The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Hasn't sold yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Jeep-Chero ... 7675.l2557

This is the build thread: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=136574

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Same guy is selling a green Golden Eagle for $12K as well http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Jeep-Chero ... 7675.l2557
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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It's beautiful, really BEAUTIFUL, but it is not 'ONLY NOS'. There are all kinds of non original parts on that jeep.

But it is Beautiful.
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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I think they billed it as "mostly NOS" in the build thread haha. Ebay seller is exaggerating a bit with "only NOS". But still an incredible work of restoration.
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Still needs the Golden Eagle pin stripes and factory gold wheels...
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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HeavyMetalThunder_81 wrote:Still needs the Golden Eagle pin stripes and factory gold wheels...
Yep looks more like a resto-mod, i guess that they didn't keep the original gold rims because they are not wide enough for these big tires
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Definitely a resto mod, that's quite a lift/tires/wheels combo. Tires look like 35x12.5 R15? The NOS bits make up the interior, quadratrac, grill, etc.

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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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What lift kit did you use and how many inches.
What size tires?

Thanks.
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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uncletiffy wrote:What lift kit did you use and how many inches.
What size tires?

Thanks.
It's not mine, it belongs to sportsidedan: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=136574 You can find more details on his build in that thread.

I believe he used a 6" lift with tire size 35x12.5 r15

My golden eagle is still on stock leaf springs at the moment, but I think they came with a 2" lift out of the factory?
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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The guy's nuttier than a fruit cake at $45K. !!
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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How would you say this compares in terms of value vs. some of the ~ 40k Wagonmaster offerings???

Too much for me either way , but which is a better buy for the conspicuous consumer???


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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Have you looked at sportsidedan's build threads? He tears them completely apart, blasts and galvanizes the frame and body, everything is rebuilt/replaced with new..his restorations are amazing..wagonmaster has nothing on him...


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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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does not even compare. Dan's win, hands down. If I had the $$$ I would so send him my truck and a suitcase of cash and say go to town!
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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dbabicky wrote:The guy's nuttier than a fruit cake at $45K. !!
It's a steal considering the prices that guy in Texas is asking. And this truck actually has been restored and improved. Not just "refreshed".

Worth the $$, IMHO. I just don't have the money. LOL!
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Yeah, I didn't think it was that "nutty" myself.


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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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And he only needs to sell it to one person. It looks like a top notch job.
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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44bz wrote: He tears them completely apart, blasts and galvanizes the frame and body,
This is the key to body survival, all those roof rails are pretty rusty. Sand blasting every nook and crannies is the key....
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Heyyyy! Thats my Jeep :-)
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Wagonmaster doesnt even mess with the old suspension.. I called them and asked and he said they dont touch it.. So TBH any wagoneer thats aover 25-30k is overpriced in my opnion but thats just me..


I like that this Jeep is Galvanized though.. thats ultimate rust protection there.. ZJ's were galvanized on the entire bottom and thats why they rarely ever rust out
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sportsidedan wrote:Heyyyy! Thats my Jeep :-)
Any inquiries dan@jeepheritage.com / http://www.jeepheritage.com
Jeep is not for sale, but I will build more upon request.
Hey, welcome to the forum Dan. Have always liked the detail you put into your builds.
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Re: The $45,000 79 Cherokee Golden Eagle NOS Restore

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Stuka wrote:
sportsidedan wrote:Heyyyy! Thats my Jeep :-)
Any inquiries dan@jeepheritage.com / http://www.jeepheritage.com
Jeep is not for sale, but I will build more upon request.
Hey, welcome to the forum Dan. Have always liked the detail you put into your builds.
Right!!?! Dan, you do some beautiful work Buddy!
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