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Been out of an XJ way too long! Finally found one here in NJ, that was not a rust bucket and didn't have 200K on the odo. So I present to you, project "SILVER" a mild XJ build for some trail use, lots of beach use, and some camping.
Project "SILVER" is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 4.0L, Auto, NP242, D35/D30, 72K on the odo :Wow1:. This was a two owner truck, that was garage kept, and seams to be in decent shape. The usual rust spots in the doors are just starting to bubble, so I will have them treated and resprayed. Also might have a bit of heat-soak to deal with, I've only driven it a few times since bringing it home, so I have to look into that more. It's been in the garage getting detailed, and the weather here in NJ has not been great!
Step 1: Strip the interior! It was in OK shape, but needed a good cleaning. Removed seats, shampooed the carpet, cleaned and treated the leather seats, cleaned the windows and all plastic trim pieces. Also removed what was left of a old car mount cell phone system, complete with antenna and all on the rear window!
Step 2: Exterior. The exterior got a good clay bar treatment, plus a compound, and wax treatment. Came out pretty good for a 2001. Has some dings and parking lot scratches, previous owner used it as their winter "city" (Philadelphia) car. So it has the usual city dings! I may have them fixed when I get the rust sprayed.
Next up is I have to take a look at the electric power seats. Not all functions seam to be working. I"ll start by cleaning the connections with some CRC and taking a look at the switch as well.
So what's the plan you ask? Mild lift, 245 Duratracs on the stock 16" ICON wheels, misc skid plates, and some rocker protection. I want to add a roof basket to carry my hi-lift as well as a ARB awning, and misc. gear. I'll mount my ARB compressor someplace for air duties. I will either add a ARB or JCR front bumper or do a hidden winch in the factory bumper, (have to look at that a bit closer). Might make a small shelf in the rear with some storage and a place to mount my ARB fridge.
I'm sure there will be more!:safari-rig: This rig is basically a twin of Chris Shotz a long time member here with a sweet silver XJ. He would never sell it to me, so I found my own!
Only have one pic so far, as I said weather isn't nice here in NJ!
Project "SILVER" is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 4.0L, Auto, NP242, D35/D30, 72K on the odo :Wow1:. This was a two owner truck, that was garage kept, and seams to be in decent shape. The usual rust spots in the doors are just starting to bubble, so I will have them treated and resprayed. Also might have a bit of heat-soak to deal with, I've only driven it a few times since bringing it home, so I have to look into that more. It's been in the garage getting detailed, and the weather here in NJ has not been great!
Step 1: Strip the interior! It was in OK shape, but needed a good cleaning. Removed seats, shampooed the carpet, cleaned and treated the leather seats, cleaned the windows and all plastic trim pieces. Also removed what was left of a old car mount cell phone system, complete with antenna and all on the rear window!
Step 2: Exterior. The exterior got a good clay bar treatment, plus a compound, and wax treatment. Came out pretty good for a 2001. Has some dings and parking lot scratches, previous owner used it as their winter "city" (Philadelphia) car. So it has the usual city dings! I may have them fixed when I get the rust sprayed.
Next up is I have to take a look at the electric power seats. Not all functions seam to be working. I"ll start by cleaning the connections with some CRC and taking a look at the switch as well.
So what's the plan you ask? Mild lift, 245 Duratracs on the stock 16" ICON wheels, misc skid plates, and some rocker protection. I want to add a roof basket to carry my hi-lift as well as a ARB awning, and misc. gear. I'll mount my ARB compressor someplace for air duties. I will either add a ARB or JCR front bumper or do a hidden winch in the factory bumper, (have to look at that a bit closer). Might make a small shelf in the rear with some storage and a place to mount my ARB fridge.
I'm sure there will be more!:safari-rig: This rig is basically a twin of Chris Shotz a long time member here with a sweet silver XJ. He would never sell it to me, so I found my own!
Only have one pic so far, as I said weather isn't nice here in NJ!
