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Is it worth it?
I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the
interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What axles does this thing have under it? Thanks, Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg Greg, Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans for well under $200. Michael |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg Greg, Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans for well under $200. Michael |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg Greg, Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans for well under $200. Michael |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 8:53 pm, michael.wh...@charter.net wrote:
> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > > > I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > > axles does this thing have under it? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael Thanks Mike, I am going to look into it. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 8:53 pm, michael.wh...@charter.net wrote:
> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > > > I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > > axles does this thing have under it? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael Thanks Mike, I am going to look into it. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 8:53 pm, michael.wh...@charter.net wrote:
> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > > > I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > > axles does this thing have under it? > > > Thanks, > > > Greg > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael Thanks Mike, I am going to look into it. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
How is an XJ not a unibody? This is an '86, thus not the full-sized
Cherokee, but the XJ Cherokee, which was a unibody construction for it's entire production. The FS Cherokee ended production in '83, the shorter XJ began production in '84. michael.white@charter.net wrote: > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
How is an XJ not a unibody? This is an '86, thus not the full-sized
Cherokee, but the XJ Cherokee, which was a unibody construction for it's entire production. The FS Cherokee ended production in '83, the shorter XJ began production in '84. michael.white@charter.net wrote: > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
How is an XJ not a unibody? This is an '86, thus not the full-sized
Cherokee, but the XJ Cherokee, which was a unibody construction for it's entire production. The FS Cherokee ended production in '83, the shorter XJ began production in '84. michael.white@charter.net wrote: > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
If its an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5L it does not have a frame, it is a
unibody. Carl <michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
If its an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5L it does not have a frame, it is a
unibody. Carl <michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
If its an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5L it does not have a frame, it is a
unibody. Carl <michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the >> interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as >> well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the >> vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is >> fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on >> a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing >> last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch >> lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What >> axles does this thing have under it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg > > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > |
Re: Is it worth it?
<michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. His rusty spots are pretty typical. |
Re: Is it worth it?
<michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. His rusty spots are pretty typical. |
Re: Is it worth it?
<michael.white@charter.net> wrote in message news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > Greg, > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > for well under $200. > > Michael > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. His rusty spots are pretty typical. |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > > Greg, > > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > > for well under $200. > > > Michael > > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is > unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. > His rusty spots are pretty typical. Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > > Greg, > > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > > for well under $200. > > > Michael > > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is > unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. > His rusty spots are pretty typical. Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > > Greg, > > > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > > for well under $200. > > > Michael > > '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda is > unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the body. > His rusty spots are pretty typical. Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
Sell me the lift :-D
Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >> >> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >> >> > Greg, >> >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >> > for well under $200. >> >> > Michael >> >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >> is >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >> body. >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
Sell me the lift :-D
Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >> >> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >> >> > Greg, >> >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >> > for well under $200. >> >> > Michael >> >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >> is >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >> body. >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
Sell me the lift :-D
Carl "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >> >> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >> >> > Greg, >> >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >> > for well under $200. >> >> > Michael >> >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >> is >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >> body. >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Sell me the lift :-D > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > >>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com...> On Feb 26, > >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > >> > Greg, > > >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >> > for well under $200. > > >> > Michael > > >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >> is > >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >> body. > >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Sell me the lift :-D > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > >>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com...> On Feb 26, > >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > >> > Greg, > > >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >> > for well under $200. > > >> > Michael > > >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >> is > >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >> body. > >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Sell me the lift :-D > > Carl > > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... > > > > > On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > > >>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com...> On Feb 26, > >> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >> >> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > > >> > Greg, > > >> > Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >> > able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >> > for well under $200. > > >> > Michael > > >> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >> is > >> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >> body. > >> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > > > Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > > attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > > parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > > body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg My bad, 2.5" lift |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg My bad, 2.5" lift |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. I recently started to remove the > interior and carpet and discovered the front floor pans were shot as > well as two spots behind the front seats. How do I decide whether the > vehicle is worth repairing. It looks as though the whole underside is > fairly corroded. The engine is fairly new(2.5L)less than 25,000 mi on > a new long block. The body is in great shape. How long will this thing > last if I replace the floor pans? It runs great, has a three inch > lift, and near new 30x9.5 bfg all terrains on it. Is it worth it? What > axles does this thing have under it? > > Thanks, > > Greg My bad, 2.5" lift |
Re: Is it worth it?
Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be
happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get it on the road. jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> Sell me the lift :-D >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>> Greg, >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>> for well under $200. >>>>> Michael >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>> is >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>> body. >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be
happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get it on the road. jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> Sell me the lift :-D >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>> Greg, >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>> for well under $200. >>>>> Michael >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>> is >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>> body. >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be
happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get it on the road. jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >> Sell me the lift :-D >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>> Greg, >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>> for well under $200. >>>>> Michael >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>> is >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>> body. >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > it on the road. > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Sell me the lift :-D > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > > >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.goog legroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>> Greg, > >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>> Michael > >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>> is > >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>> body. > >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than 25k on a new long block. $250.00? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > it on the road. > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Sell me the lift :-D > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > > >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.goog legroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>> Greg, > >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>> Michael > >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>> is > >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>> body. > >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than 25k on a new long block. $250.00? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > it on the road. > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Sell me the lift :-D > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > > >>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > > >>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.goog legroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>> Greg, > >>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>> Michael > >>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>> is > >>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>> body. > >>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > > sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than 25k on a new long block. $250.00? Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard
2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really know. For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to oranges, really, though. Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get >> it on the road. >> >> >> >> jerryg wrote: >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> Sell me the lift :-D >>>> Carl >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>>> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>>>> Greg, >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>>>> for well under $200. >>>>>>> Michael >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>>>> is >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>>>> body. >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >>>> - Show quoted text - >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard
2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really know. For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to oranges, really, though. Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get >> it on the road. >> >> >> >> jerryg wrote: >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> Sell me the lift :-D >>>> Carl >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>>> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>>>> Greg, >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>>>> for well under $200. >>>>>>> Michael >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>>>> is >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>>>> body. >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >>>> - Show quoted text - >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard
2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really know. For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to oranges, really, though. Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? jerryg wrote: > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get >> it on the road. >> >> >> >> jerryg wrote: >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> Sell me the lift :-D >>>> Carl >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message >>>> news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com... >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...> On Feb 26, >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. >>>>>>> Greg, >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans >>>>>>> for well under $200. >>>>>>> Michael >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda >>>>>> is >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the >>>>>> body. >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >>>> - Show quoted text - >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > Greg > |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 10:39 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard > 2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. > But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really > know. > For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to > oranges, really, though. > Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: > >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > >> it on the road. > > >> jerryg wrote: > >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >>>> Sell me the lift :-D > >>>> Carl > >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.google groups.com... > >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>>>> Greg, > >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>>>> Michael > >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>>>> is > >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>>>> body. > >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >>>> - Show quoted text - > >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - No I bought the whole vehicle. Engine already installed. No info regarding that. I did not realize that the underside was shot. It has a new set of BFG 30x9.5 all terrains that I am going to take. Also got a full set of factory manuals with it. I think I'm going to part it out. Axles are good, trans is good, xfer case is good. Hopefully I can recoup some of the 900.00 I paid for it!! It is too bad cause the body is in great shape. It looks really nice. Thanks, Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 10:39 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard > 2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. > But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really > know. > For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to > oranges, really, though. > Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: > >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > >> it on the road. > > >> jerryg wrote: > >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >>>> Sell me the lift :-D > >>>> Carl > >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.google groups.com... > >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>>>> Greg, > >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>>>> Michael > >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>>>> is > >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>>>> body. > >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >>>> - Show quoted text - > >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - No I bought the whole vehicle. Engine already installed. No info regarding that. I did not realize that the underside was shot. It has a new set of BFG 30x9.5 all terrains that I am going to take. Also got a full set of factory manuals with it. I think I'm going to part it out. Axles are good, trans is good, xfer case is good. Hopefully I can recoup some of the 900.00 I paid for it!! It is too bad cause the body is in great shape. It looks really nice. Thanks, Greg |
Re: Is it worth it?
On Feb 26, 10:39 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
> I would hope you could get more than that - I paid $600 for a junkyard > 2.5L for my '93 Wrangler. > But, then again, the 2.5 for the '86 was TBI, not MPI, so I don't really > know. > For comparison, JC Whitney sells the MPI 2.5L new for $2500. Apples to > oranges, really, though. > Do you have any info on how much the motor was new? > > > > jerryg wrote: > > On Feb 26, 9:46 pm, The Merg <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote: > >> Find yourself a newer XJ with the 4.0L HO. In the long run you'll be > >> happier with the engine and you'll need to fix a lot fewer things to get > >> it on the road. > > >> jerryg wrote: > >>> On Feb 26, 9:31 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote: > >>>> Sell me the lift :-D > >>>> Carl > >>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message > >>>>news:1172546631.123059.60320@h3g2000cwc.google groups.com... > >>>>> On Feb 26, 9:06 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote: > >>>>>> <michael.wh...@charter.net> wrote in message > >>>>>>news:1172544825.952687.106190@k78g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...> On Feb 26, > >>>>>> 7:44 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote: > >>>>>>>> I just bought an 86 Cherokee. > >>>>>>> Greg, > >>>>>>> Since your Jeep has a frame (i.e. it's not a unibody), you should be > >>>>>>> able to take it to a welding shop and have them weld on new floor pans > >>>>>>> for well under $200. > >>>>>>> Michael > >>>>>> '86 Cherokee with a 2.5L engine should be an XJ, in which case it kinda > >>>>>> is > >>>>>> unibody, they called it "uniframe." The frame members are part of the > >>>>>> body. > >>>>>> His rusty spots are pretty typical. > >>>>> Yes, Its not a frame like my YJ, its a u shaped thing with the body > >>>>> attached to it. The whole underside is pretty much shot. Take what > >>>>> parts I can and scrap the rest? It has a 2.5" old man emu lift. The > >>>>> body is in real good shape, but the inderside is shot. What to do? > >>>>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >>>> - Show quoted text - > >>> I think I am going to take the wheels and get rid of the rest. Does it > >>> sound like its worth repairing? I can send pics. > >>> Greg- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text - > > > What do ya suppose I could get for the engine. 2.5l. It has fewer than > > 25k on a new long block. $250.00? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - No I bought the whole vehicle. Engine already installed. No info regarding that. I did not realize that the underside was shot. It has a new set of BFG 30x9.5 all terrains that I am going to take. Also got a full set of factory manuals with it. I think I'm going to part it out. Axles are good, trans is good, xfer case is good. Hopefully I can recoup some of the 900.00 I paid for it!! It is too bad cause the body is in great shape. It looks really nice. Thanks, Greg |
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