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After years of sitting in the California high desert, my dad's 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief (wide track) is finally getting some attention and I figured it’s time to start documenting the journey.
Here's a pic I took of my dad and his Jeep back in their heyday...
Now, the Jeep definitely needs some TLC. The last time it ran was back in 2011.
The plan is to take it in phases, beginning with the basics to get it running, driving. First step: replacing the ignition lock cylinder and both door lock cylinders. The old keys barely worked! Typical 40+ year-old FSJ stuff. I’ll also have a locksmith re-key the tailgate lock so everything is consistent.
I’ll also be doing a full mechanical refresh soon with help from The Jeep Farm in AZ, but for now, it’s all about getting the small stuff handled and building momentum.
This will be one of many updates to come hoping to turn this Chief into a reliable, road-ready rig while preserving its character and patina. Always open to advice and encouragement!
Thanks for reading very excited to finally get started!
...Tony
Apple Valley, CA
’77 Cherokee Chief | AMC 401 | TH400 | Quadratrac | Levi Edition
Here's a pic I took of my dad and his Jeep back in their heyday...
Now, the Jeep definitely needs some TLC. The last time it ran was back in 2011.
The plan is to take it in phases, beginning with the basics to get it running, driving. First step: replacing the ignition lock cylinder and both door lock cylinders. The old keys barely worked! Typical 40+ year-old FSJ stuff. I’ll also have a locksmith re-key the tailgate lock so everything is consistent.
I’ll also be doing a full mechanical refresh soon with help from The Jeep Farm in AZ, but for now, it’s all about getting the small stuff handled and building momentum.
This will be one of many updates to come hoping to turn this Chief into a reliable, road-ready rig while preserving its character and patina. Always open to advice and encouragement!
Thanks for reading very excited to finally get started!
...Tony
Apple Valley, CA
’77 Cherokee Chief | AMC 401 | TH400 | Quadratrac | Levi Edition
