1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Restoration

This is a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Restoration done by The Motor Masters. It is a Daily Driver Restoration consisting of Paint and Body, engine swap out being replaced with a new rebuilt AMC 360 that has a 7 year 100K Mile Warranty, Holley EFI Fuel Injection, New Carpet, New Headliner, and Seat Repairs. The Motor Masters are Professional Restorators of Jeep Grand Wagoneers and other Classic Cars. We have two loacations. Hendersonville, NC and West Palm Beach, FL. This restoration was done at our Hendersonville, NC location.

[@brianbogan3363]

Man, when those back windows didn't work...made my day

[@philipgrose]

LOL....I hear ya Brian!

[@henrynevins]

I have a 1985 white one like yours, bought it 36 years ago, is now waiting restoration. Mine was fun to drive, luxurious, comfortable, powerful, and always felt safe in any kind of weather. It has typical rust behind the lower quarters behind the rear wheels - I have the replacement panels, engine rebuilt which now has 80K miles, a frame section professionally replaced where rust/rot occurs next to gas tank. Everything works, just needs paint, new wood grain, new moldings, headliner, carpet. Care to mention a ballpark cost to restore?

[@stephenhunter6507]

I had one in high school... I miss GWs

[@philipgrose]

Stephen they are awesome classic SUVs.

[@abdelhassand]

Gorgeous

[@philipgrose]

Thank you Abdel! 😁👍👍

[@johnmahoney6663]

When I was born in 1959, my Dad's daily driver was a willy's wagon, I remember the first Wagoneer, white 3 door, 3 speed on the column. The next was a brown Wagoneer which he added a third rear facing seat. 7 kids. We would drive out on the beach in Provincetown Mass.

[@philipgrose]

John, I absolutely love to her stories like yours!

[@johnmahoney6663]

@@philipgrose There's more, That white Wagoneer, he foolishly let older brother at 13 drive on the sand. He quickly burned out the clutch. We got a ride and a tow. Left the Wagoneer on the Cape for repair and got a ride back to Boston. When it was ready, we flew in a small plane out to Provincetown. The plane was full, so I at 8 got to sit in the Co-Pilot seat. My first airplane ride!. The pilot let me take control, ( or so I thought ). I miss that man. His death a few yrs later is the most significant event of my life. I'm 61.

[@philipgrose]

@@johnmahoney6663 Wow....you have to be kidding me!! 😲

[@ericwheat9540]

This Jeep is beautiful

[@HAMLETM3]

Waooo, I have a lot of memories with a same white Grand Wagoneer!😍👍🏽👍🏽👏👏👏,

[@philipgrose]

I hope they were good memories!

[@stanleychen2394]

Who was the supplier for the carpet?

[@philipgrose]

BJs Offroad

[@jcfc8197]

Looks just like mine, but mine has a sunroof. Had it restored 2 years ago.

[@philipgrose]

That's aweome!

[@jcfc8197]

@@philipgrose I also went with fuel injection, sure does make it easier to start. I have another month with mine before I ship it east to Virginia ahead of my move there in the fall.

[@philipgrose]

@@jcfc8197 yeah Fuel Injection is the way to go with these Wagoneers. It'a a big difference!

[@jcfc8197]

@@philipgrose best decision I ever made.

[@rosendodominguez942]

I DON'T LIK THE V8 S TO MACH GAS . ILOVE THE 6 .MPG .

[@philipgrose]

Rosendo, these are definitely gas guslars!

[@ralphabreu5022]

A real Jeep
Not a FIAT Jeep
Beautiful man

[@philipgrose]

Thank you Ralph...I appreciate it!

[@ralphabreu5022]

​@@philipgrose
It's true
FIAT and Stellantis own the modern plastic fantastic Jeep
Whenever I hear someone say I own a Jeep
I reply you own a FIAT.

[@philipgrose]

​@ralphabreu5022 interesting to know.

[@ralphabreu5022]

@@philipgrose
The modern plastic fantastic Jeeps are all FIAT s and Stellantis.

[@user-xj8if9ck2q]

how mach

[@philipgrose]

email me at [e-mail]

[@jbatlanta]

I want mine done too.
How much???

[@philipgrose]

Hi John. Depends what all you need done. Call me at 561-318-0968 or email me at [e-mail]

[@philipgrose]

John, are you still looking to restore your Wagoneer?

[@graffcentral6616]

How much was this project?

[@philipgrose]

@@graffcentral6616 the entire restoration was $45,000. If you are asking about just the engine, fuel injection, other parts, and labor, it was $16,000.

[@BeingMe23]

@@philipgrose I think the 2022 new one will be about $65K to start...

[@gsadow]

why bother restoring such an ancient engine? Why not do an LS swap instead? Smoother running, more fuel efficient, more power, more torque at low speeds, more reliable, and possibly even cheaper.

[@philipgrose]

I like the idea. I've had people ask me to do it, but when I tell them how much it costs, they don't want to do it. Biggest issue is going with brand new crate engine and new parts. I'm not going to install something used or from a wrecked vehicle. As a shop, that's a liability and not marketing to those type of customers.

[@larrytate5605]

everyone would love to see your LS wagoneer