Black on Black RUBICON

[VX KAT]

OK, I know it's blasphemous to say this….but dayam, this black Jeep Rubicon is awesome! I love the Exo, fender flares, front bumper, roof basket and everything is coated in a light bedliner texture.
And I really like those ProComp Xtreme Mud tires, just like hubby has.
All the mods just go together and work, making it one bad arse looking rig!
Jay, I expect yours to look like this soon!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rubicon-Black-Hard-Top-4-LIFT-35x12-50-Pro-Comp-M-T-Tires-Winch-Roof-Rack-/150969906090?item=150969906090&ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123&forcev4exp=true

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/310.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/112.jpg

[Triathlete]

Thats not an exo cage...purely a roof rack that works with the removable top. But it is a sharp looking mall crawler :)

[VX KAT]

OK, wrong choice of words…I took 4 yrs of Latin, so it's an exo to me cuz it's outside/around the truck…but not a complete exo that protects. I wouldn't call it your average mall crawler, …you say that cuz it doesn't look like yours? It's got some serious chit on it….whether it's used or not is another story..

[Triathlete]

Lots of goodies + not used = mall crawler :D
And mine is perty...just a bit dirty! But she cleans up nicely. :)

[Scott Harness]

Lots of goodies + not used = mall crawler :D


The ad says it has never been off-road! Why get all that stuff if you're not going to use it?:confused: Looks COOL though!

[JAMAS]

Looks COOL though!


thats probably why.

[HeckaTrebeka]

"Yeah, my gas mileage went down about 6mpg after adding all these mods, and I don't ever put them to use, but they sure look cool!"

[BigSwede]

I can actually understand hanging doo-dads all over your vehicle for bling effect if that floats yer boat, but springing for a 10,000 lb winch with synthetic line for a rig that never goes off-road?

That thing is actually a pretty decent value given all the upgrades, and a Rubi Wrangler that has never been off road, southern presumably rust-free truck, with the old 4.0L, is about exactly what I would want if I was in the market for a Wrangler.

[VXorado]

I can actually understand hanging doo-dads all over your vehicle for bling effect if that floats yer boat, but springing for a 10,000 lb winch with synthetic line for a rig that never goes off-road?


Yes and why buy a Rubicon if you never plan on 4 wheeling it??? You're paying for components you'll never use and nobody can see-- other than the sticker. :bwgy:

Still it looks pretty good but lots of bolt-ons. Nothing unique about this one... it can all be bought out of a 4wheelparts.com catalog.

[Mile High VX]

And why would you do all this within 5000 miles of selling it or trading it in...I know that life happens, but man what a waste...

[Maddawg]

Yeah! I gotta have this one.
http://i49.tinypic.com/33peo39.jpg

[Gussie2000]

Yeah! I gotta have this one.
http://i49.tinypic.com/33peo39.jpg

AND stole LUBD's skull head.......


Must say it is ready for zombie hunting :yesb:

[HeckaTrebeka]

AND stole LUBD's skull head.......

Interesting play on a name...

[Marlin]

AND stole LUBD's skull head.......


Must say it is ready for zombie hunting :yesb:

Are we waiting for zombies in the sky too? Gotta get em in the spotlight before you shoot em with a soon to be banned "assault" rifle.

[Maddawg]

OK, I know it's blasphemous to say this….but dayam, this black Jeep Rubicon is awesome!
Aside from it not being black, IMO, this is what a Jeep should look like.
http://i45.tinypic.com/2agvhz.jpg


http://i50.tinypic.com/35kiumr.jpg

[Triathlete]

Yeah! I gotta have this one.
http://i49.tinypic.com/33peo39.jpg

Then you would love a http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/07/28/manila-style-jeepney-1_48.jpg!

[Hiredgoon]

Phillipino Jeepneys are AWESOME. I wish we had more like them here.

[Maddawg]

Then you would love a http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/07/28/manila-style-jeepney-1_48.jpg!


You betcha, a six in lift, a set of 37" meats............what a rig! I bet its even got a musical horn.

[Ldub]

AND stole LUBD's skull head.......


WTF is a LUB-D...:confused:...:laughing:

SLOW DOWN Gustavo...it's not a contest...:smilewink

Remember...speed kills, quality thrills...;)

[Triathlete]

Road many a times in a Jeepney! Used to love tipping the drivers to race!

[Ldub]

Are we waiting for zombies in the sky too?

Since you asked...YES (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbne9x_worst-case-scenario-trailer2_shortfilms), we ARE...:yesgray:

Of course, that would be a worst case scenario (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5y98c_worst-case-scenario-teaser-2_shortfilms)...:smilewink

[VX KAT]

Then you would love a http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/07/28/manila-style-jeepney-1_48.jpg!

for some reason that reminds me of The Partridge Family bus….:laugho:

[Maddawg]

Since you asked...YES (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbne9x_worst-case-scenario-trailer2_shortfilms), we ARE...:yesgray:

Of course, that would be a worst case scenario (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5y98c_worst-case-scenario-teaser-2_shortfilms)...:smilewink

God bless YouTube! I don't know who dreams that stuff up, but damned clever. :bwgy: :bwgy: :bwgy:

[FenderBender]

Yeah! I gotta have this one.
http://i49.tinypic.com/33peo39.jpg

How many Zombies do you think could hold on to all the freaking grab bars on this thing. He must have worked in a hardware store...lol


The Black Rubicon is pretty bad ***.

[Maddawg]

Look close, some of them look like towel bars, lol.

[Ldub]

Look close, some of them look like towel bars, lol.

This person is obviously stealing shower/toilet grab bars from old folks homes...:upsetgray

Not only messing up a jeep, but exposing uncountable brittle old hips to certain fracture...:upsetgray

THAT'S why there is karma...:yesgray:

[VX KAT]

OK, glad I passed on the black Rubi….now I want this burgundy one!

It's a HEMI RUBI!!! Yup, it's got a hemi…

Can't get any pics to copy into this post. can anybody?

But the "thing" on the hood has GOTTA GO! What's that, the off road version of the screamin' eagle on the old trans ams?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rubicon-/230925924910?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123&item=230925924910&forcev4exp=true#ht_10365wt_1049

[Maddawg]

OK, glad I passed on the black Rubi….now I want this burgundy one!

It's a HEMI RUBI!!! Yup, it's got a hemi…

Can't get any pics to copy into this post. can anybody?

But the "thing" on the hood has GOTTA GO! What's that, the off road version of the screamin' eagle on the old trans ams?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rubicon-/230925924910?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123&item=230925924910&forcev4exp=true#ht_10365wt_1049

Those barf green roll bars and dashboard and wheel would have to go too. OMG? :o I'll bet they glow in the dark :bwgy:

[vt_maverick]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEzNFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqVHJBsF!jySZ!BQBQcfel0eYQ~~60_3.JPG

[vt_maverick]

Sue if you're considering this you should definitely install spacers on your VX. :p

[vt_maverick]

Btw this guy is f***ing high if he thinks he's going to get $57K for a Jeep.

[bartmanS4]

And mine is perty...just a bit dirty! But she cleans up nicely. :)

Sounds like an old girlfriend of mine. :-)

[Triathlete]

Btw this guy is f***ing high if he thinks he's going to get $57K for a Jeep.

I can get a "lightly" used Ultra4 rig on Pirate dor that kind of money! Highly built jeeps are going for well under 20 over there.

[VX KAT]

Sue if you're considering this you should definitely install spacers on your VX. :p

My "want" and my "can do" are misaligned. in more way$ than one :goof:

And that green slime could be painted.

how'd you capture the pic Mav? Sometimes I can't get the ebay pics.

still seeing the odd characters in text..asked Scott for input.

[jeeperkate]

I'm pretty happy with my Jeep and it cost me a LOT less than $50k!

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/jeeperkate/jeep_zps5d223f63.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/jeeperkate/21600_4130430571926_958371652_n_zps49fa7a70.jpg

[Maddawg]

Their right Sue! I've seen Jeeps here in my neighborhood for half that price and equivilant or better.

[VX KAT]

Well, that must be why it's not sold inthe past 3-4 weeks I've seen it on ebay. Owner delusional.

[Maddawg]

Here ya go Sue, under $20k and its black
http://www.motortrend.com/ni/classifieds/253633111/113/

[vt_maverick]

My "want" and my "can do" are misaligned. in more way$ than one :goof:

And that green slime could be painted.

how'd you capture the pic Mav? Sometimes I can't get the ebay pics.

still seeing the odd characters in text..asked Scott for input.

I hear you on want vs. $ and sense. ;) Getting pics out of eBay is tricky, pretty sure they intentionally make it hard to limit cross-linking. I use Firefox so here's what you do:

Go to the bottom of the ad where the big pictures are
Roll-over/select the pic you want to capture so it appears in the larger area
Left click the big picture (nothing will happen)
Right click on the big picture and choose "View Selection Source"
This is where it helps to know HTML... search for "img"
You should find a nasty looking URL that starts with "<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com" and ends in ".jpg"
Copy/paste that URL into the image dialog box on this site

It's that easy! Helps to be a former web developer though... ;)

[Ldub]

Those barf green roll bars and dashboard and wheel would have to go too. OMG? :o I'll bet they glow in the dark :bwgy:

Nuh Uhhhhhh...that's called "Zombie Green", & all she has to do to tie the whole ride together, is to paint the bumpers, brush guard(s), & fender flares the same color...:yes:..:laughing:

[Ldub]

how'd you capture the pic Mav? Sometimes I can't get the ebay pics.

still seeing the odd characters in text..asked Scott for input.

It's called a PC Sweetheart...I like em' cuz they work...:smilewink

http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l515/Ldubvx/JEEP.jpg

[VX KAT]

I'm pretty happy with my Jeep and it cost me a LOT less than $50k!

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/jeeperkate/jeep_zps5d223f63.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/jeeperkate/21600_4130430571926_958371652_n_zps49fa7a70.jpg

NICE Kate!


ya know…Firestik makes a pink CB antenna as well as flag pole…. ;)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2687.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2247.JPG

[Maddawg]

Nuh Uhhhhhh...that's called "Zombie Green", & all she has to do to tie the whole ride together, is to paint the bumpers, brush guard(s), & fender flares the same color...:yes:..:laughing:

Ask and thou shall receive. Actually its kinda chic dontcha think? :p



http://i47.tinypic.com/35n7d3p.jpg

[pbkid]

Ya, that guy is f'ing high if he thinks he is gonna get 60k for a 40k vehicle with 5k in upgrades.
Rediculous.

[VX KAT]

Thanks Mav, but dang, when I right click I don't get that choice or anything similar to it. Tried all the other command line options and couldn't find anything there either…. must be an Apple thing. (and I just can't find it)

[vt_maverick]

Using Firefox right? You can also right click the page in general and click "View Source" but that's a lot harder - like looking for a needle in a haystack. Other way takes just a few seconds...

[VX KAT]

Using Firefox right? You can also right click the page in general and click "View Source" but that's a lot harder - like looking for a needle in a haystack. Other way takes just a few seconds...

No, using Safari but now I'll use Firefox when I want to grab a pic, thanks.

[Ldub]

It's called a PC Sweetheart...I like em' cuz they work...:smilewink




Ask and thou shall receive. Actually its kinda chic dontcha think? :p



http://i47.tinypic.com/35n7d3p.jpg


Thanks Mav, but dang, when I right click I don't get that choice or anything similar to it. Tried all the other command line options and couldn't find anything there either…. must be an Apple thing. (and I just can't find it)

THANX M-D...:thumbup:
That does look pretty sweet...:yesgray:

And Kat, it seems I owe you an apology...:mbrasd:.:flower:

Right after I made a snarky jab at your apple....boom-smash-bang...my P-C crashes...:upsetgray

Talk about yer "instant karma"...just add water...:laughing:

[VX KAT]

THANX M-D...:thumbup:
That does look pretty sweet...:yesgray:

And Kat, it seems I owe you an apology...:mbrasd:.:flower:

Right after I made a snarky jab at your apple....boom-smash-bang...my P-C crashes...:upsetgray

Talk about yer "instant karma"...just add water...:laughing:


Well yeah, my Apple was very offended, and must have sent you the blue screen of death - apparently it worked! Caused you to tip that glass right over :yeso:
Don't mess with Kat's Apple apparently! :p
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ps -you do know P C stands for Problems Continue, right?

[Ldub]

Don't mess with Kat's Apple apparently! :p


Ummmmmm...Yeh....or rack niether...:slap:

[Triathlete]

Sue...you still looking for a jeep? This is the one you want (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/1237698-vector-green-jeep.html) :)

[VX KAT]

Sue...you still looking for a jeep? This is the one you want (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/1237698-vector-green-jeep.html) :)

oh yeah!!! :rollo: "vector green" ;puke2;;puke2;
Cost to build: $131,280
Asking price: $69,999
Glad he's not my financial planner...

[pbkid]

oh yeah!!! :rollo: "vector green" ;puke2;;puke2;
Cost to build: $131,280
Asking price: $69,999
Glad he's not my financial planner...

Welcome To Building Cars. Drop Gobs Of MOney And Get Nothing Back.

[BigSwede]

Heh, yeah...if you get 50 cents on the dollar for mods you are doing well.

[Triathlete]

Now this is a Jeep (http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/XT2013-18/hot-rod-jeep-part-2) that I would consider trading the VX for...can't wait for the finished product!

[Maddawg]

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/cyberrider1/cid_EB5B330C21AA4842B6A664E5F5357CC9FRONT.jpg (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/cyberrider1/media/cid_EB5B330C21AA4842B6A664E5F5357CC9FRONT.jpg.html )

[ZeroSix]

this might be old ... but just a fun fact... Jeepneys in the philippines use isuzu engines coming from the light truck line. Especially the one pictured built by sarao. the surplus comes from japan light truck frame.