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Title: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 06/ 1/09 - 01:20AM

Ok I wish I had started a thread back in the day when Ruby was stock... I'll just have to start from here.

I got it all stripped down on the inside and cleaned up what I could, also took a rubber mallet to my hood and actually got it pretty straight. For the most part.

(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12505-3/rubystripped.jpg)

(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12508-3/rubystripped2.jpg)


Plans right now are to get it on the frame machine and all lined back out.

I'm in need of a grille if anyone know where I can find one.   8)

Then Full Cage.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: Jeeper guy on 06/ 1/09 - 02:37AM

Damn Jimmy, shes looking better now, than the last time saw her. What are the plans for the cage? After looking through everything how well did the tube fenders hold up and did the stinger bend any?


Alex

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 06/ 1/09 - 02:59PM

I'll make a couple calls Jimmy.  I know where there was one have to check and see if it's still there.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 06/ 1/09 - 03:03PM

Quote from: YJ_Aaron on 06/ 1/09 - 02:59PM

I'll make a couple calls Jimmy.  I know where there was one have to check and see if it's still there.

Cool thanks Aaron!

Quote from: Jeeper guy on 06/ 1/09 - 02:37AM

Damn Jimmy, shes looking better now, than the last time saw her. What are the plans for the cage? After looking through everything how well did the tube fenders hold up and did the stinger bend any?


Alex

TNT's tube fenders help up amazing... scratched up but not even bent. Everything bent around the fenders. LOL! The PS stinger is fine as well... though I plan to replace it with a larger stinger and hood hoop.  8)

As far as the cage.. I'm considering going with Gen-Rites cage kit: http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GRC2001

Unless I can find one I like better...  though I'd really like TJKEN at K.O.R.E to do me a custom cage. I'll just have to talk with him and see what we can work out.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 06/22/09 - 05:08PM

Loaded Ruby Lee up on Friday and took her to KORE in Tulsa for the PRP seats and cage... can't wait to get her back.

(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12860-3/rubyloaded.jpg)

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: hotshot on 06/22/09 - 05:19PM

Keep the updates coming; I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 06/22/09 - 06:09PM

I did get the frame all straightened out beforehand, and my front axle tube as well... will be trussing it and possibly sleeving it as well.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 07/ 9/09 - 09:50PM

So where are the updates Jimmy?

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 07/10/09 - 02:13AM

It's ready in Tulsa, just got to get there and pick it up, then I'll put up some pics of what's done.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 07/10/09 - 12:49PM

Here are some pics of the cage in the process... Kenneth at KORE sent them to me. Wasn't going to post until I could get the Jeep back and take some pictures of the finished product. I'm VERY happy with it.

Kenneth and his crew are going to primer it for me and I'll paint it to match the jeep.

Can't wait to get it home and get started on fixing everything else.

Cage in process; still needs gussets, windshield spreader, behind the seat tie in.

HIREZ pics in my gallery. (http://ozarksjeepthing.com/c/v/users/lonewolf/)

(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12888-3/DSC03412.JPG)


(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12891-3/DSC03416.JPG)

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: gdowling on 07/10/09 - 01:19PM

Man that looks BA - if you dont mind me asking what do they charge for something like that? I understand if you dont want to say!

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: FlameRed08 on 07/10/09 - 01:23PM

I'm curious on the cost as well. I have been considering one of the bolt-in jobs, but something custom to the frame would be much better. Of course, with the long and wide JK, maybe I should just spend my money on other upgrades first...

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 07/10/09 - 01:31PM

Well I'd just say call Kenneth at KORE and get a quote.  8) I will also say that if I was to buy a mass produced FULL CAGE kit; then have to pay for someone to weld it up (cause I am no welder) it would have cost me about the same/or more than this custom job did.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: calebsxj on 07/10/09 - 01:35PM

Looks good Jimmy!  You need to get that fixed and get to wheeling!  8)


Caleb

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 07/10/09 - 01:39PM

Give me a shout when you get the jeep back, I'd like to check it out.  I like the way it's coming along man.

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 07/20/09 - 03:39PM

Here are pics of the cage that KORE did for me...


(http://smorr.net/_g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=29386)

(http://smorr.net/_g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=29380)

(http://smorr.net/_g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=29362)

(http://smorr.net/_g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=29374)


>>> MORE PICS HERE <<< (http://smorr.net/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=63&g2_itemId=29340)

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: calebsxj on 07/20/09 - 05:15PM

That looks sick Jimmy! I bet your happy to have it back  8)

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 07/20/09 - 05:16PM

I'm VERY happy to have it back home...

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: LoneWolf on 08/ 3/09 - 01:05PM

Well after a few sessions with a welder, plasma, and a can of orange paint... I've taken Ruby Lee to the next stage...

(http://ozarksjeepthing.com/p/d/12993-3/100_0478-1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: Codeman96 on 08/ 3/09 - 01:28PM

When you bringing it east?

Title: Re: The Ruby Lee
Post by: Jeeper guy on 08/ 3/09 - 02:04PM

Whoo hoo you converted the ruby lee to square headlights!!! :P