LoJac963's Deuce Build

[21sH2]

Originally Posted by fyr145

well then, lets check our calendars and pick a few dates that everyone's off from work then select a place to meet at around lunch time. Usually restaurants like TGI Fridays, Applebees, Chilis', or Red Robin make good meet & eat events, and we have plenty of these here in the valley.

Just a thought. Once we have this done, I will make a post in the Local Events & Activities forum for the Az Hummers and see if anyone else can show up.

I work nights at the hospital....3 days a week so I should be able to make just about anything in the afternoon.

[H2Much]

LED's look great! Wish I was in the area as I would pay you to help me do mine. I don't have people like that in my area that would do mods like that so I am either doing it myself and figuring it out on my own or it's just not happening. Let me know if you are ever in the UT are for a week or so... Lol!

[LoJac963]

Originally Posted by H2Much

LED's look great! Wish I was in the area as I would pay you to help me do mine. I don't have people like that in my area that would do mods like that so I am either doing it myself and figuring it out on my own or it's just not happening. Let me know if you are ever in the UT are for a week or so... Lol!

Too funny I was born in Monticello, UT and used to go back every summer. We still takes trips up there all the time but I don't have anything currently planned.

[LoJac963]

Next update:

Plasti Dip is officially completely gone!!!

I took all the wheels and had them rebalanced to get the weights off the outside. Glad I did as they were completely out of balance, I can definitely feel a difference on the highways.

I pulled all the Plasti Dip off, scuffed all the chrome, primered and painted then with Dupli Color Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel. They turned out great.

I also added black extended lugs to cover the studs to finish everything off. Onto the pics!





More to come!

[21sH2]

Looks great! Love the blue/black combo.

[fyr145]

Back in the day when we were all kids, LoJac963 was one of those kids on the block that got all the COOL stuff we all wish we had.

Yeah, mom always liked HIM better............

[LoJac963]

lol!

[accely]

Originally Posted by LoJac963

Next update:

Plasti Dip is officially completely gone!!!

I took all the wheels and had them rebalanced to get the weights off the outside. Glad I did as they were completely out of balance, I can definitely feel a difference on the highways.

I pulled all the Plasti Dip off, scuffed all the chrome, primered and painted then with Dupli Color Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel. They turned out great.

I also added black extended lugs to cover the studs to finish everything off. Onto the pics!





More to come!

Looks good, why did you decide to switch from plastidip to the engine enamel?
Also, any special techniques for spraying it vs plastidip? Plastidip goes on so easy and works well, how did the Dupli Color Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel treat you?
Which primer did you use?

[LoJac963]

Sorry accely I didn't realize there was a new post here.

I had multiple issues with the Plasti Dip. I didn't prep my wheels before spraying it because I wasn't sure how I would like the black. Needless to say after the first auto carwash 3 of the wheels started peeling around the outer perimeter.

I cut out the peeled sections and resprayed those portions, it never looked as good. Then eventually with the sun it started to turn gray around the edges.

My turning point was when I decided I wanted to take the center caps off for good and find nice looking lugs. After wirebrushing the hell out of the center of the hubs to spray them with the low gloss black I decided that's what I was going to do with the rims also.

As far as prep I just took a red 3m pad to all the chrome and textured surfaces to scuff them up a little. Just enough to get them a little matte. Actually when I decided to do this all the auto stores were closed so I ran to wal mart and picked up some Rust-Oleum automotive primer. Their spray tip sprays a ton of paint.

One can easily covered all 4 wheels. After that dried I sprayed 2 good coats of the Dupli-Color Low Gloss Black. I just sprayed in sections with an overlapping wet coat. Let them dry for about an hour then threw them back on the rig since it was sitting on 4 jackstands.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

[guruerror]

Turned out real nice!

[DRTYFN]

Nice work on the LEDs. The blue and white will be very fatiguing on your eyes especially if you can't dim them down enough. Red is the way to go.
Do you have a link to the LED source?
Also, just wait until you smack that lower front light bar or catch the tab on the rear diff cover.

[LoJac963]

If you're talking about the individual LED bulbs those were from a seller on Ebay-nothing special as long as you get the voltages correct. I wouldn't necessarily say they are brighter than stock just a crisper white compared to the nasty stock yellow. Also mine is a road queen right now, its my DD so I can't afford to tear it up on the trails...

[LoJac963]

Decided to match up my front LED's with rear LED tail lights. Always wanted to give them a shot so figured why not. I'd say they are about 3 times brighter than the stock tails. The blinker and brake lights when on are insanely bright! I didn't put the tail light guards back on just yet because I have 520 lumen LED's for the reverse lights I'm still waiting on along with a pair of red LED's for the lower bumper lights so everything blinks at the same rate.

Pics:



Stock on the right and LED on the left for comparison. That's just the driving lights on.



Couple pics of both LED tails installed:





Overall I am very satisfied with them. Arizona has terrible drivers so I like how bright they are, hopefully prevent any idiots from rear ending me!

[fyr145]

Hey..............

Where have I seen these before???

I too changed out to the LED brake lights but after I installed them, I discovered that I liked the smoke covered lenses that looked more in line with the upper vents just above the brake lights. (you saw them when you were here).

Anyway, good choice!!! I also hope that people see my back side easier with all those LED's now. SO far so good.

[LoJac963]

Thanks FYR! I also have 520 lumen LED bulbs on the way for the reverse lights and the lower bumper lights but I just couldn't wait any longer to get these installed.

Those LED's still working out for you?

[Lucky1]

Nice rig !

[LoJac963]

Originally Posted by Lucky1

Nice rig !

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[ryaleon]

So what happens with the oil cooler lines now? I'm pretty sick of the mess the filter makes during oil changes as well so looking to follow your lead.

[LoJac963]

Originally Posted by ryaleon

So what happens with the oil cooler lines now? I'm pretty sick of the mess the filter makes during oil changes as well so looking to follow your lead.

Not sure what you mean, this is just a remote oil filter relocation kit. Allows you to mount your oil filter in an easier to access area. You don't mess with the cooler lines at all.

[accely]

Looking great man, nice work.

The first time you upgraded your fog light bulbs, you say "LED towers" what did you buy? I'd like to do the same. Also what did you get for headlights?

thanks!