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  • Cheepy79
    230 Tornado
    • Jul 06, 2020
    • 8

    79 Chief Build

    I've been working on this baby for a while. Picked her up in October, 2018. Body work took most of my time. She is now making a turn for the better. I will I have more photos to add to the link below. I'll update the post once that is complete. Enjoy for now!





  • SOLSAKS
    304 AMC
    • Jul 25, 2016
    • 1781

    #2
    that is a damn fine Cherokee
    and you are doing it right,....nice metal work

    looked at all 112 pics

    love the cherokees
    I have a wagoneer and a j10,....but Cherokees seem more rare, not sure.

    one thing is for sure, you got a solid one.

    going to be better than anything on the new dealer lot.

    dave in NC
    SOLSAKS - dave
    1976 J-10 HONCHO Fleetside
    1982 J-10 Fleetside
    1988 grand wagoneer
    2004 RUBICON jeep
    Benson, NC

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    • Cheepy79
      230 Tornado
      • Jul 06, 2020
      • 8

      #3
      I updated some photos and added a video of the motor when we ran it through.



      I hope everyone enjoys.



      Next we are mocking her up before a few pieces go off to powder coating.


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      • bkilby
        350 Buick
        • Jan 10, 2016
        • 1083

        #4
        Nice color!


        1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!

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        • rang-a-stang
          Administrator
          • Oct 31, 2016
          • 5512

          #5
          GORGEOUS!!!!

          You staying with the pignose grill? (please say yes, please say yes...)
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          • Cheepy79
            230 Tornado
            • Jul 06, 2020
            • 8

            #6
            I have both grills. I’m not sure which way to go. My grandfathers chief was a 77 and is my inspiration, but this a 79!!

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            • rocklaurence
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              Moderator
              • Jan 14, 2009
              • 1841

              #7
              Nice work-I love the WT Cherokees. How hard was it to repair the roof and did you use all metal to patch it?

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              • Cheepy79
                230 Tornado
                • Jul 06, 2020
                • 8

                #8
                All metal. I had to send the metal work out. I am not that talented.

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                • bluehwy
                  258 I6
                  • Apr 28, 2014
                  • 437

                  #9
                  Man-alive! Love it! Great pictures
                  _____________________________________________
                  Current: 1979 Wagoneer
                  Previous: 1988 Grand Wagoneer (found recently behind a bar and passed on buying it back-too far into current build),
                  1989 Grand-sold to Montana

                  "And for those brave Right Wing Americans who say it's about... keeping America safe... if you want to fight against a country you need a F-15. You need a something a little more than a gun." ---Brandon


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