DaveB
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- Holladay, Utah
That sounds like a great idea.
The family Commando build project
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That sounds like a great idea.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
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- Holladay, Utah
The family is leaning towards a dark green sort of like the old jeep we saw at the Moab car show (see my post Moab rocks and rods).
Stacey
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- St. George
This is a great build. I've owned 6 different Jeepster Commando's over the years - they are possibly the most under appreciated rigs out there. I'd be thrilled to come help you assemble this.
Have you checked out:
www.jeepstercommandoclub.com
Have you checked out:
www.jeepstercommandoclub.com
DaveB
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- Location
- Holladay, Utah
Yes I have checked this site out looking for ideas. I may need to go back and see if anyone has a windshield to sell...... I slipped with wrench last night when I was re-installing the windshield and tapped the windshield and it cracked
I had been so carefull with it and it wasn't much of a tap either. I aslo installed the front CJ clip on it to see what will work best to blend the fenders into the rockers I added and to plan my tube fender flares. It looks like a beast so I can't wait to get it running. It is sitting next to my Scrambler in the garage and even though it sits 4 inches higher at the hood line the roof lines are about the same. I'll have to snap a picture and post it. I also cut into the dash to get the front supports for the roll cage back in place and will now need to come up with a custom dash design. Shawn's old cage went through the dash to give maximum leg room for getting in to the commando. I like how the cage looks and have ripped out the dash cluster and heater controls to allow the cage to go through the dash. I have custom gauges to put back in and also want to re-work the dash a bit to get the GM steering column from my brother's Blazer to fit better.
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Stacey
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- St. George
Jones Paint and Glass cut a new windshield for mine. Don't remember what it cost but don't think it was very much.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
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- Holladay, Utah
I'll have to have one cut too. I went to some web sites to see if they had them and they didn't. I found one place that had the for the older Jeepsters but not the 72-73 Commandos. I had one cut for my scrambler and it wasn't too bad.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
Chris with precision autoglass. Those guys are/ used to be RME sponsors.
He told me he cuts glass still when he did my YJ windshield last month.... I wish I would have known and I would have used them for my CJ hardtop rear glass.
He told me he cuts glass still when he did my YJ windshield last month.... I wish I would have known and I would have used them for my CJ hardtop rear glass.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
Thanks, I'll make a note of it. I will most likely wait till after paint so I don't break another one.
Swoop69
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- Riverton, Utah
Yes I have checked this site out looking for ideas. I may need to go back and see if anyone has a windshield to sell...... I slipped with wrench last night when I was re-installing the windshield and tapped the windshield and it cracked
I have an extra windshield for you. I'd like to check out your 4 link setup. Im debating on linking or leaf'ing the back half of my 4 door.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
Thanks, feel free to come on by and see the 4 link. I'm usually home every evening after 5 working on it. 801-277-six three 05
Swoop69
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- Riverton, Utah
I don't know why I haven't subscribed sooner!
still want my windshield?
still want my windshield?
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I still need the glass, what year is yours ? The glass guys say that the 72-73 glass is different than the older ones.
Swoop69
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- Riverton, Utah
mine is off a 68.... you can come get it anytime... but you have to take the dented, rusted windshield frame with it!
I was told you might have a 35" MTR spare? trade?
I was told you might have a 35" MTR spare? trade?
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I have a brand new 33-12.50 kevlar MTR that my son picked up for a spare but its too nice of a tire for spare duty so I was looking for someone who could use it. I need a spare 35 also. Want to PM me your contact info ? I can make a pattern of my glass and compare the two.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I whipped up some rear fender flares using my bender. I just need to finish welding them up and put some skins on them.
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wallysheata
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- Aspen/Grand Junction, CO
Updates please :greg:
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
I'll have to roll it out and take some more pictures. Lately I have been working on the tube fenders and flares. They are about ready for a bit of bondo to hide the welds. I also have the roll cage repaired. I bought some of Summit Machine's tube clamps so the cage can come apart if I had to take it out for any reason. It was cut up when it was taken out of Shawn's Commando and I didn't want to have to do that again. The clamps are very nicely built and work well.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
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- Holladay, Utah
Thanks, I need to take some pictures of the front fenders which I think turned out nice too. I just need to get my son's jeep running again so I can roll the jeep out into the light.