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Old 11-05-2011 | 02:34 PM
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Thanks guys! That tailgate is gonna need some work, but its mostly surface rust... at least its strait.
Old 11-05-2011 | 07:02 PM
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Hell ya, if ya want you can borrow my sand blaster to clean it up. You will just have to buy abrasives
Old 11-05-2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Thanks guys! That tailgate is gonna need some work, but its mostly surface rust... at least its strait.
is that the i told you about?
Old 11-05-2011 | 07:48 PM
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Ya at pull-n-save thanks!

Zach, how much will the abrasives cost?
Old 11-05-2011 | 08:15 PM
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Its pretty cheap for how well it works. big bag, and two other options on the side.... http://www.harborfreight.com/50-lbs-...dia-30972.html

I like how your wrapping the corners and having the tail gate.
Old 11-05-2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
I like how your wrapping the corners and having the tail gate.
Agreed!!
Old 11-05-2011 | 08:58 PM
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Hell yeah, looks sweet
Old 11-05-2011 | 09:32 PM
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Ya kinda the best of both worlds! It was a pita to get that stuff (16 gage) to bend without a torch. Lol
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:03 PM
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Don't think I posted this one yet

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Old 11-05-2011 | 10:22 PM
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Awesome I like how its all coming together. should look great! How come no pics of the new addition? if you want a hand tomorrow I would be glad to help, I am free and need to get out of the house lol

Did you see any newer XJ's at the JY?
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
Its pretty cheap for how well it works. big bag, and two other options on the side.... http://www.harborfreight.com/50-lbs-...dia-30972.html
I'm gonna try wire wheel & grinder first, but if its to much of a pain i'll have to pick some of this up!

Thanks guys
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:29 PM
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No late xjs at the jy. Ya I'm gonna try get some stuff done tomorrow, I'll hit you up!
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:38 PM
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"new addition" got ya, I'm a little slow. Lol

So the wife got sick of hearing me b**** about working on here POS alero, so she sold it for this, knowing I will have no complaints workin on it...

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That's not the only reason. She loves to wheel, otherwise she would have got a clean little 98 that's better on gas!

Yes that's a winch welded to the factory bumper LMAO some people these days

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Old 11-05-2011 | 10:46 PM
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Obviously that winch has never been used! That's pretty funny.
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:51 PM
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It actually has a couple bolts to the frame with some 1/4" plate, but its still not safe.


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