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Always looking for suggestions and tips for TJ build for my daughter
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She’s done a Jeep driving class, a teen defensive driving class and the typical schooling and lessons. She’s got a lot to learn but she’s as prepared as we can get her for now
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It’ll be pavement mostly. When we did the frame patches we put gussets in and put drain holes in after we POR 15’d the entire inner frame that we had access to. I’m sure rust will find a way at some point but I think it’ll be way down the road for this TJ.
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I was reminded of when my wife asked me if she could borrow the Jeep one snowy day.
Then when I started explaining how to put it in 4WD and why she couldn't leave it in 4WD, she realized her front wheel drive car was the better choice.
I really didn't want her to drive it in the salt.
just take her to a big parking lot after the first snow storm in "her" jeep and make her slide it around. let her get a sense of when its going to break free and just how quickly it will come around on her.
Also teach her to wash the frame often (weekly) or pay for a carwash with underbody blast. Fluid Film it. I hate to see all that work go to waste after 5 years living in the crap that we do through the winter.
Also teach her to wash the frame often (weekly) or pay for a carwash with underbody blast. Fluid Film it. I hate to see all that work go to waste after 5 years living in the crap that we do through the winter.
I taught my son to drive in my TJ. Took him to a long lonely, somewhat easy trail, put it in 4 Low and let the 10 year old drive up and down the mountain. This is where we camp several times a year so he received plenty of seat time. I had no fear of sending him out at 16 in my Jeep. I trust him, his judgement, and my teaching as his driving instructor. Good on ya for building a "Cool ride" for your daughter. Looks great, all of the work seems balanced and professional.
Nice Camaro, too.
Welcome to the forum!
Nice Camaro, too.
Welcome to the forum!
The driving school I sent my son to at 16 (Saved a ton on insurance!) had a wet course day. They put you in a rear wheel drive car and soaked their private road with fire hoses. Taught the kids how to recover from a skid on ice or hydroplaning. Was a blast to watch! All kids should have such an opportunity.
it’s a low risk, high reward situation. My wife was nervous in the winter, due to a previous roll over on icy roads. We did the snowy parking lot thing and I coached her through some things, first with me driving so she realized that just because the rear ended comes loose doesn’t mean the car will roll. Then I put her in the drivers seat and eventually she got comfortable enough to not panic when she’s sliding
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If your daughter is on the shorter side.... factor in grabars and rocksliders/steps so she can hop in the jeep.
If your daughter is on the shorter side.... factor in grabars and rocksliders/steps so she can hop in the jeep.
I was reminded of when my wife asked me if she could borrow the Jeep one snowy day.
Then when I started explaining how to put it in 4WD and why she couldn't leave it in 4WD, she realized her front wheel drive car was the better choice.
I really didn't want her to drive it in the salt.
My wife used to think the TJ was the best car to drive in snow, even though she left it in 2WD. Right up to when she span it on black ice and hit a highway barrier. Local body shop did a great job of reshaping the fender… though I found a dent on the front bumper which had been hidden by the UK style bumper ends (which I replaced with jugs for a US style look).
I've finally persuaded her that her 2017 BMW has WAY more electronic stuff to keep you out of trouble on the ice.
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That’s similar to the one we did. It’s put on by tire tracks and is designed to put the kids through dangerous situations in a controlled environment.
Nice 1967 Camaro. Is it an RS/SS or just an SS? Either way, it's nice. I had 1968 Camaro back in the early 80's. I miss that car.
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It’s a mutt. It was born as a 6cyl. Someone changed it to a V8 from a truck in the 80’s. I bought it in 2010 and rebuilt it completely. Every nut and bolt is new
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Looking forward to seeing the final product. Even more, I want to see pics of your kid taking her first trail in that rig. Lookin good so far!
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