diggn the camo trim bezel

 

I've got a Zombie vehicle but it's not as cool as yours and I don't want to look like a poser lol

 

It's all good. Zombie rides don't have to be cool, just resourceful and useful.

 

Sorry if I missed something. Where'd you source the flares.. Saw you on the dog box build thread.. Nice jeep. Clean and all.

Any more info on the flare install? No hardware seems daunting. Instructions are usually half cocked or nonsense, anyhow. Funny how you don't get instructions with anything you buy.. makes me laugh.

 

Thank you. I found them on ebay, they were $200. No instructions were a PITA for sure. I basically covered large sections of my fenders and quarters with painters tape. I held the flares up and drew a rough outline of where I wanted them (helps to have an extra set of hands here). I then cut, trimmed, and folded the wheel openings. I re-mocked up the flares and drew a more accurate mounting line after the metal was trimed. Next I drilled out the flares and mocked them up again to trace where I needed to drill the body. Finally I installed them with self tapping sheet metal screws. It takes various length screws due to obstructions behind the fenders (washer fluid bottle), and on the doors. It really doesn't take a ton of skill but it does take a ton of patience. Measure twice cut once applies here.

 

If you check out my build, you'll see I've already trimmed my fenders. The only ones I've seen lists at that price are fiberglass. Are your fiberglass? I'm thinking of getting a set and buying the bushwhacker replacement bolt and trim kit.

They put some nasty stuff on the road here as soon as it snows. With no flares my jeep looks glazed like a donut after even a little driving.

Where ru located? Can't seem to find it in my android app

 

Yes they are fiberglass. I used good roll on bedliner on the outside and sprayed expanding foam between the flares and the body.

 

I just ordered zombie permits ! Great build man. Very functional !

 

What's your impression of the finished product? You think they are very durable? Will the finish last?

 

They do great in branches and brush. They have been caked with mud and they have been hit with rocks that were stuck in the tires. I've taken some pretty decent hits on them. Could they survive a swing with a baseball bat? Probably not, but they are great for what I use them for. Are they Bushwacker quality? I doubt it, but they are a great buy at $200.

 

END OF THE WORLD PREP DAY

Did some work on the ZAV today. Does anyone remember the lawn chair I pulled out of the trash? I finally put it to use. I made a run to the hardware store and picked up two thingys to mount it. Sorry dont know the names but they were from the electrical isle. Cost me $1.80. I scuffed it up a little mounting it. Still turned out killer.

 

Here are a couple pics of it all geared up with MOLLE. It is mounted very sturdy, as you can see I used the existing seatbelt bolt for the top. I have flash lights, flares, and even hung my pistol from it. I also included picture of my new toolbox the lady gave me as an early xmas present. Works out much beter then the milk crate.

 

Well we have had about 10" of snow here in Ohio over the last week. My brother is home for the holidays from the USMC. He bought a Mosin-Nagant yesterday so we decided to take the rest of the Russian weapons out in the woods and do some target practice with one of our friends in the snow. We took the Mosin-Nagant, a SKS, and an AK-47 out. Of course I had my CF friends in mind and snapped a couple quick pictures of the ZAV and our friends stock Cherokee for you guys.

 

I like your jeep! Very resourceful. I really like the netting in the back that is a awesome idea!

 

Looks like a fun day!