I am going to start my build/rebuild now I have been at it a couple months.
I call my XJ Jr. because I have 3 Jeeps. A new Grand, an 07 Commander, and
Jr., my 2000 Cherokee. Jr. is the smallest of the 3.

2000 Cherokee
4L 4X4
Amethyst
Stock

So far:
New stock tires
New stock exhaust

Rockers to install
Sideplates to install
Just finished longest pump/thermostat/hose replacement. 2 months!
But now I have heat. Slow start, but it is started.

 

Installing rockers today after I get the floor cleaned up.

2000 Cherokee
6 cyl 4L
4X4
Automatic
LHD
Amethyst
Stock

 

How come you didnt go with an aftermarket exhaust.

 

I intended to use it as a daily street driver when I had the exhaust system
installed. Same with tires, I used a more aggressive tread but stock size.

I fixed an oil leak at the same time. Someone left a nut loose on the
valve cover.

 

Pics or it never happened.

 

I will start here then.....





Had some large rust spots on the roof:






Wiring in the tail gate was broken and shorted:

 

Started on side plates:

 

I bought a Dewalt 1/4" coredless impact driver. It works well in small
places. I got some stubby bits from (Amazon) but they broke quickly.
I bought Dewalt bits at Lowes. They were shorter and worked well.

I used 2 hydraulic jacks to hold the rails in place while I drilled the holes
and used vice grips to pull the tabs together.

I bought the rails new and powder coated from someone local. I dont recall
the manufacturer. The fitment wasn't great but worked.

 

Well I have the cigar lighter working now. The receiver was rusty.The rear defroster button trips the relay.

The washer makes a noise in back. Wiper motor doesn't work yet.

So I am making progress.

The power outlet on the right already worked.


My CB goes in next and I am going to use the blank for the fog lights.

 

Sprayed bed liner on rear bumper and side guards.




Bed liner on rear bumper

 

Installed window vent visors





Window Vent Visors
As an added bonus, I cleaned all my windows, inside and out!

 

Next I will paint the door guards and rails with bed liner.
Then on to the front bumper.

 

Welcome to the forum! Good looking Jeep. Mine is also amethyst, though it never looks as blue as yours does in some of the pics

 

When I went to the BMV the gal asked the color of the Jeep. Amethyst I said.
What color is that she asked? The blue one on your chart that says Amethyst!