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like the title state I just bought a 83 cherokee. its a narrow track that was a forest service jeep vinyl floors, standard trans, manual windows, only option was ac no emblems at all I had someone call it a chief today but was unsure that they were correct
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Blood ritual and success in the hunt. Then there's a vision quest and the ladies..Wannabe Fabricator
Grumpy on a good day.
1981 J-10 Laredo.. mmmm bucket seats...
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My chief had emblems, carpet, clock, passenger oh sh_t handle, back side windows had open vents, electric rear window, ...77 Wagoneer | 6.0 | TH400 | NP205 | Sterling 10.5 | Dana 60
07 6.7 Cummins 2500 4wd
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The magic smoke they put in at the factory....that's actually what the "S" stands for. Actually, many of the NT in the late 70s also had the chief badges. Even the 4-door cheros had the cherokee S badge. By 83, you either got the Laredo or the base model. No badges= base model. As lobie stated above, there were other subtle differences. Clock, vented rear windows, handle, electric rear window, carpeting, carpeted panels in rear. you could get the laredo with the either V8 or 258/6. I think power windows was an option.
Still, a Forest Service vehicle is sweet! Tried and tested. got pics? is is yellow and green? Tan and Brown? I'm waiting to see this thing. Much cooler than a regular chief.Last edited by CheapJeepBrad; 02-25-2013, 06:26 PM.FSJs Owned/sold
87 GW: Garnet/cordovan
83 GW: Green/Peanut Butter
87 GW: Black/Cordovan
87 GW: Silver/Cordovan
74 Cherokee NT: Blue/Rust -Parted
77 Cherokee Chief: Tan/Garnet
79 Cherokee: Golden Eagle
81 J10 Laredo: Blue/Blue
Current Jeeps
82 Cherokee Chief: blue/blue
83 J10 Laredo: Red/Blk
77 Cherokee Chief: Brn/TanComment
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One word: Bacon!
Chief Bacon!82 Cherokee WT ? SFwith Alcan/agr box/Borgeson shaft/ 401/performer/Holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS(2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave,Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37/Corbeau Moab Seats /Hella/tuffy console/sliders/custombumpers&roll bar/WARN 8000/steering brace/CO2 Tank/dual batts/custom TCskid plate
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he wears a lot more feathersI\'ve seen gsmikie\'s video for the TH400 and thought it was just awful.watching a guy tear down a greasy pile of metal in a junkyard. it dosent have to be surrounded by water to be an islandComment
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Base model plain ol' Cherokee peasant.Originally posted by sma97tj'72 Jeep Wagoneer Custom, 360 V8
I love how arguements end as soon as Ristow comments. Ristow is right...again.Comment
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Last edited by serehill; 02-26-2013, 07:40 AM.
80 Cherokee
360 ci 727 with
Comp cams 270 h
NP208
Edlebrock performer intake
Holley 4180
Msd total multi spark.
4" rusty's springs
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If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.Comment
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Chiefs were 2-door wide tracs that said "Cherokee Chief" on the side in big huge letters. If it didn't have the letters it's not a Chief. The Indian stripes are for the "S" model available on pretty much any Cherokee of the era.Yep, I know my PM box is full. Email me instead.
1983 Cherokee WT - IFS, trailing arm rear, full cage, Hemi, 6 speed, turbocharged - Autocross project
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People call Full Size cherokees "chiefs" just like they call all J10's and J20's "Honcho's".Austin
1991 Hunter Green Grand Wagoneer
5.9 2bbl-727-NP229-TFI-30x9.5 Firestone M/T's-Brush Guard-tire mount
SOON: 4350 and cast iron intake
Others:
-1994 Baby Grand
-2000 XJ cherokee on Tons
-1953 REO M35A2 6x6
-1955 Willys Pickup
Originally posted by rustywagoneers_comComment
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X2 exactly, same hereOriginally posted by austinaubinoe
I like the comments on this thread
Concerning the availability of the "chief" package :
83 : wide track
81,82 : wide track or 4 doors NT
75 1/2-80 : wide track
Except the stripes and two tone paint thing the package will include bucket seats, sport steering wheel, chrome bumpers for the first years and a few more minor itemsJ10 sportside '81, J10 Golden Eagle '77, Wagoneer '65, Gladiator '64 + parts rigsComment
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Chief, "S", whatever, I like it! Across the street in your pic
I spy a waggy in it's natural state, with it's hood up.
Is that yours also?Lyle
Seemed like a good idea at the time...
69 1414x Wagoneer 350/TH400 DD & Ski Ride
68 Chevelle wagon 350/BWT50
68 Impala wagon 327/400
73 Cougar droptop 351C/FMX Garage Queen
04 Impala LS - Wife's DD
73 Wagoneer parts donor
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Originally posted by sma97tj
Awesome FSJ!!!
Even better since it was a Forest Service vehicle.... I'm jealous!Matt
1978 J10 5.3L/700r4/QT swap in progresss....
37x14.50R15 TOYO Open Country MT
4.56 Gears
6" Bjsoffroad Lift
3" Body Lift
Mile Marker Part-time 4wd Kit
1978 J10 Build Thread:
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the white one is my 89 grand wag that I took most of the wood off of I have been driving daily for two yearsComment
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