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Yea, I'm going to shed a tear when that first long scratch runs down the side of the rig :cry:

Back from the paint shop it's sitting at 184 lb. Plus roughly 70 lb. for bed platform, pneumatic shocks, tent, and back hatchback puts it at 254. I didn't weight the original top, but guess it was 80 lbs. If I'm right, this only added the difference between the two tops or about 174 lb. to...

Now since I smooth painted it, I could even make fiberglass molds from it. First I need to finish this thing so I can actually have some fun with it. Summer's here and it still isn't done.

From the picture I thought they messed up the paint. Nope, just a reflection of the shop on the surface.

Or the beer!

Looks a bit smoother than my attempt.

My vote is for the ICECO JP42. It's a fridge, or a freezer, or a cooler (just add ice). It's reasonably priced with long lasting components. Also fits perfect in the back seat of my Jeep Gladiator or JL, or in the bed. I measured the back seat before choosing a fridge. It It will make a...

There goes my career in bodywork. I sure didn't see all those blemishes in my basement. I need to get my eyes checked!

The pros are touching up my bodywork before paint.

Five weeks of waiting and it’s finally in the paint shop! Hope the Crystal Metallic Granite looks good.

I just wish it was my day job. I've got 35 years experience in construction, fabrication, machining, manufacturing, and engineering. Now I sit In my office all day managing. Can't complain too much, but I love hands on designing and building stuff. I can't wait to build my retirement...

I know how DIYs go, so hang in there! Wonderful craftsmanship, and I can't wait to see pictures on the road.

Time to take the top off. I love my 38's.

Well I just talked to Antigravity about their Lithium Starter Batteries. They have a couple sizes and Amp Hour batteries that will work in the Gladiator that is an OEM replacement. 5 year warranty and it should work fine in St. Louis's climate year round as well as my few cold ski trips to...

Lithium Starter batteries are getting much better. Both Dakota Lithium and Antigravity sell them and have improved greatly over the last ten years. The key is to buy a Lithium battery with a BMS (Battery Management System) specifically designed for the alternator in your vehicle, or you will...

The build looks incredible. Keep it up! Thanks for video's also, they look great.

Sorry if I'm Geeking out a bit on batteries. But hey, I'm an Engineer. Now, here's a really cool option, if it will work. Dakota Lithium has a 135Ah Group 24 Starter Battery (smaller in size than my Gladiator's battery). The biggest complaint I've heard about Lithium Starter batteries is that...

Great idea to keep the battery under the front seats, and batteries come in a lot of sizes. This slim 170AH battery almost fits behind my rear seat. I'll have to look to see if there are some slim 100Ah Lithium batteries available. Below is a picture of two Optimas under a JK rear seat.

This is a great response from someone that has had both setups. Thanks.

Alright, we talked Lithium, solar, DC DC charging, and battery boxes vs. built in. I want to hear more about under hood dual battery systems. Any good or bad experiences. I still like the clean idea of keeping the batteries out of the way, under the hood. Only problem I've found is that I...