Daryl does a walkaround of he and his wife's 79 Jeep Cherokee Chief.
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@brianaustin13284 жыл бұрын
The Cherokee Chief is one of the best looking SUVs ever.
@tracym12084 жыл бұрын
Brian A. You got that RIGHT... And they went thru the stuff very well.. = Great vehicle... always impressive
@bladeslicemaster53904 жыл бұрын
I agree, and I love that they're so rare. I've had mine since 1991 and can't part with it.
@drewsboats4 жыл бұрын
The Cherokee Chief is the first SUV. Sure brings back memories.
@joe.shad0fx4 жыл бұрын
I had an 80 cherokee a while back. Loved that truck. Sad to have gotten rid of it!
@Monarck_CC3 жыл бұрын
Honestly Brian i don’t think i coulda said it Better! 🤘🏼
@jeepsterdylan84204 жыл бұрын
That color is absolutely perfect on that Cherokee!!! I love it just the way it is!
@michaelmacdonald73422 жыл бұрын
My Father had a 1978 Jeep Cherokee 2 door with almost the exact factory paint color, so I love it
@smpinney4 жыл бұрын
Nice!! I really dig the color and detail work you’ve put into the Chief. Great job!!
@georgecass85294 жыл бұрын
I wished they still made these
@thatairplaneguy4 жыл бұрын
Loose the bar. Six round lights!
@davisonnyatinyirenda4626 Жыл бұрын
My first time seeing this kind of a jeep. It's very beautiful.I like it very much. Good luck.
@SS-sb6ct4 жыл бұрын
Brings back so many memories from high school!! I had a red 79 Cherokee chief. So awesome to see one that was taken care of.
@Georgia4Low4 жыл бұрын
wish I had the time and money to bring one of these back to life. Such an icon 4x4.
@moabwheeling4 жыл бұрын
I love your Cherokee Chief Daryl . I have always admired them since before I can remember. I really like the color and what you and your wife did with the interior . The LS swap is going to be amazing . Looking forward to your next video . Until next time take care .
@larrytate56052 жыл бұрын
very nice Cherokee and enjoyed the video. thanx for sharing.
@ralphvalkenhoff28874 жыл бұрын
Man what a handsome chief. It’s gonna be a great build I’m sure
@michaelmacdonald73422 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jeep, my brother has a 1980 with 1978 grill copper in color - they are the coolest SUV's
@larrycain64254 жыл бұрын
Love the Chief, it reminds me of 1 my family had. The LS is sweet but myself I think I'd went with a 5.7 hemi
@chrisxaf12374 жыл бұрын
Or even better a 360 amc
@caralsmith86733 жыл бұрын
Is a 79 california legal? Emmisions, able to be DMV REGISTERED? I have a 78 Cherokee chief, wide track, quadra trac 360 bored over .30, lots of go fast other stuff. Wanna move back to CA
@jeepsblackpowderandlights43053 жыл бұрын
Personally i feel these Jeep should stay with the original engines, just built.. but thats just me, i hate when people swap engines in them. I wouldnt buy one with a un-original AMC 360 or 401.. I have a Grand Wagoneer, but thats just me
@waltmoore30952 жыл бұрын
@@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 Yes sir, all AMC!
@keithlea68044 жыл бұрын
I had a 79 Cherokee that was a twin to yours. Same color same everything. Sold it in Minnesota in 89.
@westmontable4 жыл бұрын
She's a beauty ! Love the color as well.
@jlacc14 жыл бұрын
Love this design... They can't make em like they used to.
@buddychildress785 Жыл бұрын
One of my dream trucks is an old full size jeep. This one is a beautiful example.
@SharekGadd4 жыл бұрын
I had a 76’, same color and configuration when I was in the Army. I had it while stationed at Ft. Benning. I painted the top white for some sun relief, made a custom overhead console for my CD player and CB. The 360 and Quadratec were awesome! Never got stuck! Ended up being the recovery vehicle for my buddies. Transfer case was leaky and the oil from the dealership was expensive! Loved every minute with it, except dropping the gas tank for sealing and the jankey rear window motor that inevitably failed with the window down. Ended up making a covered hatch to tweak the window motor when it failed. Great memories!
@bob.w39844 жыл бұрын
I had a 76 Cherokee Chief. 401 turbo hydro 400 on Quadratrak. My front axles would crack the bearing caps on the joints. Weak link . A blazer 44 is a spring over front axle and the width has to be close. My rear axle would twist the long side if I thrashed it hard and make thw wheel wobble. You can tell if the breaks surge. Get someone to follow in a car and if its twisted the wheel will be easy to spot. Put a detroit locker and first trip out I broke the pinion off at the seal. That thing weighs almost 5k. Most pickups pull it out when buried. If you make a front bumper keep it tight in you dont want a lot of overhang. They made some that set back in the grill. Same in the back. Mine was a bad ass. I Thrashed it weekly . On uneven ground you open the tail gate and it wont close. Also the window wouldnt go down. Good luck . 33s were all I could run.. hope you dont have a Quadratrak ! Also get a skid plate for the gas tank .
@davidnielsen41714 жыл бұрын
Beautiful old Cherokee I wish I had one it's my dream jeep
@brianfairchild78194 жыл бұрын
offsett diff was for the quadratrac. both outputs on the right of the transfer case. had 5 79s and a 78 years ago
@JcrOffroad4 жыл бұрын
Yep, for sure. The narrow tracks are way more (well 5" more) offset though.
@MoparPower4264 жыл бұрын
Boo!!! LS Boo!!! Love everything about it otherwise haha I need to get that radio for my '83 J10
@gittyupalice964 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a Grand Wagoneer, it also had the 360 v8. All I remember is she was big lol and comfy. It ended up at a junk yard as the yard tow-truck to drag everything around because it can.
@JDJrealestate953 жыл бұрын
I have been a fan of the Cherokee CHIEF 2dr since the first time I saw one, I think I was like 5 or 6yrs old... Been awhile lol, but it was love at first site. My dad was a used car manager at a Jeep dealership and drove one for a few days as a demo and I recall sneaking out of bed late at night after my parents had gone to sleep and sitting in that Cherokee CHIEF dreaming that I was driving it til daylight!! Sorry for the long comment but I want to say that you have done ONE HELLUVA AN OUTSTANDING JOB ON THAT TRUCK!!!! THAT INTERIOR IS PERFECT AND ALL THE AMMENITIES AS WELL!! I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of your videos 👍
@thomasdowner4762 жыл бұрын
Dude! thanks for sharing. Im actually working on 89 Wagoneer rebuild. Im sure ill be picking your brain soon with questions. BTW the blue and black color scheme for this Chief is perfect!
@rjhein3 жыл бұрын
My first vehicle I ever owned - 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief. Had the better front end, other than that, very similar. Had 360 4bbl with RV cam. Super fun 4x4. Wish I kept it!
@anthonyzhang49184 жыл бұрын
I loved following this jeep build man! Super jealous, my dream Jeep! Maybe I can stop by and check it out some time!
@anthonyzhang49184 жыл бұрын
100% on the round lights, some of those old school smiley face KC's would be cool
@stephonusher89654 жыл бұрын
I really like that color. Don’t see it often on a chief. Keep it!
@Cantinatollo14 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome! Thanks for sharing.
@buddy92004 жыл бұрын
Awesome Cherokee Chief, love the color combination. Keep Chrome bumpers! Leave grill alone! Light bar looks much better than round lights would. Great job on interior, I'm a retaired Auto Upholster 50 years exp. So you got your grade "A" from a Professional. Grade is based on creative and finished Work and beginner level. 👍🏼 I myself have a 1980 Cherokee Laredo SJ wagon. 2d owner Laredo was purchased by my in-laws in mid summer 1979 off Showroom floor. Black on Black with Grey cloth seat inserts. Interior is in Mint Condition, I re-upholsrterd Headliner and visors to factory specs. I will be showing my 1980 Cherokee Laredo here on KZbin soon! Love your Cherokee Chief. Try not to overdo changes as you fell in love with what you saw! ✌🏼
@Motorep1464 жыл бұрын
I subscribed just to follow this build. I love the old Cherokees and can’t wait to see how this turns out.
@regarexpeditions44294 жыл бұрын
Since you asked - the blacking out of the grille will look great once you change out the bumpers. The light bar doesn't look bad honestly, but the circles (5) may suite nicely also given the vintage.
@roryoconnell77594 жыл бұрын
Awesome resto. Love the styling choices. Will definitely be stealing some of these ideas for my Wagoneer.
@xjmachine25034 жыл бұрын
Leave the color. Looks great
@williamdomey75844 жыл бұрын
That color is perfect for that Cherokee. I would go with KC round lights on the roof rack. Doesn’t look right with the led bar. Can’t wait to see the engine replacement and what you do with the bumpers.
@rickcarter72784 жыл бұрын
I'll be watching to see how it fits. I like this combo for my fsj and xj
@zachcd3901194 жыл бұрын
That blue is great. When I find a project, I'll be torn between painting it that color or a deep green
@tracym12084 жыл бұрын
Nice to see your jeep = l always loved this vehicle...
@zxej68794 жыл бұрын
Had a 1963 Willy's Wagoneer, back around the '83, 84. Had gobs of power, since someone had replaced the 6 cyl with a Pontiac 389. Had a 3speed stick and 4.10 gears. Was a real booney basher. Could go anywhere. I have an '89 ZJ as a project now. But I really wouldn't mind a Cherokee Chief. I would convert it to possibly a Cummins R2.8 crate engine. And maybe a G56 transmission.
@carljackson80693 жыл бұрын
That is great looking chief
@user-xv7eb5ct9f4 жыл бұрын
Wow super nice! I have a 1978 Cherokee chief I want to get running again
@erwannjousselin36704 жыл бұрын
Nice truck. Owned 4 of these in the 80's. Hated the quadra-trac. The chain inside the transfer case stretches and skips under load. T15A trans and dana20 transfer case are more reliable but rougher than the automatic setup. Still these trucks stock still put to shame the garbage being built today. I have done off road feats in these Cherokees that put to shame the expensive toys built these days.
@Digger9274 жыл бұрын
Wow, never seen one I liked this much....now I kinda want one.
@tomjjackson214 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I have the same vehicle, same year. I own 79 SAE CJ5, 55 Chevrolet NAPCO ect. I've invested a ridiculous amount of time and money restoring them and man oh man. I am so in love with my Chief. Don't black the grill out. I own a white on with with the blacked grill and think the chrome is asthetic af.
@bobcat54124 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful Jeep!
@jeff402 жыл бұрын
Spray line x bed liner or rhino liner on the Jeep and most definitely black it out. Maybe go with a line x coating in lithium grey with black bumpers and wheels + 4 front bumper lights. Nice jeep regardless!
@chickensfloat74274 жыл бұрын
Love the old Cherokees and wagoneers. My dad has a 67 wagoneer and my grandpa has one too same year but his has 350k on the odometer. He bought it new in 67. Being a 67 its a 327 with 3 on the tree.
@citizzencain4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I'm in the middle of a resto on a 79 Cherokee. My friend is trying to talk me into transplanting a 5.7 HEMI but they seem difficult due to all the electronics needing to match up etc.
@reidbarnes98514 жыл бұрын
You've done some really nice work on this old Jeep.
@lonecrusaider4 жыл бұрын
Great rig! The only upgrade I was thinking about you are already addressing. Good stuff.
@Kahan94 жыл бұрын
Battleship grey with the black stripe and blacked out matte grill. Keep the new light bar and give it a restored kinda feel
@jamesbrede87004 жыл бұрын
Nich chief ! But I think I got you beat with my "82" j20 ! 42k miles no rust original paint that looks great. Custom topper made in 82. I put a 3" lift and 20" black rhino armory wheels with 34" tiers . It's a hell of a fly fishing rig ! But i love your chief !!!!! Wish it was mine !
@ADVJason3 жыл бұрын
Love the Cherokee Chief ... Wish my dad hadn't got me to trade mine off years ago.
@cracker_jacked_jlu4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work on the interior.
@danieldalluge94354 жыл бұрын
I am totally loving the Chief!!! I am so on board with the blue/chrome/blk combo, rich diamond stitch, new stance and wheel setup... just wished you would have switched to coils and updated shocks. I feel the 50" roof rack light bar gives it a little modern touch. 3-5 smaller led spot/flood set up might be a nice compromise though. Keep up the great job pumping new life in the old Chief. Looking forward to the engine swap, and seeing the final rig. I live in MN and would love to wheel with that bad boy and my 2018 Power Wagon one day.
@leopardskills694 жыл бұрын
Go retro or go home, KC round lights. The bulbs can be the new ones. If you want a new bumper research the 70’s round stock bumpers, there are some cool ones out there. They looked good Brown with black/silver flaked metallic.
@joe.shad0fx3 жыл бұрын
Love the color combo! Really nice!!
@kenwelch1984 жыл бұрын
I miss my old 77 chief. Got mine from a farmer for $260. Drove it for nine years and sold it for $300.
@gshock30924 жыл бұрын
Always liked that body style! J20 as well!
@ianwhunter14 жыл бұрын
lose the whole roof-rack and lights. Paint the roof a contrasting pale yellow to complement the blue. Great truck. I had a 1979 Cherokee S four-door and a 1985 Grand Wagoneer - both 360 v8 autos. the 1979 was my favorite!
@ronzacharias16743 жыл бұрын
GOOD LOOKING CLASSIC JEEP CHROKEE WITH EVERY DIME RESTORE TO MANY THEM WENT CRUSHER . ITS TRUE JEEP
@jamesknowles4740 Жыл бұрын
I think it looks great in that color
@jamesknowles4740 Жыл бұрын
welp 2 years too late
@devildear69004 жыл бұрын
I like that light bar on there looks good
@stevenharden8034 жыл бұрын
Love the color and chrome grille.
@hunterbrock23474 жыл бұрын
Classic 4wds and round off road lights go like peanut butter and jelly. So does any wheels 17" or less and big tires.
@guny33324 жыл бұрын
Love the color. Always been a sucker for a good blue. If you do redo the paint take a solid look at the chevy Colorado Blue. Other than that id say take a look into optima batteries for those cold starts. Great job Daryl, really digging the build.
@JcrOffroad4 жыл бұрын
A new battery will for sure be going in with the new motor.
@TheSmithjuan4 жыл бұрын
my first jeep was a chief year 80 black great car
@contemporaryprimitiveman34694 жыл бұрын
I had one years ago. It was a great vehicle but my 360 4bbl really liked it's gas. If you could keep those diff lockers working it would claw through anything.
@MikeDHasSkills4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck
@reafkennedy30694 жыл бұрын
Love that color on the Cherokee. The 2 tone is absolutely beautiful. If you repaint keep the color scheme. Just my 2 cents. Also this really makes me miss my 84 Grand Wagoneer.
@rjlkc466811 ай бұрын
Nice jeep :) The aluminum bumpers are nice but mine came apart in layers and they're hard to find.
@helm99814 жыл бұрын
I think 4-5 smaller lights would look better than the light bar, just looks out of place on an Old Cherokee. Sweet build though! im digging it and would love to own something like this!
@thatairplaneguy4 жыл бұрын
Color looks good. If your going to use it leave it as is. If your not going to use it and want it to be showy then strip it and do a proper restored paint job with what ever required body work.
@gallomane4013 жыл бұрын
Love the blue n black. Take out the chrome and black it out.
@fritty99274 жыл бұрын
Like the color. Dump the light bar and get period correct lights.👍🏼
@Grendelbc4 жыл бұрын
My first 4 wheel drive was a 77 Chief, green and white.
@wywybulldog37854 жыл бұрын
Ditch that lightbar. Install 4 rectangular off road lights instead to compliment the headlamps - Keep it Classy!
@joshparker85244 жыл бұрын
If you switched the black paint with white and had some white wall tires it'd be pretty cool!
@largeogres24153 жыл бұрын
U killed the jeep by by putting that Chevy heart in the jeep
@JcrOffroad3 жыл бұрын
It's right at home with all the GM parts that came installed by AMC at the factory. All Models Combined.
@olliehopnoodle46284 жыл бұрын
Greetings. I have a 83 cherokee. Yours is very nice. The interior does look great! I think the light bar looks fine since it kinda integrates into the roof rack. Go to fsjnetwork, there are some threads about LS swaps and that might save you some time. Mine has a 401 AMC, TF727 and Atlas 4 speed (2.0). I am rolling on a D60 up front and 14 bolt FF in the rear. 37" tires using a SOA in the front and Shackle flip in the rear. Loved seeing the pictures of it wheeling out by Ouray. A bunch of us meet up with our FSJ's each year, check it out on the FSJnetwork site. Thanks for sharing!
@timfoster8683 Жыл бұрын
Change out grill an head lights with old Jeep j10. I think ? Cant remember which one right now. an round head lights. an 4or 6 round lights on top Like the paint Like the Jeep. I was looking for one like that B4 I got my xj Close as I could get They r rusted out on the east cost Keep em going.
@renner86683 жыл бұрын
i think it looks great
@ryankennedy59684 жыл бұрын
Color is awesome but I say keep the grill chrome and find reproduction chrome bumpers everything else is mint
@MrEddiT3 жыл бұрын
Damn what a beauty! 😍
@itsmeagain.12124 жыл бұрын
I had a 79 . I loved it and drive it for years till one day I hit something and knocked a vacuum line lose . I didnt know and I got off the trail and back on the blacktop . about 8 miles down the road it blew out the side of my transfer case. Its chain drive transfer case. Still my favorite 4×4. Spicer 44 and dayna parts. Correct?
@victorsoria53624 жыл бұрын
A jewel, that´s all
@toji20104 жыл бұрын
Love the Jeep. I have an 86 Wagoneer. Second best purchase so far. I'm stuck between 12v Cummins and LS swap for mine down the road. It would be awesome if you guys did a simple bumper set up for these things.
@dylangreen98194 жыл бұрын
Do the cummins. That would be such a cool build!
@jeff402 жыл бұрын
Definitely the 12 valve Cummins as they're a solid pretty much bullet proof diesel.
@jimmynicholson43764 жыл бұрын
It has rectangular headlights so the light bar looks good. Keep it.
@NetworkDesign35984 жыл бұрын
dude, I'm so gonna watch this build series. I have a 77 honcho with dana 60 n dana 44 and I wanna put in the same engine n transmission in it... know anyone that wants an AMC 360 2bl with a 4 spd granny low trans:-)
@hayabusa38104 жыл бұрын
Man that thing is sharp looking at one. Right now on facebook market place
@craftsmancollaborative4 жыл бұрын
So clean!
@blue_e.g.o.16874 жыл бұрын
That blue seems to dark. A nice light blue would looker kicker with that black interior.
@matthewgoins24594 жыл бұрын
Rear seat brackets do you have pics of them. Btw love it yall did a heck of a job. We have a 77 that were working on now.
@JcrOffroad4 жыл бұрын
Will snap some shots for you.
@mattsterrett52233 жыл бұрын
4-5 square lights. To match the headlight bezels!
@shawnriddle30182 жыл бұрын
This rig is sweet. What do you think about changing the front grill to the 60's gladiator style?
@jeepsblackpowderandlights43053 жыл бұрын
Did you add the 3/16th thick steel support plates that go inside the C channle frame for the hitch ? These are there for more support for the hitch.. and to keep the frame from twisting
@MajorWeakness4 жыл бұрын
Great interior!
@MrMatttrow3 жыл бұрын
What transfer case did you end up using? I have a 78 chief I'm putting an L83 and 6L80E into and I'm indecisive on what transfer case to use.
@JcrOffroad3 жыл бұрын
Passenger Drop NP241
@Arrmano-q4z3 ай бұрын
What can I say about this legend, its still ways better than best Chinese cars.