Hello all,
I’m new to the forums. I recently purchased a 1978 Wide Track Cherokee. I’ve been looking for a good one at a good price for man years. This one has one of the best un restored body I’ve ever seen. Hardly any rust underneath and only one little spot in the passenger rear fender flare. There is only one dent on the hood and no more 3 tiny shopping cart dings on the whole car. Even the paint is in good shape. I live in Southern California, so even our “rust buckets” are nice, and this one is near flawless.
But... it looks like a grizzly bear has been living in it. And smells like it too.
Oh also, the suspension is completely messed up, it has wires coming out of every corner. And half of the emissions control equipment that they bolted on these things after California raised emissions standards in 75 are missing. There are quarter sized holes in the exhaust manifold. And it is leaking out of, well, everywhere. It has 3 different tire. 2 different rims. 3 different seats, 3 different arm rests, a tiki sticker, an old Malaysian flag sticker, and an Army sticker. And I think I am in love.
The Quadra-trac seems un-molested and works. And surprisingly many of the bits and bobs inside are still present if not in good shape.
I just posted a question on the general chat asking about the height of a wide track Cherokee with 31” tires and a Rough Country 3” lift and a stock luggage rack. According to my calculations that should come out to 74.6”. My garage door is exactly 75” at the lowest point. Think I’ll make it?
My goal is to bring her back to being as close to stock as possible without going crazy and drive her everywhere everyday with a great big smile on my face.
I'm going to need more than a few parts and tons of advice. Any encouragement and advice that I can get will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul