Grandpa's Willys Wheeler

RHuckster

RHuckster

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Me & the wife purchased Willy back in June 2014. I've been modding/building cars & trucks for years but this is my 1st Jeep. The 1st few things I needed to do was install some steps & grab handles for the wife. Took off the Rubi rails to install Mopar step bars. Also changed out the factory grab handles for a set of Grabars.
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Rick
 
I also installed Sill plate protectors, the little filler pieces behind the door handles so my wife can't scratch the paint with her rings/fingernails.
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Then I installed door stops to hold to doors open for us old folks, plus a dead pedal for me.
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Then I needed something to assist me with the hood since only having 1 arm the bar system didn't work so I installed hood struts.
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Rick
 
We removed the back seat & decided to make our own rear mat.
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Then I wanted some security so Installed locking lugs, locking gas cap & gas door, & lock for the hood.
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More non practical mods
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Whether they work or not I blow money on perf. mods as well.
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Also a Superchips programmer
 
This week I decided the plastic mopar steps won't hold up offroad so I replaced them with a set of Smitybuilty bars.
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I've also received my Rockhard 4x4 skid plates in aluminum which I'll hang next wek.
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Heres a few other things I didn't mention
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Welcome. There's a seperate wave section but not a huge deal. Great looking Jeep. Love the color. Which hood struts did you get?
 
Welcome !! Jeep looks good. Great start with all the practical mods:thumb:. I really like the way you painted the A/C vents. Most guys paint the whole thing. I like the smaller touch.
 
Really like the interior paint touches, how did you do that? Mods looking good so far and love the color.
 
Thanks, I removed the vents, took them apart & painted the inside ring. The screw/bolts unscrewed & painted them. Bought the matching paint on Amazon in kit form(primer, base, & clear coat)

Rick
 
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