First Vehicle & Daily Driver build

first post here, I have a 1996 XJ classic as my First Vehicle. It has a 3" lift, alloy wheels and bits of other stuff. It needs quite a Bit of work, I will post pics as my project commences.

The day I brought it home



Pics of after We got it to the shop





In the shop to start work


Found this after we got it on the rack I hate the salt belt :flamemad:


Pulled the carpet and found this lovelyness on both sides


After I cut the rust out and treated it




Mounted Antenna and new fogs



Still need to find and fix various leaks. but this is how it sits for today.

WOW large pictures.
Looks like you are off to a hell of a start. Bummer about the rust but it seems you are well equipped to deal with it.
Also - and not that you'd want to hear it, this being your first car and all -
maintenance first. "Reliable transportation" beats the crap out of "hot rod" every time if you have to choose. Get a handle on the rust, the leaks, the drivability, bearings, etc - get it all squared away before spending your money on lift, bigger tires, etc.
Enjoy!

yossarian19 said:

WOW large pictures.
Looks like you are off to a hell of a start. Bummer about the rust but it seems you are well equipped to deal with it.
Also - and not that you'd want to hear it, this being your first car and all -
maintenance first. "Reliable transportation" beats the crap out of "hot rod" every time if you have to choose. Get a handle on the rust, the leaks, the drivability, bearings, etc - get it all squared away before spending your money on lift, bigger tires, etc.
Enjoy!

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Thanks, Rust is currently being contained. Tomorrow it gets 3-5 coats of por-15 top and bottom and frame rails. Then 18 awg steel to replace cut out rust spots and. Maintenance is one of my top priority's The trans cooler needs part of the line replaced. Need to change transmission pan gasket and change its and the t-case fluid with synthetic. and get the the root of the main oil leaks t-case handle needs adjustment. The good thing is the lift,tires and wheels came with it. the only thing I have added so far is the CB/10m and the antenna.



Oh and also picked up for 200 a 95 base xj 2.5 5 speed for parts

Holy shit downsize the pics.....

831_xj said:

Holy shit downsize the pics.....

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I would but I cannot edit the post. Sorry I am used to message boards the Auto shrink images.

First Vehicle & Daily Driver build

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xcm said:

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chrome, no longer dose this


looks like a great build up.

Update: No pics But will have floor pans cut and ready to weld tommorow.