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83CherokeeProject
04-11-2007, 07:45 PM
Here is my new (and first) jeep project. I purchased a 1983 Cherokee that is actually very solid. It came with no engine or transmission and 4 flat tires.

Things I have done so far:
-Purchased a 360 and 727 from Headhoncho
-Purchased a 229 from Steve-0113
-Glass beaded the original rims and had brand new 31's put on them

Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
willam
04-11-2007, 11:07 PM
Do you have driveshafts?

Make a list of every last little stinking thing that you think you will need to get it running. Work on the getting it put together, running good part and then register it.
Every project I ever had that stayed down to long eventually died. If it runs you can drive it, plan surgical strike inprovements and enjoy it while not working on it.
Looks like a nice rig.
bchesley
04-12-2007, 06:20 AM
Nice rig....White is my favorite color on widetracks. Just like above make a list and a plan. The guys on this board are great about getting you the parts you will need. I have a rear drive shaft that I can part with for pretty cheap if you need one. Came out of my 83 widetrack. Oh, and last but not least we like to see progress photos.......

Brad
1976CherokeeChief
04-12-2007, 08:51 AM
What makes it a widetrack?
janie
04-12-2007, 09:09 AM
What makes it a widetrack?

The fender flares and iirc the J trucks are about 6 inches wider than the NT's.
jtr
04-12-2007, 09:20 AM
If you are going to build a front bumper now is the time to burn it in, lot easier with the front clip off. ;)
1976CherokeeChief
04-12-2007, 01:02 PM
The fender flares and iirc the J trucks are about 6 inches wider than the NT's.

What is iirc?
Boghog1
04-12-2007, 01:06 PM
iirc = if I recall correctly
83CherokeeProject
04-13-2007, 09:13 PM
Im now trying to tackle the vacuum for the t case and front axle. What a blast!

:fsj:
1976CherokeeChief
04-14-2007, 11:27 AM
Were you able to figure out all that vacuum stuff yet ?:confused:
83CherokeeProject
04-22-2007, 11:08 AM
:fsj: Had to do the front end today. Rust, rust and more rust. The u-joints all need to be replaced, along with the rotors and the paper-thin backing plates all bearings and seals. Any thing else that I should be doing with the front axle at this point?
ricbee
04-23-2007, 06:24 AM
I'm gonna be parting an'83 chero&'84 GW,BOTH have the vac disco front axle,if you need some parts,pm me.
83CherokeeProject
05-08-2007, 05:50 PM
:thumbsup: It actually rolls now!