Ocean State Jeepsters had our inaugural bar-b-que and “play in Bob’s woods” meeting on Sunday. A good time was had by all - Minor carnage, couple of hang ups, much fun.
The video is up on Google Videos (or just click here) - photos below.
Oops. Got a Jeep for a $1. Has a few “minor” rust issues. Driving home yesterday I noticed a clanging from the rear. Took a peak and found this:
Here’s the aftermath… read more below for the in between.
friend of a friend had a sheet of 3/8th inch diamond plate steel riding around in the bed of his truck. I had a bad need for some cosmetic fixes for my jeep. seemed like a perfect match.
the process: cut diamond plate with abrasive blade in circular saw (45 minutes a cut times 8 - 2 pieces for future bumper project). grind off rust and old paint. treat for rust and prime. 8x 1/4 inch holes in each for bolts. leave in basement for most of winter. prep for paint and prime again, finish with truck bed liner.
The beginning -
now (with new soft top):
