Well it's about midway through the process but I'm moving the documentation of the build here. It's a 1981 cherokee Laredo. Used to have a 360/727/quadratrac. Now it's got a 6.0 LS/4l80e/np241. Stock 44/amc20 axles. I got it back from paint a couple of weeks ago so I guess I'll document the rebuild here. As a point of reference, this is what I started with.
My cherokee build
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Then I got it home and started assembling it. First thing to tackle was the doors. It drove me nuts not being able to shut em. I cleaned up the triangle vent windows, polished em and installed new rubber. Installing them was just a whole not her nightmare but I got it done. Reinstalling the windows and door mechanisms was easy after that. I also installed Cali style mirrors because the tiny stock mirrors sucked balls and I really like the looks of the new ones. Got the doors adjusted too so they shut easily and line up at least as good as AMC did it.Comment
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Still have a metric ton to do, including the lift. My hands are killing me from polishing the chrome. I gotta remember to tighten the motor mounts, get driveshafts, make an exhaust, finish the tailgate (current project), install the painstakingly polished roof rack....
From here on out, posts will be more detailed since they'll be real time. I've got a boatload of deliveries coming so stay tuned.
Last pics are of the stupid stock roof rack I spent an entire day polishing. I was on baby duty so it took a bit longer than expected. Apparently babies make terrible polishing rags.Last edited by Rooney77; 05-27-2020, 08:36 AM.Comment
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Originally posted by toocheaptosmoke View PostWill be watching this build, good stuff.Any plans or upgrades for the m20? Been daydream planning a cherokee/wagoneer build with a turbo 6.0, 6 speed manual, some day...
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So I spent the day today installing my new rear window mechanism and crank handle. What a pain in the ass that was. Good lord I hope I never have to go back into the guts of the tailgate.
I also got the roof rails and roof rack installed as well as the upper door panel mounts. The mounts got riveted and was a 5 minute job to wrap up the day.Comment
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Originally posted by Rooney77 View PostStill have a metric ton to do, including the lift. My hands are killing me from polishing the chrome. I gotta remember to tighten the motor mounts, get driveshafts, make an exhaust, finish the tailgate (current project), install the painstakingly polished roof rack....
This is the windshield trim off my Wagoneer. I even used it for the bumpers.
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Originally posted by Curbkrawler View Post
Best thing I ever bought was a cheap buffer/polisher from eastwood and one of their compound kits.
This is the windshield trim off my Wagoneer. I even used it for the bumpers.Fuck itComment
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