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Jeep Cherokee 2-dr Wide Track on 2040-cars

US $9,500.00
Year:1979 Mileage:111768
Location:

Boone, Iowa, United States

Boone, Iowa, United States

     I am selling my 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief Wide track.  The vehicle is not running. I replaced the intake manifold and carburetor about a year and a half ago with an Edelbrock performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor.  Ever since, I have not been able to get it running other than briefly and roughly.  I don't think I got all of the hoses and stuff connected back up correctly.  I am pretty sure it just needs someone who knows these engines to get it working.  It has the AMC 360 V-8 in it.  It is not the original motor.  The motor turns over fine when the battery is charged but it will not run.  The paint job is about 4 years old and is not professional, but it looks decent when it's washed. There are some small dings, dents, scratches, and chips.
     I have owned the vehicle since the early or mid 90's.  It has sat in the garage a lot over the years. I would start it occasionally or pull it out to wash it, up until I replaced the manifold.  It has the T-400 transmission and Quadratrac transfer case with the low range shifter. The axles are both Dana 44, not sure on the gearing anymore.  It has a 3" add a leaf on the rear and 33x12.50x15 A/T's. The tires are old but they hold air good and have lasted along time. All of the glass is in decent shape.  The chrome trim still shines. The seats are in decent shape, but there are some tears in the backs of the seats. There is no carpet or headliner in it, but it still has insulated mat on the floor. The dash in decent shape.  There is no stereo or speakers. I don't think the fuel gauge works anymore.  I have replace the front door seals and the roof rack seals.  It still needs the rear door and window seals.  Also, It does not have the rear window motor.
     As for rust on the vehicle, there is some minor surface rust on the underside of the roof from the rack leaking years ago and small area on the passenger side rear fender flare.  The rocker panels are solid and the front fender wells are solid. This vehicle is originally from the Pacific Northwest and has never driven on the salted Iowa winter roads. I have also undercoated the frame and fender wells several times over the year to prevent rusting.
     This has been my baby for years and I hate to see it go, but we are going to be relocating back to the pacific northwest and I do not want to haul it across the country.  I always had big plans for it, but if I had the time, then I never had the money.  I am hopeful that someone will get to fix it up and use it like I always wanted to. Feel free to contact me with specific questions or if want specific pictures taken.
     The buyer is responsible for picking up the vehicle at my residence within  7 days of the end of the auction unless other arrangements are agreed upon between Seller and Buyer.  Any shipping arrangement are the buyers responsibility. The buyer will pay a $500.00 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours of the end of auction.  The remainder of balance shall be paid in cash within 7 days of the end of auction.  The highest bidder at the end of the auction is responsible to uphold the contract of purchasing the vehicle.  As/Is No Warranty on Vehicle. I have more pictures upon request.  The pictures are from this past summer when I pulled the vehicle out and washed it. I can send you pictures of how it sits in the garage.

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