My Project MJ

[Big Island Comanche]

Don't Know if I'm posting this in the right place.......Here goes, 

My build is an 1989 SWB 4wd, stock drive train 4.0 5 speed.

Have already updated the front end to newer style XJ, also have the newer style doors (haven't had time to get them on yet).

My stock interior is the terrible purple color with a bench seat. I have recently got my hands on a complete grey eliminator interior with bucket seats that I plan on installing this spring. 

Have a few rust issues (rust is a HUGE issue here in Hawaii on any car let alone a 30 year old one) rockers, floor, and rain gutter area above the door. On that note has anyone ever removed the rain gutter/drip rails on any car  to give it a more smooth look? pros or cons? I plan on doing a spring over update to the rear and lifting the front to make level. Going to stay with the stock dark gray color when I repaint it, think it will look nice with all black trim. 

Thanks.

[grumpiebill]

Don't Know if I'm posting this in the right place.......Here goes, 
My build is an 1989 SWB 4wd, stock drive train 4.0 5 speed.
Have already updated the front end to newer style XJ, also have the newer style doors (haven't had time to get them on yet).
My stock interior is the terrible purple color with a bench seat. I have recently got my hands on a complete grey eliminator interior with bucket seats that I plan on installing this spring. 
Have a few rust issues (rust is a HUGE issue here in Hawaii on any car let alone a 30 year old one) rockers, floor, and rain gutter area above the door. On that note has anyone ever removed the rain gutter/drip rails on any car  to give it a more smooth look? pros or cons? I plan on doing a spring over update to the rear and lifting the front to make level. Going to stay with the stock dark gray color when I repaint it, think it will look nice with all black trim. 
Thanks.

I have never done the drip rails. Mine still has them. I would say if your really good with a wiz wheel or sawzall and a mig welder it could be done fairly easily...

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[HOrnbrod]

No saws, wiz wheels, or welders needed. They are a one piece (each side) rail either chrome or black, and are attached to the body seam my these clips . Just pry them off carefully - you'll need to repaint when done. 

 

[johnj92131]

Don, I thought the OP was asking about removing the steel drip rails under the chrome drip rail trim piece??

[grumpiebill]

Rock On, Cool. Good info, thanks for posting

No saws, wiz wheels, or welders needed. They are a one piece (each side) rail either chrome or black, and are attached to the body seam my these clips . Just pry them off carefully - you'll need to repaint when done. 
 

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