"Architectural Assault Vehicle" -Memphibious FJ's Buildup Thread

[Memphibious FJ]

Update 03.05.2009

Lifted:
Toytec Adjustable Coilovers (3" lift)
OME 895 springs and N141 shocks (2" lift)
33" ProComp MudTerrain Tires
High-Lift Jack on Roof Mounts
Scuba Driver Mod

Armored:
Warn Front and Rear Bumpers
Metaltech Rock Sliders

Linked-up:
Garmin Nuvi hardwired and mounted above rearview mirror
Midland Handheld CB

Blacked-out:
Black Tundra Door Handles
Painted Mirrors and Bezel Flat Black
Painted Wheels Flat Black

Deleted: OEM Roof Rack, Tire Cover, Bling Plate





Well, here we go...

I will assume that everybody knows what a VooDoo Blue FJ looks like right off of the lot, so I won't post the typical "Here is where I started..."-type images.

I'll just jump right in with the current photos of my FJ:





I am still not sure about the white bezel, I like it, but I am tempted to re-paint it flat black.





This just a close-up of the tire cover. It was just a quick lettering job that has held up much longer than originally intended.

The suspension lift will be installed Saturday and the update with photos will follow shortly. Stay Tuned!

[gunsnrose]

lookin good down there !!!

[spclays1]

I think I have seen that FJ somewhere...............Lookin' good.

[Memphibious FJ]

Thanks guys! I can't wait to get the lift installed... and then new tires... and then maybe the mod bug will back off long enough for me get some work done on my garage.


Edit: I wanted to include the method that I used for painting my wheels, which was done before I started this thread and that I had recently posted on a local Jeep forum.
This is how I painted my wheels:

The Supplies:
-wide painters tape
-320 grit sandpaper
-tarp
-tack cloth
-Duplicolor black wheel paint, 4-6 cans

I worked one wheel at time over a couple of days...

The Procedure:
-remove wheel from rear tire carrier
-hand sand every bit of the wheel while watching "Battlestar Galactica" on DVD (the new series, not the 70's version)
-once your hand uncramps and you are sure that any finish, dirt or brake dust is no longer going to be a issue, proceed to use the tack cloth to remove all sanding dust any other loose material.
-tape off the tire so that you do not get any paint on it
-place tire on tarp outside, begin with two light coats of paint, waiting 20 to 30 minutes between coats, depending on how involved you are in the plot of the show.
-apply subsequent coats until the finish is uniform and somewhat shiny
-change out the DVD for the next one, being careful not to put fingerprints on the shiny side.
-once the last coat is very well cured, turn the wheel over and do the other side (yes, I did the inside as well)
-once wheel is fully cured, swap it for the next one, taking this opportunity to rotate the tires as well (if you want, I was at 5000 miles, so it made sense to go ahead and do it)


****very important****
-Do Not, under any circumstance post up on the forum about painting your wheels without immediately including pics. It will not be tolerated.

[FrankieFJ]

A flat black bezel would look nice on that rig!

[ballkillerxxx]

scales building with a single leap eh!

[ebhudgens]

Lookin' Good --- from an ex-Memphian. Left there in '81

[Memphibious FJ]

Garmin Nuvi 200 installation pics...


I patched into the wiring harness connection for the aux. roof lights with some connectors from Radio Shack after using the voltmeter to determine which leads were powered only when the key has been turned in the ignition. The power cord I am using was cannibalized from a cigarette lighter adapter for the Garmin.


I ran the power cord above the headliner and out the hole for the rearview mirror. (sorry about the dark image)


I cannibalized the window mount for the Garmin and attached it to the cover for the rear-view mirror mount. It is very sturdy and can handle my ape-like repositioning of the Garmin.

New pics:

[RadoRoo]

Can't wait to help out with the install Saturday it is going to be hot as fire that day.....hopefully we will be done alot faster this time. Looking forward to helping you with the build up!

[FJCcrawler]

Can't wait to see the FJ when it's all done. Keep the pics coming!