Hi folks. I bought this Cherokee Chief on 1-7-2016 as a project vehicle. The PO had the engine rebuilt, put it in the Jeep and stopped. The trans and tcase were out of the vehicle when I bought it. I decided to pull the engine back out, go through it a little and clean it up (paint). I got to a point that I needed to order a couple of parts so I decided it was a good idea to pull the body and get the frame sand blasted and that's where I'm at now. I just got it back from sand blast today. What started off as a "put it together quickly" plan turned into a frame off project. Lol! Anyways, just thought I'd share some pics and info of our progress.
74 Chief Restore
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The frame as it came back from sand blast. I chose a self etching primer, just happened to be green. Looks cool now but will be satin black when done.
I found a crack in the frame just behind the DS front spring hanger that will get fixed tomorrow. All in all, besides the previous owner snot welds, the frame is in great shape.
Last edited by bkilby; 10-23-2022, 02:31 PM.1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!
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Looking great! Wish I had the resources to do mine like this.
Originally posted by bkilbyI found a crack in the frame just behind the DS front spring hanger that will get fixed tomorrow.
Originally posted by bkilbyAll in all, besides the previous owner snot welds, the frame is in great shape.-Jonny B.
1979 Cherokee Golden Eagle - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
7" Alcan springs, BJ's HD shackles - 35x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrains
AMC 401 - Pro-Flo 4 EFI
NV4500/NWF BB/NP205 - Triple Stick'd
F D44 - 4.10, Eaton E-Locker
R M23 - 4.10, Detroit Locker
1979 Cherokee Chief - Parts
1979 Cherokee Chief - Parts
1979 Wagoneer - Sold
1981 Cherokee Chief - Cubed
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Nice !Brad
(*Allowed to post while failed 'I am not a Bot' test results are under appeal)
My build thread: 1982 Cherokee Laredo
Ristow's Bunker
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association
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Originally posted by AuburnmarkNice shop.. nice lift.. no reason not to do frame off Looks good so far, great progress. I'll be watching. Smog exempt 401?? Lucky guy!1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!
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Originally posted by Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81Funny, but those booger welds are more than likely factory. Quality control at AMC was pretty terrible. The welds that are supposed to hold the seam together on the front passenger section of my frame don't even cover the seam so it's literally just loosely held together by the front shackle mount.
So, I need new bushings for the springs and shackles. Anyone know where to get Urethane? It seems the rear springs are a bit funky on their size of bushings.1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!
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Originally posted by bkilbyNo such luck here. It is an original 401 Jeep but the 401 is gone and a 360 took its place. I have no idea where the original engine is.
BJ's should have the bushings you need.
Mark
Stock '77 J10 Pioneer LWB
360 V8, 2bl (49 state)
T-18 4 speed
Dana 44's
31x10.50x15
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So as it turns out, BJ's doesn't have the Urethane bushing I want. Seems nobody does. Looks like I might have to buy the stock rubber replacements. I have the Prothane body bushings ordered but it looks like they're going to be wrong too. Oh the joy. Frame has been painted, just waiting to figure out the bushings so we can put the body back on the frame.
Last edited by bkilby; 10-23-2022, 03:00 PM.1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!
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Stop slacking off Brad!
Get to work !!It's not yours 'til ya bleed on it . . . https://forums.ifsja.org/core/images...s/rolleyes.png
1977 "401" 'Da Chief
1979 Chero: "Madness" [Sold]
1972 J4000
1985 CJ : Renegade -locked and loaded
2005 Unlimited Rubicon - Built
2012 Artic JK 4 door, 2016 JK 2 door
'Da Chief here: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...ighlight=chief
Round 2- LT Swap: 'Da Chief:
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=188457
"Madness" build here:
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=89280
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Great news for me. I found a local shop that ordered all the suspension bushings that I need. I should see them in a couple of days. As I was on the phone, I'm Googling part numbers and came across a thread on this site where someone already posted all the part numbers with dimensions that I need! Doh! Lol! Oh well, I book marked the thread for future reference although I've solved the problem already. Buying suspension and body bushings for a '74 is not easy.1974 Cherokee S. It's driving but needs more work. As usual!
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Doesn't BJ's have the body mounts?
I thought the only difference was the number of mounts and the kit came with enough for the earlier bodies.Last edited by SJTD; 01-27-2016, 07:27 AM.Sic friatur crustulum
'84 GW with Nissan SD33T, early Chev NV4500, 300, narrowed Ford reverse 44, narrowed Ford 60, SOA/reversed shackle in fornt, lowered mount/flipped shackle in rear.
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