xj_dummy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Well, this was when I first got it. I paid $800 for it and it had only 87033 miles on it. I want to keep it stock as much as possible but improve it as necessary. Image Not Found As you can see that the paint is in bad shape. Also the interior was bad too. Image Not Found More pics coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 you people and your rust free deals... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 you people and your rust free deals... :cheers: Umm, thanks! :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I gotta get out of the rust belt. It's just depressing. :( What are your plans? New interior? Paint? What transmission do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Looks nice and solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88XJSport Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 No radio! :eek: Nice MJ, and like Pete said, we gotta get out of the salt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 To answer some of your questions, I am planning on getting the interior redone to factory specs. Like reupholster the seat, and fix the sagging head liner which is out now. I want to put in an overhead console from a xj and install a small C.B. radio. So I figure since the head liner is out now is the time to get all of the brackets and wiring set and lined up for the console and install the coax cable for the C.B.. Also I want to repaint the truck, I don't know on what color yet, but maybe the stock silver or a shade different with some blue mixed in since I have blue interior. I have a lumber rack from my old truck that I want to get refitted to the MJ. When I get that done, I would like to install the c.b. antenna on it and also install L.E.D. lites as well for clearance lites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wanted to replace my stock gauge's from idiot lites to xj gauges that work. Image Not Found So I removed it. Image Not Found And installed this. Notice the new fog light switch and defrost switch to the left of the steering wheel? I am planning installing a lumber rack that will have LED lites so I will use the defrost switch to control them. Image Not Found I also went from a non radio and a non clock set up. Image Not Found To a new set up. Image Not Found With XM radio. Image Not Found I also installed lites under the dash that I removed from a 1990 Cherokee. Image Not Found Image Not Found I didn't have a good place to set my drink, so I made this drink holder. Its being painted now to match the blue interior. Image Not Found Image Not Found Also my Stock interior lites didnt work so I fixed them. Pulled them apart and cleaned them. Image Not Found They work great. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 As you can see that the paint is in bad shape. Also the interior was bad too. ummm, no the paint looks good to me!! and the interior isnt bad looking at all either. A lil cleaning and you should be good to go. Good deal IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I repainted my Grill to what I think the way it would look stock. Image Not Found Also replaced my stock headlites with these. Image Not Found Man I love craigs list. I found these stock wheels and two good tires with good hub caps for $50.00. I know they are stock steelies but my center caps are broken and the wheels are rusted. Once I get my wheels powder coated, then I will sell the other set. Image Not Found My MJ alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car RamRod Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 you're doing a very nice job with it. keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 you're doing a very nice job with it. keep it up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I got my drink holder done and it looks like factory. The color is dead on. Image Not Found Also Installed the best restomod yet. Image Not Found You can also see where I installed my xm atenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Satellite radio is awesome. :D We've got Sirius in the Liberty. I'll never go back to terrestrial radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Random Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How did you wire up the under-dash courtesy lights? My XJ has them, but they've never worked... Great job by the way, in both purchasing and fixing it up some! But why are you so paranoid about the colors? The paint looks PERFECT! Try to fix the dent in the bed side, repaint that, and it looks like you'll be ready to go! There don't seem to be any interior rips, so you can probably just remove everything, clean, and install... unless there's something I'm missing! Either way, hopefully I can get an MJ anywhere near as great as yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Comanche Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just curious about the custom cupholder... ...the cup in the holder... ...what is in a Monster Breakfast Sandwich"? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 :agree: Um yea, Carls Jr. Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 I wanted to get my wheels powdered coated, and then one thing led to another. I then got my push bar done in a really cool color. I didn't want black or just silver, they (powdered coating people) suggested this color and said its virtually indestructible. It came out awesome. The wheels aren't installed yet do to no tires. Image Not Found Then I also had my front bumper done too in 60% gloss black. It looks brand new. Image Not Found So what do you think? Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thats a cool coating. I like your build, I would love to do something just like this if I could get the right MJ for a DD. Truck looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebigmj Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 The front bumper and brushgaurd are sweet. Almost looks like granite wear or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thats a cool coating. I like your build, I would love to do something just like this if I could get the right MJ for a DD. Truck looks good! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Image Not Found Looks great! What are those four appendages along the upper bed? Tiedowns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepspeedo Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Looks like you changed the instrument cluster with a full guage cluster. I want to do that in my '86. I'd appreciate any info you can give on that project. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 I finally installed my truck shell and my newly powered coated wheels. Before: Image Not Found Image Not Found After: Image Not Found I like how it looks now, all I have to do is install L.E.D. lites on the shell as clearance lites and a CB antenna as well. And I painted it with a roller and RustOleum Hammered Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ300 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I finally installed my truck shell and my newly powered coated wheels.Image Not Found I like how it looks now, all I have to do is install L.E.D. lites on the shell as clearance lites and a CB antenna as well. Now thats the kind of brush guard I'm looking for!!! Could you give me some info on where you got it from and/or how much you paid for it. Please and thank you!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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