What Have I Gotten Myself Into? A 1979 FSJ Cherokee Rescue Story: Part 1

We just bought a 1979 Jeep Cherokee sight unseen. The listing looked great, the guy selling it said the frame is solid, it starts up, and it has a lot of character. This thing also has more holes than and all the cheese in Switzerland. We are going to get the chance to perfect our grinding, cutting, welding, and painting skills on this one. OUR TO DO LIST IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: FIX EXHAUST LEAK REPLACE GAS LINES REPLACE BRAKE LINES REPLACE POWER STEERING HOSES CORRECT STEERING WHEEL RESPONSIVENESS REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BODY MOUNTS REPAIR OR REPLACE TAILGATE HINGES REPLACE ALL BUSHINGS REPLACE & REPAIR ALL RUSTY BODY PANELS CLEAN UP, RESTORE, AND COAT THE FRAME CHANGE ALL FLUIDS ALL NEW SUSPENSION WITH 2.5 INCH LIFT KIT POLISH RIMS OR SWAP RIMS NEW 31 OR 33 INCH TIRES ADD A SPARE TIRE AND TIRE MOUNT UNDER THE VEHICLE SAND, PREP, AND PAINT THE WHOLE JEEP PUT THE NEW DECALS ON SWAP THE GRILL NEW FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS UPGRADE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ADD A FUNCTIONAL HITCH WITH TRAILER HOOKUP POLISH THE ROOF RACK MAKE BACK SEAT WINDOWS FUNCTIONAL REPAIR THE SEATS & INSTALL HEATING ELEMENTS INSULATE THE FLOOR & PUT IN NEW CARPET FIX INTERIOR LIGHTS CLEAN UP & REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR PANELS CLEAN EVERYTHING ADD INTERIOR FACTORY CLOCK ADD CENTER CONSOL WITH CUP HOLDERS, CHARGING PORTS, AND CARPLAY MOUNTED TO IT