Restoring my 91 MJ

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I have begin restoring my 91 MJ. I happen to have a 2000 XJ with an excellent interior that I can cannibalize but I don't feel that I have the time to do a 97+ interior swap (link to story below). The interior of the truck is FUBAR. I have already purchased most of the interior parts for the restoration from a 96 XJ.

 

I have removed the interior of the truck and am getting ready to weld patch panels in the floor.

 

My plan is to use POR-15 after the patch panels are finished, then dynamat in some areas, then a vinyl floor. 

I would like to use a mid nineties dodge dakota bench seat, with the center seat that doubles as a console. I could install the seats from my 2000 XJ but my dog prefers a bench and the XJ seats do not fold forward, which is a deal breaker for me.

 

I am planning on using the 97+front clip from my 2000 XJ donor, and am considering using the doors as well. But I do have doors from a 96 XJ that are in great shape as an option.

 

I'm going to replace the weather strippng for the ventilation system. While I have the interior removed, what things should I consider addressing? Should I replace the heater core/evaporator?

 

 

 

 

This is my 91 MJ http://comancheclub.com/topic/52614-1j7gj36s3ml622888/?do=findComment&comment=536496

 

I also own an 88 MJ that I will be selling soon, http://comancheclub.com/topic/52613-1jtmp65f4jt037824/?do=findComment&comment=536490

 

The body paint and especially the interior of my 88 are in fantastic condition but I only get to keep one Comanche and I want it to be a H.O.

 

Part of me wants to steal the Dana 44 from my 88 Metric Ton MJ for my 91. Any thought/info on that? 

 

This is what went wrong with my 2000 XJ, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/just-broke-down-7-check-engine-codes-3784274/