$1000 for a starter and flexplate???!!!

[Chrome]

Searching Ebay and ran across a 83 CC that looks pretty decent but after reading the description it almost makes ya a little weary.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-JEEP-CHEROKEE-CHIEF_W0QQitemZ290082892680QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6281 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ristow]

he got screwed on labor.

looks like a decent truck.

[TexTJ209]

he got screwed on labor.

looks like a decent truck.


Yup..sounds like it. I have a receipt somewhere from the PO of my J10, he paid $500+ for carb tuning to get the truck to pass smog, but it was only $30 in parts. :rolleyes:

[janie]

Sheesh, he got ripped big time. $1000.00 is more than what most of us pay for a complete rig.

[scantar]

I agree with Mike...they hosed him down and put him up wet with the labor charge.

I know people who would pay $1000 for that. Especially once the mechanic started talking about seperating the tranny from the motor. Right about then, they'd stop the wrencher and say "OK OK...how much and where do I sign?" :rolleyes:

[grand_wag_85]

1,000 seems about right if he took it to a stealership, pun intended. Probably about 300 total for the starter including parts& labor, whatever the cost of the flex-plate is then whatever labor is involved. disco both d-shafts, drop the crossmember and slide the tranny back just enough then put it all back together.

Quadra-Trac on an 83 with a 258:confused:

[chrisnsarah]

Geeze, for all the money he spent on that in 4 months, he is going to take a bath on the whole deal.:eek:

[scantar]

I like-a da truck. It's got a lift on it too...guy probably doesn't even know it. If it was just 500 miles closer, I'd hit that one.

[Ristow]

c'mon steve!! 500 miles? that 's 7 hours worth of driving.

i demand you bid on that cherokee!!

[Jeep4myBoys]

He must have taken a very interesting route between Chico and San Diego to make the round trip 1800 miles. And I'm sure it's not a quadratrac - his comment was "my research indicates." Must be a typical Chico student . . . researching a different kind of material . . .

[scantar]

c'mon steve!! 500 miles? that 's 7 hours worth of driving.

i demand you bid on that cherokee!!

:lol:


Wellllll... it does have a new starter and flex plate

[scantar]

He must have taken a very interesting route between Chico and San Diego to make the round trip 1800 miles.


He didn't say how many times around. :D

[Ristow]

i have a rhino grille and factory brushguard here i'll let you have free to put on it if you win it.;)


:lol:


Wellllll... it does have a new starter and flex plate

[AlsChopShop]

he claims he has only had it 4 months, then claims 6 months.

Al

[scantar]

i have a rhino grille and factory brushguard here i'll let you have free to put on it if you win it.;)


LMAO!

:lol: :lol:

[Marvin Gates]

Its 600 from Chico to San Diego, he must have taken the scenic route by way of Las Vegas! LMAO :banghead: :eek:

[Rogue]

Quadra-Trac on an 83 with a 258:confused:

yea no doubt that raised an eyebrow here too... something stinky in that pile.... aint no 83 come with turbo 400 and quadratrac...... 4 wheel drive system removed in front - that smell is geting stronger. mitchell only give 3.7 labor hours for flexplate @ our shop rate of $75 thats only $277 or so labor costs.... that smell keeps gettin stronger....

[chrisnsarah]

He must have taken a very interesting route between Chico and San Diego to make the round trip 1800 miles. And I'm sure it's not a quadratrac - his comment was "my research indicates." Must be a typical Chico student . . . researching a different kind of material . . .

His plans have changed, so he is moving back east-ie., he dropped out after blowing all his parent's college money on the Jeep (and beer).:D

I'm also very interested in this "removed front drivetrain".:confused: I see a driveshaft on the tailgate. That would barely afffect mileage.

Other than that, It's a nice looking truck, and a good score whoever gets it.

Don't laugh-I lived in Chico for awhile and went to school there. Yes, many there were just as clueless. About 20% of the freshman class dropped out after the first year. Too much:alc: . At least I made it to the end:thumbsup: .

[The PIG Smith]

No one has said anything about the front bumper.

Wonder what make/model of bumper this is?
Is it a commercial bumper or home made?
Kinda/sorta looks like it is of a Warn design?
Maybe something like a Ford unit modified for a FSJ?
Anyways, I like it! Looks nice!

[scantar]

Did they use serp belts in '83 :confused: Dem's not V belts on there, that's for sure.

It's a nice looking Cherk. The flares look solid, it's got 4" of lift, that front bumper's sweet, clean looking interior...one of you Cali boys or girls oughta jump that thang.

[Kaiser]

he got screwed on labor.

looks like a decent truck.


The term is "hosed".

[Ristow]

i'd think Jon would be all over this-'cept for distance,obviously-a clean w/t with a 6,relatively cheap....

[TexTJ209]

Isn't running a Qtrac without a front shaft bad?

[Marvin Gates]

It can be done if you run in E-drive, River Beast did it for a year or so! :D :D :D