Skerb's Class 1 TJ II

[skerb]

Limiting factor for this build is the body. I sunk the frame as far up into the body as possible to eliminate the motor and 3 link interference I had on my class 2 jeep.

[arcountryboy]

Do you by any chance know the length of the links? I can mock it up and find them, but it would save some time if you know and didn't mind sharing. Thanks!

[skerb]

I can measure tonight, I learned something yesterday... You can't use goo gone on the bodies for sticker removal. It will eat your body. I may be painting this one or using another one of my bodies on this rig. Really pissed at myself for not testing it on another body. I have always used zippo lighter fluid but ran out.

[arcountryboy]

Originally Posted by skerb

I can measure tonight, I learned something yesterday... You can't use goo gone on the bodies for sticker removal. It will eat your body. I may be painting this one or using another one of my bodies on this rig. Really pissed at myself for not testing it on another body. I have always used zippo lighter fluid but ran out.

Appreciate that! soak in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and the stickers will come right off with a washrag, glue and all. Works on the JK bodies so I'd guess it would work with these decals.

[Tommy R]

I tried soaking the stickers on this body and it made an absolute mess. Tried all kinds of remedies and none worked well. I eventually got them off (took hours), but I had to paint it afterward.

[Poprivet]

Get a plastic tub and fill it with dot3 brake fluid. Let the body soak in it, but check it every 2 hours. The stickers will slide right off.

do not let it set over night. It makes the plastic brittle.

[skerb]

I hate brake fluid on my real jeep projects so I avoid it at all costs on the rcs. Zippo lighter fluid literally lets you just spray it on let it soak and just wipe off. I just finished cleaning off this boddies stickers with just rubbing alcohol, took about an hour for all the stickers.

The goof off left a few places a little ruff, not sure what my plan is for those areas yet. Been thinking about going flat black on this one loping the "bad" edition new brights.

[skerb]

Also did a little wet sanding tonight on the mold seams.

[skerb]

The white is spot filler

[skerb]

[Hammer!]

aww yeah thats nice. dream car right there

[skerb]

Originally Posted by arcountryboy

Do you by any chance know the length of the links? I can mock it up and find them, but it would save some time if you know and didn't mind sharing. Thanks!

Front lowers are 111mm rear lowers are 82mm

[arcountryboy]

Originally Posted by skerb

Front lowers are 111mm rear lowers are 82mm

Attachment 319318

Thanks Skerb!

[skerb]

No problem, finished wet sanding the TJ tonight. We have a comp this Saturday, not sure what I'm going to do about paint before then.

[pquittem]

Subscribed! Awesome attention to detail.

[badhoopty]

i like the scuffed black look but the pic may make it look better than it is. really cool build.

[skerb]

Originally Posted by badhoopty

i like the scuffed black look but the pic may make it look better than it is. really cool build.

Yeah me too, I may go for the flat black look on this one.

[2003EDGE]

Looking good Brooks! I used Zippo fluid on my body and it worked great.

Looking like I may make it to the comp for the night run.

[skerb]

Had it out this weekend at the west fork ranger station comp in nc. Jeep did great. I was able to run the whole c2/3 course with it. Did crack both front fenders so a new body she'll is in the works. Going to keep this one for practice

[skerb]

Dat ass doh