Before and After pics

[scout man]

I was just looking at pics and checking out how far my rig has come in the past year. Here are some before and after shots.

Anybody else have some before and afters you like?? Post them up!!

[scout man]

although I guess I should be calling these "after" pics, but more "mid-build" pics!

[KnuckleHead]

Amazing how far we take our rigs over time.... Looking good....

[Roostercruiser]

I remmembrr your before stuff ....looks good so far and i remember all the carnage on tbe trails you had Stevelike your rag joint,

[1freaky1]

it is neat to see how things change over time.

[Chris]

I'll join in....

[KnuckleHead]

Bought Dec 2009......

[tonkatoy]

YOU DONT THINK YOU DO MUCH . THEN YOU LOO0K AT THE STARTER PICS .

[scout man]

yup, and speaking of getting things done... I am going to come visit you tomorrow for a new drive shaft :D

[Brad]

I only have before pics. :D

[Funrover]

Looking good everyone!

[Rob]

The 2008 FJ Cruiser

[Rob]

The 1982 FJ40

[kemat]

Here is what happen to mine over the last 8 months....

[Aaron]

I'll join in....

Thats not what it looks like now Chris :)

[Aaron]

Mee Too...

Mine went from this
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12238&stc=1&d=1274887100

To this...
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13243&stc=1&d=1278807787

And finally this...
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14441&stc=1&d=1283074498

A lot of cutting and stretching had to happen. Tired ;)

[scout man]

wow!!! Thats really impressive how you changed it from a green, 2 door soft top to a red, 4 door hard top!! That must have taken some serious fab work!!! :D

[Haku]

Also funny how it makes only YOUR brain think its green when its really black too. :D

[Aaron]

Also funny how it makes only your brain think its green when its really black too.

I wasn't going to say anything :)

[scout man]

:redface::redface::redface: I've been welding and plasma cutting all day... everything looks green!

I could of sworn you had a green jeep.

[WINKY]

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[Ardent]

When I bought it:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_S0ymC48LKiI/SoOXsCEgQSI/AAAAAAAABzY/D1rD2OUM2Dc/s800/DSCN4577.JPG
One year later (not really an "after" as I'm not done with it):

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_S0ymC48LKiI/TESD89Hs5JI/AAAAAAAADbo/d4-XyYZJKn0/s800/DSC09609.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_S0ymC48LKiI/TESELWH9FyI/AAAAAAAADb4/3O9AlHQsY6w/s800/DSC09613.JPG

[Funrover]

So here is my rig about 4 weeks into ownership (or so)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/scan0001.jpg

Griz. Lake just a little bit ago
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2817.jpg

[DETN8R]

Heres a picture of my Jeep shortly after I put the lift on. Basically I could only afford the lift at the time so I had to drive around on 4 inches of lift and my stock tires for about 6 months.
And heres a picture of my jeep from early last month when I painted the rear end of the tub.

[Steven_Mc]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_S0ymC48LKiI/TESD89Hs5JI/AAAAAAAADbo/d4-XyYZJKn0/s800/DSC09609.JPG

Nate, I saw you turning left onto Stetson Hills from north bound Powers the other day. My wife and I were headed south on powers turning left onto Stetson, headed home... I pointed out your rig to her, it sure does stand out! :thumb:

[Volcom]

1984 Toyota 4Runner - $400 with a blown up 22R (carb)
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/4724/4runner15uw.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/2569/4runner40ug.jpg

Now (not finished though)
22RE (fuel injection) swap
39.5" Iroks
Full cage

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/Indy-7-25-10/002.JPG

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/Indy-7-25-10/004.JPG

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/CO4RJ-10/BV-Carnage/003.JPG

[Funrover]

Hey Volcom, why haven't you done any mods? LOL

[96blkbeauty]

Not even close to done with either of these. As we all know, these projects seem to be never ending.

My Bronco

The beginning
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/Picture003.jpg
Midway
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10550.jpg
During...
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SL371286.jpg
Now
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/savant.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10691.jpg

[96blkbeauty]

My Ranger. Only had this one for a few months.

First day
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/IMG_0896.jpg
During
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10614.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10680.jpg
Don't have any current pics. Have added a few things.
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/34933_413181796625_638961625_516903.jpg

[scout man]

that is one sexy looking bronco! I have always liked those and its nice to see one in such great condition! so shiny!

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks man. It needs some work to get it back into shape. It really starting to show its age. It looks good when you take a few steps back, but when you get up close you notice the paint needs some attention. A small rock chip in the hood has been neglected, and is now getting to be a decent size (maybe an inch and a half wide and an inch tall). Also, not sure what they call it, but small cracks are starting to form in the paint...especially on the hood and front fenders. Its still 100 percent rust free though.

I've also taken some mods off the Bronco to put into the Ranger...like my sound system and my CB radio set up. The sound system belongs in the Ranger, because I daily drive it, but the CB belongs in the Bronco. I took it out because I'm still on the fence about selling it. My opinion changes daily. It doesn't cost me much, but the money would come in handy if I were to sell it.

[Ardent]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/savant.jpg


Oooh, shiny. Nice Bronco James! That looks like a prime candidate for a SAS and Armor!

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks guys. I wish I could SAS it! I don't have the tools or money right now. Big plans for the future, if I end up keeping it. SAS, 37's, and 7.3 Powerstroke!

As far as the Ranger, I only have a 3 inch BL and 33's lined up. Its my DD, so I'm going to keep it modest.

[96blkbeauty]

Looking good man. I remember when I wheeled with Nick one time...those 35's were rubbing hard. They are stuffed in there pretty good.

You can also see the back of my work in the second pic. Looks like that Nissan is dumping some stuff in our dumpster.