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@Nikkormat sounds like you have a good start & experience from that first build! Things I'd do different/sooner: 1) Keep things simple - in general, I got deep into a lot of tedious projects. Although I'm real happy with how it turned out I think some tasks could've been simplified. 2)...

Finally re-installed the original poptop canvas to the xj and headed out for a weekend trip Follow (Instagram) --> @craftsmancollaborative Subscribe (Youtube) --> @craftsmancollaborative

Moved up to the central coast a couple months back. Finally got the XJ up here and back as a daily. Mostly upkeep work lately - although the whole front end did get some body work and a fresh coat of paint. Follow (Instagram) --> @craftsmancollaborative Subscribe (Youtube) -->...

Loctite PL S30 - A urethane sealant Started using this stuff after replacing the windshield with the spec 3m windo-weld urethane. PL S30 is a much cheaper construction adhesive but seems to share many of the qualities. Scuffed & prepped both surfaces real good. (There's some RV brand adhesives...

Happy New Year. Yes, the build is still around. Life just got busy. Little odds & ends in free time. Finally got it on the road and in for smog & registration. The previously completed AX-15 manual swap required a "new" PCM for the OBD II to be happy & smog-ready. PCM / hardware is the same...

XJ hidden winch stubby bumper - burned in

Digging the stubby bumper look with the Cherokee body.

DIY XJ hidden winch plate and stubby front bumper combo. Stage I

Front frame stiffeners in progress

Xj Mid Frame Stiffeners Burned In. Tied in to the existing rocksliders, which are also connected to the cage (old work by my fab guy)

Gusseted Up

Rear Cherokee Unibody Stiffeners - Continued

Craigslist Find. Would be a solid starting point for a camper or even tow rig. And with that 7.3 and Dually rear, No Smog. The things you could do Ford E350 Centurion ?

XJ Unibody Stiffening has begun. Stitching everything in 1" increments, except for the full circle tie-in welds. Alternating and taking time to keep the heat buildup down on the unibody rails. Follow (Instagram) --> @craftsmancollaborative Subscribe (Youtube) --> @craftsmancollaborative

We have solar

Finished refurbished, trimmed, spring loaded push bar Finish work on the inner lid. Finished roof profile and paint

Finally got the hinges dialed in and fitted for a test cycle. Uses the new custom pop top scissor hinges up front and a trimmed westfalia stock push bar in the back.