Xombie Jeep

[KPTHEMP]

aka Project L.A.S.R.

Just wanted to share the extensive body work and paint here, and inspire others that what may seem impossible, is indeed, very possible.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1011933

basically a "rags to riches build" on a 2001 XJ wrecked body destin for salvage, and brought back to life as a soon to be DD / weekend warrior.

First step is to restore to stock with little mods along the way.

Damage report:
-vehicle was layed on the passenger side "A" pillar and pressed in about 4-5 inches into the windshield, pulling the roof down about 1 1/2 inches in that corner and placing a kink in the roof at that corner.

-vehicle also layed into a tree or pole on driver side rear quarter from wheel arch to drip rail and pressed in about 1 1/2" on the roof edge

-various dings all around, but overall a very, very clean

started like this...

repairs...

and currently (just back from paint)...

if you have any questions, feel free to ask

KP atriot:

 

[XJEEPER]

Looking good! Great color too.

 

[FallibleXJ]

It looks like someone trimmed the front fenders, looks like you replaced those as well??

Nice work overall

 

[KPTHEMP]

Thanks, yeah I kept the factory color, it was too clean to change,

and yeah they were all trimmed but the fronts were flimsy and had a slight bend in them, not worth repairing to me, I got some nice ones from the local C4C lot, I want to run fender flares, I like the look and protection.

im also going with a unique paint scheme it was a Anniversary model but im making it a Limited(Leather, map pockets, tweeters), but with a black grille, painted bumpers and endcaps, painted flares, black door mouldings (like a commander), and black tailgate trim with Jeep logo on it, and chrome badging with black limited decal.

 

[KPTHEMP]

Just wanted to update here too, starting to get it back together, also made some mods to make it my own.

almost like a new "2010 Cherokee"

put the "Jeep" logo on the center of the rear hatch

mocked up the front end using painted trim with a black grille, looks cool

 

[DanMan2k06]

I just went through your entire build/resto thread, makes me want to cry. You did EVERYTHING I wanted to do to mine before I wrecked it. I still have half the materials sitting in my garage lol... HUGE props on the amazing work.


This was gonna be my color though:

 

[KPTHEMP]

Thanks for the comments, i do kinda wish it was a tad darker but its all good, maybe next time.

got alot done, still have some to do, i hope to have it on the road by the end of the week.

Heres the latest pics...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4415000109_b43dd626bb_b.jpg