Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

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Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 11th, 2011, 9:39 am

Hi all,

Having been inspired by seeing all the Desert Tan trucks here on G, I had decided sometime ago to go for a Tan too. I just waited for the right color code & when I got hold of that, It didn't take me long to convert my Green/Black Mutt to Desert Tan.

(Authorities, here do not allow OD Green, Camo or any other form of Matte Green color)

The prepping up at home.
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Making sure to get every nook and corner at the paint shop
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Let the painting begin
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Need new seat cushions .......
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My mistake
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Wanted to leave a bit of OD
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It's no where close to the master restorations that I have seen here and been inspired from, its no where close to being perfect but I'm happy its off my chest and wish list in a day's job.

Though, I have come to realize that keeping this color clean of sole marks is a real pain ........ and my son just loves to crawl all over it.

My plans to open-up-each-bolt-and-piece restoration remain & one day that too shall be documented :wink:
Sam
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by mrdibbles » March 11th, 2011, 9:56 am

Tan is the new green :mrgreen: Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by WC Matt » March 11th, 2011, 11:03 am

mrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green :mrgreen: Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.


Yes they certainly do, Mr. D 8) .

Sarmadq
Your mutt looks fantastic in it's new shade 8) but I thought tan was also on the "no-go" list of colors that civilians can use? Guess not.
Matt

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by Jay Mallari » March 11th, 2011, 2:53 pm

Looks great Sam. I'm also impressed with the craftsmanship of those repro metal lights.
Did you paint the engine bay as well?

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 11th, 2011, 3:04 pm

mrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green :mrgreen: Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
Thanks MrD :D
Coming from an expert, I'll take that as a great compliment.

Oh & I rarely have the screen up, you are right they look great and drive even greater with the screens down
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 11th, 2011, 3:07 pm

WC Matt wrote:
mrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green :mrgreen: Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.


Yes they certainly do, Mr. D 8) .

Sarmadq
Your mutt looks fantastic in it's new shade 8) but I thought tan was also on the "no-go" list of colors that civilians can use? Guess not.
Matt
Matt, you may be right, but the law states 'military green' and there in the law the Tan cannot be the new green :wink: .
I live in a city that has a post far away, I don't have to venture in that area and they don't venture out here much. Even if someone has an objection (like my dad did), I just followed the law and changed my color from 'military green' :D
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Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 11th, 2011, 3:10 pm

Jay Mallari wrote:Looks great Sam. I'm also impressed with the craftsmanship of those repro metal lights.
Did you paint the engine bay as well?

Jay
Thanks Jay. I too like the craftsmanship on the lights. Just that one day I'll switch to original lens on them, or maybe the LED ones. The metal shell shall stay.

I did paint the bay, but without taking off the engine. Let the valve cover & air filter stay green. I'll snap and post that too.
Sam
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Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by csmith » March 12th, 2011, 9:49 am

Love it :!: Looks great Sam. I keep saying one day.... :)
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 12th, 2011, 2:28 pm

csmith wrote:Love it :!: Looks great Sam. I keep saying one day.... :)
Thanks Clell ............ one day that day shall come :wink:
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Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by Ralph Fuller » March 12th, 2011, 9:26 pm

I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by mrdibbles » March 12th, 2011, 9:27 pm

Hey Sam what does the driver's side bumper sticker stand for? Is that a Pakistani DMV kinda thing? And is that some kind of German can on there too? Man if I was you I'd get some Rat Patrol sh*t going on... you and your tan Mutt and deserts and all :wink:
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by WC Matt » March 12th, 2011, 10:10 pm

Ralph Fuller wrote:I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
Ralph what do you mean? When I drove any of my MVs with the windscreen down, it was always secured to the hood. Either by way of those spring loaded catches used to secure the hood or by a web strap. On the A1's rear view mirror bracket there is a footman loop that is supposed to have a web strap & buckle on it. When the windshield is folded, said strap threads through another footman loop attached to the hood.

The canvas windshield bags/covers were to prevent glare when the w/s was folded down and not give you away to aircraft (so I was told :wink: ). I was also told (by an LEO) that a w/s cover might attrach LEO attention because it hides the pertinant decals from common observation. My reply was "well, you're not supposed to drive with the w/s up and the cover on." Hey- I thought it was kind of funny.
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by moose53 » March 13th, 2011, 4:16 am

WC Matt wrote: The canvas windshield bags/covers were to prevent glare when the w/s was folded down and not give you away to aircraft (so I was told :wink: ). I was also told (by an LEO) that a w/s cover might attrach LEO attention because it hides the pertinant decals from common observation. My reply was "well, you're not supposed to drive with the w/s up and the cover on." Hey- I thought it was kind of funny.
Matt
I do too, but what did he think about it? lol

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by sarmadq » March 13th, 2011, 6:28 am

Ralph Fuller wrote:I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
Never had that issue yet. I secure the folded w/s with the strap. Stays down tight.
Sam
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.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......

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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan

Unread post by Ralph Fuller » March 13th, 2011, 8:52 am

I was missing the footman loop on the rear view mirror. Found one, and will install with a strap....thanks for the quick come-back.
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