Tweet
Ok so I just got done reading Cherks vs Wags and I'm just wanting more info on the '82 Cherokee 4 door I just bought. So most of the Cherokees I see and see on the internet are predominately 2 doors and more specifically WT, and I can't seem to find much info on my 4 door Laredo NT and would just like to know more general info. Eventually it may get modified into something way different from what it once was but as for now it's a fairly stock '82 Cherokee 4 door (I say fairly stock because I'm obviously not the only owner and won't know what all may have been done in it's lifetime) and I just want to know more about what exactly I have, Thanks for Y'alls help!
-
1995 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 (first bike)
2004 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD (traded in)
2007 Nissan Titan King Cab 2WD
1982 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4 door AMC 360
(no mods yet, coming soon)
current ground up build 1976 Honda CB750 SOHC chopper -
Basically, you're 4-door Cherokee is a optioned-down Grand Wagoneer. The Wagoneer, iirc was no longer being made; So the 4-door Cherokee was basically that.
They're hard to find, especially in the last couple (literally) years of the body style, from what I can remember reading. The "Cherokee Chiefs" and all are common(as far as FSJ Cherokees go), but Cherokee 4 door narrow-tracks are hard to find; So, good find
-
Suzq044 well it was a $500 craigslist find, so my question is since it was one of the last of it's kind does that really make it all that more valuable? Liek is it worth trying to restore or is that mainly the Grand Wagoneers that are more sought after for that? Because I bought it with the intention of making it an off road rock crawler/muddin/trial vehicle.1995 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 (first bike)
2004 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD (traded in)
2007 Nissan Titan King Cab 2WD
1982 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4 door AMC 360
(no mods yet, coming soon)
current ground up build 1976 Honda CB750 SOHC chopperComment
-
i had one, 79 4 door NT. nothing special on it. but they are hard to come by.Corey Zakeosian
2002 gmc 2500Hd duramax
2000 Ford f-550 work truck
1986 f350 6.9 diesel hp60 front, sterling 10.25 rear, 36x12.5 military wranglers. TOY!
NO JEEP
I am ready to meet my Maker. Wether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matterComment
-
For the most part the Cherokees were the semi-stripper versions of the Wags. Think of the Cherk as a Thunderbird/Cougar and the Wag as the Lincoln MK8. But you could dress out a cherk to pretty much full dress status, except for the woodgrain.Art
ASE Master Collision Tech
"Beast" - 81 "S" W/T, 85-360, T-18, Lock-rite,wag alloys, 31-10.50 Pro Comp MT's, Warn 8274 in a fabbed bumper/deer strainer(tested and approved)
88 XJ, 3" lift, 31-10.50's, custom bumpers and winch/tow bar mounts, Warn 9500HS, custom sliders/steps, camo paint, & headliner
Member: FSJ Prissy Restoration Assoc.Comment
-
Dunno about 'valuable' it depends on where you are. And as stated, you can pretty much take everything out of a Grand Wagoneer and put it on your Cherokee. I'm not sure on the reasoning for the woodgrain not working? Hell, I have a 2-door Laredo, and have Grand Waggy seats in it.Originally posted by Dink
Comment
-
the 4 door fsj cherokee was made 1977-83. jeep was making the wagoneer a luxury vehicle to get more $ so amc made a stripped down version and put the cherokee name on it. no one except jeep at that time made a 4 door suv and a lot of people viewed the wagoneer as an old person vehicle so it made sense for amc to this.
a 4 door cherokee laredo would have been one step below a wagoneer.
the wagoneer became the grand wagoneer in 1984. the fsj cherokee went bye-bye in 1983. the xj wagoneer limited was the drop down model to the grand wagoneer.Basically, you're 4-door Cherokee is a optioned-down Grand Wagoneer. The Wagoneer, iirc was no longer being made; So the 4-door Cherokee was basically that.1984 j10 LWB - for sale
1977 Cherokee chief wide track(sold)
2004 LJ - sold
2021 Jeep Gladiator WillysComment
-
Four door cherokees are more uncommon than wagoneers, but i wouldnt call them rare. I drove one for a few years and see them fairly often. I like them better than wagoneers though....
1977 J-20, 4bbl AMC 360/t-18,33"s.
1976 CJ-5, Healthy AMC 360/t-18, 6" lift, 35"s.
1972 Javelin SST, mild AMC 360. Under cunstruction.
AMC ya!!
Alfano Performance
Kenosha, WI 53142
http://www.alfanoperformance.com
For your AMC performance parts.Comment
-
Well since the "Grand Wagoneer" got the 1983 4-door Cherokee body tub when released in 1984 (not the Wagoneer tub), think of your truck as being a early Grand Wagoneer.
"Rare" or uncommon does not mean valuable, it just means certain parts are harder to find and cost more.
Mike D.Last edited by mdill; 04-22-2010, 11:16 AM.-----------------------------------------
Home of ADHD project list
1977 J-10 Honcho 360-T15-D20
1977 Cherokee WT 360-Th400-NP241 true-trac(s)
1979 Cherokee 4 Door 258-T-18-D20
1981 Cherokee Chief WT 360-727-NP208
1972 K20 Suburban 350 SM465 205
And the other stuff that gets driven
----------------------------------------Comment
-
Mine's a 1980 Cherokee 4dr. Manual crank windows, about the only difference I can see.1979 Widetrack Cherokee, 1984 Grand Wagoneer, 1985 Grand Wagoneer, 1973 J4000, 1982 Mustang GT, 1999 Chevy C2500 xcab, 2001 Chevy Van, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1989 F250 plow and 1951 Desoto DeluxeComment
-
Your's has the early tail lights, his his 82 would have the "Grand Waggy" light lenes. (Other than that my old and gone 83 Cherokee had more "luxury" do-dads than the my old 88 Grand Waggy Foresty rig)Originally posted by trellis8-----------------------------------------
Home of ADHD project list
1977 J-10 Honcho 360-T15-D20
1977 Cherokee WT 360-Th400-NP241 true-trac(s)
1979 Cherokee 4 Door 258-T-18-D20
1981 Cherokee Chief WT 360-727-NP208
1972 K20 Suburban 350 SM465 205
And the other stuff that gets driven
----------------------------------------Comment
-
Mine has the old school Cherokee tail lights, which are pretty much the same as later Grand Wagoneers, aren't they?1979 Widetrack Cherokee, 1984 Grand Wagoneer, 1985 Grand Wagoneer, 1973 J4000, 1982 Mustang GT, 1999 Chevy C2500 xcab, 2001 Chevy Van, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1989 F250 plow and 1951 Desoto DeluxeComment
-
Cherokees after '81 and GW's had lenses to match the contour of the body and had separate turn/hazard lights at the top.Originally posted by trellis81989 Grand Wagoneer: 360/727/229, D44 F&R, 3.31, 125K
1983 J20: 360/T18A/208, D60FF/D44HD, 4.10, 193K
------------------------------------------------------
Non-FSJ:
1980 Ford F100: 302 2V/C4, 9", 2.75, 180K
1992 Ford F150: 302 EFI/M5OD, 8.8, 3.55, 300K
1995 Chevrolet C2500: 350 TBI/4L60E, 14 Bolt, 3.42, 315KComment
-
Cherokees always had vertical tail lights. Waggys went to the vertical lights in '84.79 J10 Honcho 360/T-18/D20
Summit 8600 cam, GM TBI
78 Wagoneer 360/TH400/QT
Comment
-
Was this Cherokee for sale around El Mirage and Cactus area? I looked at it before I bought my '79 Cherokee... Love the roof rack on it. What part of town are you in?'75 J10 401 Auto 4x4
'13 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
'14 Harley Ultra Classic
'74 VW ThingComment
Comment