Napalm's Billet Steel! The 2016 JKU Sport Build Thread and Picture Diary

DeJkUnlimited

DeJkUnlimited

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Napalm, do you have any plans to trim the rear ends of the HR rails? I think in the spring I'm going to trim mine back to the weld where they protrude into the rear wheel well.
 
USMC Wrangler

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Napalm said:
Despite this weather, I'm loving Steel's new top and HR rails.
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In search of a new rear window for my soft top, this ones pretty beat up!
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Keep your eye on Amazon Warehouse for these. There have been a few sets (all three windows by Bestop) on there, open box but undamaged, for around $150-$160 range. That's what I got when I discovered the X cut in my rear soft top window. All I see are two door versions on there right now and they are about $100 more for some reason.
 
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Steel is fixing to celebrate her 1st birthday on Sunday, so I wanted to her to be as clean as she was when she came off the show room floor. Gave her a wash at the station.
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After the wash, I pulled her in and put on a coat of Turtle Wax as well as 303 every single plastic piece on the inside and outside as well as the new soft top.
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One last photo with no edits, effects, just a raw photo to show off the finish and shine. Steel is sleeping inside with the fire trucks tonight. :)
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USMC Wrangler said:
Keep your eye on Amazon Warehouse for these. There have been a few sets (all three windows by Bestop) on there, open box but undamaged, for around $150-$160 range. That's what I got when I discovered the X cut in my rear soft top window. All I see are two door versions on there right now and they are about $100 more for some reason.
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I found a new back window on Craigslist from a dude that purchased the set and only needed the two sides. Only $75 bucks and I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow so hopefully it is a little better :)

Overland_stormtrooper said:
lookin good nate , like the red decals :thumb:
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Thanks brotha! Glad to be done with mods for a little bit.



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AllAmericanInfidel

AllAmericanInfidel

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Napalm said:
Steel is fixing to celebrate her 1st birthday on Sunday, so I wanted to her to be as clean as she was when she came off the show room floor. Gave her a wash at the station.
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After the wash, I pulled her in and put on a coat of Turtle Wax as well as 303 every single plastic piece on the inside and outside as well as the new soft top.
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One last photo with no edits, effects, just a raw photo to show off the finish and shine. Steel is sleeping inside with the fire trucks tonight. :)
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I found a new back window on Craigslist from a dude that purchased the set and only needed the two sides. Only $75 bucks and I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow so hopefully it is a little better :)



Thanks brotha! Glad to be done with mods for a little bit.



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Looking good brother!


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wayoflife

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Napalm said:
Steel is fixing to celebrate her 1st birthday on Sunday, so I wanted to her to be as clean as she was when she came off the show room floor. Gave her a wash at the station.

I found a new back window on Craigslist from a dude that purchased the set and only needed the two sides. Only $75 bucks and I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow so hopefully it is a little better :)
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Awesome shots of your rig - looking sharp!
Also, good find on the rear window :thumb:
 
Napalm

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I got Steels new rear window today, pulled it out of the box to let the material relax a bit. It isn't brand new, but it's much better than the one I was working with. :) IMG_1561.jpg
I pulled off the old window, and set it out for a side by side comparison. Thanks to the sun, you can somewhat see the rubbing damage that made me want to get another rear window. IMG_1560.jpg
After a few minutes in the sunlight, I got the new window zipped in. Still needs some stretching, but I'm very happy with the swap. :)
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Next mod: SpiderTrax Spacers!

USMC Wrangler said:
Sounds like a good find on the window. Steel looks great as usual! [emoji106]


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
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Thanks brotha!

AllAmericanInfidel said:
Looking good brother!


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Thanks man! I appreciate your input on the Mopar Enhanced rails as well as Bohica's build thread inspiring me to get a standard soft top. :)

Mike_JK_Houston_711 said:
Looking good as usual! Nice find on the back window. Hopefully it's cleaner than your current!


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Thanks Mike. Lucky for me, it was!

Stick said:
We need to get Steel on some trails now the phase 1 is complete.
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Yes sir. I've been discussing with Kyle the possibility of a spring 2 day Barnwell Run. I'm trying to get some work dates figured out before I finalize plans and post up a thread.

wayoflife said:
Awesome shots of your rig - looking sharp!
Also, good find on the rear window :thumb:
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Thanks Eddie! I looked for quite a bit and it seemed that all I could find was the full window sets for just south of $300. I found this "lightly" used one on CL for $75 bucks and figured it was worth it. Looks a lot better than my last one, so I'm happy :)

dcbjk said:
Nathan Steel looks amazing Happy Birthday Steel


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Thanks David!

cozdude said:
As usual I love the pics you take of steel! Also nice score on the backwondow
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Thanks Steve. Can't wait to see knuckles on 37s!


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Napalm

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Happy birthday Steel! :)

January 22nd, 2016
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And here we are, one year later. The build is much more than I planned it to be, and just perfect for what I need/want. Very happy with the looks and performance. Great sunrise this morning, couldn't pick just one photo. :)

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