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<blockquote data-quote="Diamond B" data-source="post: 300452" data-attributes="member: 4484"><p>After much delay, the Build resumes...slowly. Goal is still to be done about 1 week prior to Memorial Day Weekend in order to squeeze in a shakedown run before heading to Morris Mountain for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/471458816236768/" target="_blank">Wheelin' 4 Warriors Rock Ride 6</a>. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013-03-12_17-02-01_291.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013-03-12_17-02-01_291.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p>We had to re-work the rear truss that was on the axle we I got it (above). The one that was on it was too tall and the angles were off. So it was cut off and a new one put on:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013042495193024.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013042495193024.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>While the shop was busy, I have been working on a project at the house: Custom tailgate tag mount supplied by <a href="http://www.undercoverfab.com/brackets-and-tabs/164-ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.html" target="_blank">Undercover Fabworks</a><a href="http://www.undercoverfab.com/brackets-and-tabs/164-ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.undercoverfab.com/164-916-thickbox/ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The idea was to use Lexan and an LED strip to backlight the cutout (which I custom ordered) to be used as a 3rd brake light in place of the original that was removed with the rear tire carrier in an earlier evolution of my Jeep. First I painted the mount: </p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171438_432.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171438_432.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Then I worked on the Lexan to determine the best way to capture the light from the LEDs that would be wrapped around it. I tried cutting a grid pattern into, scuffing it with a dremel, a wire brush, front side back side, etc... In the end I spent more time trying to figure out the best method than the rest of the project combined. Best method turned out to be wire cup on the end of the drill roughing up the back of the Lexan. Then I used clear sealant to attach the LEDs to the edge of the Lexan with the LEDs pointed in:</p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171317_042.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171317_042.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>And with the LEDs lit:</p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171329_911.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171329_911.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Using the same clear sealant, I glued the Lexan to the back of the tag mount and clamped it all together for the night:</p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_173357_181.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_173357_181.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>After letting it set, I decided to fill in the lettering with the same clear sealant. Apparently "clear" sealant only dries clear if it is applied thin. I filled in the lettering in hopes of keeping dirt and mud from getting between the Lexan and the tag mount. (I also sealed the edges of the Lexan on the back.) </p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200453_585.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200453_585.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Final product lit and soon to be mounted on the Jeep:</p><p><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200545_429.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200545_429.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Hopefully this Saturday I'll have more pics and another update!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Diamond B, post: 300452, member: 4484"] After much delay, the Build resumes...slowly. Goal is still to be done about 1 week prior to Memorial Day Weekend in order to squeeze in a shakedown run before heading to Morris Mountain for the [url=https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/471458816236768/]Wheelin' 4 Warriors Rock Ride 6[/url]. [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013-03-12_17-02-01_291.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013-03-12_17-02-01_291.jpg[/IMG][/url] We had to re-work the rear truss that was on the axle we I got it (above). The one that was on it was too tall and the angles were off. So it was cut off and a new one put on: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013042495193024.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/2013042495193024.jpg[/IMG][/url] While the shop was busy, I have been working on a project at the house: Custom tailgate tag mount supplied by [url=http://www.undercoverfab.com/brackets-and-tabs/164-ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.html]Undercover Fabworks[/url][url=http://www.undercoverfab.com/brackets-and-tabs/164-ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.html][IMG]http://www.undercoverfab.com/164-916-thickbox/ucf-tailgate-tag-bracket-antenna-mount-for-jeep-tj.jpg[/IMG][/url] The idea was to use Lexan and an LED strip to backlight the cutout (which I custom ordered) to be used as a 3rd brake light in place of the original that was removed with the rear tire carrier in an earlier evolution of my Jeep. First I painted the mount: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171438_432.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171438_432.jpg[/IMG][/url] Then I worked on the Lexan to determine the best way to capture the light from the LEDs that would be wrapped around it. I tried cutting a grid pattern into, scuffing it with a dremel, a wire brush, front side back side, etc... In the end I spent more time trying to figure out the best method than the rest of the project combined. Best method turned out to be wire cup on the end of the drill roughing up the back of the Lexan. Then I used clear sealant to attach the LEDs to the edge of the Lexan with the LEDs pointed in: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171317_042.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171317_042.jpg[/IMG][/url] And with the LEDs lit: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171329_911.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_171329_911.jpg[/IMG][/url] Using the same clear sealant, I glued the Lexan to the back of the tag mount and clamped it all together for the night: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_173357_181.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130422_173357_181.jpg[/IMG][/url] After letting it set, I decided to fill in the lettering with the same clear sealant. Apparently "clear" sealant only dries clear if it is applied thin. I filled in the lettering in hopes of keeping dirt and mud from getting between the Lexan and the tag mount. (I also sealed the edges of the Lexan on the back.) [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200453_585.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200453_585.jpg[/IMG][/url] Final product lit and soon to be mounted on the Jeep: [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamond_b_ranch/media/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200545_429.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/diamond_b_ranch/Jeep/1%20Ton%20Build/IMG_20130424_200545_429.jpg[/IMG][/url] Hopefully this Saturday I'll have more pics and another update! [/QUOTE]
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