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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
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 Posted - 04/30/2009 : 20:53:46
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I started taking apart both firerocks that I picked up recently. One is going to the dump because no one takes the body for recycling around here  It's pretty much hacked up when it was modified to take a car battery.
I'm getting quick with removing all the wiring. Got both harnesses, switches, pedals, gearboxes and motors off in no time. I opened up one gearbox and looks good - needs grease and maybe cleaning. The rest have no clicking sounds; only cleaning & re-greasing.
I washed off the firerock body that I'm keeping which was lots of fun for Memphis.  That pretty much got rid of all the grime, dirt and dead spiders. I'm just glad I didn't find any live ones! Yikes!  I noticed that the front grill supports are broken. Looks like I'll need a replacement grill.
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Still thinking what to do - whole new theme or just restoration. I'm thinking restoration.
Not sure I'm gonna keep this one after I restored it. Memphis is a tad big for it. I'll decide when I'm done. I might sell it or give it as a gift to my cousin's son.
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6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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CJB
Senior Modder
Lino Lakes
MN
USA
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2009 : 11:20:28
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I'm back on the project. It's been a trying month with a death in our family and vacation time. I haven't touched any of the power wheels since April.
I cleaned up the firerock (again) because it was sitting out for several weeks in the rain and wind. I cleaned out the gearboxes and checked all the wiring. Then I put it back together for a test run with 12V. Reverse only, no forward. Looks like I'll be cleaning switches. I flipped the switch around so I could see how fast it goes on forward. My son tried it out. Man, that thing is fast! It's faster than the Lil Jeep. I know everyone says that's the case but it's impressive once you see it.
The only thing with the Firerock is that it's small. My son barely fits in it. I think this one will be a restoration only. I may sell it. Or I might gift it to my niece. She's a lil over 1 years old but she fits perfectly in it. She is loving power wheels, mostly as passenger. She crawls in the power wheels every chance she gets when she's visiting.
That's about all to update for now. |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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Edited by - navaja77 on 06/03/2009 11:21:17 |
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the gambler
Senior Modder
Jacksonville
Florida
USA
1437 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2009 : 11:47:26
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| if youre gonna give it to a girl you might consider converting it to a Dora Jeep, Im just about done converting a Dora to a Firerock since I have a son. |
Firerock , Gator , Bigfoot,Lil Wrangler, Army Hummer, Big Jake , Sarge Army Jeep ,JSO Police Hummer ,BACKDRAFT Monster Truck,Present Day Bigfoot
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2009 : 12:18:12
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It's a red body firerock with blue windshield/roll bar so I think I'll keep it as is. Plus my sister doesn't dig "girly" stuff for my niece. I already have a barbie jeep waiting for her when she gets older. 
The most I'll do is add some girl flair but keep original colors. |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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sdubb
Senior Modder
1661 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2009 : 16:51:42
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| I had a broken grill just like that also. Easy fix just remove the headlights and run a screw thru the headlight into the body. Put the headlight back on and presto. Good as new You cant even see the screw since the headlight gets installed back in. |
"Time to take a ride on the information superhighway." |
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 11:20:50
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Thanks for the tip, sdubb  |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 12:20:24
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I've been ignoring this. Well, actually, I've been jumping from project to project and finally trying to get back to this one. However, reverse or forward (depending on how I put the switch in) is not working. I cleaned the switches. Checked all the connections. Nada. I tried a couple of other switches that I have and still not working. Okay, any suggestions other than buying a brand new switch? Either way I put in the switch, one direction (reverse or forward) doesn't work.
BTW I cannot find the duplicolor adhension promotor or the rustoleum plastic primer at home depot, lowes or ace hardware. Last try will be true value hardware. Any online websites that I might be able to find this, preferably one that you have good experience with? I'm thinking to repaint the firerock and the ninja before the cool weather returns. |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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Edited by - navaja77 on 07/14/2009 12:22:51 |
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Divinar
Moderator
San Jose 95123
CA
USA
3057 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 12:43:23
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quote:
Originally posted by navaja77
However, reverse or forward (depending on how I put the switch in) is not working. I cleaned the switches. Checked all the connections. Nada. I tried a couple of other switches that I have and still not working. Okay, any suggestions other than buying a brand new switch? Either way I put in the switch, one direction (reverse or forward) doesn't work.
It sounds to me like a broken "crossover" wire, or the end in the plastic connector is corroded... |
Escalade (Rubber tires, LED lights, Key switch, Remote Kill, wings. Wings?)
Lil Wrangler (2WD, 12v, Lights), Dora Jeep (Super-6 @ 12v, lights), Jeep Enforcer turned Aftershock (18v, WIP),
Grape Gaucho A151 (24v, scooter controller, WIP)
KFX Quad (Remote Kill), Crushmeister! (Silverado), Limited Edition Jeep (Stock)
Kawasaki Mojave 250 (Stock), PP Gator (Lights), Home Depot Loader, Lightning McQueen (Stock) |
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sdubb
Senior Modder
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Posted - 07/14/2009 : 13:13:04
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| yeah sounds like one of the female spades inside the plastic is corroded |
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2009 : 10:15:29
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| Anyone know if Smokey is still around for custom decals? Or can someone recommend a person who does custom decals? I'm thinking instead of restoration, I'm gonna repaint this in the local hockey team colors (Arizona Sundogs). I'm planning to sell it. Memphis hardly fits in it and besides, he has 4 other PWs to choose from. I sold the copper jeep and he didn't notice it was gone. |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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