KC's Newbright JK

[Bulldog]

Thanks for posting that abs link. I haven't seen that before. I'll give that a shot.

[kaneohecrawler]

No problem. Thats what rcc is about, helping fellow builders.. I seen the tip ad passing it on for others. I like having informative theads. Having hows and whys...

[kaneohecrawler]

Ok so working out chassis issues.. so only updates is some body work. The mold lines in this body piss me off... They are everywhere. So sanding and more sanding. Also removed all the bullshat thats under the hood.

I think the body prep will really make the paint turn out much much better.










Then my boy gave me some screen door mesh for behind the grill.


But it seemed a little big and a trip to the grocery store landed a fryingpan splash guard was perfect. Mesh is half the size and its steel.


Here is a comparison between the two. I like the smaller mesh much better.



Thx for looking!

[bayareaaxial]

Oh yea splash guard is the ticket, looking good man.

[madazz]

subscribed. your other jeep was awsome i wouldnt expect anything less from this one, that cage looks unreal already

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by bayareaaxial

Oh yea splash guard is the ticket, looking good man.

Thx buddy!

Originally Posted by madazz

subscribed. your other jeep was awsome i wouldnt expect anything less from this one, that cage looks unreal already

Thx bud!


I h ave an update on this... I know its been since nov since the last time I pposted on this but I have NOT given up I promise..

After much searching ive hired the services of none other than shon koch himself to slap me together a propper set of framerails that will be taylored to this body. And im very excited about moving fwd on this again. So big thx to R2j for making it! Im still about 2weeks out b4 ill be able to post any real progress. So stay tuned.

[kaneohecrawler]

UPDATE***

Got the chassis rails in yest and they are awesome. Had to do a slight prefference mod but all is well. Now I can really make progress on this build. This weekend its off to get some mapp gas a get my braze on! Stay tuned. Heres a few pics of the new chassis for you guys.









Thx for looking.

Wwhat do yall think about gecko green? With gunmetal tube work? The green is starting to grow on me. And ive never had a green rig so I think itd be cool.

[greenjk]

That has to be the best JK cage I,ve ever seen and I think the gecko and grey would look very cool.

[Bulldog]

Go for the green and gunmetal! The chassis rails look killer! I heard you had a baby (that must have hurt) Congrats!

[scalecrazy]

Originally Posted by kaneohecrawler

UPDATE***

Got the chassis rails in yest and they are awesome. Had to do a slight prefference mod but all is well. Now I can really make progress on this build. This weekend its off to get some mapp gas a get my braze on! Stay tuned. Heres a few pics of the new chassis for you guys.









Thx for looking.

Wwhat do yall think about gecko green? With gunmetal tube work? The green is starting to grow on me. And ive never had a green rig so I think itd be cool.

What chassis is that trav

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by greenjk

That has to be the best JK cage I,ve ever seen and I think the gecko and grey would look very cool.

Thanks man very kind of you. But there are much more talented builders on here.

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Go for the green and gunmetal! The chassis rails look killer! I heard you had a baby (that must have hurt) Congrats!

Poodle im def goin with the green! And yes my wwife n I gave birth to a baby girl this past november. She turns 4months old tomorrow! Daddy hood is awesome. I think youll like this pic

Teyin get her started early! Lol




And josh the chassis was made by r2j on here. Its 1/2" square stock shaped and then split. I cant wait to get some structure going on this. I should have updates sunday for those who are following this build.

[kaneohecrawler]

ok i want green but this is awesome!! im torn.....


see the 2 pics below... is anyone else thinking what im thinking?

[kaneohecrawler]

went to lowes and picked up some 1/2" square tube and started cutting and bending. got the front and rear bumpers made. just gotta braze it up. and then have them welded onto the chassis along with the center skid, cross brace's, and servo mount tabs. gonna leave this chassis 3" wide all the way down so i can get the servo as far over as i possibly can so my draglink and panhard bar can be as long as possible. anywho heres the pics of the bumpers ready to get brazed and ground smooth.

[Pau Hana]

Looks like she'll be teaching you how to really crawl. That jeep has some serious work on it, looks awesome!!

[Bulldog]

Originally Posted by kaneohecrawler

Thanks man very kind of you. But there are much more talented builders on here.



Poodle im def goin with the green! And yes my wwife n I gave birth to a baby girl this past november. She turns 4months old tomorrow! Daddy hood is awesome. I think youll like this pic

Teyin get her started early! Lol




And josh the chassis was made by r2j on here. Its 1/2" square stock shaped and then split. I cant wait to get some structure going on this. I should have updates sunday for those who are following this build.

You better work fast...the early months with lots of sleep will be gone in seconds. Next thing you know...she'll be wanting you to paint it pink!...And you will...because you're a Dad now. Here's my little crawler on his first birthday two days ago.


I've posted in my other threads some other great moments. My three year old, while I was doing a photo shoot for a build looked up at me and said "Daddy, I love building trucks with you." The best words a builder/Dad could hear. Just wait...every day gets better than the next. Take lots of pictures...tons of pictures! I look back and don't remember half of the thousands I've taken.

As for the build...surprise us! Either will be killer...run with your gut.

[kaneohecrawler]

only a real man can drive a pink crawler!! lol id do it for her in a heart beat. im also excited for her to say things along those lines. as for the direction of this rig, ill suprise and ill post in here again when i have some major updates. gotta get this thing on its feet.

[rocksteadily]

Lookin good. Waiting to see the chassis together.

[kaneohecrawler]

Well was on duty tonight so went and got the frame and bumpers blasted and talked with a guy about welding it all up. So that should be soon I hope depending on how long it takes for my skids yes that's plural skids.. got something brewing up in my head and I hope it works out. But after I was done blasting those I went ahead and finished the body. Got it close to finish sanded gotta make a list of to do's.. on the body as I'd like to have it painted soonish. I have till Aug to finish so I don't wanna rush it really. Here she is blasted and then sanded.

[808DA6]

Looking good boss. Hope life in NC is treating you guys well.

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by 808DA6

Looking good boss. Hope life in NC is treating you guys well.

Brian this place is the armpit of America...FML..