The cosmetic cleanup of OverlandXJ

[Explorer 1]

Well done!

Your "product" looks rather tastefully done!

I wrestle with some of the same issues in that I use my XJ for exploring and camping trips but at the same time want to be able to take it just about anywhere and not have a dry fall or rock garden stop me.

Looks like you done a fine job.

Thanks for sharing,
Fred
Explorer 1

 

[comrad_zeelaagee]

me likey the seclusion3D pattern- not the best for here in the west... i could see doing that in a digicamo pattern myself.

 

[bigredcherokee]

Miss my XJ. I really like the Camo them you have going. Keep up the good work.:smiley_drive:

 

[gasman]

hey overland .. i know we've kinda swaped pics over on naxja some time ago. and again .. nice rig, with the intrest everbodys showing in your headliner i hope you dont mind me postin up one or two of mine.. just to show another variation of the camo theme.. and for those asking it aint that hard to do.. mine has been done for a couple of years now and still looks like the day it was installed .. now for the bonus, after christmas a freind of mine will be finally making some custom seats for me in camo and black to match. i will prolly post up some pics of my updated interior then.. maybe someday i will get to see you jeep in person .. now that would be cool !!!

wood grain gone repainted all interior panels..

and just because im so proud of her rig and trailer

 

[RgrBox]

I've got to tell you, that you've done a great job on your rig. The color inside and out looks great. How has the camo material inside effected the sound? Looks like a think material that insulates well.

RB

 

[OverlandZJ]

gasman, i have PJ's just like your headliner material! :sombrero: Looks to be a fleece material?

I dont mind at all, the headliner is something most XJ owners end up replacing as you know.

You know i'm a fan of your M101 build, sweet setup. We should meet in Northern Maine sometime. :smiley_drive:

EDIT: The interior looks good to. Krylon Fusion? Hows it holding up? I need to do something with my plastic trim.

 

[gasman]

thanx rb.. insulation value .. maybe? as far as sound deadening maybe ? i have no carpet on the floors anymore so that would be hard to notice. now im running 35'' procomps as well, great tire, not too loud but not the quietest either..

 

[gasman]

gasman, i have PJ's just like your headliner material! :sombrero: Looks to be a fleece material?

I dont mind at all, the headliner is something most XJ owners end up replacing as you know.

You know i'm a fan of your M101 build, sweet setup. We should meet in Northern Maine sometime. :smiley_drive:

EDIT: The interior looks good to. Krylon Fusion? Hows it holding up? I need to do something with my plastic trim.

i got pj's like that too.. my buddy said i should wrap my kids in velcro so that if i roll over the kids will stick to the roof. yes it is a fleece matierial i bought at wal-mart. i think i paid 25 bucks . the glue cost more..

yes krylon fusion..yes its holding up very well. there are signs of wear on the door plates at the floor from people scuffing there feet on the way in and i have a few scratches in the cargo area but.. im not easy on it either.. its a wheelin rig.and i painted it a couple of years ago. im planning on making some diamond plate door panels soon cuz im tired of cleaning the mud out of the carpet on the lower portion of the doors .

northen maine you say ?? i wood be up for that. for sure . aint never been there before..

 

[RgrBox]

thanx rb.. insulation value .. maybe? as far as sound deadening maybe ? i have no carpet on the floors anymore so that would be hard to notice. now im running 35'' procomps as well, great tire, not too loud but not the quietest either..

I have a Landrover, so I understand the value of insulation.. it only takes one rock to make you feel like you were shoot at by the local Taliwackers..

RB

 

[OverlandZJ]

I made a comment in the Jeep pic thread and didnt mean to take it off-topic so i thought i'd update here.

This coming Sept myself and Gasman here will be traveling from the east coast out to Utah and Colorado, meeting a few of you here and at NAXJA hopefully. If you see two OD XJ's running across 70, in Moab/Powell, or the San Juans wave as it'll be Brian and i.

Anyway, the comment i made is that i'v decided i'm done with the XJ and will part it out after this trip, Many parts will find their way over. After 15 years and a severe distaste of rust i'v decided on another vehicle. I have a few spots in my floor and recently found windshield rust allowing water to seep in.

The good news is that there seems to be plenty of interest in OverlandXJ's body by people willing to do the work it needs.

This will be the new project..


OverlandZJ, the 98 Laredo with 4.0 and 242.

I have done a full tune on this, flushed and installed new fluids, and picked up Leather seating for it. It's dirty and smells of my BIL's dog, but once it warms i'll strip the interior and redo it.

I'll start a new thread sooner or later..

 

[alexfm]

Forgive me if its too soon to ask, but are you willing to ship the front bumper when you part it out?

Thanks,

Alex.

 

[StumpXJ]

Hey John...do me a favor and slap yourself for me will ya? Are ya kidding me? The OverlandXJ is epic. It would be a sin to part it, and the Jeep gods will make that ZJ into your worst nightmare because of it... say it aint so buddy!

It would be a shame to part it out right after an awesome trip like that... ANYTHING can be fixed.

:victory:

So if you were getting rid of that rear quarter armor....I may "know" someone who would be interested. Just sayin' (like a bunch of piranhas...)

~ James

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'm just ready to move on James... but i invite you to join me in the WRT permit to attempt to convince me otherwise. :sombrero:

Consider them yours.

 

[DrMoab]

I would like to publicly tell you I think your nuts too. I told you in a PM but I ain't afraid to publicly say it either.

 

[john101477]

I am not even a jeep guy and i think your makin a mistake. The ZJ is just to much of a family cruiser. i do how ever understand your rust issue. like what you did with the XJ. i am a camo freak as well. If I can make it camo it gets turned to camo. Anyways what ever you end up doing I hope it works for ya.