XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
Hmmmm First post WOW! I wondered why this thread was back on the front page.
New Pics of My first JEEP PROJECT
- Thread starter XJ Stryker
- Start date
discosteve
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bedford Indiana
....at least he didnt call her a dude...
bigdodgeram00
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- ILLINOIS
Awesome write up, cant wait to see more pictures of the build
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
This wagoneer is still the same. White wheels and all.
It has just been dead in my garage for about two months now. No time or desire to work on it at the moment. Although I did stay in a holiday inn express last night.
Yesterday I finally got off my but and bought the CPS now all I have to do is change it out. But soccer and Work and keep the yard straight have been taking my spare time. So we will see when I can find a chance to install it. But don't worry I like my white wheels too.
It has just been dead in my garage for about two months now. No time or desire to work on it at the moment. Although I did stay in a holiday inn express last night.
Yesterday I finally got off my but and bought the CPS now all I have to do is change it out. But soccer and Work and keep the yard straight have been taking my spare time. So we will see when I can find a chance to install it. But don't worry I like my white wheels too.
- Location
- Columbus, In
C'mon Rob, you know you wanna wheel it! Dirty Turtle is a lot closer than badlands!
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
Update:
Took the waggies out this past weekend to some private land about 30 min from here.
Got my first bit of real carnage.
Lost the Rear Passenger side window.
I took a bad line (over confident waggy was running great) And my rear end slid over against a tree. I wasn't too worried about some trail rash and it wasn't on my window. I failed to consider the immense pressure that the window was under and so I pressed the gas and let my roof just slide on the tree. Then A big POP and the window was gone.
Well I considered replacing the window with a JY one and kept thinking I will just be replacing this again soon if I do that. I loved Nick's (Hana87xj's) Set up with the plexi glass. So I decided to experiment with his set-up.
First I removed the rear plastic panel around the window.
Then worked a flat tip out on the corners to get the seal out.
I then just grabbed a piece of Plexi-Glass we had some at our shop so it was free. I am not sure if Plexi is expensive or not so I am not even sure if this mod is worth it. Anyway I just traced with a black sharpie the outline of the window and added about a 1/2 and inch to all the side to compensate for the seal.
Then cut it out with a Angle Grinder (melting plastic burns wear protective gear)
I ripped the blue plastic off and this is what I am left with.
Mind you the window is clear lol
I then started working the window into the seal. It went pretty easy I prolly could have added some soap or what not but Plexi is a lot more flexible than glass so it kinda bent in pretty well.
Next came the slow process of working the glass and seal back into the jeep. With real glass you have to get string soapy water and everything else to get the window back in.
This was just a lil patience since the Plexi will flex and bend. It is Brittle in on the edges so be careful.
I went if from the side sticking the bottom in the groove then the top and slid it all the way flush the back of the window. Then just worked the seal in with a flat tip. The hardest part was the top corner but I had a buddy to help me get in. Helped to pry from both sides.
Hard corner
Finished although I want to leak test it. It will prolly leak water still since my Plexi is a lil thinner than the glass. If it leaks I plan to add a small groove of RTV just underneath the seal.
So for anyone that wants to do this It is pretty simple.
Finished
Took the waggies out this past weekend to some private land about 30 min from here.
Got my first bit of real carnage.
Lost the Rear Passenger side window.
I took a bad line (over confident waggy was running great) And my rear end slid over against a tree. I wasn't too worried about some trail rash and it wasn't on my window. I failed to consider the immense pressure that the window was under and so I pressed the gas and let my roof just slide on the tree. Then A big POP and the window was gone.
Well I considered replacing the window with a JY one and kept thinking I will just be replacing this again soon if I do that. I loved Nick's (Hana87xj's) Set up with the plexi glass. So I decided to experiment with his set-up.
First I removed the rear plastic panel around the window.
Then worked a flat tip out on the corners to get the seal out.
I then just grabbed a piece of Plexi-Glass we had some at our shop so it was free. I am not sure if Plexi is expensive or not so I am not even sure if this mod is worth it. Anyway I just traced with a black sharpie the outline of the window and added about a 1/2 and inch to all the side to compensate for the seal.
Then cut it out with a Angle Grinder (melting plastic burns wear protective gear)
I ripped the blue plastic off and this is what I am left with.
Mind you the window is clear lol
I then started working the window into the seal. It went pretty easy I prolly could have added some soap or what not but Plexi is a lot more flexible than glass so it kinda bent in pretty well.
Next came the slow process of working the glass and seal back into the jeep. With real glass you have to get string soapy water and everything else to get the window back in.
This was just a lil patience since the Plexi will flex and bend. It is Brittle in on the edges so be careful.
I went if from the side sticking the bottom in the groove then the top and slid it all the way flush the back of the window. Then just worked the seal in with a flat tip. The hardest part was the top corner but I had a buddy to help me get in. Helped to pry from both sides.
Hard corner
Finished although I want to leak test it. It will prolly leak water still since my Plexi is a lil thinner than the glass. If it leaks I plan to add a small groove of RTV just underneath the seal.
So for anyone that wants to do this It is pretty simple.
Finished
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
nice write up Rob, looks good. :thumbup:
glad to see you update this thread, I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this rig.
glad to see you update this thread, I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this rig.
- Location
- bourbonnais IL
nice, it looks good i will have to keep this in mind if i ever bust one of mine its gotta be cheaper then new glass
96 XJ Sport
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bardstown, KY
Nice work, man! Wish I could have been there to participate in the carnage.
- Location
- Poplar Grove, Illinois
always loved your waggy since the first time i randomly came a cross pictures of it.
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
Thanks. Its been lying dormant for a while now. Gas prices have been keeping me from driving it all that much.
- Location
- Columbus, In
- Location
- bourbonnais IL
It needs to be at WF!
truth
whats been going on man we haven't heard from you in a while
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
I live in Alabama now. Seems harder to find people that organize rides close to me.
XJosh95
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Green Bay, WI
We're gonna miss you this year at WF. Congrats on the new kid coming to town soon!
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
XJosh95
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Green Bay, WI
Oh, my God, man. I am so sorry. Words can not describe how sorry I am. I may not have known, but that doesn't make it easier.
I'll keep you and Tess in my thoughts as I'm sure will everyone else who reads this.
I'll keep you and Tess in my thoughts as I'm sure will everyone else who reads this.
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
sorry to hear, sir. very sad thing to hear.
