SmthnD1ff Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ive been lurking for several months and figured I would post some pictures of my "Project" I'm on a mobile app so I will try and post via photobucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Day 1 90 MJ short bed w a Renix 2.5 and 4 spd from a YJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 The majority of this project has been cosmetic. The first thing I tackled was the interior. Everything was cracked, rotted or covered in camo duct tape. I regret not taking any before shots but honestly it was embarassing. Add to that the nightmare of wires, crimps, unused harnesses and shorts throughout the truck- I figured my best plan of action would be to gut it and start from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 The dash was not salvagable. It was held together by miles of camo duct tape and literally fell apart when I tried to remove it. I picked up an old XJ dash from LKQ for $30 and stretched some marine vinyl over it and cut a piece of carpet for the top to try and keep the Florida sun from doing any further damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is my first attempt at brainstorming an overhead console and headliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Which lead to this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Then this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 And currently this. I can't figure out if I want the stereo mounted overhead or in the dash, leaning towards the dash though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Scored a cluster with full gauges from the JY and wired up some LEDs in it. Still need the sending units for temp and oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Its a tad bright at night but the LEDs draw so little current that the dimmer is more of an on/off switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Playing with the idea of two tone doors. This is just a temporary mock up to see if i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Got a ZJ center console painted to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Found the only intact donor I could at the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Primered and installed. Added my "Galactic Empire" vinyl sticker from the flea market. Only 20 bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Decided these needed cleaning up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 After some elbow grease, a light sanding and clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Which lead me to tackle the poorly prepped rattle can job that was slowly chipping away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Leading to a temporary but durable finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Of which I am relatively pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmthnD1ff Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 How she sits now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drase Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Looks great! I like how the grill matches the body color. I'm going to do that with mine soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 looks good and great project, how did the wrap on the dash go? I tried this a few months back and was unsucessful. I say go for the 2tone door panels, would look sick. keep up the good work and like the lights in the bumper, i did something similar on my old xj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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