Vedder’s ‘Jero full vintage resto.

[high plains drifter]

Not sure opinions matter much as we all develop our own visions. But I really dig the aesthetic of the weathered panels. Might be easier to tell once lights are in but I feel like it would look very cool with maybe a flat/ weathered black for the bumpers but leave the body panels alone. I dunno but I love the look currently.

 

[eddievedder]

Brainstorming

 

[cartronicshn]

Brainstorming
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So? Suspense is killing me, two tone? What are going for? Makes me want to work on my ole Mitsu...

 

[eddievedder]

So? Suspense is killing me, two tone? What are going for? Makes me want to work on my ole Mitsu...

Haha. Well from my digging on the interwebs most 2dr Pajeros from the early 90s were 2 tone with the lower plastics/fender flares and bumpers being a different color than that of the metal body panels. So I’m going to do some sort of 2 tone to separate the panels.

 

[eddievedder]

Taped up. Primed up.

 

[eddievedder]

I’m trying this rubber black color for the window trim and bumpers.


I’m kinda like the evil black look.

 

[eddievedder]

More taping.



Hoping to get some more paint time tomorrow.

 

[mrwonderful]

Love seeing an old CC01 coming back to life.

That orange XJ in the back, is that one of the OG fiberglass ones from Germany?

 

[eddievedder]

Love seeing an old CC01 coming back to life.

That orange XJ in the back, is that one of the OG fiberglass ones from Germany?

Yes it is. Handmade by Stephan. #49. And thank you. There’s a thread on the XJ in the 1.55 section.

 

[eddievedder]

Starting to remove tape


I went with gunmetal for the fender flares and hood.

I decided to try to restore this old “glass”


It came out great


More to come as I’m going to finish some of the paint details today and put the tidbits back on the body.

 

[mrwonderful]

Yes it is. Handmade by Stephan. #49. And thank you. There’s a thread on the XJ in the 1.55 section.

Oh nice, I’ll go check it out. I had #13 but had to sell it around 15 years ago. I’d love to get it back somehow

 

[eddievedder]

Oh nice, I’ll go check it out. I had #13 but had to sell it around 15 years ago. I’d love to get it back somehow

Oh wow! You should definitely try to track it down and buy it back

 

[eddievedder]

Ok well here it is. Other than some decals, the body is mostly done. I’m happy that I kept the original red paint and just gave it a little black wash and weathering treatment. That red paint is 32 years old.

 

[eddievedder]

Now I need to drive it. I was toying around with some bonnet stripes.



I added some CC Hand metal emblems.


I tossed the original fog lights on as well.

 

[eddievedder]

For fun I quickly detailed the old HPI stock car steelies a little, painting the lugs and hubs. Who remembers the old skool MNSTER cast hubs?

 

[eddievedder]

Cool little comparison shot from when I first got it to current.

 

[high plains drifter]

I like that you were able to recondition the "glass". Makes the weathered body appearance that much more natural and convincing.

Looks great but I'd pass on the hood graphics... Too distracting.

Really nice resto.

 

[OSRC]

Agreed, came out looking good. Love the weathering!

 

[eddievedder]

I like that you were able to recondition the "glass". Makes the weathered body appearance that much more natural and convincing.

Looks great but I'd pass on the hood graphics... Too distracting.

Really nice resto.

Thanks. I’m liking how it came out. The hood graphics was just a little taste to see if I’d feel it. I don’t love it. Less is more. I plan on using this a lot and teaching my young nephew how to navigate the rocks slowly so I’m guessing it’s going to get pretty abused. So it will look the part. Once I get some scratches and dirt on it.

 

[eddievedder]

Agreed, came out looking good. Love the weathering!

Thanks! I’m definitely happy with it. And I’m glad I kept the original red paint and just added a little flavor to it.