JB30
Active member
Think the white color matched J30 is an absolute thing of beauty. For some reason haven't seen a lot of darker color Jeeps that have gone the matched route.
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Think the white color matched J30 is an absolute thing of beauty. For some reason haven't seen a lot of darker color Jeeps that have gone the matched route.
Got to agree with the color match. Many thanks to 'goin camping' again for letting me see his J30. I got the same thing, I just need to do the camping. One thing I strongly suggest is that you inspect the top yourself. There was a paint run I caught when I was down in San Diego for the install and one I did not (passengers side, over the door). They fixed the first. Offered to fix the second, but I'm on the fence about driving down again for a minor cosmetic issue.
pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
I never felt the color match was worth the significant price premium with the secondary effect of making the top more difficult to sell if you decide to move it down the road later.
JB30
Active member
Yeah I have had that thought. Then there’s also the fact my J30 is actually going to be ready ahead of schedule and already past painting stage...
Ya know... I should really get around to buying a Jeep one of these days.
We originally had a Gobi colored hard top and the wife wanted a Gobi colored J30. But after considering the price, the limited resale options (Gobi color) and the fact that mother nature will pin stripe this one also, we opted for the standard black.
Besides rubicon91, will there be any other J30's at ExPo East?
Besides rubicon91, will there be any other J30's at ExPo East?
goin camping
Explorer
Very happy t hear you got your J30!
If you want to go camping in the desert. Just let me know. I go at least every month.
goin camping
Explorer
I think black goes better with the darker colored jeeps than it does with lighter colors.
I got a white jeep and color matched the top because I am a desert rat and I love reflecting all the heat away I can.
ExploringJeeps
New member
We have a black Jeep, bought the white top. I didn’t mind it, but it did look like we were driving around with a mattress on top of the Jeep. I bought some boat hull paint and painted it dark grey. I actually love the color. It breaks it up so it isn’t a huge black block up there. It isn’t easy though. I’m going to repaint this winter to get rid of a few brush strokes. The white top was a thing of beauty I would like the grey to look as nice. Will take a lot of sanding and careful painting.
Sbly: We will be at Overland Expo East too.
Sbly: We will be at Overland Expo East too.
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rubicon91
Explorer
I'll post any others that I see for you guys if you are not going. About an hr away enjoying the piece and quiet of camp. Had debated on doing the kick off event but I decided I was too far away to worry about it at this time.
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rubicon91
Explorer
J30 owners, I have a question if you have a second. Does anyone have a Maximus 3 tire carrier? If so any issues with the hinge brackets creating a standoff between the top edge of the tailgate and the gasket on the bottom rear glass?
Rubicon91 and exploringjeeps see you at the expo.
Rubicon91 and exploringjeeps see you at the expo.
ExploringJeeps
New member
Sbly, it was great to meet you guys at the expo. Your Jeep looked great. For your tailgate, does the tire carrier interfere with the glass or trim? I looked at their website and I can’t see how it could. Can you attach a photo? Also do you have any foam on your tail gate? My tailgate is clean and I just have the rubber strip under the glass. It’s too bad we couldn’t have parked them side by side for better comparison.
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rubicon91, that was your Jeep at the Goose Gear booth? If so, thanks for taking the time to show me the J30 and answer my tons of questions. My first time seeing a J30 in person. It was great. Seriously considering one now...
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rubicon91
Explorer
Yes that was me at the goose gear booth. It was great talking with you as well.
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JB30
Active member
Finally joined the J30 family. Drove from LA to San Diego before sunrise for the install, and eventually made it to Joshua Tree just after sunset for her maiden voyage. Loving every minute of it! Thank to everyone here who took the time to answer questions / show off their tops.
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