ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hope I put this in the right topic area. Starting a build thread of my own after purchasing my first Jeep Comanche! I have owned a few XJs in my life and have stalked these forums for years. I finally have a hunk of metal in my front yard and will be posting updates (not so much for others) but for me to track what I’ve done, cost, and pictures (yay, pics!). This site has been so helpful for so many people-myself included. I will try to be as detailed as possible with my posts to help anyone that needs it. I am by no means a mechanic-so also any suggestions, please feel free to comment! edit: it’s an 87. Manual transmission. 2.5L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Pictures on day of purchase - $1200. Not sure if this was a great price. It ran and was the best I’d come across in the past 5/6 years of looking for one! Even though it moved, still used the car trailer due to a 3/4 hr trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Even came with a little trove of goodies. Not to mention speakers, brakes, and other items in the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Is that part of a VIN stamped behind the bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Bondo, wiper arms, and paint -$77.84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Various trim removal- wheel well stuff and rear right fender flare . 7mm to remove trim behind front bumper and other. 10mm for fender. First task will be to fix up this lovely spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 I 100% have always debadged my cars (this is my 10th?). I will not be putting this back on if anyone is interested. Also cool note- from the post 97 xjs I have owned, I know the keep logo has been a soft sticker like decal. Interesting the pre 97 goes through to the back like this. (97 swap in my future) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 looks pretty solid, don't forget to put it in the registry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, jdog said: looks pretty solid, don't forget to put it in the registry Registry on this site? Or a general other one. Not sure I know what you’re talking about. Thanks for the visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, ERXJ33P said: Interesting the pre 97 goes through to the back like this. Actually only 84-90 has the pins on the front header panel. 91-01 did just stick ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Comedic post on the state of the glove box and provided headlights: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Just now, eaglescout526 said: Actually only 84-90 has the pins on the front header panel. 91-01 did just stick ons. That’s super interesting to know-thanks! I just assumed most if not all changes happened at 97 (after deep diving into swap threads, lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Welcome to the colorful history of Renix, AMC, Jeep and Renault. Theres alot to learn and alot of oddities youll find in an MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Headlights on their way from Amazon. I personally love the LED. Also came across an XJ pic and cannot find the blinkers in it for sale-to match. Help?😕 headlights $80 (although the girlfriend and I had a plethora of Amazon gift cards, lol) was going to go to u pull it today for a 97+ front/grill and front fenders but it was crazy cold. Next purchase, for sure. The front end is already off, sooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERXJ33P Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 More spray cans, just because -$17.14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ERXJ33P said: Registry on this site? Or a general other one. Not sure I know what you’re talking about. Thanks for the visit! on this site, if you post your vin either I or JMO or Eaglescout will get you a (short) build sheet Edited January 11, 2021 by jdog forgot JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, jdog said: on this site, if you post your vin either I or Eaglescout will get you a (short) build sheet Woah we can't leave JMO hanging like that lol. But JMO is usually more busy than you or I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Woah we can't leave JMO hanging like that lol. But JMO is usually more busy than you or I. fixed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, jdog said: fixed it Lol wasnt that big of a deal. Just giving ya a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I know lol 1 minute ago, eaglescout526 said: Lol wasnt that big of a deal. Just giving ya a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Woah we can't leave JMO hanging like that lol. But JMO is usually more busy than you or I. Thanks fellas. Life is a little crazy with a 6 and 13 year old boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 13 hours ago, ERXJ33P said: Even came with a little trove of goodies. Not to mention speakers, brakes, and other items in the cab. That chrome 10 slot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 13 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: Actually only 84-90 has the pins on the front header panel. 91-01 did just stick ons. My very early 1991 has pins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 14 hours ago, ERXJ33P said: Registry on this site? Or a general other one. Not sure I know what you’re talking about. Thanks for the visit! Create a post here '87 Registry with the VIN as the title and a description with a couple pictures. Welcome to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, fiatslug87 said: Create a post here '87 Registry with the VIN as the title and a description with a couple pictures. Welcome to CC. You just need to put the registry in your signature and make people use that link instead of finding it all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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