So I've always wanted an FSJ, namely a J-10 or Gladiator. But I recently found a pair of trucks that the price was too good to pass on. they were from two separate sellers, both less than 3 hours from my house.
both are 1978 Cherokee's
Tan one has a 360 with quadratrac. runs like a dog and has a rotted frame, but had a very solid body with no rust on the floor boards, great glass all around, fully loaded with great condition Levi's edition interior. was a mail truck, so driver's side is flawless.
Blue one has a 360 with a four speed. runs awesome and has a great frame, but had a terrible body and terrible interior in it.
... so you can probably figure out where I'm going with this build
what I've done so far:
- installed poly tank, and changed all fuel lines to carb and back
- tune up (plugs, rotor, oil, filters, etc...)
- fixed some electrical issues.
plans:
- address the rust issues (mainly by doing a body swap, and changing quaters
- new carpet
- mild lift with 31s
- rhino grille