PomPom Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Hello all, Rhett from northern Colorado here and excited to meet you all. Owned a few XJ’s in the past and when the need for a new commuting vehicle came up I found this little gem and had to have it. it’s an 86 2.5l, 5 speed, 4x4 long bed. Don’t know a ton about these trucks but I’m glossing through the forums trying to pick up some info and learn as I go. I plan on body work and repairs, panel alignment, repainting the truck, reinstalling some decals, interior, maybe some lockers who knows? I haven’t driven it a ton, it’s at my work waiting for my job transfer where I give back my company vehicle and to take me home. I don’t have any more photos as of right now but I’ll add more to my post a little later. The name Pom Pom was a name from my daughter. Referencing the littlest white dog from the tv show bluey. I have a white square body Chevrolet crew cab long bed they named Judo (larger white dog from bluey) anyways, looking forward to wrenching on the truck and cleaning it up. Take care and God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Welcome! Looks like it has the factory sport bar When you get a chance add it to the registry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPom Posted Saturday at 03:45 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 03:45 AM Dropped out the custom bumper and sport bar today to strip the paint and prep for powder coating. Made a hell of a mess and still more to do. Should be pretty nice when it’s done, need to re weld some spots and fill some holes to open up the door for new options. anyways, should be coated by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash6 Posted Saturday at 05:16 AM Share Posted Saturday at 05:16 AM I'm excited to see that bumper mounted up. Looks sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted Saturday at 09:39 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:39 PM Welcome - it is a good looking truck. That bumper is very nice. I have no fabrication skills, so I’m impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted yesterday at 01:04 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:04 AM While that front bumper is off, check front grille. It's upside down. Welcome to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPom Posted yesterday at 01:25 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:25 AM 3 hours ago, Drahcir495 said: Welcome - it is a good looking truck. That bumper is very nice. I have no fabrication skills, so I’m impressed! Thanks! I definitely don’t either, I’m trying to learn and gather the tools to do it. My brother is a metal fabricator by trade but not a great teacher haha he is going to be the one who will powdercoat the bumper and sport bar. I’ll update when it’s done 20 minutes ago, Ωhm said: While that front bumper is off, check front grille. It's upside down. Welcome to CC. thanks… how embarrassing… must be a noob 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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