Nice weather means closer looks.

We rushed to get Tater covered and didn't have a chance to thoroughly inspect her before we covered her for winter. Magic Mike and I got a nice day so we pulled the tarp off and got a nice sunny look at her. I have some ideas rolling around in my head to "keep her original but make her mine." And I also have to pop over to my buddies at Classic Ent, because these guys are quality and I need more body panels than I originally thought.

Thoughts to make her mine:

1. Wrap- I was thinking about a nice MATTE (because I think flat looks a little aged) Apple Green Metallic, Which is the green sample  in front with out the white sticker. However, I'm thinking I may go a little more "me" and get this Matte Avacado Shift. I don't have a sample of.
2. Horn- I'm really debating on an "OOGA" Horn or a Roadrunner "beep beep" Horn.
3. This set of Stainless bolts for good measure, because we're having to cut a lot off. 

So List of things that still need purchased.

First 4 items are on Classic Ent for the 72-75 CJ 5 site

1. Driver Side - Jeep Stamp Side repair $145 << PURCHASED!
2. Driver Side- Front Floor Panel (Utility Grade, that's the style in Tater currently) $70 << PURCHASED!
3. Rear Floor Riser (Magic Mike may patch mine its not really bad but it does have one large hole) $95
4. Tail Light Panels (the pair with supports attached) $110 << PURCHASED!
5. Wrap- $235-450 depending on how much I end up needing and the type I end up choosing. 
6. Hardner for the Rhino lining Magic Mike donated to my project (He isn't just donating his skills and labor. He's way excited about my first project and mad talented with builds.)
7. Retractable Seatbelts $100 for the pair
8. Back-up lights x2 
9. washer resivoir and pump << PURCHASED!
10. Red marker lights x2 << PURCHASED!
11. Horn button kit
12. Steering wheel (that hopefully works with horn)
13. parking & turn signals x2
14. Windshield frame - bottom wipers << PURCHASED!
15. (maybe i dunno if mine works) wiper motor
16. headlight knob
17. temperature coltrol knobs

I'm sure there's more I haven't found yet. Every time I look it over there's something. My seat belts were still in the plastic when I bought the Jeep. I don't think they were ever used. However, moisture got in them and the retractable parts rusted. 

My current plan is to clean up the dash (it has some rust stain from the windshield frame leaking). It's still in beautiful condition and I want to leave it alone. Then give it a clear coat of protection. 

Rhino line my interior (most of it is going to be new) to protect it. Give her that nice new soft top and matching doors. Finally, after giving all the new pieces and repaired pieces a good coat of protection, wrap it- either in that nice Matte Green Apple Metallic or that Matte Avocado Shift. Tater's original color is called Avocado Mist. So, I'm leaning towards that shift to give it an Avocado throwback with a splash of I'm back bitches 😉 I'm also going to do away with her spare tire holder on the passenger side. It created a huge hole and it's bent to hell. I don't have a spare tire anyway, So, I plan on putting in the side marker light to match the driver side. 

Either way, I have a ways to go with her. The wheels are forever turning. I love my Jeep. If you need gift ideas for me for any reason...there's you quite a large list to choose from (and even different price ranges LMAO)

WE GOT THIS