Rob's 1988 Baltic Blue & Tan Grand Wagoneer Restoration

[DarkMonohue]

You are really cranking this out. I don't usually pay too much attention to GWs, as they are a little too uptown for people like me, but you're getting results, and this is a fun build to watch.

Let us know how the Dupli-Color product holds up under use. I've used SEM Color Coat many times and it's been really tough and durable, even in cargo areas and other places where heavy contact takes place. I never minded paying for it, though I was buying locally. Seems like some internet retailers charge a "mystique tax" for anything specialized enough that it's not sold at the local Wals-Mort.

[MysticRob]

You are really cranking this out. I don't usually pay too much attention to GWs, as they are a little too uptown for people like me, but you're getting results, and this is a fun build to watch.

Let us know how the Dupli-Color product holds up under use. I've used SEM Color Coat many times and it's been really tough and durable, even in cargo areas and other places where heavy contact takes place. I never minded paying for it, though I was buying locally. Seems like some internet retailers charge a "mystique tax" for anything specialized enough that it's not sold at the local Wals-Mort.

Well, to be honest I'm just catching up on things I've done over the last almost-year, but thanks, it's been a wild ride so far.
I'll post more of what I did this weekend, now that I'm all caught up.

This poor thing was anything but upscale when I bought her. Most of the interior panels were missing, wrong driver seat, the carb was toast and wouldn't run unless gas poured down its throat, optional ASC power sunroof was non-functional (don't even have the headliner-mounted button for it), tons of surface rust in the passenger cabin, ignition completely miswired, leaky freeze plug, no interior or dash lights worked, etc.
Basket case, but for $1200 I couldn't expect much!

Will keep everyone updated on the durability of my various spray paints. I love the way my current go-to cans go on though.
The Dupli-Color Vinyl and Fabric in Desert Sand has very little overspray, and doesn't run even when I accidentally blast a spot. Same great coverage with the black version I used for the bottom carpet on the door panels.
The Krylon ColorMaxx is Semi-Gloss Black and needs above-average drying time, but it also sprays on nicely.

[MysticRob]

Duplicate post, so deleted...

[MysticRob]

For some odd reason, I was missing an access cover on the bottom of the hvac assembly plumbing:
PXL_20201017_172932655 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Free salvage yard part to the rescue:
PXL_20201017_172953499 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

All painted and installed. It's the little things that bring joy:
PXL_20201017_184053280 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[MysticRob]

Had time to tackle the passenger power seat base too. Got it sanded down:
PXL_20201016_014823674 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

All prettied up:
PXL_20201017_224407689 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[MysticRob]

The original air cleaner lid wasn't up to my standards with all the dents, so salvage yard piece to the rescue:
PXL_20201017_032525986 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

All painted up:PXL_20201018_013933488 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Sanded down and painted the base too:
PXL_20201017_224414043 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Put it on just to get it out of the way since I'm running out of garage space for other bits and pieces:
PXL_20201019_014234587 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[MysticRob]

Par for the course with this old girl, the rear bench seat must've gotten rammed by something that broke the welds on the seat-back frame and dented it up pretty badly. The base had too many dents and rust, and the bottom was all rusted up too. Original foam smelled like mold even after a good soap and water cleaning.

I scored a great salvage yard bench, so took 'em both apart to compare everything, and am happy the yard bench is perfect.

Old seat-bottom frame at bottom, new frame at top.
PXL_20201018_203313396 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Donor foam in much better shape and doesn't smell of mildew, mold, and ebola:
PXL_20201018_210122643 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Old seat back at top with broken spot welds and dented up frame (and obviously water-damaged paper backing), mo' betta donor perfectness at bottom:
PXL_20201018_204218832 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

New base all sanded:
PXL_20201018_232549511 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Done with the inside. Need more rattlecan ColorMaxx semigloss black to complete the outside:
PXL_20201019_003542842 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Just did a light cleaning and touch-up of the donor seat bottom:
PXL_20201018_235407033 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[SOLSAKS]

MORE GREAT WORK,...

I love to see the progress.

everything looks top notch.

no suprise from mystic rob

dave in NC

[MysticRob]

Had time after work tonight to flip over the bench seat base and paint it.
PXL_20201019_234912987 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Also took the entire seatback assembly and gave it a good soap and water scrubbing. It's in great shape so will try to reassemble tomorrow if it's all dry.
PXL_20201019_230250681 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[78 WIDETRAC]

It looks like yours has the sunroof overhead 2 piece console. (because of the hanging wires) Do you have it or was it long gone? Did you ever come up with the sunroof switch? Great progress! Everything's looking sharp.

[MysticRob]

It looks like yours has the sunroof overhead 2 piece console. (because of the hanging wires) Do you have it or was it long gone? Did you ever come up with the sunroof switch? Great progress! Everything's looking sharp.

Not sure on a console, but I saw no provisions for anything like that. And since the headliner was long-gone I have no idea where the switch location was supposed to be. I think I saw a pic awhile back that placed it somewhere near the center sunvisor hook, but not sure now.

I think what you're seeing as hanging wires is for the chrome courtesy and spot light assembly, which I removed once I got it all working to avoid smacking it with my head.
I'd love to see a pic of that 2 piece console though.

I have the complete optional ASC sunroof assembly (some parts rotted and broken), and all the wiring I just took pics of below.
That wiring was on the top of the roof tucked out of my way, so definitely not what you were seeing in other pics I've posted.

Here's everything I have. The connector dead in the middle of the pic with the shark fin on each side plugs into the power sunroof motor wiring on the sunroof assembly. The long connector on the right obviously plugs into the controller box, or whatever that thing is on the right with the rusted screw. The black wire must be ground. I'm guessing the 3 leads, TAN, BROWN, AND YELLOW WITH RED STRIPE, at the top left of the pic would go to the overhead open/close sunroof switch if I had it. ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET ONE??
I suppose any Jeep sunroof switch might work, but I'd like to be factory correct if I keep the sunroof.
PXL_20201020_150411496 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

Only difference in this pic is it shows the red wire, which I'm guessing is for power, that comes out of the front left drain hose hole near the left sun visor base.
PXL_20201020_150126828 by Robert Stone, on Flickr

[SOLSAKS]

check with

Watson and sons jeep salvage pine town, NC

also a lot of the guys on here frequent salvage yards,

I bet one of them has a switch

[78 WIDETRAC]

Not sure on a console, but I saw no provisions for anything like that. And since the headliner was long-gone I have no idea where the switch location was supposed to be. I think I saw a pic awhile back that placed it somewhere near the center sunvisor hook, but not sure now.

I think what you're seeing as hanging wires is for the chrome courtesy and spot light assembly, which I removed once I got it all working to avoid smacking it with my head.
I'd love to see a pic of that 2 piece console though.

I have the complete factory ASC sunroof assembly (some parts rotted and broken), and all the wiring I just took pics of below.
That wiring was on the top of the roof tucked out of my way, so definitely not what you were seeing in other pics I've posted.

Here's everything I have. The connector dead in the middle of the pic with the shark fin on each side plugs into the power sunroof motor wiring on the sunroof assembly. The long connector on the right obviously plugs into the controller box, or whatever that thing is on the right with the rusted screw. The black wire must be ground. I'm guessing the 3 leads at the top left of the pic would go to the overhead open/close sunroof switch if I had it. ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET ONE??
I suppose any Jeep sunroof switch might work, but I'd like to be factory correct if I keep the sunroof.


Only difference in this pic is it shows the red wire, which I'm guessing is for power, that comes out of the front left drain hose hole near the left sun visor base.

I just realized your jeep is an 88 Overhead consoles are a 89-91 item. I've seen one 2 piece 89-91 console in person. I'm not sure what your switch would look like. I might have one out of an xj but not a fsj.

[MysticRob]

I just realized your jeep is an 88 Overhead consoles are a 89-91 item. I've seen one 2 piece 89-91 console in person. I'm not sure what your switch would look like. I might have one out of an xj but not a fsj.

That's what I thought, just wanted to verify.
I've reopened this sunroof thread to hopefully get some more answers about my particular set up. Post #2 has a sunroof switch pic, which I assume would work for mine:
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...83#post1723283

[bkilby]

That lawn mower! Oh, and great work on the Jeep too. Looking great!