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I have the story of what I went through in getting my Thelma Jane in her web page. Take a look, if you are interested. I bought her two and a half years ago, so prices may have changed, but the techniques I used should still be good.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/thelma.html
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Also, welcome to the board! There's lot of good info in here if you can search through to find it. You might check out the Jeep photo gallery to see some of the cool spots your Jeep can take you to right in your backyard.
-Pete
Nice camera work, Old Pedro!
Tom
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01r1 "Jeep Owners: Photo Gallery" Jul 28, 2003 4:45pm
-Pete
thanks a lot.
Lance
Thanks,
-twylie
BTW, great pics.
Thanks,
Mike
The belt that was replaced had enough damage to make me think it had been weakened.
I try to keep an eye on this new one, but I have closed the door on it a couple of times. Should the driver have to check the belt each time before closing the door?
Do you think we should report this as a safety problem?
Terry
ps - Tom, I know, if I had the doors off I would not have this problem.
T.
Terry
I just try to remember to check it before closing the door, but I do forget sometimes. I have closed the door on mine a few times, and I guess I ought to take a look to see how much I have damaged the belt, if any.
I wonder if just a visual inspection is enough to determine if there has been enough damage to weaken the belt???
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
But more embarrassing, hasn't anyone been brought to a standstill getting out when your belt loop hangs up on it? If I had a lift I might be left dangling in the air.
Yep, the Wrangler is on yet another Top Ten list.
Steve, Host
Thanks. I mostly shoot digital now, 99.9% of the time. I've been using two cameras, my first digital one is the Sony DCS-F707, which Sony has now replaced with the DSC-F717. It's a great high-end consumer camera that has top notch optics, 5.24 Mpixels, will also shoot video, uses memory sticks and has more bells and whistles than any of it's competitors. I would recommend the F707/F717 to anyone looking for a high-end digital camera. It's not as small as some of the high-end Canon point and shoots, but you'll find much better optics on the Sony.
I'm now using a Canon EOS-10D, it's a digital single lens reflex camera or D-SLR. It uses removable lenses and supports all Canon's AF lenses. It's a great work horse with it's magnesium body and very high build quality. About 6.3 Mpixels and enough adjustments/settings to make your head spin. It's not always as fun (or easy) as the Sony, but if set up just right, will produce a higher resolution image with fewer thermal noise artifacts than the Sony. I can't recommend this camera to anyone who enjoys casual point and shoot style cameras, this one's just too much work for most. Out of the box, in auto mode, the Sony will out perform the Canon.
For all my older 35mm negatives (occasionally a new one here or there) I use a Nikon Coolscan III negative scanner. A nice little scanner that does negative strips, APS, single and bulk slide scanning.
For printing I use an Espon 1280 larger format printer with external ink resevoirs. With the right paper, truely photo quality. The 13"x19" prints come out great!
If you want to see more of my photos, visit:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=287893
If you have time, please rate some pictures. I have to mention that this web page is one of the best of it's kind. A great resource for any photo enthusist.
Not to be to far off topic, but having a Jeep Wrangler to get to some of these great picture places just makes it that much more fun! Don't know which I like more, seeing the views and taking pictures or the drive up there
-Pete
I also have a Sony F717 and love it. It has enough bells and whistles to keep any amateur photographer happy but it also has an auto mode for those who want true point and shoot. Great photos, but is bulky compared to many less capable cameras. It is still lighter and smaller than carrying around a 35mm with several lenses! And yes, a digital camera can only take lovely pictures if you have a vehicle capable of getting you there. The Wrangler sure does that!
I went to the site.
I'm speechless.
Terry
-twylie
Nice pics Pete - a few more like that and maybe that'll get Tom driving Thelma Jane out West.
Steve, Host
The off-road vehicle will be redesigned for the 2007 model. The Wrangler, the only Jeep that is body-on-frame, likely will remain on its own platform.
Scrambler:
The Scrambler, a pickup derivative of the Jeep Wrangler, will bow in 2004 as a 2005 model. Jeep is aiming at the youth market with the Scrambler, a Wrangler based SUV that seats two and has a four-foot pickup bed.
Initially developed for military use, the Scrambler concept sits on a stretched Wrangler wheelbase. That allows the addition of a 4-foot pickup bed behind a two-passenger compartment.
Four- and six-cylinder engines will be available.
mtngal, sorry about your loss. I know how it is when you lose a true friend. I had one. He really loved me, and I loved him. His name was Jingles. He was an 10 year old Cocker Spaniel. Unlike your friend, he was stolen from my backyard. I still miss him. No dog will replace him.
Pete, WONDERFUL pictures as usual. Have you thought about quitting your day job? :-D
Tom, do you ever stop helping people? When are you going to be in the Member Spotlight? You deserve it!!!
James, where did that info come from?
Thanks,
Mike
Yeah, there are various after market mirror relocator brackets, and some supposedly work much better than others. I can't help ya in selecting any particular type, since we don't have a side mirror law in Ky, and I haven't had to worry about it.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
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Your entry must have got lost in the mail.
Steve, Host
have a great day Walt
The adapters I've seen mount to the windshield brackets. If you go to the site, select the Wrangler area, then choose mirrors. You'll have quite a few to look at.
-Paul
BTW, photography for me started as just a hobby, but is slowly progressing from there. I sell an occasional picture or group of pictures. I love taking the pictures, but am not really into marketing side of the business. I'll set up a web page eventually and see what happens.
In the mean time, I'll be driving around in my Jeep taking pictures building a good stockpile of images. Nothing I'd rather do more!
-Pete
Thanks for the sage advice!
Michele
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for an order to come in, when ordered before/at the very begining of the model year? My dealership (whom based on all accounts is very reputable) has been vauge to say the least. I am approaching the end of the 6-8 week window I was told.
Also, if anyone has experience w/ordering Mopar items is there a timeframe of when their '04 accessories are available? I was told I am not allowed to get seat covers or slush mats yet.
Not certain if anyone else pointed it out or not (there were so many messages to try and review), but another addition to the Sport package is that the in-dash CD is now standard.
One effective method is to base your negotiations on an 'out the door' price. "I want to buy a Wrangler with these options and an extended warranty for $XX,XXX, to include tax tag and title, 'out the door'". Of course you have to do your research and be realistic, but it avoids all the add ons like 'documentation fees' and 'advertising fees' that seem to get tagged on after you think you've agreed a price.
Did you get any info about 04 colors? How about the new wheels mentioned previously in this group (Canyon replaced by Ravine)? Thanks.
:-)
When I placed my order I was advised the Canyons were still in the 30in t&w gp (I specificly asked). I was also told about the Dana being additional, you have to upgrade to 4 wheel disc brakes to get the trac-lok (apparently you could do it w/drums before?) and the CD (I had planned on getting as option) all at the same time.
How could they not mention the change in wheels???
I have not seen them yet either. Hopefully they still have that same soft/subtle look the Canyons do, the last thing I want is shinny chrome.
I did not get too involved w/colors, I was going with the Bright Silver that was new in '03. I was advised that color did not change, and that was enough for me.
I will place a call to my salesman, who is a big time exception to the rule, since he knows his Jeeps. I'll ask him about some of the things that have come up in the last several posts.
I called a little while ago and found that he was at lunch, so I will try again in about 45 minutes. Stay tuned.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
While he "had not heard anything" regarding a change from Canyons, he said he will have an answer tomorrow after 11. He reassured me that the copy of my order states Canyon Wheels (my copy is at home).
He was able to give me a VIN and advised my Wrangler was expected to ship by 7/25, putting it at my dealership by the end of next week.
YAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOO!
David, my salesman, says that the "AAS" package shows the "Ravine" wheel for the 04's instead of the Canyon wheel. The AAS package gets you the 30" tires, gas shocks, Dana 44 rear end, and the Ravine wheels (15 x 8 inch, same size as the Canyon wheels). When I got my Thelma Jane, I got the AAS package, and it was the same stuff, but with the Canyon wheels.
David did not have a picture of the Ravine wheels, and he does not have a clue as to what they look like. He said it could even be the same wheel as the Canyons, just given a new name.
Oh well, I tried.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Hope you get it soon.
Post some pics of that baby for us, and be sure to get out of that Jeep long enough to post your initial impressions of it.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I have a question for ya, about the red eye reduction setting for my flash. How come it doesn't work?
I have been shooting some pics of my new granddaughter, and I have been setting the flash for red eye reduction. I get the pre-flash, but the pics still have red eye. What's up with that?
I hate to get off topic, but your email addy ain't public, and I don't know how to contact you other than posting here.
Email me, if you don't mind, and then I will have your email addy. tsjay49@earthlink.net
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?