should I cut my losses on this rotted project?

The Bandit · 11-19-2009, 06:08 PM

Well after finding so much rust and rot, and just general lack of suitable body, I'm curious to if its even worth finishing.

I have about 1800$ tied up into the project, 1000$ of it is almost a lost cause. Between buying the jeeps, and other parts. 1000$ after I scrap both shells and pocket that money.

I wanted a wrangler before I bought the xjs and after cutting into that rotted mess, and wasting like 60 hrs of my life. I really cant stand unibody junk.

Work left to be done is alot of grinding, painting and welding in of complete new floors, then tons of other misc things. Its comp cut, I dont think I'll ever be able to sell it if I wanted to after it was done.

Just thinking out loud here, opinions?

Link to build for pics,

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/93-...-22421/index4/

Stan6406 · 11-19-2009, 08:24 PM

Wish mine had that little rust on the floors

nw-xj-scott · 11-19-2009, 08:28 PM

wow. that thing is scrap 100%.. love what you were doing, but thats a loss cause..

troy fritz · 11-19-2009, 08:43 PM

You have so much time and $ into it to stop now. I cant get over all the rust you cut out. Your doin an awsome job.

DEVILSTOY · 11-19-2009, 09:03 PM

id stick with it being you made it this far , i think my buddies floors are worse , were just cutting up some sheet metal and welding it in

jiffy · 11-20-2009, 06:35 PM

i'd go for broke. if you all that money invested on it....you might as well see it all the way through.

pitbulld45 · 11-20-2009, 08:46 PM

your pics arent working right now. If its that bad but runs good I say make a tube monster out of it. Or have your fun with it take all the good parts off and then scrap it.

xjrev10 · 11-21-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbulld45

your pics arent working right now. If its that bad but runs good I say make a tube monster out of it. Or have your fun with it take all the good parts off and then scrap it.

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11-19-2009, 06:08 PM	#1
The Bandit Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 168 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25	should I cut my losses on this rotted project? Well after finding so much rust and rot, and just general lack of suitable body, I'm curious to if its even worth finishing. I have about 1800$ tied up into the project, 1000$ of it is almost a lost cause. Between buying the jeeps, and other parts. 1000$ after I scrap both shells and pocket that money. I wanted a wrangler before I bought the xjs and after cutting into that rotted mess, and wasting like 60 hrs of my life. I really cant stand unibody junk. Work left to be done is alot of grinding, painting and welding in of complete new floors, then tons of other misc things. Its comp cut, I dont think I'll ever be able to sell it if I wanted to after it was done. Just thinking out loud here, opinions? Link to build for pics, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/93-...-22421/index4/ __________________ 1987 YJ Build Thread

11-19-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
Stan6406 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 246 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4cyl Transmission: 5spd Transfer Case: 231 Lift Specifications: Stock	Wish mine had that little rust on the floors __________________ 96 Cherokee country 87 Cherokee pioneer 89 Cherokee limited (Stolen by my nephew) I have 4 kids; 2 human and 2 jeep, cost about the same to keep them going

11-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
nw-xj-scott Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 492 My Photos 89 Cherokee Year: 89 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 44 Tires: 33x14 boggers Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: a few	wow. that thing is scrap 100%.. love what you were doing, but thats a loss cause.. __________________ 1989 OD XJ 5" lift Spooled 44 33x14 Boggers 1998 PS 5.9 ZJ 3" lift 31x10.5 M/T I was Informed this Hobby will nickle and dime you... I spent my last quarter and the next repair requires a 2nd mortgage..

11-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#6
jiffy CF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 1,496 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: A/T AW4 Transfer Case: stock Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 235/75/15 Dayton Timberline's on 15x8 Cragar Soft Ocho's & Gorilla center caps Lift Specifications: 0.0" bone stock lift! =0) Misc Accessories: GT steering wheel, limo tint, kenwood 600w amp, 2 - 8" subs, sony XPlod stereo, viper alarm	i'd go for broke. if you all that money invested on it....you might as well see it all the way through. __________________ Ocho² Cherokee stock height, Soft Ocho's w/ Dayton Timberlines 235/75/15, Dynomax Cat Back Exhaust 2K Silverado FabTech 6" lift + 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Edelbrock Shortys, Flowmasters, American Racing Baja's wrapped in ProComp 305/70/16

11-19-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
troy fritz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ravenna , Ohio Posts: 864 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: 3 speed w overdrive Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: chrysler8.25 Tires: 31x10.50 Super Swamper SSRs Lift Specifications: 3in RC lift and 1.5in coil spacers Misc Accessories: tc,gas tank skids,Cowl snorkel	You have so much time and $ into it to stop now. I cant get over all the rust you cut out. Your doin an awsome job.

11-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
DEVILSTOY CF Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 1,093 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: stock Front Axle: dana 30, 4;56 gears and locker Rear Axle: chrysler 8.25 4:56 gears and locker Tires: 33" super swamper tsl Lift Specifications: 6" rough country Misc Accessories: rustys HD adj trac bar and mount,jks quicker disconnects, rough country upper and lower adj control	id stick with it being you made it this far , i think my buddies floors are worse , were just cutting up some sheet metal and welding it in

11-20-2009, 08:46 PM	#7
pitbulld45 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 130 My Photos 1989 Wagoneer Year: 1989 Model: Wagoneer Engine: 4.o Tires: 35 inch bfgoodrich Lift Specifications: 6 and 1/2 inch Rusty lift Misc Accessories: pretty much stock right now	your pics arent working right now. If its that bad but runs good I say make a tube monster out of it. Or have your fun with it take all the good parts off and then scrap it. __________________ If you have to worry about paint stay on the road.

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