When it comes to an affordable build platform it's hard to beat the '87-'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ. The sturdy little leaf-sprung Jeep's stout frame and cheap price make it a garage builder's best friend.

Our '94 YJ has made a few cameos before, but because it's not a month-by-month kind of project vehicle, let us introduce it again. This is the YJ with more than 350,000 miles on the clock, just as ...