JEEP ZJ 1998 5.9 INTERIOR TRIM UPGRADE AND SHIFTER INDICATOR RESTORATION

[@barricadegarage5361]

Dan the man strikes again! Good video

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!!!

[@scottflurer8987]

Just followed your video and did an extra shifter indicator I have now. Bought a bunch of parts from a wrecked ZJ 5.9 LIMITED and I'm in the process of cleaning and restoring them for my 5.9 LIMITED. I will do the door panels next. Great Video!

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks brother! hope your shift came out great! 💪💪

[@andremax3262]

I love this ZJ videos Project upgrade....are the best.....!!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

sure are buddy!!!

[@unusualskillz]

Thanks for the mag polish tip! I have a 5.9 interior and just did all my trim pieces as you did your shift bezel

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome!! Hope it looks brand new! 😁

[@DEInTheGarage]

Damn Danno.. That is efficient. Filming 3 vids at once in KZbin Guru status!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha.. it was a disaster! I only pulled it off with some clever editing 🤣🤣🤣

[@alanwarner684]

That was amazing. I usually give up when it comes to taking that welded plastic crap apart. Great Job!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Alan! It's easier than you think!

[@infinitybandofkent]

Nice i have the same bezel coming for mine.

[@ProjectDanH]

Aweome! I love they way it matches the rest of the 5.9 trim. And if your indicator is faded, now you know you can fix it!

[@utterden]

Looks great Dan!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks John!

[@jaysmith5084]

Nice job 👍 I used mother's on my headlights and they can out good and now I want to do my trim pieces to see how good they will come out after .

[@ProjectDanH]

go for it! That stuff is Aces!

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Dan the Man...You have yourself a happy Thanksgiving now...

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Dan. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

[@FromSaultoPaul]

I enjoyed it and saved it. I seen the polish and was wondering how good it was until you had it on your video. I LOVE THE VERSE. Where do you order the door panels? The shift indicator. Can one change the bulb to red or blue and make the marker clear to show the color of the light? I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother! I found the door panels on facebook or ebay. you can add any color LED you please! God bless!

[@Hotrancidgrease]

Well damn, now i know what my next project is.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! God speed

[@GoatOffroad]

Trimmy Trim Trim!! 😂 Gobble Gobble! Happy Turkey 🦃 Day!! Have a great Thanksgiving to your entire family! ❤️🐞

[@ProjectDanH]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too bug! 🦃♥️🐞

[@tigermcflash131]

Nice job...as ever! Jeep Man Dan ......you are always on the button!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! I try👍

[@tigermcflash131]

@@ProjectDanH You do more than try....and it's the enthusiasm that always counts! Great stuff.....

[@ProjectDanH]

@@tigermcflash131 I really appreciate that .. that's very nice of you to say. God bless!

[@tigermcflash131]

@@ProjectDanH You are more than welcome Dan. When I watch your videos it feels like we are neighbours and best buddies.....when in truth I'm in the UK and you are in the US.... The wonders of You Tube....! Best regards to you and your family from the UK!

[@DracosDiabolis]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that's having issues with daylight saving. lol very nice. lol. now you need a custom General Grevious bust for the shifter knob. Bleepin' Jeep did a zombie one for one of his builds.

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHA. Daylight savings is the pits!

[@ProjectDanH]

If you could make me a General Grievous shifted knob I'd graciously accept! Lol 🤞

[@DracosDiabolis]

@@ProjectDanH maybe after the holidays and a affordable resin bust of the general. and I get the ok from the wife. gotta run it threw her first. lol

[@herrbela84]

That torch trick is pretty cool.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks!

[@Leatherkid01]

I like that screw idea on the plastic welds 🤔....good job as always 👍🏻

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Man! It works like a charm!!!

[@josh3a]

great job! now you need 5.9 seats, the backseat has elbow rest!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha, yes. I imagine one day ill have a complete faux niner!

[@dallicetressider1888]

Great video

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the visit!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Chem Guys sponsoring Project Dan H these days? Does POR 15 have some competition as the exclusive sponsor on The Project?

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! I gotta shake em down for some products!

[@alejandroduran6391]

Hi Dan! I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 98. Do You know where can I Buy the wood-like covers for the front panels? Thanks! Cheers from México!

[@ProjectDanH]

hey buddy!, you can pull them from the junkyard or search on Ebay

[@AwpPro05]

Thanks for the video, Dan!

[@ProjectDanH]

Any time!

[@smitty4699]

whatup Dan-o. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ProjectDanH]

Happy Thanksgiving Brother!

[@flyingfatcats517]

Finally met someone as anal as I am in detailing removed parts! Already did my shift panel on my 98 ZJ Limited, however going to remove it and color in the 'red' indicator, driving me nuts! Mothers is good stuff, also toothpaste works on plastic also, and smells good. ;) I had to remove my seats to clean all the original carpet, now re-finishing and re-painting the rusty seats/brackets. Oh, another thing, that rust you see on the metal dash frame when it's apart drove me nuts, so a little brush with some Ospho on it will turn it nice dark gray and black. Keep up the good video's!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! I cant replace a part untill its spotless! lmao!! attention to detail is key!

[@garyhowell738]

Dan - Where are my keys? *Pulls out janitor keys* But seriously, awesome video

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣 yeah that the XJ ZJ and mustang on one keychain 🤦‍♂️

[@georgeplevritis5190]

Hey Dan nice video, question since you have both an xj and zj, I just picked up another xj (2001) I totaled my last xj back in 2003, got rid of my zj about 6 years ago and man I feel like this xj rides like sh*t compared to the zj, I know it’s been some years now and maybe my memory isn’t that good anymore but do you feel the same?

[@ProjectDanH]

Dude... The ZJ rides so smooth. There's something to be said about 4 coils all around at a stock ride height. Lol . for that reason The ZJ quickly became my daily. But then I jumped into my lifted XJ with the stiffer leaf springs and although it wasn't as smooth, it made me feel home again in a "real truck" and not a "car". 🤷‍♂️ Hope you understand my explanation. Lol

[@henryv.3272]

I added the memory mirror function to my Jeep and it is the biggest pain in the butt now. Everytime I unlock the doors the mirrors move. I have re-programmed them more times then I can count. I have check the forums for tips, but nothing useful. If you have any tips that would rock.

[@ProjectDanH]

Silly question... Did you add memory mirrors too or just the switch pod? Check all your connects too. If your new memory switch pod in the door is not broken it's possible your replacement mirrors are either dirty or gummed up where the memory contacts are.. they could even be broken off in there too. You can try to open up the mirrors motors and see but you risk cracking your mirror. If you are willing to buy the new glass ahead of time you can attempt a good mirror overhaul. Good luck!

[@henryv.3272]

@@ProjectDanH Yeah, not my first rodeo. I replaced the mirror guts with "new" modules. The memory function does work, just not consistently. It is definitely a love hate relationship with this old Jeep. I still don't know why I still have it. At this point I have done way too many "upgrades" to sell it since most people will not understand what the benefits are.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@henryv.3272 I know what ya mean man. Lol. If you must get rid of it and want to give it a good home, I'll appreciate your mods! 🍻

[@henryv.3272]

@@ProjectDanH Well, if you or anyone is remotely interested I would be willing to part with her, as long as the person treats her right and understands what she is and isn't. It is not a hardcore wheeler, I have been updating it to be a daily driver. Briefly she is a California car with no rust. 4.0 2WD (I did not pick this, the jeep fell in my lap) I have a D44a LSD (3.73 ready to be installed at home. Upgraded charging system. 0 gauge wire ran to the rear for the amps, updated radio/speakers etc. All of the steering has been replaced with V8 components. WJ swap bar. New cooling system. Electric fan conversion. New 32" tires on JK 17's. And overall very well maintained, no oil leaks and I don't cheep out on the parts. The list goes on. IF, I do keep her I will be LS1 swapping and staying RWD, with street tires. If anyone is interested, feel free to message me and I can provide more details.

[@dsnysanman826]

Nice job 👍🏽

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@yerfdog123]

5.9 seats, leather stitched shifter, parking brake and t-case handles, center console cover, roof rack, grille and hood vents then you will be all set!!! Haha!

[@ProjectDanH]

Dont forget the 5.9 engine itself!!! I'm almost there!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@evanhicks8325]

And the rear sound bar

[@edisonsc1183]

Perfect 🇧🇷

[@ProjectDanH]

💪🏼

[@1manmanythings144]

Going to ask a question i think i already know the answer to. Which drives better/which do you enjoy driving more. The Zj or the Xj

[@ProjectDanH]

The ZJ rides so smooth. There's something to be said about 4 coils all around at a stock ride height. Lol . for that reason The ZJ quickly became my daily. But then I jumped into my lifted XJ with the stiffer leaf springs and although it wasn't as smooth, it made me feel home again in a "real truck" and not a "car". 🤷‍♂️ Hope you understand my explanation. Lol

[@1manmanythings144]

@@ProjectDanH nope thats exactly how i thought you would feel. Theres something to be said about just driving your project car vs having something comfortable. My fun car is a 6 speed manual and i love it, but dangit sometimes just driving in slow traffic i dont want the energy spent rowing through gears.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@1manmanythings144 haha exactly. Cruising in the 5 speed Mustang is fun until your stuck in stop n go traffic! Haha

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

I always paint any trim that’s wood. HATE fake wood.

[@ProjectDanH]

lol. I do like when the wood trim is painted black in most cases. thanks for watching 👍

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

Project Dan H to each their own. Great videos and attitude

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Meatpopsicle2050 thanks man! Much appreciated!

[@ricos9282]

hey brother how are you doing do you know i could detach the wood trim from the glovebox its damaged and id like to replace it. Thanks so much

[@ProjectDanH]

You can, however you may risk cracking it in half. It's best to swap the whole glove box and just change out your glove box lock.. pretty simple .. just like 14 screws

[@ricos9282]

@@ProjectDanH too late cracked it brother now I’m going to swap the glove box out from the donor car

[@ProjectDanH]

@@ricos9282 dang! Sorry, tried to warn you. Lol

[@ricos9282]

@@ProjectDanH yeah bro saw a little gap and thought I could wiggle it off. Paid the price. Thanks so much for your help homie.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@ricos9282 I have an extra set I'm gonna sell.. the trim is painted black though

[@evanhicks8325]

Where in the world did u find a complete niner interior???

[@ProjectDanH]

Tireless searches on social media

[@infinitybandofkent]

Whats the difference between the glove box's ?

[@ProjectDanH]

The trim strip on the front

[@bobert201164]

Led dash light video ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure!

[@zaf5273]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ProjectDanH]

👊🏼

[@reptilian6413]

Now you just need the leather wrapped shifter and 4wd shifter.

[@ProjectDanH]

You know it!

[@reptilian6413]

@@ProjectDanH I had them in my 94 but because I had the 231 I had to swap just the 4wd shift lever.

[@mrterpspearls9213]

Whats that orange sqare light mean on the engine area?

[@ProjectDanH]

The under the hood light?

[@mrterpspearls9213]

Yeah @@ProjectDanH that light?

[@vincenthoullis8723]

Is yours a 5.9?

[@ProjectDanH]

I wish

[@vincenthoullis8723]

I gotta 95 5.2 laredo think those door panels would mount up to mine?

[@vincenthoullis8723]

Cant find nothin on the forms

[@ProjectDanH]

@@vincenthoullis8723 its very possible

[@DEInTheGarage]

Daylight saving is the WORST!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! Yup.. I absolutely hate it!

[@Lilmiket1000]

shouldn't have used a sharpie. It will fade in probably weeks. Just paint it with actual paint. It should last longer.

[@ProjectDanH]

the door panel already faded 🤣🤣🤣. shifter is still tight tho 👍

[@Lilmiket1000]

Lol dang. Yeah my car is mostly my office. And they often fade on my paperwork. Amazing how destructive the sun can be over time.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Lilmiket1000 ain't that the truth!

[@316fabrication]

At the end of the day it’s still a zj😂😂, and that’s crap

[@ProjectDanH]

LMFAO!!! Yup 🤦‍♂️😞

[@briancossey9724]

Fake wood trim has got to go

[@ProjectDanH]

It's all fake. Lol