...? Didn't you just buy a set of JK 18's...?

robpp

09-25-2009, 09:12 AM

Matt

09-25-2009, 09:43 AM

scooter2131

09-25-2009, 10:33 AM

...20's and snow?? do they mix.......

it can snow here from Septemeber well into May. that leaves 3 months for a performance tire. and 9 months of snow tires

so have been thinking about getting the JK's Black Chrome and i can hopefully find a decent M/S tire for year round. IDK.

So keeping the stock rims w/ some winter/all season tires on them is not an option? That was my plan....you can't really get much for stock rims...maybe $50/piece, and a little more if they have tires? Seems like you're best off just keeping them around and swapping out. I can't wait to see the Viper reps if you go w/ them; the picture that Doug just released was kinda weak and left me wanting to see more...I really want to see these on something that is at least sitting down where the SRT sits stock too.

Back on topic: I love your jeep and love that color; great work on all the details. I agree - it's not one bit over done - very clean. +reps ...really wishing I got that color!

NHWK05

09-25-2009, 03:07 PM

yeah i did

i am very confused over wheels at the moment.

snow is the issue

20's and snow?? do they mix.......

it can snow here from Septemeber well into May. that leaves 3 months for a performance tire. and 9 months of snow tires

so have been thinking about getting the JK's Black Chrome and i can hopefully find a decent M/S tire for year round. IDK.

Look in to these tires for those wheels.

Nokian WRG2 255/60/18 (they will fit, its closest size to stock)
They are suggested for year round use and they excel in snow traction.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11955&group=2.01&name=Nokian+WRG2+SUV

Those wheels, Black Chrome = i think i need a moment alone.

robpp

09-25-2009, 03:24 PM

what comes on the 08+ with the 18's Kyle?

245/65 18??

NHWK05

09-25-2009, 03:30 PM

245/60/18 is stock overland and optional limited tire size with 18s.

But that tire if you like them does not come in that size.

robpp

09-25-2009, 03:33 PM

i see. that looks like a perfect tire for Co. I have Michelin LTX MS on my XJ. They have a very similar writeups.

where can i find these Nokians

NHWK05

09-25-2009, 03:37 PM

There are a few shops local to me, i would use the dealership search option on the site. I have never seen them online.

They have great reviews too. They are replacing the Nokian WR SUV tire as the new model.

They are also supposed to be some kind of special compound that is eco friendly as the tire wears.

nifty97z

10-08-2009, 02:57 PM

Hey Rob, you already know I have mad respect for what you have done with the Ghost. Mine isn't toooo far behind. All my exterior parts are painted and on but just waiting for the shop to finish up with my "secret" project. You have me in the engine bay though, lol. All I have done in mine is paint ALL the yellow caps black. (I pulled all mine off, put a plastic adhesive on them and sprayed tehm semigloss with a rattle can - that yellow was annoying the sh!t outta me - and I did this before my 4th of July car show).

Oh and I have something special for you to put in your sig, Rob...look closely :D :

http://www.ls2.com/forums/images/smilies/laghost.gif

robpp

10-08-2009, 04:45 PM

cant wait to see the secret project nifty. check my sig, i got the 'gif'T

HEMIBeast

10-08-2009, 04:49 PM

speaking of painting. Whatever happen to Daniel?

nifty97z

10-08-2009, 04:52 PM

I don't see it??? No, seriously, though :lol:

robpp

10-08-2009, 04:54 PM

speaking of painting. Whatever happen to Daniel?

I speak to him. he has some of my stuff. did he not get back to you?

I know he's been busy...............but he usually returns PM in a day or 3.

robpp

10-08-2009, 04:54 PM

I don't see it??? No, seriously, though :lol:

first line of my sig..............next to my name if you are serious..........

nifty97z

10-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Oh, lol. I see it now!! :D I honestly didn't see it the first time around, lol. FML

EDIT: does this mean I just did my 1st official sig pic?! :lol:

HEMIBeast

10-08-2009, 04:57 PM

I speak to him. he has some of my stuff. did he not get back to you?

I know he's been busy...............but he usually returns PM in a day or 3.

yeah I wanted to find out about the rear step pad group buy?

robpp

10-08-2009, 05:28 PM

i'll ask him alf. get back to you.

robpp

10-08-2009, 05:29 PM

Oh, lol. I see it now!! :D I honestly didn't see it the first time around, lol. FML

EDIT: does this mean I just did my 1st official sig pic?! :lol:

It's official. A 'nifty' sig mod it is too :thumbsup:

HEMIBeast

10-08-2009, 05:31 PM

i'll ask him alf. get back to you.

Thanks Rob!

Scottina06

10-08-2009, 05:44 PM

I want one too.....

nifty97z

10-08-2009, 05:44 PM

It's official. A 'nifty' sig mod it is too :thumbsup:

http://www.ls2.com/forums/images/smilies/spit.gif lmao!

robpp

10-08-2009, 05:46 PM

he has started other GBs early hoping for some new blood to finish it off.

I would PM tell Daniel you are ready to go! He may be ready too.

nifty97z

10-08-2009, 05:53 PM

I want one too.....
How about this http://www.ls2.com/forums/images/smilies/excellent.gif until your big reveal?! :D

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:04 PM

Painted the CF hood

used to loook like this

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/hood14.jpg

now it looks like this..............

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/phood1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/phood2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/phood4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/phood5.jpg

jeeppro

10-09-2009, 06:10 PM

very nice do u like it painted

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:17 PM

i hate this one. it doesnt fit for shit on the right side. its the second one. the experience has sucked.

jeeppro

10-09-2009, 06:18 PM

the hood?

NHWK05

10-09-2009, 06:18 PM

Looks good dude. i like it like that alot more. Did you buy the 16" 5.9 wheels for the Xj or is it a 60th anniversary, (the only time those were supposed to come on the XJ stock)

What up with the fitment? i thought it fit great before?

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:20 PM

NHWK05

10-09-2009, 06:21 PM

Damn, every day must be like christmas at your house. Id hate to be there on a day a sweet package did not show up.

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:24 PM

the first hood that had a problem fit perfect. they replaced it, great service. no problem.
this one dont fit well on the pass side. it sits high in the middle of the fender.

I bought those wheels on ebay when the XJ ahd about 20K on it. maybe 2002. been on there ever since. I love them. The Freedom edition had them too. I bought from a 5.9.

I have 6. one day driving on a saturday. i pass a garage sale and I see one. 15 bux so I bought it and made it 6.

jeeppro

10-09-2009, 06:25 PM

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:26 PM

i think the hood looks better painted. More what i really wanted. it was a 300 experiment in cf oh well.

do nothing troy. i had it painted. thats it. if i do anything I sell it for cheap and go custom cowl on my factory hood.........

NHWK05

10-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Damn thats a sweet deal. What freedom edition did you have? I have never seen an XJ freedom and those wont fit a WJ. Did you have a TJ?

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:33 PM

i have a Sport. But I have seen them on Cherokee Freedom Editions out here. Quite a few so I that makes me think they came like that. and they were newer than me. so 99-01

I bought them on eBay from a 5.9 guy.

A-ROD just tied it in the bottom of the 9th. None out. SCHWEET!

NHWK05

10-09-2009, 06:37 PM

Oh cool, i have never seen a cherokee freedom edition.

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:38 PM

http://www.wagoneers.com/XJ/rigs/2000-Freedom/

NHWK05

10-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Thats cool, i wish they had them around here.

robpp

10-09-2009, 06:41 PM

i see plenty here. they are getting more rare as are any XJs.

HEMIBeast

10-09-2009, 07:42 PM

i hate this one. it doesnt fit for shit on the right side. its the second one. the experience has sucked.

Rob I read on the other site that alot of people are having the same problem with the hood fitting that way and what they've been doing is bending the brackets and that seems to work.

Jeep looks sick. I like the hood better painted with your color. Great work!!

Scottina06

10-09-2009, 08:06 PM

looks good Robbie----sorry about the fitament

robpp

10-09-2009, 08:06 PM

Yeah, the back fits well so that might do it. i got to take it anyway off to add mesh to the rear openings. I got some left from my lower front mod.

ill give it a try.

robpp

10-09-2009, 08:07 PM

thanks scott. im glad its painted. I like it much better like that.

jeeppro

10-09-2009, 08:17 PM

Looks awesome

Scottina06

10-09-2009, 08:44 PM

like I told ya before....it would look better in Inferno....LOL....J/K

jeeppro

10-09-2009, 08:46 PM

ha no it looks good the whole dam jeep its all custom

nifty97z

10-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Looks much better paint matched, Rob!

And I have the hood fitment problem in the middle of both fenders (but a replacement hood is on it's way thanks to great CS, though).

robpp

10-09-2009, 09:47 PM

this is my second one. I had another problem Nifty and they sent me a replacement. I was kind of disappointed with the fit before I painted it but I felt bad asking for another one.............

nifty97z

10-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Yeah I hope my new one does not have that "middle-of-the-side flex" to it. *fingersXd*

DJ BoNiOmArIo

10-10-2009, 04:19 PM

very very nice work!

HEMIBeast

10-11-2009, 12:50 PM

Rob what do you have planned next for the grey ghost?

jeeppro

10-11-2009, 12:52 PM

yeah rob

robpp

10-11-2009, 01:05 PM

in the works:
i have few more pieces at daniels.......the 2 cowl pieces and I forget what else. when i change the cowls, i need to plumb up the window washers a little better than i have them now.
I have to finish one D pillar with Neffy, my freaking neighbor was over when i did all that stuff and he stepped on it and broke the mounts.
the halo lights. I have to finish that mess. I need to open the fogs. I had to buy a new left side. i broke the back part taking it apart.

wheels and tires are ordered. new lugs, locks. r1 dimpled slotted rotors and hawk ceramic pads on the way.

need to do:
paint the calipers black
get some sort of small sub solution
led cargo area mod, leds ordered. trim piece sitting here
buy a small CNC Mill and make my own caps and covers, etc. i hate Billet Technology and refuse to give him another red cent of my hard earned money.
If wheels look weird I may need to try a drop. as long as I keep the front lower valance off, and add the Marlin skid plate solution, i should be ok in snow.....
the 08 grill, bumper and HIDs if and when i get all the parts.

stretch goals:
now that i did the neffy, i would really like to change the headliner. but IDK, all the little bits then would need to be painted. that one is a stretch.
noticed that the early SRT8 has a pull down thing in the rear seats. I want that.....
i would really like to add alot of performance. since there really isnt much out there, we can see what Scott went thru, a trip to NCTS could be in the crystal ball.

lots of the toy stuff depends on bonus payouts at work!

Scottina06

10-11-2009, 01:26 PM

sounds awesome Rob!

Megatron

10-11-2009, 02:02 PM

Wow nice rob.

It never ends huh......

robpp

10-11-2009, 03:23 PM

^^^^^^^^ i guess not..........

I am looking for an old 60/70's convertible. Once i have something else to work on, I'll stop the major stuff on the wk.

HEMIBeast

10-17-2009, 05:01 AM

That will be pretty cool to make your own caps and covers. What happened between you and billet tech?

Hopefully that bonus works out in your favor. It would be nice to see a turbo 4.7 in action.

Btw whats going on with those halo's?

robpp

10-17-2009, 06:57 AM

halos: left headlight ruined. need a new one.
billet tech has a monopoly. I have a bug in my ass about them for awhile. go to their website, jeep stuff is hardly prominent. they could sell a bunch of stuff to us, non-srt8, but their marketing sux. I bought the window switch covers. i had to add my own tape, i had to sand and grind to make them work and fit. I sent them some feedback about exactly what I had to do, they told me I was just complaining. FF, now they are a vendor on the red site. come out witha new titanium color (grey), they have a sale. I post up that I dont see the grey. they respond its there. I post a screen shot showing it isnt there. they dont respond.
so bottom line is they have lots of products we could use, but they are too stuck up do to monoploy to do the right thing.

no news on bonus yet. payouts are nov 7th........

HEMIBeast

10-17-2009, 09:27 AM

no news on bonus yet. payouts are nov 7th........

keep me in your thoughts... :lol:

NHWK05

10-18-2009, 01:27 PM

What pull down on the SRT8 rear seat are you talking about? the arm rest? I thought they all had that, my limited has it, if thats what you are talking about.

robpp

10-18-2009, 02:41 PM

yeah my laredo dont have it.....

Marlin

10-18-2009, 03:57 PM

had the nav bezel painted by Daniel. Another great job!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bezel4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bezel2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bezel1.jpg

mileage shot for joe...................

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/miles.jpg

You're doing a sterling job Rob!
You know what.... I reckon that would look MINT if you had a two tone leather wheel and gear knob, would tie in nicely with the painted plasctics :)
(imo of course ) :)

Robert Palmer

10-18-2009, 04:16 PM

mileage shot for joe...................

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/miles.jpg

:eek:

I have 40k more miles than you. :eek:

Go drive that damn Jeep some more.

robpp

10-18-2009, 04:18 PM

i have 123K on the XJ, heading for 180K........

and broke 6200 on the WK :lol:

jeeppro

10-18-2009, 04:27 PM

i have almost 17000k http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sad/sad0139.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/freesmiley.php?smiley=sad/sad0139.gif)

robpp

10-18-2009, 04:35 PM

k = 1000

so you mean 17K or 170K or 1.7K

jeeppro

10-18-2009, 04:36 PM

oops 17k

nifty97z

10-18-2009, 04:48 PM

Lol, yeah Rob. Quit punishing your WK and do more than take her for a Sunday walk! :p

robpp

10-18-2009, 07:09 PM

i just came back from a road trip to the grand canyon. about 1600 miles. about 25% of the total :lol: i got tar on the side skirts. i got some in the fender well to......my bwoody links needed grease. the thing is worn out :lol:

jeeppro

10-18-2009, 07:20 PM

do you have a pic of your links

robpp

10-18-2009, 07:30 PM

theres a thread somewhere....yes.

bwoody links thread.......... (http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=1914)

Marlin

10-18-2009, 08:12 PM

Really coming along nicely Rob, in fact,

It's all good!!!!!!!!

jeeppro

10-18-2009, 08:14 PM

its all good

robpp

10-31-2009, 05:49 PM

a mineral gray shifter from Daniel showed up today. a few other parts but they arent on yet.....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/r1%20rotors/painted_shifter.jpg

Robert Palmer

10-31-2009, 05:59 PM

Woof!

HEMIBeast

10-31-2009, 06:01 PM

Lookin good!

robpp

10-31-2009, 06:13 PM

ii had the mercedes leather one.

Daniel did another great job on this.

Megatron

10-31-2009, 06:55 PM

just curious rob, what is this v1 thing you speak of

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/base/IMG_0333.jpg

Scottina06

10-31-2009, 06:57 PM

how much snow ya got Rob?

robpp

10-31-2009, 06:59 PM

v1 is a valentine1 radar detector. to the left of the mirror.

I bought that one in 99, i sent it in 2007, for 2 hundo they gave me a whole new one. ot cost 4 hundo new.

then i have it mounted off the visor mount. somebody makes em for c6 corvette. and I use the invisicord plugged into my mirror for power.

robpp

10-31-2009, 07:00 PM

how much snow ya got Rob?

I ended up with a total of 28 inches :eek: It was 60 today and 50 yesterday. My street which they dont plow is 80% dry. by monday/tuesday it will be a all gone.

Scottina06

10-31-2009, 07:07 PM

wow....yeah it was 80 something here Friday and 55 today....LOL

Megatron

10-31-2009, 07:12 PM

Scottina06

10-31-2009, 08:48 PM

LOL>..yeah......el nino

robpp

02-11-2010, 06:52 PM

this thread has been too quiet......:lol:

anyway, here is my new 'show poster' for when the geezers drag me to a car show.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/jeepposter_WEB.jpg

NHWK05

02-11-2010, 06:55 PM

Needs more V Tech.

Megatron

02-11-2010, 06:57 PM

Un-badged :clap:

psycojeep

02-11-2010, 08:11 PM

this thread has been too quiet......:lol:

Well if its too quiet hurry up and get those new parts painted and on so we have something to talk about

LOL

Show board looks good...

DJ BoNiOmArIo

02-11-2010, 09:30 PM

WOW that's a huge list of things you got going on there Rob what else you got planned for it ?

robpp

02-12-2010, 05:11 AM

NHWK05

02-12-2010, 06:32 AM

I still think you should go with something like the Viper ACR black 5 spoke wheels or these Le Mans style wheels in black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/xtremejeeper/Random%20Jeeps%20and%20stuff/112_0803_04z2009_dodge_viper_acrwhe.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/xtremejeeper/Random%20Jeeps%20and%20stuff/le-mans-908.jpg

But i am sure that all of us can agree on seeing a set of Mineral Grey Viper reps on there too.

DJ BoNiOmArIo

02-12-2010, 06:52 AM

just a few more little things......

srt8 roof rails - daniel is painting them now
painted cowls - these are done need an install
coil-overs for a drop

maybe some black chrome wheels - swap out the chrome ones

thats it!

You know that's not going to happen Rob ... Whenever we say that's it something comes along and we want to do it :D

robpp

02-12-2010, 08:01 AM

as I was heading thru the garage this morning to the XJ, I noticied about 4 more projects that need completion. LOL

for the wheels I am seriously considering getting a painted set of vipers and having them black chromed.......

Motteler621

02-12-2010, 08:40 AM

you can always ask if they will sell you a set of unpainted ones too. Not sure if they will do it but worth a try.

nifty97z

02-12-2010, 05:25 PM

Black chrome would look AMAZIN' on the Ghost!!!

Btw, what happened to your "ghost" in your sig?? :D

robpp

02-12-2010, 06:00 PM

hey wtf nifty

he completely disappeared.....

i'll go find him and get him back where he belongs

nifty97z

02-12-2010, 06:01 PM

:lol: I guess he went into hiding :lol: !!

robpp

02-12-2010, 06:19 PM

i found that little f--ker and got him back to work bro!

nifty97z

02-12-2010, 06:30 PM

LMAO! Guess he was trying to take a vacation on ya!! Glad to see he's back earning his keep :D

robpp

03-13-2010, 04:03 PM

so i sold the medic hood. packed it up today. so before i put the stock one back on while we waiting for the venom hood, i got this project finished.

painted cowls. plus i redid the washer hoses a litle neater than they were before.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/cowls1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/cowl2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/cowl1.jpg

Chuck

03-13-2010, 04:16 PM

Damn that cowl is hot :eek: Nice mod Rob.

Redsand

03-13-2010, 04:36 PM

Dude your attention to detail with this Jeep amazes me. And for some reason I always think Gravedigger when I see your signature pic, I don't know why tho since his headlights are red lol.

vdub18t

03-13-2010, 05:04 PM

:clap:beyond nice. Outstanding looking GC!

Chaoul1

03-13-2010, 06:39 PM

Looks amazing Rob! I think the Cowl looks better painted! And like what Chris said, every little thing you do to the Jeep makes it look so much better!

robpp

03-14-2010, 04:12 AM

Thanks guys. Running out of things to paint .... :lol:

robpp

04-09-2010, 08:37 PM

Guess what...................about time I got around to this mod :lol:

PAINTED BY YOU KNOW WHOOOOOOO Daniel <<<< Thanks Bro Another kick ass job :woot:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/srt_rails2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/srt_rails1.jpg

NHWK05

04-10-2010, 05:39 AM

Looks good. Your jeep must take forever to wax with all this paint every where.

White Chocolate

04-10-2010, 06:51 AM

Looks good man! Lovin the color, coming together nicely

dreamer1213

04-11-2010, 05:11 AM

That painted cowl is drool worthy Rob!!! :thumbsup:

NHWK05

04-18-2010, 02:20 PM

Hey did you ever decide what to do about wheels?

robpp

04-18-2010, 02:43 PM

black chrome vipers: its actually a 3 step powdercoat with tinted clearcoat. looks like the real deal for a bit less.

working on getting a place to strip the chrome here, then will send to CA for the PC.
or if that dont work out, will just buy a painted set and send to PC, then push to get rid of the chrome.

NHWK05

04-18-2010, 02:48 PM

Sweet. I think you and I have gone through the most sets of wheels in the fastest amount of time taking the biggest hits on the sale here on JG. LOL

robpp

04-18-2010, 02:53 PM

NHWK05

04-18-2010, 02:59 PM

:thumbsup:

funny thing is I sold NONE here.

and i didnt have nearly as many as you ;)

the grey rogues sold on JF. and the 18 saharas sold on eBay. I still have the stockers.

so i think you won a long time ago.......but I aint done yet/

Correction, I did not mean Sold on JG but as in the fact that we are on JG.

I did not realize you still had the stockers. So if you sell the Chrome Viper reps we will be tied with wheels sold. :p

Stock Ronin IIs, Sold on Craiglist.

Stock JK 18s Sold Locally to a Jeep Dealership.

Stock JK 17s sold on Craiglist

Bought Stock Ronin IIs now and keeping them. Though some need to be re finished or replaced.

robpp

04-18-2010, 03:03 PM

good deal Kyle, we are 'neck and neck' :lol:

robpp

06-26-2010, 03:11 PM

H&R REAR ONLY Installed so far so i took one pic and the batteries died. i had the neighbor here to help so there wasnt gonna be any reload. i started at about 34 inches center of wheel well from the ground. i ended at a tad over 32.5 so lets say 32.6, which is exaclty what they say, that was after a short 20 mile drive. re measuer at about 500 miles.

so take what you can get LOL

H&R Springs rear only installed today.

the springs

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/HR_Springs/sprang1.jpg

old pic.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/chrome3.jpg

new pic

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/HR_Springs/sprang4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/HR_Springs/sprang5.jpg

NHWK05

06-26-2010, 03:44 PM

I dont know if its the wheels or the fact that its rear only but i cant really tell the difference. Sorry. Maybe i am just not in to the lowering scene as much as i should be. lol

robpp

06-26-2010, 03:50 PM

i cant help your eyes j/k

i posted the measurements. it is what it is :thumbsup:

NHWK05

06-26-2010, 03:51 PM

I know, Im sorry, i am sure i will notice it more with the new rims and tires on. My eyes suck any way. lol

robpp

06-26-2010, 03:53 PM

just messing kyle

its noticeable on flat ground. i am 6'2" and i can see more of the roof line now.

plus the front is stock for a few more days. although I kind of like the NON-Raked look. on level ground the rocker is perfectly level.

but they did what they said about 1.4 inches. thats all the drop is advertised at.

NHWK05

06-26-2010, 03:58 PM

Hey, random question, Does it matter how the slots on the brakes are set up? When i installed my drilled and slotted rotors i searched and could only find pics of the slots opposite how yours are. But now that ive installed them i see alot more setup like yours. does that matter at all?

mine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/xtremejeeper/mods/1brakes.jpg

robpp

06-26-2010, 05:06 PM

r1 told me NO it dont matter. but they do clatter when i go slow around town. so mine may be wrong. IDK

Scottina06

06-26-2010, 06:06 PM

I can see the drop pretty good. Its def. noticeable to me

Chaoul1

06-26-2010, 08:43 PM

I can see it a little bit. I really want to see the Front!

robpp

07-14-2010, 07:35 PM

they showed up today, mounted tomorrow, on wk tomorrow night. im not gonna lie but i thought they would be darker. :lol: oh well.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc3.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc5.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc1.jpg

Robert Palmer

07-14-2010, 07:48 PM

:drool:

NHWK05

07-14-2010, 08:04 PM

:drool:
x2

maxst2

07-14-2010, 08:33 PM

Those kick ass!

White Chocolate

07-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Better be on your wk tomorrow lol

robpp

07-17-2010, 05:47 PM

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_11.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_12.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_13.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_14.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_15.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_16.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_17.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_10.jpg

tman4024

07-17-2010, 05:57 PM

I love those viper reps on the grey ghost! :thumbsup:

NHWK05

07-17-2010, 06:05 PM

Those look freaking amazing. They almost look like they are color matched. Maybe its the color of the jeep reflecting in the black chrome. Nice work Rob. So about how long do you think you will keep this set? LOL J/K.

Nice wheels!

LoudPedal

07-17-2010, 06:06 PM

Those rims are classy and bad as$ all at the same time. Rig looks great Rob!

robpp

07-17-2010, 08:36 PM

thanks guys. the black chrome gives so many looks its crazy.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_22.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_23.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_24.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_25.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_26.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/wheels_chrome/black_chrome/bc_21.jpg

Jpeyatt

07-17-2010, 09:52 PM

Wow. Nicely done Rob! As I said before, I love it!

GR33N D3M0N

07-17-2010, 10:33 PM

Very nice!!

White Chocolate

07-17-2010, 10:50 PM

totally better then your last set of rides!

robpp

07-18-2010, 07:36 PM

since these are powder coated clear which is a bit harder to keep swirl/scratch free i added a little protection today.

i cleaned them up.
then i did on coat of Zaino all-in-one polish.
then 2 coats of Poorboys World Wheel sealant. i can't leave a finger print on it. its like i painted a coating on. dang good stuff. ill report back iin a few months as tohow it lasts.

got a brake rotor project coming up so at that time i will use the poorboys on the complete inner barrel.

iJeep

07-18-2010, 07:38 PM

Looks awesome Rob..

Megatron

07-18-2010, 07:38 PM

rob I love every bit of your truck esp the euro blinkers. minus the antenna :slapfight::lol:;)
But the jeep gods have blessed your grey ghost :cool:

Chuck

07-18-2010, 07:51 PM

OH MY GOD!! Those black chrome vipers look sick!

robpp

07-18-2010, 07:53 PM

the black chrome PVD is insane. in full sun, straight on they look chrome thru and thru. once you get on an angle and not direct sun you start to see the black in the shadows. a little less light on an angle and you see shiny gray with black pockets. at night you get another whole look.

the quality of the finish is freaking perfect. there was one small bubble they told me about but you cant even see it. i would recommend calchrome for any project. they gave me honest delivery dates. great communication throughout the project. good customer service.

if you want to reada bout the finish: http://www.calchrome.com/service_blackchrome.php

Scottina06

07-18-2010, 08:12 PM

Looks sick Robbie! Will be even sicker slammed on coilovers......

robpp

07-18-2010, 08:23 PM

i tell you......i put in the H&R rear springs and i think i am stopping there. its almost level. the rear tire is as tucked as i want it.the front is perfect now since all the snow I cant be in the weeds.

coil=overs now thats funny. if it ever happens ill take a beating but they are immediatley for sale if I have to buy them or lose 500 which is where we are today.

NHWK05

07-19-2010, 06:33 AM

So are you still wishing they were darker?

Scott@Superchips

07-19-2010, 06:37 AM

Excellent Job Rob. Your build is very tasteful and well thought out my friend.

Keep up the good work!

Scott

robpp

07-19-2010, 07:10 AM

So are you still wishing they were darker?

i think im happy :thumbsup:

Excellent Job Rob. Your build is very tasteful and well thought out my friend.

Keep up the good work!

Scott

Hi Scott. Thanks a bunch.

if you get a chance you should post up about the new torque management add-on in the 3875 for the Jeeps.

SRTILL8

07-19-2010, 07:13 AM

thats a tasty build bro! digital shots would pop out even more too. well done:thumbsup:

robpp

07-19-2010, 08:13 AM

all my shots are digital bro but no photographer here. plus i resize everything to 800 x 600 for the web. my camera is OLD too. Canon S2 IS circa 2005 LOL

Scott@Superchips

07-19-2010, 08:18 AM

You got it! http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?p=237653#post237653

Scott

Hi Scott. Thanks a bunch.

if you get a chance you should post up about the new torque management add-on in the 3875 for the Jeeps.

robpp

08-13-2010, 04:43 PM

the grey ghost got a new rear bumper, ditch the hitch.

and out of the blue Fed Ex hands me some tail lights...... from YOUKNOWWHO

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bump2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bump3.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bump4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/stuff%20by%20daniel/bump1.jpg

Chuck

08-13-2010, 04:48 PM

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks sick :thumbsup:

psycojeep

08-13-2010, 04:49 PM

Those Tails are just plain sexy!!!!

Scottina06

08-13-2010, 04:52 PM

you hood tease

robpp

08-13-2010, 04:54 PM

you hood tease

i put some up.....

just now :eek:

mrjaydeeone

08-13-2010, 05:04 PM

nicey nice

Scottina06

08-13-2010, 05:11 PM

i put some up.....

just now :eek:

LOL...sorry! Just saw them!:thumbsup::lol:

robpp

08-13-2010, 05:13 PM

you had me scott. i was messing by posting the tails first...LOL

Scottina06

08-13-2010, 05:14 PM

what do the tails look like at night? Those aare def. one of a kind! Congrats!

tman4024

08-13-2010, 05:29 PM

Looks great Rob! Those tails look amazing!

DJ BoNiOmArIo

08-13-2010, 09:24 PM

dang bro those tails are baller status :D

jeepski09

08-13-2010, 10:01 PM

bad ass

NHWK05

08-14-2010, 01:43 PM

Looks sweet rob. I love the tails. Did you decided not to fill in the bottom portion of the rear bumper?

robpp

08-14-2010, 02:16 PM

the body shop owner wasnt real happy about it so I backed down.

I need to move to Waco so I can have Daniel just do it all right.

i found out they use some high tech epoxy to do it. but.......they will owe me ....

yesterday while I was washing it, the pass side side marker fell out. they scratched the shit out of my fender , must have knocked the light out doing thier buffing. :(

vdub18t

08-14-2010, 05:41 PM

super clean!

JAYBEE3

08-14-2010, 06:24 PM

DAmn Looks Sick Robb the Black Chrome Wheels compliments the color of your grey gohst nicley...Soooooooooo wat about the Hood???

Megatron

08-14-2010, 07:50 PM

Sick tails! zomg....

I would def do that to mine if I didn't have a black jeep.

99limited

08-18-2010, 03:23 PM

amazing ride yo!

White Chocolate

08-18-2010, 03:27 PM

Moar!!!!

NHWK05

08-18-2010, 03:42 PM

C'Mon Rob, go out and take some nice parking lot, drive way or scenic pics for us.

robpp

08-18-2010, 04:41 PM

you guys need to xplore a little more...these were in the HOOD thread :lol:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full3.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full4.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full5.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full6.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full7.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full8.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full9.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full10.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full11.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full12.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/robpp/medic%20HOOD/trufiber%20FG%20HOOD/full%20on%20shots/full1.jpg