1987 Wagoneer XJ Limited

**Crist Clapper** · 04-08-2014

Meet: Desiree - This will be my second Jeep restoration. I'll do stock where ever I can and use my NOS(New-Old-Stock) resources as needed. I find the challenge rewarding. Enjoy the ride!

Background: I had been seeing this XJ around town the last year or so and it always caught my eye. To my surprise it appeared in the parking-lot of my church. Yes she belonged to a church member, he had recently inherited it. Always been in his family with all the documentation from time of delivery. He offered to sell it to me... I accepted. The journey began!

**Crist Clapper** · 04-08-2014

Day 1:

**4.3LXJ** · 04-08-2014

So pretty. Just like show room

**Hopkins** · 04-08-2014

The condition is amazing! You are very lucky to have found such a jewel!

**Brasscatz** · 04-09-2014

I don't think I've ever seen one so pretty!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

**Crist Clapper** · 04-09-2014

I searched a bit and could not find any other restorations of a Wagoneer XJ. If anyone knows or finds any... I would appreciate knowing. Thanks!

***NW99XJ*** · 04-09-2014

I love the Wagoneer XJ's!... Just something about the stacked headlights upfront....
That should have been a more common theme with the Cherokees.
But THAT particular Jeep my friend... is stunning!
Doesn't look like much is needed to restore it!... it's damn near perfect as is....

**Crist Clapper** · 04-09-2014

Thanks for all the comments! The start condition makes the restoration easier for sure.

**Crist Clapper** · 04-09-2014

I've been collecting NOS stuff... Here's my stash!

**EekGirl96** · 04-09-2014

Wow, thats a clean XJ....you got yourself a steal!!!
Cant wait to see the build on this, what are your plans?

**Crist Clapper** · 04-09-2014

Honestly I'm working on updates/postings here to get caught up to the current status.

Basically I am dismantling D short of removing the engine and undercarriage stuff. Mileage is 83k. I've had the engine/transmission/etc., serviced and everything seems mechanically sound.

Then paint, apply new woodgrain, and reassemble!

Just that easy!