Last week I got the her running but need to fix or replace the fuel change over switch before its truly fixed. Then clean or replace the tanks.
Today I got the bumpers off. The back shock mount bolts were a b###h they had to be hammered all the way through, but he front was easy.
The rust seems entirely superficial from a bad respray at some point. I think she may be a good solid base for the project.
I plan to keep this as a thread to update with progress, wish me luck

 

Very similar to my 86' project. Bad respray causing some rust, wire wheels, gummed up fuel tanks and valve. Lots of fiddly little things that have been neglected.

I'm sort of entertaining trying to mod the bumpers for the shortened euro look.

 

I love the XJ look just the series 3 bumpers are too heavy in my view.
I'm planning to loose them entirely, a homage to my youth when removing bumpers was the sporty thing to do
The decision is how far to go with the body mods and replacement may be just over riders.

 

HA!!!


In my youth (?), it was off with bumpers, fenders, running boards and at times, the top!!! Hood sides, if the engine was decent.


As to the '5 mi impact' bumper, I don't mind the ones on my 83.
The rear one did it's job at least twice for me!!


But, some report cleaning out the tubular support and allowing the bumper to come in closer to the tin.


BRRR, it is cold out side here!!!


Carl

 

Don't tell me its cold in CA I'll be there this weekend partly to escape the cold in MI !

 

Switched out a new fuel tank switch and now she starts and runs
Waiting on Nav and audio unit before rebuilding the center dash.
Drilled out the bumper shocks front and rear.
New steering wheel arrived, going to wait to fit until the rest of the interior work is done.
Slow but progress at least.

 

my 84 has no rust and it still has the factory paint even though it is shot. Engine idles like a new engine.

 

Thanks Jose, like your webpage.

 

Thanks Andy. My favorite mod is the front and rear Blinking Sidelights, check it out.

 

My plan is to remove the side lights completely !

 

"french" them instead, like hot rodders do.

 

Finally got some time, and got the shock mounts collapsed.