"CASPER" the Ghost build thread,

RickyI

RickyI

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It started last Labor Day, when the wife & I went looking and to test drive a new JKU. I wanted bright green and she wanted Red, and what we got was "Casper"! A white JKU fully loaded, that was her words, not mine! :) I could see many things that needed to be added to Casper the friendly ghost right from the get go! That is, when funds were available!

I wish I had done my homework a little better and got a JKUR, but the deal went so fast that I didn't even think about things that the Ruby has. Now I will need lockers along with other goodies that the ruby already has.... :( But, Casper needed a home that day because in less than a week he would be on a mission to south Texas to Dove hunt and then deer hunt Texas, Louisiana and Ala. in stock form, at least that is what the wife thought!:crazyeyes:

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Casper at the dealership.......

Ricky
 
Within a few days, the bug shield went on and all rubber mats inside were installed for the dirt & mud and a spare tire coverIMG_1651.jpg...... oh, and a place in the car shop for Casper to live! Move over pony car!
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Then came the TeraFlex 2.5" lift and the Spider Web top for those sunny days in the sun.... IMG_1702.jpgIMG_2563.2014-05-21_115848.jpg

Then I had to have it all approved from my little jeep'in buddy, Ramsy my niece!IMG_1523.jpgIMG_1520.jpg

then came the KC lights and Rugged Ridge A Pillar switch pod & switches....IMG_3006.2014-07-06_214754.jpg

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Thanks guys!
That was a life long dream of mine to have a nice man cave/car shop to play in and at 55 years young, we build it..... I sold my mustang to start the build of Casper!

Ricky
 
I also installed Spidertrax wheel spaces because I liked the 18" jeep rims, that is until Discount Tire showed us their new rims! I then installed Nitto 35's on Casper so he could sling a little mud better! Plus I had a little cleaning Casper up for his new shoes....IMG_3033.2014-07-11_000634.jpgIMG_3084.2014-07-21_004025.jpg

Just this past weekend, I/we installed a Teraflex 1.25" body lift and a Cobra 25 w/ 3' firefly for our next trail ride and had a Flashpaq tune installed to help with the tires & gears..........IMG_3195.2014-08-16_011029.jpgIMG_3101.2014-07-21_003726 small.JPG

Casper with his lift, new 35's, CB, and other goodies! Plus, his new WAYALIFE decals!:clap2:
Its been fun so far, next is gears & rear locker...
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Ricky
 
Dune Crawler said:
I'm really diggin the garage


-Nicco
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Thanks,
I spend last night & this morning in the shop installing a Teraflex HD tailgate hinge, wheel carrier and extended brake light brace... Then later this morning had my spare Nitto tire swapped on my rim and installed on the new carrier...ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1408850421.423511.jpg

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Yesterday the big Brown truck dropped off a box filled with goodies for Casper. Ordered and got some Drake Off Road Hood Hold Downs brackets and some Rugged Ridge Headlight & tail light protectors... I wanted the hood brackets and the wife liked the looks of the light protectors. Once on, they both look good to me!
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Ricky
 
Your rig looks good! Coming along very nicely!

White ought to be a good color that won't show scratches if you ever earn any pinstripes. :yup:
 
JKAnimal said:
Your rig looks good! Coming along very nicely!

White ought to be a good color that won't show scratches if you ever earn any pinstripes. :yup:
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Thanks,
I really didn't like White in the beginning, but it kind of grew on me..... like my shop, the build is taking a very long time... and with all my other hobbies going on, saving the dollars takes a while..... :)

You are right about the pinstripes, they do not show as much... last hunting season Casper was brand new and I tried to baby him through the logging roads, but this year, I will let him run & be wild.... :)

Ricky
 
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