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I got my red (more like pink - oxidized red) 1976 Jeep Cherokee January 16, 2010 for $1500. It has no engine and the interior is completely stripped but almost all there. Purchased a set of 17" wheels for $300. The plan is to keep this project under or at $4500 (at least to begin with), but we will see how that works out. I was originally going to purchase a GM van for $450 and take the engine, A/C, front seats, steering column and some other stuff out of it, but it had a cracked block so decided not to go with that.
Total Man Hours: 550:00
Project List
Key:
Purchased
Need to Purchase
TRUCK
1976 Jeep Cherokee $1500.00
1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Parts Car $250
Total $1750.00
ENGINE
AMC 360 $350.00 - Thanks cself
Edelbrock Performer Intake $150.00 - Thanks cself
Air cleaner FREE - Thanks cself
Edelbrock Air Cleaner $14
Edelbrock Headers $150.00 - Thanks Steve and Mike (GA Forum) Not included in budget - came out of personal money
Carburetor $50.00 - Didn't work, sourced another one
Remanufactured Edelbrock 9906 600 CFM Performer Carburetor $220
HEI Distributor $100.00 - Thanks Dmntxn77 Not included in budget - came out of personal money
Flywheel $96.00 - Thanks jeepguyp
NAPA parts (see page 2) $1275.75
-Engine Rebuild Kit (Brass Expansion Plug Kit, Cam & Lifter Kit, Camshaft Bearing Set, Cast Piston, Connecting Rod Bearing Set, Gasket Kit, Main Bearing Set, Oil Pump Repair Kit, Premium Piston Ring Set, Timing Set - 3 Pc.)
-Radiator
-Etc.
Machine Shop $400
Harmonic Balancer $100
Battery $60.00
Polyethylene gas tank from BJ's - $170
Assorted Hardware $100
Total $2835.75
OTHER DRIVETRAIN
Dana 20 Master Rebuild Kit - $105 - Thanks Novak for the donation of the gasket kit!
Total $105[/color]
BRAKES/PS
1-Ton Hydroboost $75.00 - Thanks Dmntxn77
PS Pump and PS Box $40.00 - Thanks Steve
Total $115.00
INTERIOR
Duplicolor Bedliner $?
(3) Yards Gray Headliner Material $12.00 ea
3M Foam Adhesive $16.70
Sheet metal $250.00
(2) Window crank handle $5.00 per pair
Stereo and Speakers $50.00
Total ~$362.70
AIR CONDITIONING
Under Dash Unit $50.00 - Thanks cself
Total $50.00
EXTERIOR
Windshield FREE - Thanks Steve and Mike (GA Forum)
Tailgate crank handle $???
Fiberglass Filler $17.58
Metal Glaze $28.56
One-Stop Rust Converter $11.08 - NINE free cans - Thanks Bondo/MarHyde
5-Pack 40 Grit Stikit Sanpaper Files $5.00
120 Grit Stikit Sandpaper Roll $41.93
Stikit Short Sanding Block $12.29
Durablock 10.5" Sanding Block $15.50
Total $131.94
WEATHERSTRIPPING/GASKETS
(2) Door seals $29.75 ea
Door handle gasket kit $12.75
Total $72.25
WHEELS
(4) 33x12.50xR17 Kumho KL768 $892.00 per set
(4) Wheels $300 per set
Total ~$1192.00
MIRRORS
(2) Three Point Mirrors
Total $15.00
Total $6239.64
SELLING
(4) Wheels $100 for all
305 Long Block $300
(3) PS Pumps $30 ea
PS Box $30
Intake Manifold Gasket
Vacuum Boost
Edelbrock 4BBL
(2) Points Distributors
Total ~$520.00
SOLD
(2) Intake manifolds - Scrap price $10
Motorcraft 2BBL Carburetor $35
Exhaust Manifolds $30
Points Distributor $15
Rear Bumper $75
Hood Ornament $20
Underhood Light $10
Mirrors and Switches $25
Tailgate Base and Lock $20
Total $240
Total After Selling $5644.64
The actual total is now nearly $14,500.00. I have every expense documented in a very long Excel document. I can't exactly post the whole thing up because its extremely large.
My goals (required for my senior project):
• Drivetrain repair/rebuild/installation
– Engine
• Edelbrock headers, rebuilt heads, Proform HEI distributor, Edelbrock intake manifold, gaskets, remanufactured Edelbrock carburetor, flywheel, radiator, battery, gas tank, spark plugs, camshaft, piston rings, timing set, oil pump, oil filter, main bearing set, pistons
• Bored .030 over
• Hot tanked
• Paint
– Transmission
– Transfer Case
• New gaskets, seals, bearings, small parts
• Body work
– Rust repair
– Filling and Shaping
– Prime and Paint
• Wiring
– Go through wiring harness
– Install
• Interior repair/installation
– Seats
– Floor
– Dash
– Headliner
– Windshield
• Axles and differentials
– Inspection and repair
• Brakes
– Hydroboost system upgrade
– Inspection and repair
• Tires and wheels installation
• Detail work repair/cleaning/detailing
– Door handles
– Grille
– Bumper
– Side marker bezels
– Roof Rack
– Taillight bezels
– Windshield trim
• Suspension installation
– Shocks
• Learn how to drive manual and off-road
Total Man Hours: 550:00
Project List Key:
Purchased
Need to Purchase
TRUCK
1976 Jeep Cherokee $1500.00
1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Parts Car $250
Total $1750.00
ENGINE
AMC 360 $350.00 - Thanks cself
Edelbrock Performer Intake $150.00 - Thanks cself
Air cleaner FREE - Thanks cself
Edelbrock Air Cleaner $14
Edelbrock Headers $150.00 - Thanks Steve and Mike (GA Forum) Not included in budget - came out of personal money
Carburetor $50.00 - Didn't work, sourced another one
Remanufactured Edelbrock 9906 600 CFM Performer Carburetor $220
HEI Distributor $100.00 - Thanks Dmntxn77 Not included in budget - came out of personal money
Flywheel $96.00 - Thanks jeepguyp
NAPA parts (see page 2) $1275.75
-Engine Rebuild Kit (Brass Expansion Plug Kit, Cam & Lifter Kit, Camshaft Bearing Set, Cast Piston, Connecting Rod Bearing Set, Gasket Kit, Main Bearing Set, Oil Pump Repair Kit, Premium Piston Ring Set, Timing Set - 3 Pc.)
-Radiator
-Etc.
Machine Shop $400
Harmonic Balancer $100
Battery $60.00
Polyethylene gas tank from BJ's - $170
Assorted Hardware $100
Total $2835.75
OTHER DRIVETRAIN
Dana 20 Master Rebuild Kit - $105 - Thanks Novak for the donation of the gasket kit!
Total $105[/color]
BRAKES/PS
1-Ton Hydroboost $75.00 - Thanks Dmntxn77
PS Pump and PS Box $40.00 - Thanks Steve
Total $115.00
INTERIOR
Duplicolor Bedliner $?
(3) Yards Gray Headliner Material $12.00 ea
3M Foam Adhesive $16.70
Sheet metal $250.00
(2) Window crank handle $5.00 per pair
Stereo and Speakers $50.00
Total ~$362.70
AIR CONDITIONING
Under Dash Unit $50.00 - Thanks cself
Total $50.00
EXTERIOR
Windshield FREE - Thanks Steve and Mike (GA Forum)
Tailgate crank handle $???
Fiberglass Filler $17.58
Metal Glaze $28.56
One-Stop Rust Converter $11.08 - NINE free cans - Thanks Bondo/MarHyde
5-Pack 40 Grit Stikit Sanpaper Files $5.00
120 Grit Stikit Sandpaper Roll $41.93
Stikit Short Sanding Block $12.29
Durablock 10.5" Sanding Block $15.50
Total $131.94
WEATHERSTRIPPING/GASKETS
(2) Door seals $29.75 ea
Door handle gasket kit $12.75
Total $72.25
WHEELS
(4) 33x12.50xR17 Kumho KL768 $892.00 per set
(4) Wheels $300 per set
Total ~$1192.00
MIRRORS
(2) Three Point Mirrors
Total $15.00
Total $6239.64
SELLING
(4) Wheels $100 for all
305 Long Block $300
(3) PS Pumps $30 ea
PS Box $30
Intake Manifold Gasket
Vacuum Boost
Edelbrock 4BBL
(2) Points Distributors
Total ~$520.00
SOLD
(2) Intake manifolds - Scrap price $10
Motorcraft 2BBL Carburetor $35
Exhaust Manifolds $30
Points Distributor $15
Rear Bumper $75
Hood Ornament $20
Underhood Light $10
Mirrors and Switches $25
Tailgate Base and Lock $20
Total $240
Total After Selling $5644.64
The actual total is now nearly $14,500.00. I have every expense documented in a very long Excel document. I can't exactly post the whole thing up because its extremely large.
Obviously, if you can add, that adds up to over $4500 (without subtracting sold parts) but this is my absolute completion list and also the $4500 is only my alotted cash amount. If I do work in exchange for parts/paint job then that doesn't count as a part of the budget. Also, anything that I sell is being reinvested in the car.
My goals (required for my senior project):
• Drivetrain repair/rebuild/installation
– Engine
• Edelbrock headers, rebuilt heads, Proform HEI distributor, Edelbrock intake manifold, gaskets, remanufactured Edelbrock carburetor, flywheel, radiator, battery, gas tank, spark plugs, camshaft, piston rings, timing set, oil pump, oil filter, main bearing set, pistons
• Bored .030 over
• Hot tanked
• Paint
– Transmission
– Transfer Case
• New gaskets, seals, bearings, small parts
• Body work
– Rust repair
– Filling and Shaping
– Prime and Paint
• Wiring
– Go through wiring harness
– Install
• Interior repair/installation
– Seats
– Floor
– Dash
– Headliner
– Windshield
• Axles and differentials
– Inspection and repair
• Brakes
– Hydroboost system upgrade
– Inspection and repair
• Tires and wheels installation
• Detail work repair/cleaning/detailing
– Door handles
– Grille
– Bumper
– Side marker bezels
– Roof Rack
– Taillight bezels
– Windshield trim
• Suspension installation
– Shocks
• Learn how to drive manual and off-road
Is your Jeep automatic? It won't just bolt up to the AMC TH400, and any modest power you add to it will be sucked out by that black hole of a tranny (I hear they suck up to 40 or 50hp, not sure but it sure as heck feels like it) and you'll be back to Geo Metro power.
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love it,live it,be it JEEP!!!!
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