Up for sale is a factory equipped 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief wide track, 360 V8, T18 granny 4 speed, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 44 axles with 3.55 gears front and rear. The factory 360 has been meticulously blue printed and rebuilt, the transmission has been resealed and gasketed but not taken apart as seemed unnecessary as it functions perfectly, shifts smooth and tight, Transfer case was also only resealed and gasketed, both axles were completely rebuilt including all bearings and seals, every single fuel, steering or brake part has been replaced (besides brake hard lines that run along frame) factory dash pad and door panels are in perfect condition. The paint obviously shows age and use but still is really good for age, body is really straight, no dents. It will drive with one finger on the interstate, its a pleasure to drive.
Modifications:
Dual side exit exhaust, LUK clutch, Trak-Lok limited up front, Powr-Lok in the rear, Pro Comp 15x10 aluminum wheels with 33x12.50 Dick Cepek extreme country tires, Springs are rough country 3.5" lift, Doetsch Tech custom length and valved shocks, New Edelbrock AVS2 4 barrel manual choke carburetor, on a Edelbrock performer intake, Summit HEI distributor with MSD 8.5mm super conductor spark plug wires, aluminum radiator, poly fuel tank with an in tank Walbro 255 lph electric fuel pump running a pressure regulator and return to tank using stainless 3/8 fuel line along the frame rails and nylon braided hose between lines and carb/tank using only AN fittings, not a single hose clamp on the fuel lines. Retrosound radio with bluetooth and USB inputs, Auto Meter 6000 rpm tachometer, Auto Meter mechanical oil pressure, manifold vacuum, coolant temperature gauges, Optima battery,
Some rust repairs had to be done in the front foot wells that have been done competently but not professionally then covered in a rust inhibiting roll on floor coating, the rear flares are rusted in the bottoms they have not been repaired, rust in bottom of tailgate was covered by aluminum patch by previous owner, previous owner ran into a tree brand damaging grill by passenger side headlight, fender is fine and headlight bezel has been replaced, the clock in the dash doesnt work, the steering wheel needs to be recovered as the foam under the leather is done, needs a vinyl/carpet kit, the pictures show a AFR gauge which is not included. Pictures show transfer case twin sticks, they did not work well with this specific transfer case, original shifter and knob are reinstalled.
Included with purchase:
18 gallon steel auxiliary fuel tank that fits above hitch receiver, hard to find factory air condition plenum and vents and blower motor that was installed but removed during rebuilt process plan was to replace/reinstall this year.
It pains me immensely to sell this, I was supposed to have this Jeep forever but I've ran out time and money for it, I have 350 pictures of it during rebuild process or it just enjoying life so if you have a question about something or want to see something as I rebuilt it just let me know, here is a video of it idling to hear the cam and exhaust https://youtu.be/PNtw12JNRps