Strode 1982 Cherokee Laredo Build

[Strode]

And then, for some reason known only to the defective synapses in my aging brain, I mounted them stupidly, with the ears pointing up. Exactly what I was trying to avoid.

(* I was going to post a picture of my FUBAR, but I'm looking at a picture of it now, and I'm still not able to deal with it. No picture of the FUBAR)

So, more welding and filling 3 good sized holes in the door. This is after my filling and a skim coat of filler.



I tried it again further up the door, and it came out ok. I don't think that grinding the base accomplished anything other than it allowed me to mount the mirror slightly below where some other people have mounted theirs. I did match the contour of the door a little. (This is a test fit without the base gasket)

[Strode]

I guess I'll grind the other side the same way so they will match and mount it. I dunno if the grinding is worth it, and opposed to just mounting them right below the wing window like the pioneers before me did.

I'll be painting these body color.

Anyway, I'm trying to figure out the wiring on these power mirrors. The mirrors themselves have only 3 leads, up/down, in/out, and return. They reverse as the current is reversed.

The switches I grabbed have either 7 or 8 leads. I'm using an ohmmeter to try and figure out what is what, and it's confusing. I need to find a schematic of how the leads out of the switch hit the relay, and then the mirrors. I'm going to need some relays too, and I was looking around at the junkyard to see what would work. I don't know what else I'm going to need relays for.

[cma]

Off Topic: where is this location? at your home? or did you rent any garage or old stock room?

i am looking forward to find a space but it is very difficult...

[Strode]

It's my garage at my house, which I'm very grateful to have.

[CJ5]

Sorry about your troubles, Brad. I feel your pain. I am so glad I am done. Well, mostly, I still have the hood to sand the clear and re-clear.

It looks really good though. I went around the world figuring things out too. It is the nature of doing things ourselves.

How were your old mirrors? I may be interested in them if the black plastic trim is good. I used my old ones but could not refurbish the plastic trim very good.

[Strode]

Sorry about your troubles, Brad. I feel your pain. I am so glad I am done. Well, mostly, I still have the hood to sand the clear and re-clear.

It looks really good though. I went around the world figuring things out too. It is the nature of doing things ourselves.

How were your old mirrors? I may be interested in them if the black plastic trim is good. I used my old ones but could not refurbish the plastic trim very good.

Let me get up in the attic, and I'll get a picture of them for you. You're welcome to have them. They'd be honored to be attached to your fine restoration.

Edit: They are in great shape, sent you a PM.

[streetglide]

You have way more patience than I have on your project. Hence the reason I farmed out my paint job.
In the end, you'll have a greater sense of satisfaction knowing you done it all yourself.
Plus, I'm sure you saved way more money than what I spent on mine.
Wish I had the patience and knowledge you have to tackle a job like that. Cant wait to see the outcome...!

[Strode]

You have way more patience than I have on your project. Hence the reason I farmed out my paint job.
In the end, you'll have a greater sense of satisfaction knowing you done it all yourself.
Plus, I'm sure you saved way more money than what I spent on mine.
Wish I had the patience and knowledge you have to tackle a job like that. Cant wait to see the outcome...!

Glide, thanks. I'm really enjoying seeing the Money Pit come together.

[Strode]

Did a little more work this weekend. I did the passenger side Bronco mirror, grinding the edges down again.

[Strode]

I also primed the mirrors, and they will be body color.



I also put my steering column back together. I think I got it back together right.

Before:





After:

[Mars]

hmm Bronco mirrors eh? Is there a benefit to the mod or simply for a different look?

[bruner1981jpce]

Looking good! I like the mirrors.

[Strode]

The Bronco mirrors are alot bigger. I think WHSII said they were 70% bigger? I'm not used to little mirrors anymore. And I like little stick-on convex mirrors, and there's not any room for them on the stock mirrors.

I got the idea from others on here who have done it.

[CJ5]

The Bronco mirrors are alot bigger. I think WHSII said they were 70% bigger? I'm not used to little mirrors anymore. And I like little stick-on convex mirrors, and there's not any room for them on the stock mirrors.

I got the idea from others on here who have done it.

I am glad you made the change.

[Strode]

Since my painting is on hold until I get the drivetrain back in, and the body back on the frame, I've been looking for seat options. (* All that bird poo looking stuff on the Jeep is from me colorsanding the roof)

My original seats aren't very good. I finally found some nice seats in a 98 Explorer at the junkyard. They're green/blue, which is not going to work, so I'll have to get them recovered.

My proudest moment of this whole project was getting this drivers seat out of that Explorer. It had been rolled, and I could only get in on the passenger side. And the drivers side was electric, so I couldn't move the seat forward to get at the rear bolts.

So I spent at least an hour face down in some awful spongy muck in that wreck. I'd spend 5 minutes blindly trying to get my wrench positioned on the bolt, in order to move it 15 degrees. It took forever, but I finally got it.

I started mocking up the drivers side....