1978 Cherokee Chief
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eggertrt@gmail.com
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1978 Cherokee Chief
Sharing my '78 Cherokee Chief that I bought when I retired back in 2015. The interior was destroyed (mice), the engine was shot and it had last been titled in 1995. For 20 yrs it was used as a ranch vehicle...undercarriage coated in mud, no brakes...ran on about 5 cylinders, had 9 speakers inside and a host of different rounds of ammunition all over the place. The front floor pans were gone...just a couple layers of shingles between your feet and the earth. I didn't pull the cab, but I tended to every square inch that I could access otherwise. Some of the major stuff included new suspension, steering components, brakes; engine/trans removed and rebuilt; exhaust, interior....paint was complete (engine compartment/firewall, interior/exterior with all glass removed). I have hundreds of pictures but wanted to share a few to summarize. BTW, thank you very much the members of this site...I found a TON of helpful stuff, especially on the tailgate!
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final pics.
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MadMax78
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Re: 1978 Cherokee Chief
The rear quarters and flares look amazing for a farm vehicle. Mine are rusted out. Great job on it.
MadMax78
78 Cherokee S, Wide Track, 360, TH400, Quadra Trac, TAD's SOA, 35" BFG KM2, Edelbrock Carb & Intake, MSD Coil & Ignition
78 Cherokee S, Wide Track, 360, TH400, Quadra Trac, TAD's SOA, 35" BFG KM2, Edelbrock Carb & Intake, MSD Coil & Ignition
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will e
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Re: 1978 Cherokee Chief
Welcome to the board! The rig is looking good!
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 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 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 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 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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Driftwood
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Re: 1978 Cherokee Chief
That is awesome! The original paint color appears to be "6P" Firecracker Red. Just like mine!
The interior work is stunning!
The entire renovation is impeccable.
Welcome to retirement!
The interior work is stunning!
The entire renovation is impeccable.
Welcome to retirement!
1979 Wagoneer
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FC4X4
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irondawg
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Re: 1978 Cherokee Chief
Looks great!
1978 Cherokee Chief WT in a thousand pieces
Previous Jeep: 2001 Grand Cherokee
Previous Jeep: 2001 Grand Cherokee
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67 wagoneer
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Re: 1978 Cherokee Chief
Wow Super impressive interior restoration!