Notsodirtyhippie
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You're like the coolest dad ever. Good job on this.
I have not updated in a few weeks. I got carpet and upholstery done. Then, as I think I am finished, my wife says that our daughter needs a steering wheel.
Pics of carpet and steering wheel. I do not have any good pics of the padded sides.
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Another test fit. But this time we had to make sure the dog fit.
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And finally I had to do some comparison shots by my wife's jeep since it was the inspiration for this build.
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So I am calling this build done. Thanks again for all of the support and kind words from you guys. I really enjoyed doing this project and sharing it with this community.
I knew it really needed fenders to look like a jeep. I went back and forth on how to build them and finally settled on 1/4" thick black ABS plastic. I think it will do a good job of matching the plastic fender JK look. I apologize in advance. I completely forgot to take pictures of the process but I do have pics of them mounted up.
I ordered a small sheet of the ABS off the net along with special ABS glue. I cut small mounting flanges and bolted those to the body. With a heat gun I warmed up the plastic until it was pliable and matched the shape of the mounting flanges. Then I glued the whole thing up.
First pics of the fenders in their rough shape
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A little cutting and shaping and It is really starting to look like a jeep.
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I want to thank you guys for all of the positive feedback and encouragement. I am really enjoying this build.