Bought an 80! Line-x roof pics.

[WC96LC]

Since the 80s first came out, I loved their looks - but too much $. Drove one on a whim at a car lot. It drove like nothing else and realized I had to have one, especially since I could now afford one! Looked extensively, and found this '96 with excellent gray leather, 114K. It's not locked, but I know these rigs are very capable already. Yes, I need to lose the damage multiplier. Found the beginnings of rust near most of the 16 screw of factory rack. Decided to act and line-x instead of costly repaint. I removed the rack (one bugger nutsert), and Line-x prepared and sprayed for under $300. Now the rust is gone, and I've got a lifetime roof that will laugh at abuse. I think it looks pretty good up there. My old Yakima fits perfectly!

Next upgrades: Slee wire harness, JD HIRs, 285 A/Ts (light off-road for now), ARB front bumper, driving/fog lights (maybe IPF J-01 combos, or Hella Rallye 4000 CELIS). Light or other recommendations appreciated.

Next service: front axle rebuild.

Anyway, let the madness begin. I love it!

 

[arndog123]

That turned out pretty good.

 

[WC96LC]

Yeah. I got the idea from reading at this awesome site - So glad it exists.

 

[Ruadhrigh]

I like that a lot better than the individaul racing stripes.

 

[WC96LC]

Haven't seen the racing stripes. Seems like a lot of taping for less overall protection.

 

[concretejungle]

should have taken it all the way down the sides!! If you wheel it on tight trails, you will eventually.

 

[JMZ-]

Could you please let me know where did you get the Line-X done? I couldn't find a in Vancouver. Maybe I can drive down to WA since we're pretty close. Thanks.

 

[WC96LC]

Here's the address: 4215 Britton Rd, Bellingham, WA

Just google-map: line-x bellingham, wa - you'll see it.

They're actually on the Baker Highway just before you get to Britton (heading east, rt. side)

 

[PScottBx]

Nice heat sink

Nah, would be in Louisiana....

looks good!

Bx

 

[CID 96]

I agree with PScottBx, a totally black roof in the deep south would be very hot. That is why I went with the individual "stripes."

 

[WC96LC]

Yeah, I know! I was a little concerned about generating excess heat, but you're right, this is Washington - avg. annual temperature is 48.3 degrees. It rarely makes it into the 80-90s where I live. Average daytime high for our warmest month is about 70.

Still, might be a problem if I tour the SW in the summer! They can match color if desired, but I thought the black would be fine.

 

[WC96LC]

Hey CID,

That looks pretty cool. I like they way they tied the rack mount areas to the outside strips. Nice effect.

Did you do the flares too? If so, how do they clean up? I was thinking about doing those and the rocker panels too.

 

[PScottBx]

PS....

Almost forgot...

"Welcome"

 

[WC96LC]

Thanks PScottBx.

I appreciate that!

 

[Dynosoar]

Most LineX franchises are willing to color match the linX to the paint.


Dynosoar

 

[JMZ-]

Here's the address: 4215 Britton Rd, Bellingham, WA

Just google-map: line-x bellingham, wa - you'll see it.

They're actually on the Baker Highway just before you get to Britton (heading east, rt. side)

Thanks! After Google it, I found couple dealers in great vancouver area. I'm going to compare the prices.

 

[NLXTACY]

man that looks sweeeeet!

I have the Champagne LX and I have been thinking about this for a few weeks. I am going to be Line-Xing my 60 in a few weeks so maybe I could do something similar.

Being in SoCal where today its 106º with like 10000% humidity, heat soak is a concern. So I am thinking about just color matching. But the black looks really nice.

 

[WC96LC]

NLXTACY,

Thanks. Yeah turned out great. Wish they had put a greater radius on the corners like we discussed, but still looks good. I think matching the width of the sunroof deflector created a clean line. Plus it leaves a nice white line above the windows along the length of the roof when view from the side.

Good luck with your line-x projects. Sorry about the heat! Whew!

 

[fjfar80]

That looks really nice and welcome to the club...and the clubhouse...

 

[CID 96]

WC96LC,
Yes I did the flare area to cover the hole and I also did my rocker below the doors. After getting them real muddy they clean up fine, as long as you can get a tire brush on it or scrub real well with a rag and soap.

Sid