1983 Jeep Cherokee

SUV

4.2L 258Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Manual

1JCCM16N0DT065749

Clear

Gasoline

Up for your bid is a fantastic 1983 Full Size Jeep Cherokee. This is the last year of the fullsize two door. This one is a narrow track body, which means it does not have the big bubble fender flares. Only about 20 percent of the Cherokees were narrow track. Many have had the fenders cut for bigger tires, this one is bone stock. The history of the truck is quite interesting. It was originally on a military base in Florida and used as a security patrol vehicle. Unlike most military vehicles this one did not get a bunch of stuff added on or holes drilled. It pretty much is the same as a civilian issued Cherokee. It is a base model 4x4 and was equipped with a manual transmission. The only option was air conditioning, and prior to the start of the restoration it still blew ice cold. A minister in Michigan purchased the truck from the government and painted it white (It was originally tan). He also did an amateur restoration which included going through the axles, suspension, and brakes. A four inch all spring lift kit was installed, and a roof rack and tube bumpers. He used it for several years to tow canoes on youth camping trips, but eventually needed a larger vehicle so he sold it to me. I purchased the vehicle and drove it for a summer before starting my project. I removed and sold the original 258 engine, four speed manual, and transfer case with intentions of replacing them with a 4bt Cummins P-pump engine, NV4500 trans, and 241 transfer case. My family outgrew the rig faster than I could get it finished so it has been sitting in the corner of my shop partially dismantled for several years. We are now moving to a smaller shop so this needs to go, my loss is your gain. The truck is amazingly solid. I have put a magnet all over and have not found any filler. The underside and frame are excellent as well. The only "serious" rust I know of on the vehicle is a small spot behind the passenger side tire, about a 2 inch surface patch, and the frame has a rust/wallowed out hole at the rear most body mount spot on the drivers side. It looks like a body mount went loose and wore it's way through. I have a whole new body mount set for the truck. The truck has never seen salt, and the first picture is how it looked the day before dismantling. Over the last few years the roof rack and wheels and tires have been used on other projects so they are not included in the sale. It now sits on a set of mismatched rollers as seen in the other pictures. The only pieces not there to complete the rig are the motor, trans, and transfer case. You could put your stock stuff in, or swap your engine of choice into it. If the high bidder is interested, I will sell my 4bt, Nv4500 (2wd Cummins version, have mainshaft and tailhousing to convert to 4x4), Bellhousing, flywheel, and np241 (front half of case only) and advance adapters slip yoke eliminator kit, and pretty much everything you need to swap a 4bt in this rig, for another $4,500. Otherwise this sale does not include a drivetrain. There is no carpet. It had a big grease stain on it and I removed it. The front axle is a Dana 44 and the rear is the good one piece style AMC 20 The interior pieces are in pretty good shape. There is some ripping on drivers seat. In the pics the inside of the tailgate looks rusty, it is not, that is glue residue from carpet. The rear tailgate is the rare hand crank style and works flawlessly. The floors and everything are solid. It is packed back up and the front end is sitting on it ready to travel. I am listing this at No Reserve. A $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction end via paypal or cash. If you do not have the ability to do this please do not bid. Full payment is due within 7 days of the auction end. Truck is sold AS IS where is with no guarantees or warranties made. If you would like to check it out in person before auction end please call 810-614-80three8 9am-9pm eastern. Your winning bid is a binding contract, and not a bid to "come check it out". I have done my best to describe any defects I know of, but this is a 31 year old truck and expect there may be unforseen issues to myself or you. Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days of auction end, no exceptions. If you need it shipped I would recommend getting a quote from montway.com Thank you for checking this out. Bid Early, Bid Often! Good Luck!