GirsMJ86 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 well I'm going to paint it up like a willys truck. the umbrella one was one i just thought would be cool. but in order to get it you would have to be a big resident evil game series fan to get why it would be such a joke to see it drive through your town. :twisted: ps. the willys ones are just really bad scans of ones i colored and the umbrella one is one i just threw together so it don't look too good either. but they are just something to go by and look at final result will be much better. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Alex, i like the willys emblem for its authentic/rustic look. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 thx.8). i was thinkin about just goin to the jeep stealership and gettin some of the decals for the willys tj but those r way too much. so i know this one guy who does decals and hes going to do the entire truck for only 100. all the letters, stars, and the tailgate. ill post pics after it gets done later this summer. that willys green paint is going to cost the most though, got to get it custom mixed.:roll:. also i just wish mine wasnt blue inside because that don't go too well with that green but ill deal or redo it all in black. :twisted: alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I just thought of something else that would be totally cool (IMO), and that is making a canvas topper to match, i think they were beige. Anyway, just my $.02 Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 you know i was actually thinking of makin it a convert. at one time. but threw it out once i saw pics of the convert. dakotas. and it just wouldnt be right unless i put a fold down windsheild on it and could get my hands on another set of doors to make half doors. but maybe what i could do is paint the cab to look like a canvas top. idk ill have to think on that some more. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 along the lines of the convert idea. i was gonna cut the top off really carefully and figure out how to use it like a removable hard top. but gave that up too. but what i could do is make one of the dark green canvas ones for the bed like the 2 1/2 tons had.:twisted: alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 along the lines of the convert idea. i was gonna cut the top off really carefully and figure out how to use it like a removable hard top. but gave that up too. but what i could do is make one of the dark green canvas ones for the bed like the 2 1/2 tons had.:twisted: alex Thats what i was kinda thinking, the 2 1/2 ton look, hoops and all :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 ROADLESS, what they say is true then. great minds think alike. :lol:. that would be cool though. now were can i get all that canvas and metal hoops? hmmm... alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I had an S-10 that had the hardtop convertable top on it. This was back in my lowrider days :shock: It was cool in the warmer drier months, but it really sucked when it rained, or when I left the top at home and got stuck in a sudden VA thundrstorm. Check the lowrider mags, I am sure they still make those kits. they were not that expensive back in the late 90's. they were around 400 bucks. Just remember to stiffen the frame a lil. For the paint I would use a primer, and buy a quart of base coat green. Then experiment a lil til you come up with the right shade of green(make sure you use an accurate measuring system so you can repeat the color) Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 i didnt think of doin that for the color. :oops:. i might have to look into it along with the hardtop kits, but i probly won't do that anymore. thx. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Alex, I googled a canvas topper and look what i found: http://www.wildyoats.com/canvas_army_top.htm theres more info on his home page (you might have to use IE for this site). :-D Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 :shock: OMG thats cool! i might have to run to the local army store and start looking. also maybe a few mods done to it to make it more jeep trail ready. :twisted: thx for findin that i would never thought to loo for that. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Keep us posted (no pun)! What your doing with the paint thing is pretty unique, top or no top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 what do you think would look better on the side of the nose? MJ1986-X because its a MJ from 1986 and base model "X" or 160174-S because that is the things serial number followed by the "S" for serial number like the old MBs had I'm not sure which to do. opinions plz. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 do the serial number, it's more authentic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 thats what i was leaning towards but wasnt sure what it was when i drew those pics up. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I like the MJ1986-X idea. Other Jeepers would know what year & model it is. Tough choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 yea i didnt know what to put when i didnt know the serial number so i came up with that. i like it but the serial number is more willys style. so I'm not sure what to do. :idea:maybe i should poll it:?: alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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