Front Fenders completed!

[Explorer 1]

The 35" look like they belong as I completed the front fender modification.

The whole process took a lot longer than I would have been willing if I would have know in the beginning.

I was able to use a type of screw that was secured with a threaded rivet. This way I can remove the drivers side fender to get to the nuts that secure the snorkel.

Happy with how it turned out:

The final step will be the bed liner on the fenders, lower doors and rocker panels but first on to the roof rack and spare tire support.

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

 

[jgpoirier]

Looks good, nice work!

Guy

 

[Hill Bill E.]

Very nice!!:coffeedrink:

 

[crosbike]

I really like how they turned out. I also really like your 360 searchlight. I acquired one a few years ago and have yet to get it onto my jeep yet.

 

[4Rescue]

Those look AWESOME man!!!!!!!! Nicely done, you SHOULD be very happy with the outcome, you did a sweet job on them.

Cheers

Dave

 

[BEVAN]

looks very good.

 

[StumpXJ]

Fenders look great!...but I dont think you have enough load bars on your roof.... :Wow1::Wow1: (holy crap!)

Nice Job man!

~ Stump

 

[AFSOC]

Very well done! Most impressive work, the results look great.

 

[Explorer 1]

Agreed!

Fenders look great!...but I dont think you have enough load bars on your roof.... :Wow1::Wow1: (holy crap!)

Nice Job man!

~ Stump

Thanks, The roof rack was designed to hold over 400 lbs. Weak spot of the XJ is is the thin sheetmetal that the usual roof rack is attached to, I decided to spread the weight out as evenly as possible. Sure is a hassle to take off! Guess it can second as a mobile helicopter pad! :ylsmoke:

The new rack (in design stage) will tie into the roll cage and transfer the weight to the cage. It will also serve as a "tree/rock slider" for the outside edge of the roof.

Once done I can finally get the whole vehicle painted, (then what will I do with all my free time?!)

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

 

[alexfm]

Where'd you get the cowl hood? I like it.

 

[Explorer 1]

Fiberglass hood

Where'd you get the cowl hood? I like it.

It's been a few years and all I can remember was that they were in Flordia and it cost about 50% of the hood to ship it to California!

I have to believe there was someone else closer and for less money. When I got done with the cost of the hood and shipping it was about $500.00! :Wow1:

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1