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ccain
06-19-2008, 00:54
New to the forum. I am from California. I have an 87 YJ. I am an Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet. I have been medically retired from the military. My MOS in the Army was 68 Whiskey.

I'm looking forward to blathering about and flooding the board with my endless ramblings.

Ya know, I should really use my powers for good. Evil is over rated now-days! :p
korisu56
06-19-2008, 00:56
What's up bud? Welcome over, hope you enjoy it. Let's see some pics of the heep.
ccain
06-19-2008, 01:06
Hahahaha... OK, but don't laugh! :D I just got it about a month and a half ago. the first order of business was to paint it.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/001-13.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/0011-4.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/003-9.jpg

I was amazed when I first saw it. Being from the east coast, I had never seen an old YJ that wasn't all rusted up. That is other than the ones that had been babied.

I have a ton of stuff in store for it. I need to fix the Frankenlift that the PO put on it. I'll be adding Sliders and under body armor and what not.
I have been bitten by the rock crawling bug... So no more pristine garage queens for me! :D


I'm relatively new to Cali. I am from the east coast. Sadly I had to give up my other Jeep before I came out. This was my 97 TJ Mall Crawler:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/009_800x600-2.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/005_800x600-5.jpg
Loosedog
06-19-2008, 02:21
Welcome, nothing like a YJ Rock Crawler!! Can't wait to see the build on this..
vajeeper
06-19-2008, 06:17
Welcome!

Nice looking Jeep. Is that ACU material on your old TJ?
notarubicon
06-19-2008, 06:54
welcome
bigdog
06-19-2008, 08:51
Good to have you.:beer:
Jeffb_79
06-19-2008, 12:51
Where did you get the ACU seat covers and roll bar covers? I've been searching, but can only find the old camo material.
tsgtbob
06-19-2008, 13:22
Welcome aboard!
I see that there were West By God Smile When You Say That Virginia tags on the Rubi. Where from?

On the ABU material, (I really hate saying this) Wal-Mart carrys the pattern, as does JoAnn fabrics (I HAVE to go there with the wife, daughter and daughter in law. My story, sticking to it:p)
ccain
06-20-2008, 01:36
Welcome aboard!
I see that there were West By God Smile When You Say That Virginia tags on the Rubi. Where from?

On the ABU material, (I really hate saying this) Wal-Mart carrys the pattern, as does JoAnn fabrics (I HAVE to go there with the wife, daughter and daughter in law. My story, sticking to it:p)


You are right Sir! :D I got it from Wal-Mart. They had 3 different types. A heavy canvas, a knit and also a Rip-stop. I bought all they had! ;) I got the canvas for the seats and I did the bars in Rip-stop. I took the seats to my upholstery guy and asked if the material would hold up. He has been doing this for about 30 years. He said "Hell Yeah" "You'll NEVER wear it out and it looks to be water proof too!" So $700 later, I had ACU pattern seat covers. The coolest thing was the fact that when I was in uniform, I blended in! ;)
mremala
06-20-2008, 09:50
Why would anyone laugh at such a good blank canvas? In my mind, you have the makings of a really bitchin' project and what a starting place!!! I look forward to watching you build this and then stealing some of your ideas!:p
Loved your old rig, but, as they say, REAL jeeps are made....not bought!
Welcome aboard....and I cannot thank you enough for your service to all of us!
distortedtj
06-20-2008, 12:43
:eek: are you following me ccain?

:p welcome to MJ from a fellow WF member.
hely74
06-21-2008, 00:28
Welcome aboard!
Fifthpro
06-21-2008, 09:56
Glad to see you found us!

RLTW!
Fifthpro
Ghost00TJ
06-22-2008, 10:02
welcome I was in the Barstow area 2000-2003 there are some great trails and events out that way.
tsgtbob
06-22-2008, 18:31
Welcome aboard Chris!

Seems us 167th guys are invading!:D
SemperFry
06-23-2008, 02:10
Welcome fellow Jun06 class member! Ironic that one of the first things I endeavored to do is begina paint project! I have ordered the MilSpray USMC Green paint- should be here in a few days. What paint did you use?

Love the old seat covers on your TJ- but I believe I'd get my ass kicked if I used ACU material... So I guess I'll go to the base Thrift Shop, and buy a Female Marine's Cammie Blouse- I figure each blouse outta be enough material for a full bucket seat cover- haha. Check this out:

Artist/Band: Bryan Luke
Lyrics for Song: Country Man

"I've got a Jeep with camouflage seats
That way nobody sees us parked back up in these trees
Your little i-pod loaded down with hoope and stink
Don't be a tape player hater girl were cruising to Hank"
theyeti1775
06-23-2008, 10:36
Welcome aboard.
ccain
10-20-2008, 16:21
Here's an update. Been busy the past few months and not really keeping up with the forum. Sorry. :(

Anyway, here are a couple of pics:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/004_renamed_8107.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/002_renamed_4810.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/ccain529/003_renamed_10916.jpg
miljeep
10-20-2008, 16:52
welcome to MJ.
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
10-20-2008, 16:56
Welcome Aboard Brother. I'll expect to see you at a Meet and Greet the next time I am in the Pendleton AO.
devildog4x4
10-20-2008, 16:57
Welcome to MJ. Put these pics in the "Post photos of your Jeeps " forum and add a write up on the mods you've done. Looks good!
michael.abken
10-20-2008, 19:26
All I have to say is "Hi" and looks good so far.
usnavymitchells
10-21-2008, 07:14
Welcome Aboard.
Johnny Wayne
10-21-2008, 14:13
Welcome. I am down at Pendleton right in the main gate. I will let you know when we go wheelin around here.