Finally got around to getting new pics tonight.

Here is my '84 XJ 2.5l that I got for free about 2 years ago. Bottom end of the engine was fairly new with about 10K miles on it, but the head was original. Needed valve guides and seals BADLY. A nice head refreshening and it's been a hoot ever since.

This is my $30 Rustoleum paint job that I rolled on. It's one quart Dark Hunter Green Gloss and 1 quart Stops Rust Red Primer. Thinned to milk consistancy and rolled on in about 12+ coats with a dense 4 inch roller and foam brushes on a windy weekend in my driveway.

The before..



During... After removing Herculiner from rockers and hood. Grinding all rust and minor body work.



The tools...


Done with the doors on...


Todays pics with my removable doors off...

 

Needs more cowbell!!! but it's a great start............ I like the paint job!

 

That is a nice looking XJ!
Bravo Zulu on a job well done...
(but I'm guessing it's not really "done" yet, right?)

 

It's never done. But, I am limited as it's only the weak 2.5L 4 banger so I don't want to go too overboard. Maybe some better tires for the snow.

 

Very nice work on the paint scheme. I hope to see this one progress!

 

thats an unusual way to paint a vehicle but it looks like it turned out real nice!! I like it!

 

Turned out real nice I'd like to paint mine that color some day

 

I have a lot of admiration for creativity on a budget.
Keep up the good work!

 

looks awesome

 

OD XJ's are the cooolest!

Good work dude, looks good.

 

Yeah, looks really good for $30! (What's that black car in your garage with the XJ?)
Good Job!

 

79-83 GT Stang. Has the same hood scoop my 82 did.

 

The $30 cost for this nice pant job really worth it.... I love the color of the paint you used for that XJ...

 

Very nice. I never thought of using a roller. It seems to be a better way to apply it, cheaply. Thanks for the idea for whenever i scratch mine up enough

 

Very nice! Did you use a stencil for the lettering?