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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #120 on: September 08, 2008, 03:53:12 AM »
Nice! Kinda makes you wonder what camo paint would look like, doesn't it?
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #121 on: September 08, 2008, 05:01:33 PM »
Quote from: Smitch on September 08, 2008, 03:53:12 AM
Nice! Kinda makes you wonder what camo paint would look like, doesn't it?

I've planned on camo-ing this since before I even got it home. after it's tagged, inspected, and on the road, it WILL be camo-ed.
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #122 on: September 08, 2008, 05:51:10 PM »
Well done sir.  I'll raise my drink to this SX/4.  (Or put it down...  Which ever seems more appropriate)
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #123 on: October 11, 2008, 01:58:19 PM »
Haven't been around in a while.  You've made great progress, trapper.  Really cool little car, especially the camo idea.  It would be neat to see one with all the AMX-like trim stuff on it and painted camoflage...  It would look like one of those Stomper toys I used to get my kids.

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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #124 on: October 11, 2008, 03:07:53 PM »
I'm not sure about putting a spoiler on. I have one, from the parts rig, but camo will happen, evenyually. Still haven't decided about flares, probably will stay off. Have allready cut the front fenders a bit. Have a low range t-case sitting on the garage floor, it will go in. Just haven't had tme or money. I need to build a p-side front bumper mount and mount bumper, needs all new exhaust, then it's ready for inspection.

What AMX trim are you thinking of?
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
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"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
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There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #125 on: October 11, 2008, 04:15:02 PM »
The bumper ends, flares, and front spoiler are all different.  Hornet AMX flares look pretty cool, too, they are just small ones, two per wheel, that go only at the bottoms of the wheel opening, and blend into the existing fender line at the top.  The're sort of pyramid-shaped and made of fiberglass.

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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #126 on: October 18, 2008, 11:38:26 AM »
Glad to see that the old girl is back running. This was my wife's car up here in Kansas back in the 80's. We lived out in the
country and she drove it to work, rain, snow anything. It then went to our Son, he then gave it to his neice, our grandaughter,
after he and the car spent a couple years in Georgia. Just good to see it up and running again. 
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #127 on: December 16, 2008, 11:47:31 PM »
Quote from: Beef on October 18, 2008, 11:38:26 AM
Glad to see that the old girl is back running. This was my wife's car up here in Kansas back in the 80's. We lived out in the
country and she drove it to work, rain, snow anything. It then went to our Son, he then gave it to his neice, our grandaughter,
after he and the car spent a couple years in Georgia. Just good to see it up and running again. 
Why haven't I seen this before??? That is really cool to have a previous owner find their old rig on here. Hope ya'll will check back in and see the progress (albeit slow) on the Critter.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
                   Abraham Lincoln
All generalizations are false, including this one.
There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #128 on: December 17, 2008, 06:59:11 AM »
Hmmmmmm, it is a new post to me too Jack --  I wonder if it has been hanging out there in space for two months?
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #129 on: January 12, 2009, 02:47:06 AM »
That is odd.  I have been really trying to follow this thread near religiously.  And I had not seen it either that I recall.
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #130 on: February 22, 2009, 08:44:09 PM »
Haven't accomplished much on any of my projects lately. We've busy as 3 legged cats in the sand box. I did a few easy things, though since my last update. Changed out the rims for these...

And since they rub (bad) decided to just go ahead and start trimming fenders. I'm almost done. Need to move the front brace forward and cut a little more forward. Doesn't rub anymore under normal driving, but going to give it a little extra so doesn't rub off road.

Found 2 decals I'm going to get off evil-bay. For the Critter will get a pair of these...

And for the Bird (82 lifted wagon) will get a pair of these....

Also started on a rear tube bumper for the Critter.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
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There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #131 on: February 22, 2009, 10:08:33 PM »
Those will look awesome!  Can't wait to see them on your rides!!  ;D
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #132 on: March 20, 2009, 04:42:09 PM »
Nice job TrapperJack.
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« Reply #133 on: May 04, 2009, 06:55:23 PM »
Not much new to report, except baby got new shoes. These are almost new and almost free 225/75/15's on the Cherokee rims that were on the wagon when I bought it. I've chopped the fenders enough, no rubbing, even in corners and bouncing around the pasture.

Much better than those oddballs I had on there before, and as an added bonus, these don't fall off halfway up a hill while showing off.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contsesting the vote.

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
                  Thomas Jefferson
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference-they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."
                   George Washington
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
                   Abraham Lincoln
All generalizations are false, including this one.
There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
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What? No Eagles?
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Re: Project "Critter" begins
« Reply #134 on: May 04, 2009, 07:34:10 PM »
The Critter gets better looking each day Jack.
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