Makeover Results

[etjeep]

Ralph,
Are you IFSJA member number three or is someone being a wise guy? I just noticed that and I think thats funnier than the nutz myself.

[Ralph]

etjeep, you are very observant. You busted me (no pun intended).

BTW, I'm Member #34.

[etjeep]

etjeep, you are very observant. You busted me (no pun intended).

BTW, I'm Member #34.

Alrighty then...

[janie]

I've detailed alot of vehicles and this one is absolutely stunning. Ralph, it's beautiful.

[H Callaway]

The paint scheme is great!! It is sharp looking. I have not put NUTZ on anything, but the chrome ones do stand out.

PS What do you do about male dogs running around outside, remove them? Really not a good solution for the offending dog, is it?

[Elliott]

Very nice work! The install on the HB will go pretty quick, but then actually getting all the air to bleed from the pump/box may take awhile so take your time and if you have to let it sit a few hours for the bubbles to find their way up then take the time so you don't overheat you pump with cavitation.

[79_Limited]

Beautiful color scheme. Great job.

Hitch hiking huh? You are a brave soul.

[Ralph]

I have a lot of faith in the goodness of American people. It was an adventure, and I'm sure to write about it soon on my blog at myspace.com/oralph

[18cherokee]

really smart looking rig - those pic links didnt work - would love to see some more images - well done.

2008 calender material

[Ralph]

Took it outside this morning and got some more photos. The painter added a nice, continous double gold pinstripe. I received the other parking lamp from Team Grand Wag and installed that, too. Unfortunately, on the drive from Jackvonsille, I lost both a Wagoneer and a Limited emblem on either side. Will need to get another set. And, yes, that's my blue Liberty in the background; it amazes me that the Liberty's taller than the Waggie.

[stevo]

Ralph, that thing looks great! Maybe 100 or so hours from now mine will look that good. Unless I find a really good paint shop locally I might be taking mine back home to Boise for paint. Granddad had his 73 Chevy 1 ton painted 10 years ago and it still shines like new. The guy is still in business.

[RAMBLINFSJ]

Super Nice Rig. Love the paint scheme. There is just something missing from the last two photos.......... Oil On The Concrete. What's Up With That?

[Ralph]

Honestly, there's a very slow drip from the rear main area. I'm pretty sure it's the oil pan and not the rear main seal itself, however, because the pan didn't quite fit up after installing the crankshaft scraper. So instead of a gasket, there's a big bead of RTV back there. When we get time, we'll do something about that. This weekend's project is to install the hydroboost setup Elliott put together for us.

[Zorm]

Ralph, I might come over and have a look see, love the paint. I have been toying with the idea of hydraboost, got a unit, just need to install.

[cincyjeeprs]

PS What do you do about male dogs running around outside, remove them? Really not a good solution for the offending dog, is it?

Actually, that IS a pretty good idea. Wish my neighbor would consider it (for her dog, of course).

Ralph, So, because you are going to law school and your client is a doctor, that makes you what? Smarter than the rest of us, or just superior in knowing what we should or should not find objectionable? Our daughters should learn about anatomy literally "on the streets"? You, Sir, are adding just one more small step in the coarsening of America. (Old man rant over - at least I didn't use CAPS).

The Jeep, however, is fabulous. Great job.