Operation Magpie.
I did rather enjoy the stripped down feel of no headliner so i guess thats weird 
The plan for MagPie is to become the 3rd car / camping vehicle within the next year so i'll probably be stripping out the interior fully and making a platform for storage / sleeping etc. Can't wait to start doing that!
The plan for MagPie is to become the 3rd car / camping vehicle within the next year so i'll probably be stripping out the interior fully and making a platform for storage / sleeping etc. Can't wait to start doing that!
Camel Trophy
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 4,867
Likes: 1,410
From: Michigan
Looks good to me. And...how often do you even look at it?
The good and bad of removing, in my opinion (after doing so myself).
The good...
1) You can attach things easily to steel framework.
2) More head room, while moving around in the rear.
3) Magnet flashlights stick to the roof.
4) No material sagging on your head.
5) Running wires for accessories.
The bad...
1) Condensation, while sleeping in cold weather climate. Frost builds up on the roof and when it warms up...it's like being in a rain forest.
2) Road noise.
3) Less insulation factor. (Even though you've added insulation)
4) Hitting your head on exposed sheet metal cross-members hurts...bad.
Probably forgetting a few things in each category. But, just some food for thought.
Brian.
The good and bad of removing, in my opinion (after doing so myself).
The good...
1) You can attach things easily to steel framework.
2) More head room, while moving around in the rear.
3) Magnet flashlights stick to the roof.
4) No material sagging on your head.
5) Running wires for accessories.
The bad...
1) Condensation, while sleeping in cold weather climate. Frost builds up on the roof and when it warms up...it's like being in a rain forest.
2) Road noise.
3) Less insulation factor. (Even though you've added insulation)
4) Hitting your head on exposed sheet metal cross-members hurts...bad.
Probably forgetting a few things in each category. But, just some food for thought.
Brian.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 86
Likes: 10
Looks good to me. And...how often do you even look at it?
The good and bad of removing, in my opinion (after doing so myself).
The good...
1) You can attach things easily to steel framework.
2) More head room, while moving around in the rear.
3) Magnet flashlights stick to the roof.
4) No material sagging on your head.
5) Running wires for accessories.
The bad...
1) Condensation, while sleeping in cold weather climate. Frost builds up on the roof and when it warms up...it's like being in a rain forest.
2) Road noise.
3) Less insulation factor. (Even though you've added insulation)
4) Hitting your head on exposed sheet metal cross-members hurts...bad.
Probably forgetting a few things in each category. But, just some food for thought.
Brian.
The good and bad of removing, in my opinion (after doing so myself).
The good...
1) You can attach things easily to steel framework.
2) More head room, while moving around in the rear.
3) Magnet flashlights stick to the roof.
4) No material sagging on your head.
5) Running wires for accessories.
The bad...
1) Condensation, while sleeping in cold weather climate. Frost builds up on the roof and when it warms up...it's like being in a rain forest.
2) Road noise.
3) Less insulation factor. (Even though you've added insulation)
4) Hitting your head on exposed sheet metal cross-members hurts...bad.
Probably forgetting a few things in each category. But, just some food for thought.
Brian.
Well, the CL gods were looking down upon me recently.. Scored an old school TJM bumper and a practically new rear ladder for $200. Bumper is a little tweaked on the passenger side but i think it is totally fixable. Have the original turn signal plastic inserts but probably will fill those holes and then put something a little more modern in its place. Going to refinish in the spring time along with the rear bumper. I do like that the washer bottle isn't exposed with this bumper
Thought i had to do some trimming on the front grille but i might not actually have to Just gotta wait until the weekend to put it all back together. Since i lost my OEM fogs, i gotta think of what to replace them with.. Ive got 8 OEM switches basically wired up, just gotta figure out what i want each one to do! Over kill, yes but i like electronic stuff so wiring up switches is fun for me.
1. OEM fog switch (TBA but something in the 4" round holes in the TJM)
2. OEM rear fog (wired to LED pod in the back)
3. Bumper flood lights (probably a pair of 9" rounds)
4. Roof lights (either bar or 4 rounds)
5. Rear work lights
6. Under hood work light?
7. Possible dual battery solenoid switch
8. ??????
Either way, still waiting to get new front wheel bearings -- those are priority.
Thought i had to do some trimming on the front grille but i might not actually have to
Just gotta wait until the weekend to put it all back together. Since i lost my OEM fogs, i gotta think of what to replace them with.. Ive got 8 OEM switches basically wired up, just gotta figure out what i want each one to do! Over kill, yes but i like electronic stuff so wiring up switches is fun for me.1. OEM fog switch (TBA but something in the 4" round holes in the TJM)
2. OEM rear fog (wired to LED pod in the back)
3. Bumper flood lights (probably a pair of 9" rounds)
4. Roof lights (either bar or 4 rounds)
5. Rear work lights
6. Under hood work light?
7. Possible dual battery solenoid switch
8. ??????
Either way, still waiting to get new front wheel bearings -- those are priority.
