Me: Restoring a Wagoneer XJ

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · Dec 30, 2017

Me: Restoring a 1987 Jeep Wagoneer XJ Limited.

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1_2_XjU

· #81 · Dec 15, 2018

Fantastic and over the top work all around man. Great to see examples of of projects backed by the will, skill, and means to make great results. There are examples like that all over this forum but few in a class like this one!
Do you have a similar thread for Delilah on FSJ Network or IFSJA? I’d like to see that too. (I have a Waggy that’s as ugly as yours is pretty)

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #82 · Dec 15, 2018

Thank You

1_2_XjU said:
Fantastic and over the top work all around man. Great to see examples of of projects backed by the will, skill, and means to make great results. There are examples like that all over this forum but few in a class like this one!
Do you have a similar thread for Delilah on FSJ Network or IFSJA? I’d like to see that too. (I have a Waggy that’s as ugly as yours is pretty)

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Such kind words... Thank You.

Of course, we never forget our first:

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=143870

1_2_XjU

· #83 · Dec 15, 2018

And where the heck do you find all this NOS stuff?!

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #84 · Dec 15, 2018

1_2_XjU said:
And where the heck do you find all this NOS stuff?!

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Over the years I have amassed a list of NOS folks.

My observation is that there is NOS stuff still around for SJ's, but they have become more pricey. People still buying.

As far as Wagoneer-XJ specific stuff... Although they have always been scarce, now many of my sources no longer have parts. Wagoneer-XJ stuff seem to be real pricey right now.

Lately, I have been trading my NOS for other NOS stuff.

Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #85 · Feb 2, 2019

In search of the right power-seat-bezel - NOS or virgin condition

In search of the right power-seat-bezel - NOS or virgin condition... Help?

Example:

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #86 · Feb 16, 2019

2

From Plastic to Plush

Covering the plastic-parts is time-consuming. A lot of trial and error. I still have fine-tuning to do. In the meantime... Here are some pictures of the progress:

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4.3L XJ

· #87 · Feb 16, 2019

Looking very nice Crist

Gluckmysock

· #88 · Feb 16, 2019

^I concur! Veddy Nice!

Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #89 · Mar 4, 2019

Working on the trim (continued)

Doing some fine-tuning... Was not happy with the seams.

The solution:

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #90 · Apr 1, 2019

Console:

Console:

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4.3L XJ

· #91 · Apr 1, 2019

Good work as usual Crist. Way too clean and neat for me LOL.

Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #92 · Apr 1, 2019

CONSOLE(seems the previous posting of this is gone:\\

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #93 · Apr 1, 2019

Console:

Re-posting:

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Gluckmysock

· #94 · Apr 1, 2019

All 3 consoles look good! ?

Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #95 · Jan 9, 2021

If all goes as planned... I hope to re-start this project... Stay tuned!

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Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #96 · Jan 9, 2021

3

NOS acquisitions:

1) Power- seat control covers / Woodgrain inserts
2) Chrome cargo-area strips - Repaired and polished
3) Four roof-rack cross-bar inserts - I have four chrome cross-bars and will decide how many to use

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4.3L XJ

· #97 · Jan 9, 2021

Nice find.

XJSuperman

· #98 · Jan 11, 2021

I had almost forgot about this one. Can't wait to see more updates.

98Classic

· #99 · Jan 13, 2021

Wow, you do great work. Nice!

Crist_Clapper

Discussion Starter · #100 · Jan 31, 2021

I'm going back-over the carpet. From getting in/out I noticed a high-scuff area. So... I cut an OEM scuff-plate to cover.

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