1981 Cherokee parts needed in Fl

[rocklaurence]

OK, I have found all the headliner trim that I need. Now Ive got to locate an affordable headliner. Ill be rebuilding the rear tailgate with a manual glass lift. I believe I have all or most of what I need.

[rocklaurence]

I've run into some delays but its still being worked on. I've decided that the next video will be on re-working the rear tailgate glass. During my time in-between videos, I rebuilt the drivers door and glass and added custom Washer Fluid and Coolant overflow tanks-aluminum and powder coated for $30 each.
https://youtu.be/vXPsrK5gx7M?si=gmtbePF1E_YE1FYT

[SJTD]

Maybe too late but while you have side window glass out you can carefully trace it and make patterns. Glass can be cut, drilled, edges polished, then tempered.

No more searching for the rest of the guys who need it.

I made a pattern once for a guy with my tailgate glass when I had it out. I hope he had the shop get it tempered and didn't get cheap.

[rocklaurence]

The next Cherokee video. I had hoped that Id finish the tailgate but that wasn't the case. I ended up chasing rabbits down holes and found a lot of work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjAczyz5w30

[rocklaurence]

This was my last Cherokee tailgate video. Look and see all the trouble I got into and how I fixed it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2-XgbPf-8A

[rocklaurence]

Question: I recently installed my Cherokee plate surround and dont see any holes or routing for the tag light wiring. I suppose it routed inside the tailgate and then leaves to connect to the light?? A good explanation or pictures would be great. Thanks

PS I hunted around for that surround for weeks and found it in plain-sight! GRRR

[rocklaurence]

I believe I found the routing. The wiring goes in from the driver's bottom of the tailgate then comes back out under the surround left of the light. If I'm wrong, tell me.
My next short project isn't the Cherokee. It's getting a 4L Cat diesel to run so that I can sell it. It was installed in a Sportside project Jeep for a while but then removed. I have a 700R4 and Chevy NP208 that bolts to it. I'll sell the motor with the drivetrain as a project or sell as parts. Let me know if your interested.
I'll post the video link soon.

[rocklaurence]

Making a Cat 4.4L diesel run! This is a cool project motor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFdu6NmSifE

[rocklaurence]

I'm back on the Cherokee. This video shows the JB7 brake upgrade and the Hi-po starter installation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmeisqrealU

[rocklaurence]

First question, why isnt anyone swapping in the AR5 manual transmission with their LS. Seems to be cheap and strong-600ftlbs. Second, has anyone considered using Diffuse LED Rock-lights as interior lights for their FSJ? I'm doing it for the Cherokee in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AinTQmaYSDw

[rocklaurence]

I finished the Cherokee interior lights. It's Awesome!! At least in my opinion(-:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL6PzwJqiDU

[CoastieReid]

I finished the Cherokee interior lights. It's Awesome!! At least in my opinion(-:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL6PzwJqiDU

your video actually is what I had a plan to do with my chief. I will be installing lights, on a switch at the cargo area and using LED (I have a set of rock lights that came on the vehicle when I bought it). Not sure I will use the rock lights, but it is a good idea.
Cheers- keep on trucking.

[rocklaurence]

IMO, if your going to use Rock Lights find the ones with diffuse lenses. Most are spots. I would think spots would be too harsh on the eyes inside the vehicle.