Saw another poster use this title for an old vehicle purchase and thought it was very fitting for my situation.

I've been itching for another Jeep project after selling my 1989 Wrangler several years ago. Found what was the cheapest YJ on Facebook marketplace and went to take a look at it. 1992 YJ that had been a deer lease rig for the last seven years or so. No rust being a Texas jeep and was mechanically sound after the previous owner had done some work on the transmission and a few other items. Got him to knock off even more $ and I couldn't pass it up. No title so I knew what I was getting myself into here.

My main goal was to make certain all necessary maintenance was performed to make certain it would be mechanically sound and then to clean it up a bit to make it comfortable to drive. I'm not looking for a trail rig or a complete restoration, just something fun to drive around the country and into town to get parts or such.

Two months later, it's looking much better. I plan on body and paint work in a couple of years as I want to get some good use out of it for the short term. Working on bonded title now and hope to have it done and registered prior to the end of July.

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That's what I had in my previous YJ so I'm well aware of its limitations.

Wow, that's an impressive transformation. Nice work!

Wow, indeed a great glow up!

Thanks. I wanted to make sure it was clean and comfortable enough that my wife would enjoy riding around in it. I've got some more work to finish installing the remainder of the carpet kit .

Headlights will be changed out soon, as well. The LEDs put out great light but are ugly as sin, at least in my opinion. I cringe every time I glance at them along with the fenders and grille but my level of OCD is probably not normal!

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are those all seat covers or did you get the main seats reupholstered along with wrapping the cage?

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I bought new seats for the jeep as what was in there when I bought it was quite uncomfortable. Cash from selling the two black vinyl seats along with the elevated seats on the platform paid for my new seats so not a bad deal at all. Bestop Trailmax II seats are the brand/model of the new front seats. Got the matching rear fold and tumble seat, as well.