The disentigration of the threads is what caused us to have to replace the vinyl. There was no way to salvage it due to the stretching of the sew holes. The upholsterer did a GREAT job in helping me match the color and texture of the original vinyl, as we did not replace the vinyl side panels in the rear. The arm rests are also original vinyl (though they are missing the chrome end caps). The wheel well covers are a hard molded plastic and only needed cleaning, so it HAD to match closely, if not perfectly.
The glove compartment door was removed at this time but put back on shortly after.
Had to throw one in of her coming down from Tin Cup Pass.
Here she is at the end of the road before we hike the rest of the way to the Cairn atop Chrysolite Mountain at 12,608 ft. (prior to the leaf springs being rebuilt this past summer)
Dallas Traffic headed home from Upholstery...Lots of thumbs up from enthusiasts and strange looks from youngsters that have never seen a three on a tree.
Dash is in GREAT shape. It does not have the original radio but a nice tape deck. Merle Haggard, Alabama, Charlie Pride, and Willie still in the glove box. Might have to upgrade that to something with an Aux jack and A new speaker. I think there is only one behind that grate. There once was a faux wood strip on the lower dash but it has been gone as long as we have owned the jeep. Haven't found a replacement and haven't splurged to have one made. I have not been able to remove the old adhesive still on the lower dash. I have tried Unseal and Goop. I don't want to hurt the paint and frankly just haven't looked into other options or products.
Polished grille and bumper. If I had more time, I was going to take off the bumper, have it straitened and rechomed but didn't get around to it. One of these days. The chrome was damaged when the bumper was bent.
Door Plate
When I take the bumper, I will take all 4 hub caps. They shine up pretty good. Even the really beat up one.
Thanks for letting me share my FSJ.