1979 Jeep Cherokee

s SUV

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

42647913

Gasoline

Up for sale is a rare, historic 1979 Cherokee Chief with only 88,284 miles! It is full time 4x4 with the very cool EMERGENCY 4X4 SYSTEM ALSO (if you don't know what that is, please read about it on the internet, it's pretty cool). This truck is 360 v-8 motor with the awesome turbo 400 trans, power steering, power brakes. Ok, now for the issues and I'm sorry to say this but it does NOT run! I purchased this not too long ago in hopes of a total restoration. I'm in need of some cash so this needs to go. It did not run when I got it. The carb was off and in the back seat as is the starter. Passenger window needs a new track and the rear window is down. I will try to get it up if I can. The previous owner was not sure what was wrong, I think the motor is seized although I am not sure. It will need to be towed. The body has some rust, the floor has some but not horrible. The frame is solid. It is lifted 4 inchs on 33 tires and looks very cool. I think this would be a great jeep to fix up. With miles so low I want to keep it but I can't.This was a running, driving Jeep just 6 weeks ago (before I got it). I could put it on the side of my house and let it sit but that seems like such a waste. Review all pics and I'll tell you as much as I know. There is also a new carb that comes with it that cost 250.00. If you're in the market to restore a very rare, cool old truck like this or just want one to tinker with, this is a great one to play with.On Oct-17-11 at 15:08:35 PDT, seller added the following information: here is a little extra info this this jeep.It is a widetrack S trim package,here is what the S package is:The "S" option/trim package, available on all Cherokees models, consisted of the standard feature with these changes or additions: (interior) custom vinyl bucket seats (Western weave fabric optional); center armrest &cushion; driver's folding seat back; passenger assist handle; interior pillar covers (Model 18); engine-turned instrument cluster overlay; custom door and rear quarter trim panels; color-keyed carpeting &carpeted wheelhouse covers; rear seat ash trays; color-keyed vinyl sports steering wheel; small "S" medallion on the glove box door; (exterior) body side and tailgate tape stripe (this is the stylized Indian design body decal unique to the "S"); bright trim in rear quarter window (Model 16 &17); flipper quarter window (Model 16 &17); large "S" medallions on the front fenders above the "4-wheel drive" badges (Model 18) or behind the rear quarter windows with the "4- wheel drive" badges on the front fenders (Model 16 &17); 15"x7" aluminum wheels (Model 16 &18); 15"x8" styled steel wheels painted white with red stripe (Model 17); flared front &rear fenders (Model 17); 10x15 outline white letter "Tracker A-T" tires (Model 17). The Cherokee Chief option/trim package, available in 1979 only on the Model 17, consisted of the interior features of the "S" (with different seat covers), and included the same exterior features with these changes: unique body two-tone paint in low gloss black (replaced the "S" stripe); "Cherokee Chief" lettering on lower body sides &tailgate; bright ("chrome") drip &rear roof moldings; large "S" medallions on the front fenders with the "4- wheel drive" badges moved to behind the rear quarter windows (that is, the reverse of the arrangement on the Model 16 &17 "S").