Need some fender trimming done

cloudswimmer · Dec 9, 2004

I'm in Irvine and was wondering if any of you could point me to someone fairly local who could trim the front of my fenders up to the headlights so I can mount a 97+ style winch bumper.I'm looking for a real clean job and just don't trust my hacking skills at this point.Thanks Guys..........................Chris

cbremer · Dec 9, 2004

how do you define local?

(where in so. cal are you?) there are plenty of folks around that will be happy to cut up someone else's Jeep for some pizza and/or beer.

cloudswimmer · Dec 10, 2004

I'm in Irvine.Don't mind driving an hour or so.Can we wait on that beer till after the cutting is done :cheers:

rpraterxj · Dec 10, 2004

Hey gang,

I need front & rear trimming. XJOHNNYC also needs more trimming.

Maybe we can get a trimming party together? :repair:

We are ALL in OC.

I have not trimmed fenders before. I popped my right rear flare off last week, so today I removed the left one. I running flareless (rear) right now. Bot, it's gonna throw some mud on Saturday (Big Bear trip).

Unfortunately I do not have enough space or I would offer up my garage.

I will pay for food & beverage.

Thanks,

Robert

Mike L · Dec 10, 2004

Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.

Kejtar · Dec 10, 2004

rpraterxj said:
Hey gang,

I need front & rear trimming. XJOHNNYC also needs more trimming.

Maybe we can get a trimming party together? :repair:

We are ALL in OC.

I have not trimmed fenders before. I popped my right rear flare off last week, so today I removed the left one. I running flareless (rear) right now. Bot, it's gonna throw some mud on Saturday (Big Bear trip).

Unfortunately I do not have enough space or I would offer up my garage.

I will pay for food & beverage.

Thanks,

Robert

I'm willing to show up and help if you guys do it mid January. I'd offer my driveway but now that the camping trailer is parked on it again it's kind of packed and crowded.

Kejtar · Dec 10, 2004

Mike L said:
Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.

LOL My compressor got wheels... but I wouldn't call it portable

From my experience metal shears do a pretty nice job on the fronts and only the rears needs some sort of a cutting utility.

johnnyc · Dec 10, 2004

Mike L said:
Somebody have a portable compressor? I have an air body saw but no compressor as i have always done my trimming at my dad's. I live in Orange and may have the room in the driveway to help out.

-Mike L.

I have my CO2 tank...which would be enough to do my fenders.

Mike L · Dec 10, 2004

Kejtar said:
LOL My compressor got wheels... but I wouldn't call it portable From my experience metal shears do a pretty nice job on the fronts and only the rears needs some sort of a cutting utility.

An air body saw makes nice even cuts and can get into smaller areas that shears can't. It was only a suggestion. Later.

-Mike L.

Mike L · Dec 10, 2004

xjohnnyc said:
I have my CO2 tank...which would be enough to do my fenders.

Well, I have my OBA in my rig, but I really don't want to use it just for trimming.

rpraterxj · Dec 10, 2004

I am OK to do it in mid-Jan. I am willing to look into buying some type of air compressor. Any ideas? I am thinking of a small one that I can use at home but have no problem tossing in the rear of the XJ to take to someone's house to use. Heck, maybe even get a DC converter of some sort...LOL.

Seriously, I will be getting a compressor and can bring it. Maybe Santa will bring it... :laugh3:

Robert

Kejtar · Dec 10, 2004

rpraterxj said:
I am OK to do it in mid-Jan. I am willing to look into buying some type of air compressor. Any ideas? I am thinking of a small one that I can use at home but have no problem tossing in the rear of the XJ to take to someone's house to use. Heck, maybe even get a DC converter of some sort...LOL.

Seriously, I will be getting a compressor and can bring it. Maybe Santa will bring it... :laugh3:

Robert

keep in mind that if it's going to be too small the saw might have a hard time running on it....

rpraterxj · Dec 10, 2004

I am thinking of something like a 15 gal, 3 HP Craftsman type for the garage and the Viair VIA40043 400P Portable Compressor for the trails.

Would a smaller compressor, like the carpentry type compressor, provide enough air? It'3 2 HP, 4 GAL and portable.

Robert

Mike L · Dec 10, 2004

When I finally get a compressor it will be no less than a 5hp 25 gallon unit. It is just the right size to still be easily portable around the grage and to take to a buddys house. HTH.

-Mike L.

Darky · Dec 10, 2004

Hey if this gets goin for mid-Jan, I may be willing to chip in some for beer/pizza. I'd like to trim a little on mine. Could I trim enough in the rear to clear a set of 30x9.5" MTs? I know most people can clear them stock, but mine doesn't...I've been lookinat a BB but if I can trim that's better and cheaper. Well, cheaper at least.

XJ Dad · Dec 10, 2004

Depending on when you do the trimming party and where, I have a 33 gallon, 6 hp Craftsman Aircompressor that I just bought that I would be willing to bring up if I can get some help trimming my fenders.
Wade

LiquidOps · Dec 10, 2004

Although a trail in Big Bear already started my trimming job for me, I could definately use some trimming.

Keep me posted on details. I will be glad to eat free pizza and get some trimming help....

i mean... chip in for pizza... yeah that's it

rpraterxj · Dec 10, 2004

Sounds like all we need is a place to have the "party". We can have a couple of compressors and several metal shears (or cutting device). The only other thing is a solid date! I am suggesting the weekend of Jan 22-23rd. I prefer Saturday.

Anybody able to provide a driveway or garage? I will ask my mother-in-law. She lives in Torrance (the nice are), has a driveway that we canfit two or three at a time and planty of street parking.

Most of us are in OC and it would probably be better to find a place here.

Thanks,

Robert

Kejtar · Dec 10, 2004

rpraterxj said:
Sounds like all we need is a place to have the "party". We can have a couple of compressors and several metal shears (or cutting device). The only other thing is a solid date! I am suggesting the weekend of Jan 22-23rd. I prefer Saturday.

How about you look at the calendar first. 22/23rd has Calico written on it and I think that quite a few people would want to go there. Try for a weekend before that maybe.

rpraterxj · Dec 10, 2004

OOPPSS!..Sorry about that.

The weekend before is Superstition (SD 4 Wheelers). Is everyone available for end of Jan? Weekend of Jan 29th?

I am open to any weekend. I know not everyone can/will be going on the runs at Calico (though I would to go) or Superstition.

Maybe we can get a poll or something and get this thing planned.

I don't know how to do a poll. but if some body can, maybe put in a couple of weekends in Jan & Feb.???

Thanks,

Robert

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