New Pics of My first JEEP PROJECT

XJ Stryker · Mar 1, 2008

Well i picked up this Jeep on Craigslist for 1000 even maybe a little high but it has the d44 and d30.

This is my First Jeep Project so any ideas for it our very welcome

thanks

FlexdXJ · Mar 1, 2008

i would start with matching wheels. ha just kidding but thats definately at the top of the list

2000xjclassic · Mar 1, 2008

I would say first get it running good and get the body cleaned up (READ: fix those rocker panels). Than start goin crazy.

Have fun
Chris

EDIT: and DO NOT take off those wood panels...it looks good.

funvtec · Mar 1, 2008

good choice for a project

w_howey · Mar 1, 2008

I love the 4-headlights and leather interior....

BTW... all Cherokees have a D30 in the front... But you should have a non-disco one(which is the preferred one)

XJ Stryker · Mar 1, 2008

Yeah it is the non-disco one. With the 242 t-case. I am a NOOBIE I usually drive a Mall crawler.. (jeep commander)

Thanks for the Comments.. Time to go to Pull a part

dudeinanxj · Mar 2, 2008

Ya know, I was eyeballing that one. I was going to harvest the axles, put mine in it and flip it. Good luck on the project!

XJ Stryker · Mar 2, 2008

Really well the guy delivered it to my house for free. From Cincinatti Ohio to Radcliff, Ky... 160 miles. So what was keeping you from buying it??? The way i figure it if the axles and t-case or in good shape that is a 1000 right there.

dudeinanxj · Mar 2, 2008

I just spent some cash on new 33s and wheels, so I was tapped out when I came across it.

XJ Stryker · Mar 2, 2008

Well This wagoneer is gonna take some work to get it running good. And yeah its gonna lose the wood paneling eventually. Got some rust issues so i will have to pull up all the carpet and find my rusted through spots so it will take some work...

slcpunk74 · Mar 3, 2008

i love the dual headlights on those things its sick! I would just get it reliable and then lift and cut to your hearts content... Remember we all started out by just wanting a 2" lift and 31s ha ha but just have fun with her

mcnamaag · Mar 3, 2008

Congrats Man. I guess you saved me a trip. :tear: If you didnt get it I would have. Hell I was going to Cincy to look at her when you called me.LOL Now get busy and pull the carpet out. Let me know if you need any help. O and welcome to NAXJA

. Look forward to helping you get it trail worthy.

XJ Stryker · Mar 3, 2008

Well I got a lot cleaned today SHE was a mess. Waterpump is finally out and Seats or out. Working my way torwards the carpet but all the torques screws are stripping on me... Soaking in WD-40 for the night.

Day One

IllianaXJ · Mar 3, 2008

What is with you Waggy guys and removing the wood paneling?!?!?! That's what sets them apart from the rest (that and the 4 headlight thing).

Shoot, mcnamagg's rig just looks like an older XJ with a goofy front end and no tow hooks

XJ Stryker · Mar 3, 2008

Well its like wall paper it looks like crud peeling and rusted and well you get the point I tried to tell mcnamagg to keep it on there too his did look sharp with the white.

mcnamaag · Mar 3, 2008

IllianaXJ said:
What is with you Waggy guys and removing the wood paneling?!?!?! That's what sets them apart from the rest (that and the 4 headlight thing).

Shoot, mcnamagg's rig just looks like an older XJ with a goofy front end and no tow hooks

Thats harsh.

XJ Stryker · Mar 4, 2008

Day Two was shorter but i started crying when i seen what is in store for me... Well i got the carpet removed and found my garage floor!!! Yeah alot of holes. Well i am thinking chunk the carpet and Rhino line the whole bed once i get the holes patched up what do yall think???

The front is horrible I didnt expect this much rust what was AMC thinking with the carpet and insulation?!?!

Passenger not as bad a drivers but it gets worse as you go into the back seat. Only small rusted through parts but i havnt started brushing it yet.

What do yall think?

mcnamaag · Mar 4, 2008

No worries man we will get it fixed. No problem, just do like I said and wire wheel it down, then we can cut the rust out and put in some new sheet metal. Trust me I have been there.
:cheers:

slcpunk74 · Mar 4, 2008

If you arent fancy to welding it you could just clean it real good and use fiberglass. I used fiberglass on my early bronco floor and i am very confident when it is sealed(from both sides) it will hold just fine

projectTK · Mar 4, 2008

thats alot more rust then what was in my 400$ beast. Take thin sheet metal and pop rivet it to floor the bedliner and youll be good to go.

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