I hit a pole
10-28-2009, 05:54 PM
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DUDE...what the heck???? sorry to see that ...I hate when that happens...I smashed my right front fender in my Z-28 once pulling out of a parking stall into a pole 3' high...ouch
10-29-2009, 12:22 AM
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Sorry to hear about this. My son backed my couple month old JK into a pole a couple years ago. Fortunately the damage was limited to the spare tire rack.
BTW: If by "fixin up the fiberglass" you mean the top, be aware that it's not Fiberglas and cannot be repaired properly using Fiberglas techniques. I believe that it's called SMC. I suggest that you check with a body repairman for the proper materials and techniques.
BTW: If by "fixin up the fiberglass" you mean the top, be aware that it's not Fiberglas and cannot be repaired properly using Fiberglas techniques. I believe that it's called SMC. I suggest that you check with a body repairman for the proper materials and techniques.
10-29-2009, 01:36 AM
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Backed up into a 6" steel pole filled with cement up in Tehachapi last weekend. I was making a U-turn like I've done a good 20-30 times in the 2 years we've been goin to Tehachapi Mtn Park and the pole was right in my blind spot. :/ Here's some pics. We'll be fixin up the fiberglass this weekend. Just replaced the windshield today.
10-29-2009, 08:41 AM
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BTW: If by "fixin up the fiberglass" you mean the top, be aware that it's not Fiberglas and cannot be repaired properly using Fiberglas techniques. I believe that it's called SMC. I suggest that you check with a body repairman for the proper materials and techniques.
I looked it up. Jeep.com says its fiberglass. click on the tab for the hardtop. http://www.jeep.com/en/2009/wrangler...exterior/tops/
The auto body shop told us it was fiberglass. Must be really similar... I'll be sure to do more research before tackling it. Thanks a ton bud.
It was between the windshield and the tailgate, so when it broke it fell to the ground. Rather comical to see a severed arm laying on the ground between a pole and my Jeep...At the time it was not funny at all though 
Last halloween...
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10-29-2009, 10:37 AM
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10-30-2009, 12:26 PM
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Cracked Hard Top Repairable?
Last edited by Mark Doiron; 10-30-2009 at 12:31 PM.
glad to hear you are alright and nobody else was hurt...so it could be worst 
10-30-2009, 12:56 PM
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Before doing anything, get a damage assessment. Then compare how much damages cost to perhaps aftermarket parts you may like. It looks from the pics that you may be be able to squeeze the money for a steel rear bumper, perhaps some corner armor, and maybe even a Wild Boar hard top? Just a thought.
Just saying, when I had my TJ I ran over the mailbox. Instead of having the body shop repair my dents and everything, I bought poison spyder corner armor to cover up the damage. One of my best investments ever, and it never would have happened if I had looked behind me in the first place.
Sometimes an accident needs to happen in order to turn what you want into a necessity.
Just saying, when I had my TJ I ran over the mailbox. Instead of having the body shop repair my dents and everything, I bought poison spyder corner armor to cover up the damage. One of my best investments ever, and it never would have happened if I had looked behind me in the first place.
Sometimes an accident needs to happen in order to turn what you want into a necessity.