If u have access I'd either sand blast frame or whiz wheel it then clean prep for por 15 an put it on heavy an you will be good with frame. Thats if no hidden surprises like rot. My jeep came from VA it was part of VA Beach jeeps.
Shawn imo I would keep the rims that bronze color goes well black is over played im just saying each is its own but I like ur project an good paint job as well.
I plan out making it a trail rig/overland but not as crazy like having a roof tent just ur essentials is what I want. I plan on putting a 2.5" suspension lift an other than that just taking care of it an having fun.
put stickers on it each sticker is 10hp. Lol kidding. There really is no way to get anymore hp out of it. I had a 2.5 before in my tj I just regeared the axles an had fun with it.
front axle near the 4x4 vacuum i took the half axle out on passenger side to do axle joints an tore the outer seal an cant find anything about what size or anything I havent taken the broken seal out yet on the to do list