Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Hello All,

To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
take this to a pro?

Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
(can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?

Thanks,
Bill
Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Hi Bill,
Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
with another body from outside the rust belt.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> take this to a pro?
>
> Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
> Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Hi Bill,
Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
with another body from outside the rust belt.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> take this to a pro?
>
> Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
> Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Hi Bill,
Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
with another body from outside the rust belt.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> take this to a pro?
>
> Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
> Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).

Thanks,
Bill

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Bill,
> Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> with another body from outside the rust belt.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > take this to a pro?
> >
> > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> > Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).

Thanks,
Bill

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Bill,
> Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> with another body from outside the rust belt.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > take this to a pro?
> >
> > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> > Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).

Thanks,
Bill

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Bill,
> Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> with another body from outside the rust belt.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > take this to a pro?
> >
> > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> > Happy Jeep Purchaser

Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

A car that bad can be fixed, but whether it is worth it or not depends on
the (collector) value of the car and how bad you want to learn to weld/pay
people who know how. You should be able to buy the rocker panels and pop
rivet them on, but of course they are better welded. Mig welders are fairly
easy to use, economical and do a good job.

Earle

<ueberbill@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163797962.281618.183090@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
> carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
> not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Bill,
> > Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> > http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> > with another body from outside the rust belt.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > > take this to a pro?
> > >
> > > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bill
> > > Happy Jeep Purchaser
>



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Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

A car that bad can be fixed, but whether it is worth it or not depends on
the (collector) value of the car and how bad you want to learn to weld/pay
people who know how. You should be able to buy the rocker panels and pop
rivet them on, but of course they are better welded. Mig welders are fairly
easy to use, economical and do a good job.

Earle

<ueberbill@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163797962.281618.183090@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
> carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
> not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Bill,
> > Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> > http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> > with another body from outside the rust belt.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > > take this to a pro?
> > >
> > > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bill
> > > Happy Jeep Purchaser
>



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Re: Question 'bout my new-to-me 95 Cherokee Sport
 

A car that bad can be fixed, but whether it is worth it or not depends on
the (collector) value of the car and how bad you want to learn to weld/pay
people who know how. You should be able to buy the rocker panels and pop
rivet them on, but of course they are better welded. Mig welders are fairly
easy to use, economical and do a good job.

Earle

<ueberbill@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163797962.281618.183090@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Good Lord- here's hoping it's not THAT bad. I'll definitely pull the
> carpet. The jeep's from New Orleans (didn't flood, thank God), so it's
> not seen a whole lot of road salt (if any).
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Bill,
> > Pull the carpet and make sure it's not overwhelming:
> > http://www.----------.com/snowXJ/index.htm It may be better to start
> > with another body from outside the rust belt.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > "ueberbill@gmail.com" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > To replace my soon-to-be-dead '86 prelude I decided to go with
> > > something completely different and purchased a '95 xj 4d 4x4 with 125k
> > > miles on it. I feel like it was a good deal and I've always wanted a
> > > jeep. The one issue that I can see so far with it is that it's got
> > > some rust along the rear of the passenger rocker panel. The metal's
> > > pretty much rotted through for about 6 inches along the bottom of the
> > > panel starting at the rear fender and moving forward. My question is,
> > > what is the best way to deal with this? I'm not an idiot with tools
> > > but I don't have any experience dealing with car rust. Is this
> > > something that could be fixed with a DIY patch job or is it wiser to
> > > take this to a pro?
> > >
> > > Also, side question- if you were broke and wanted to start tinkering
> > > with a jeep what are some cheap homebrew mods you would do yourself
> > > (can't afford to lift her yet, can't afford a new exhaust, etc)?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bill
> > > Happy Jeep Purchaser
>



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