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  • MadMax78
    258 I6
    • May 26, 2010
    • 289

    AMC Orange

    I vote to painting AMC Orange. I love that color on these rigs.
    Last edited by MadMax78; 10-13-2015, 07:18 PM.
    MadMax78
    78 Cherokee Chief, Wide Track, 360, TH400, Quadra Trac, SOA, 35" BFG KM2, Edelbrock Carb & Intake

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    • cu4whln
      304 AMC
      • May 16, 2008
      • 1699

      Originally posted by Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81
      I would leave it! That thing is so cherry I would hate to mess with it. If you must paint it, though, I'd leave it the stock color
      Ha! Funny, I am not wild about this color either. But have to admit, it has grown on me some? Hmm. Oh well, money does not permit a repaint right now, so I can think on the color for "someday".

      Haven't worked on the SJ lately, been working and doing some other hobby stuff. I did take her for a drive today. sat for 3 weeks without running, fired right up and drove away! Woot!

      Weather is cooling here in Michigan. uh oh . . you know what that means? it has to go in the garage soon. Dang it.
      It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

      1977 "401" 'Da Chief
      1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
      1972 J4000
      1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
      2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
      2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

      'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

      Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
      http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

      "Madness" build here:
      http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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      • MadMax78
        258 I6
        • May 26, 2010
        • 289

        Hey Jim. I got the upper door trim but only got 2 long and 2 short ones. I didn't see your post about 3 long ones on each side till after I bought them. Oh well. I'll find 2 more shortly. Love the work you are doing on yours. Wish I had the time to work on mine that much.
        MadMax78
        78 Cherokee Chief, Wide Track, 360, TH400, Quadra Trac, SOA, 35" BFG KM2, Edelbrock Carb & Intake

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        • cu4whln
          304 AMC
          • May 16, 2008
          • 1699

          Wow....

          Have been out of town soo long for work n stuff.

          No work on the SJ to speak of.. BUT:

          I did find a potentially BIG problem. Seems the 401 has developed a sudden and serious valve train tick. LOUD in my book. It comes and goes, but I am going to have to dig into this. uh oh! Still runs great, just is making some loud ticking noise??

          Any ideas where to start?

          Engine work is easy.. but expensive. Hoping this may be a collapsed lifter or something.. plan to pull the rocker cover off and look around. Need new gaskets anyway.. lol
          It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

          1977 "401" 'Da Chief
          1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
          1972 J4000
          1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
          2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
          2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

          'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

          Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
          http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

          "Madness" build here:
          http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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          • polarfire
            258 I6
            • Apr 01, 2010
            • 335

            Check all the valve springs too. Possibly a broken one? Loose rocker arm?
            '78 Cherokee S Levi's 4-Door (SOLD)
            '84 J10 Shortbed
            '83 Cherokee Chief WT (SOLD)
            '82 J10 Sportside Honcho
            '82 CJ-8 Scrambler
            '77 CJ-5 Renegade
            Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association

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            • cu4whln
              304 AMC
              • May 16, 2008
              • 1699

              So.. engine noise.

              Let me say this: Hmmmm, not sure what that noise was. The photo shoot went well, and they told me no strange noises? When I picked it up, only the usual engine sounds. What the heck??

              Consulting with some old school AMC guys, they think a lifter was stuck. So - as the oil was a bit down anyway, added a quart of ATF and drove it a bit. This helps remove varnish build up and acts like an engine flush of sorts. Would limit miles to about 50 or so.. get it good and warm once or twice.

              Now engine is much quieter.. only a small tick from what I now think is an exhaust leak from below. Planning a new exhaust system soon anyway. Now, time to change the oil and filter.

              I am also going to verify oil pressure as my gauge seems to wander up and down some. Just want to see what is really going on here!

              Cooling off in MI.. gonna have to clean out a space in the garage. Yuk, I hate Jeep hibernation season.
              It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

              1977 "401" 'Da Chief
              1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
              1972 J4000
              1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
              2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
              2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

              'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

              Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
              http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

              "Madness" build here:
              http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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              • cu4whln
                304 AMC
                • May 16, 2008
                • 1699

                and todays issue is :

                Headlights.. hmm, seem to be turning on and off by themselves? thought it might be the dimmer switch as I had somewhat inconsistent high beams.. sometimes yes, sometimes no. So put a new dimmer switch in.. and...

                Still turning headlights on and off? Takes about 10 minutes, then they seem to cycle on and off... someone mentioned a breaker in the headlight switch? Is that a possible cause? have a new switch on order.

                Have some new Cibe lights and bulbs to install, but need to figure this out first..

                Ideas folks ?
                It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

                1977 "401" 'Da Chief
                1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
                1972 J4000
                1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
                2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
                2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

                'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

                Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
                http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

                "Madness" build here:
                http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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                • Old Ironsides
                  258 I6
                  • Jul 06, 2014
                  • 435

                  Mine was doing the same thing for about a month. Then, one night they quit all together. I pulled the switch and found that the terminal was partially melted Was able to repair it and replaced the switch. Problem solved!
                  Also bought a relay setup from Serehill to take the load off the old and aging system. Be careful... You do t want a fire in that Expletive Deleted!Expletive Deleted!Expletive Deleted!Expletive Deleted!Expletive Deleted!en rig of yours!!
                  Grant

                  Old Ironsides: '76 J-10, 401 (1406/2131/DUI/RV Cam), TH400, Part Time, 3" lift, 33s, 346K Miles
                  Ironsides: '75 J-10, 360 (1406/2131/MSD), TH400 QT, 6" lift, 33s, 110K Miles
                  '77 Cherokee Chief, 401/Th400, QT, 4" lift... Totalled
                  '79 Wagoneer, 360, TH400, QT

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                  • cu4whln
                    304 AMC
                    • May 16, 2008
                    • 1699

                    Originally posted by Old Ironsides
                    Mine was doing the same thing for about a month. Then, one night they quit all together. I pulled the switch and found that the terminal was partially melted Was able to repair it and replaced the switch. Problem solved!
                    Also bought a relay setup from Serehill to take the load off the old and aging system.

                    Thanks for the info .. I have a new switch ready. BUT - Moms 85th birthday this weekend has postponed Jeep project work. Soon to be changed. Mom had a great time on her B-Day!!

                    And, the new lights get a full relay setup anyway.... they work better with direct voltage anyway. However, I want this situation fixed no matter what! Will update if I find any damage when the old part comes out.
                    It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

                    1977 "401" 'Da Chief
                    1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
                    1972 J4000
                    1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
                    2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
                    2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

                    'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

                    Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
                    http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

                    "Madness" build here:
                    http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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                    • Old Ironsides
                      258 I6
                      • Jul 06, 2014
                      • 435

                      What a sweet Chief you have! I believe they censored the phrase b¡t?hen that I used to describe your rig.
                      Grant

                      Old Ironsides: '76 J-10, 401 (1406/2131/DUI/RV Cam), TH400, Part Time, 3" lift, 33s, 346K Miles
                      Ironsides: '75 J-10, 360 (1406/2131/MSD), TH400 QT, 6" lift, 33s, 110K Miles
                      '77 Cherokee Chief, 401/Th400, QT, 4" lift... Totalled
                      '79 Wagoneer, 360, TH400, QT

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                      • dlh1115
                        230 Tornado
                        • Dec 25, 2006
                        • 9

                        Very Nice Chief

                        I have a almost total rust free Chief Body for sale in TX

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                        • woodsboy00
                          230 Tornado
                          • Jul 26, 2014
                          • 7

                          Do you still have the front winch bumper? I would be super interested in that
                          1976 Chief
                          360
                          T18
                          D20 Twin Sticked
                          3.54
                          3" RC springs/Chevy 3/4" shackles front
                          37x13r15 Boggers
                          Spools (Coming soon)
                          Winch/Bumper (Coming soon)

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                          • cu4whln
                            304 AMC
                            • May 16, 2008
                            • 1699

                            Originally posted by woodsboy00
                            Do you still have the front winch bumper? I would be super interested in that

                            Nope .. went to a good home to a fellow member.
                            It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

                            1977 "401" 'Da Chief
                            1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
                            1972 J4000
                            1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
                            2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
                            2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

                            'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

                            Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
                            http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

                            "Madness" build here:
                            http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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                            • 87briarwood
                              232 I6
                              • Jan 09, 2015
                              • 25

                              youre doin it right. one little job at a time
                              is all u need with something that looks that good
                              to start with.

                              paint and interior looks amazing btw.

                              PLUS going this route you get to drive it when you want.
                              that to me makes it the most fun.

                              keep up the great work and keep it out of the salt!

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                              • cu4whln
                                304 AMC
                                • May 16, 2008
                                • 1699

                                Originally posted by 87briarwood
                                youre doin it right. one little job at a time
                                is all u need with something that looks that good
                                to start with.

                                PLUS going this route you get to drive it when you want.
                                that to me makes it the most fun.

                                keep up the great work and keep it out of the salt!

                                I always am bugging my Jeep buddies - DO NOT buy a running vehicle, then tear it apart. As you guys know.. the ambition often exceeds the motivation, budget, and family demands. Then it sits . . . ugh

                                I always encourage them to drive it for some time, enjoy it, and keep a log book of what needs fixin'. Then start chipping away at it. Sure - sooner or later a big project will shut it down for a bit, but I got to enjoy it some before this happens.

                                This thing will never see salt on my watch!
                                It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png

                                1977 "401" 'Da Chief
                                1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
                                1972 J4000
                                1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
                                2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
                                2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door

                                'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief

                                Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
                                http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457

                                "Madness" build here:
                                http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280

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