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Old 07-26-2012, 10:04 AM
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I have always liked the look of the Sahara...it must be the mall crawler in me, I don't know. Regardless, I could care less about the haters. I love the look, but wanted an affordable winch bumper. When RC released their Hybrid Stubby my brain instantly embraced their design as a solution to what I wanted to do. So, starting this morning the build has begun. Now, I know that "build" isn't the right term. I am not "creating" anything new. What I am doing is re-inventing a product many of you are running...with a little personality and creativity. It may take a while because my winch is still en route...but I will try to post pics along the journey. Love it or hate, I want to hear what everyone thinks...because honestly I have no idea how it is going to turn out!

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Here's to the Jeeper in all of us!


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Old 07-26-2012, 11:03 AM
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Main Unit-Sanded

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Main Unit -Primer

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Old 07-29-2012, 04:36 PM
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Silver laid down!

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Now I'm just waiting on Parts...UPS where are you!?
Old 07-29-2012, 05:38 PM
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I couldn't wait for the winch to get here...so I mounted up the center section.

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A special treat for the end caps arrived, but no end caps till Tuesday...

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Old 07-31-2012, 09:04 PM
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Well...UPS didnt get here until 8pm, so nothing done today.
Hopefully I can get the caps painted tomorrow!
Winch Arrives on the second...so hurry up and wait is in full force.
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End caps primed.

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First coat

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Clear on and Tape removed

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Assembly this evening hopefully!
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Its looking great so far. Waiting to see it finished.
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90% Done! Just need to wire the winch and mount and wire the fogs and spool on the winch line!

Lots if views and no input!?


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I love it! When the rattle can paint starts to look like crap I plan on having it professionally done...but I couldn't see spending the money on a maybe.
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Old 08-02-2012, 05:21 PM
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Wow that looks badass! I've always loved that look just have never seen it used with such a rugged design.

Amazing how it turned out!
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Looks awesome. Great job.


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