My project needs…?
I have just become the proud owner of a Jeep. it is a 1990 and is pretty torn up inside. I plan on having it for as long as I can. Saying that, do I reupholster the seats and put a new carpet kit in it, or do I mend the seats with duct tape and put slip covers over the seats and put a tough lining in the bottom. I am not yet in the financial stting to do an over haul like the first option and I still have to replace some things, like the driver seat and inside door panels. So do I wait to do an over haul or do an inexpencive and durable quick fix?
It runs fine, just needs a new ownership tune up.
2 Responses
James H
02 Feb 2010
Sliteofhand
02 Feb 2010
I would throw some inexpensive seat covers on it till I have a chance to evaluate the cost of a total overhaul then do all of the engine/ drive train/ suspension/ chassis before I do any more interior. Once it is sound it is time to look at cosmetics. You can get lost financially in body and upholstery costs and still have a piece of junk otherwise.
This is what I have done to my ’92 Toyota 4×4.
It is now ready to dump the bed and dog house for a 1932 Ford pickup bed and cycle fenders. I will have to make my own radiator shell as I do not want to get rid of the stock one.
I have always wanted a pre-WWII 4WD but I have never seen one.
Just go to a scrap yard, you can get a pair of seats for 30 bucks.
Door pannels will be cheap too.