The adventures of Barry Blue

Ginz

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This is more of a picture bio, than a build thread. I'm pretty much useless with tools, so being that most complicated mods are going to be done by a shop (hence more expensive) this more like a chronology of my jeep as it grows up. So, here we go:

On 5/1/16, I woke up and browsed the autotrader for jeeps (as I've done most Sundays for most my life). I had no real intention of going out and buying a jeep that particular day. But an ad from a Lincoln dealer caught my eye

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I went down there out of curiosity, and 3 hours later

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Mother's Day came along and I just couldn't wait to take the doors off like we did every winter back in high school in my friends old YJ. So I picked up mom for her first no door ride.

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It wasn't long before I got the itch to start buying parts. But, being timid with tools, I decided with something simple, that went along with my love of riding doorless.

First MOD!

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My big brother took me out for my first trail ride, as big brothers should

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Then he surprised me with a gift, LED headlights he took of when he upgraded to JW's. Before long I was installing my next mod. And taking off my grill for the first time.

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Holy crap, I didn't screw it up!

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So little by little I've been working like a dog, working OT and off duty. Buying the little things you need to have with you. Or at least that's how I justify buying crap. Decided today I was going to organize my cubby and pick up a few things.

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That's it for now, but stay tuned, Monday 6/20/16 I have an install appointment at Roco's 4x4. All those extra hours are about to pay off! No, literally I pretty much spent everything I made with all those extra hours. See ya soon WAL. And thanks for stopping by.
 
Looking good. The 20th cant get here quick enough. I can't wait for it to stop raining up here so I can go doorless. Maybe in the Keys in a few weeks. I
 

Ginz

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Hitting the bumper with a little flat black rustoleum. I definitely shouldn't quit my day job to become a painter

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Ginz

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Dropping Barry off at the shop.

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AEV 2.5 inch dual sport lift
AEV Savegre 17" rims
BFG KO2's
Procal tuner

I can't stop staring [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]

Bumper and winch coming soon....
 

Ginz

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Popped off the grill to change out the turn signals, took advantage and zip tied the connectors for the headlights. Forgot to take pics during, but here's the after lol

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I like the cleaner look of the white turn signals.
 

Ginz

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Hardware from JCR has shipped! By Monday or Tuesday Barry should be getting a facelift!
 

Ginz

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A can of wd40 rust penetrator, brute force, a hammer, bruised palms, and possible heat stroke, got front bumper off.

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Some drilling was all it took to get new led fog lights with oem housing to fit on to new bumper

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Minor hernia trying to get bumper bolts aligned on to the frame. Only one side would fight right at a time. Finally got it. As you can see by the drops of sweat on the bumper, it's been a long, hot, and frustrating afternoon. But after a ton of sweat, a little blood, and a whole lot of tears, I got the effing bumper on!

I have a whole new respect for all you guys that do all your work yourselves. Although I do feel a great sense of pride, I did not enjoy this one bit lmao!

Now for the winch. I'm pretty intimidated by all the wiring and millions of nuts and bolts in the box, if I do end up doing it myself, it sure as shit won't be today! I need another beer!!!

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