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TXTallMan
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 Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: Texas Toad |
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This is a thread for my Father. He wanted to see some pictures of his Jeep during the build. I think he is just trying to keep tabs on me so I stay on task and don't goof off too much.
He has nicknamed it the Texas Toad after the Great Horned Toad of Texas.
http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/publications/lizard.pdf
I think mainly because so far it has been motionless and as such doesn't move much like the Horned Toad. 
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TXTallMan
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Location: Summerville, SC
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:55 pm Post subject: Pictures |
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The Beginning
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Found in a Field
The Floors
Needed Frame Repairs
Initial Body Paint Test
Yes it will be GREEN
Body Repair - Notice the Jeep Emblem is spared. I found out on replacement tubs the Jeep stamp is several inches higher than on the original tubs.
Rust under Bondo
Frame Repair
Body Repair - Cut out rust spots and holes, it looks like patch work but I was attempting to save the crossmembers, seat bolt holes and strength veins.
Corner Rust
Floor Repair
Back on the Frame - It looks bent but it is just an optical illusion from not holding the camera correctly.
New Floors
New Replaced Corners
New Repaired Sides
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TXTallMan
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Location: Summerville, SC
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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More Pictures
The Big Man at work
Wetsanding the corner
A new Dash. Notice we cut the holes for the Tachometer and Rally Clock. You won't find a dash that is pre cut with Stereo, Speaker holes, all guages, glovebox, tach, and clock anywhere for sale. The closest I have ever come is a dash with one speaker hole, gages, tach, and clock.
Tailgate was good just needs new paint
Not bad for a couple of hacks
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Mr Shane
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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Wow...
I am truly impressed! Good job! 
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Shane. We are not there yet. I have to do more sanding than I know, and figure out a way to paint without getting dust on the paint. Then it is on to the motor.
It is alot of work but I know it will be worth it.
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7th Cavalry
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Let me know when you want to work on it. I will be glad to help.
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BeefaloBart
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| Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Lookin great so far, allways fun to have a project Jeep to work on.
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Test fitting the new clock and tach.
Tachometer gap
Both gauges in the dash.
Clock gap
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looking good
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Passenger side is done. Now I just have to sand it down and paint.
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: First Paintings |
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Tailgate
Dash
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Tim
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject: Fenders, Grill, and Windshield frame. |
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Fenders painted.
Grill...the new face of the toad.
Windshield Frame
This thing is starting to look more like "The Hulk" than a toad. 
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TXTallMan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: Hood Ornament |
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H8SPVMT
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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If a bear had wings, "Would it bump it's rump as much?"
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