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Tamiya Jeep Wrangler Hardtop - what year
Deerbill
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 04:25 PM UTC
Need some help from the car guys side of the world. I typically do armor but have some car kits as well. Have done three tanks in a row and need a break. I was going to build the Tamiya Jeep Wrangler Hardtop kit no. 150 from my stash.

My question is .. does anybody know what year Jeep this is suppose to be? The box or instructions don't indicate. Any help would be appreciated.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 01:27 AM UTC
It represents a Jeep YJ model (1987–1995) with square headlights.
Deerbill
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 02:33 AM UTC
Thanks for the quick reply.
Bluestab
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Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 08:00 AM UTC
Just to add....the Tamiya kit has the roll bars of a 92-95 Jeep. In 87 Chrysler took over Jeep and began using the square headlamps as well as the Wrangler name (as opposed to CJ). They used the traditional roll bar configuration until a change in 92. The redesign allowed for seatbelts with shoulder straps to be added to the back seat.

I've never built the Tamiya kit. Just from the box art it looks like a 1995 model.
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