parts cherokee woes

[JeepcoMJ]

brent, the driver's is for sure. passenger the ears are fine, just gotta verify it's not bent (tube isn't bent, inner C and all control arm mounts are)

[terrawombat]

I had numerous CL deals on "parts cherokees" fall through over the past week. Had one sold out from underneath me - guy got there 30 minutes before I did and I'm pretty sure I passed him on the highway. Another guy turned into a ghost and ceased communications with me as soon as I tried to close the deal and squeeze an address out of him where I could come look at the vehicle and pay for it. I think I finally got someone to sell me an XJ. He has agreed to hold it for me until this weekend when both him and I will be free. 1999 XJ Classic with 130K miles on the ticker. Apparently runs good and is complete except for a front axle. Going to try and borrow my Uncle's flatbed w/winch so I can drag this XJ up. Of course, I'll try to be as delicate as possible with her...don't want to ruin the engine/trans/transfer case winching it up.

 

Has a couple of big pluses - XJ Classic interior w/adjustable headrests, power drivers seat, and NP242 transfer case (or so I'm told).

 

Hopefully it doesn't get sold before I can get to it. I'll keep this thread updated (as if anyone actually cares lol)

[JeepcoMJ]

that sucks man. I'd say I know how it goes, but I've been pretty lucky as far as it goes.

 

I'm about to head out and pick up another parts xj...identical to this one, but charcoal interior, and not one single dent. owner lost the title, and the motor is blown. $300.

[terrawombat]

that sucks man. I'd say I know how it goes, but I've been pretty lucky as far as it goes.

 

I'm about to head out and pick up another parts xj...identical to this one, but charcoal interior, and not one single dent. owner lost the title, and the motor is blown. $300.

 

I'd say you should swap the charcoal interior into your Utility Comanche. I've never been a fan of the tan interior...gets dirty too easily and looks tacky to me.

[JeepcoMJ]

that sucks man. I'd say I know how it goes, but I've been pretty lucky as far as it goes.

 

I'm about to head out and pick up another parts xj...identical to this one, but charcoal interior, and not one single dent. owner lost the title, and the motor is blown. $300.

 

I'd say you should swap the charcoal interior into your Utility Comanche. I've never been a fan of the tan interior...gets dirty too easily and looks tacky to me.

 

 

nah, the charcoal stuff is probably going to Bo (shelbyluvv). I've got a thing for the tan interior.

 

I'll be putting the tan doors and complete tan front end from this xj onto the truck...and I guess I'm painting it tan now, because that just seems easier since the front is already tan.

[terrawombat]

To each their own. The tan interior is definitely unique...don't see too many of them in my XJ browsing on CL. There is one at my local junkyard that I've been pulling parts from for the last three weeks. Unfortunately, someone must have needed the pillar between the front and rear doors because it was cut out and the 6 inches of rain we just got was now sitting in the floorpan basically ruining about everything inside.

 

Wasn't worse than the '00XJ with complete charcoal interior at another yard that looks like it was completely submerged in the river - no joke. I have never seen anything quite like it...every square inch of that interior was covered in mud.

[terrawombat]

My parts Cherokee deal just went a bit sour. Thought I would be getting a complete XJ w/all body panels and interior, but looks like a lot of the front end stuff is missing. Truck was hit on the drivers door so that's likely trashed. Drivers fender looks tweaked, too...not sure if the header panel is even there, but the seller claims that a bunch of body parts are sitting inside of the Jeep. Trying to get him to let me look at it tonight so I can see what is and isn't there. Supposed to have a full interior and complete drivetrain, except he says the front differential is missing. I'm not sure if that means just the actual diff, or if the whole axle is gone. But, as it sits, he wants $400 for it. I think a complete Classic interior and 4.0/AW4/NP242 is probably worth the asking price.

 

Hopefully I can see the thing tonight...he seems to be pretty shifty on allowing me to look at it and claims it's at his cousins house and wants his cousin to be home when I look at it. Understandable, but I'm always on defense when it comes to dealings like this...

[JeepcoMJ]

even if you have to source the body parts elsewhere, that's a good deal. i bet you can get it for $300

[terrawombat]

Sourcing '97+ body parts around me can get pricey so I need to see what is there and what isn't. Best case scenario all I need is a drivers door and fender. If it's still there, I can grab the drivers door from the '00XJ I found in the yard that looks like it has been sitting next to the Titanic for the last month. Would also need to check that thing for rust, though...

[shelbyluvv]

nah, the charcoal stuff is probably going to Bo (shelbyluvv). I've got a thing for the tan interior.

 

:jump: :bowdown:

[JeepcoMJ]

nah, the charcoal stuff is probably going to Bo (shelbyluvv). I've got a thing for the tan interior.

 

:jump: :bowdown:

 

 

:D

 

 

I've gotta talk to ya tomorrow, Bo...give me a buzz whenever.

[JeepcoMJ]

so...I figured the radiator in this thing was all bent up and whatnot, so there's no way it could have coolant in it...

 

 

WRONG.

 

lol...i pulled it cause I was taking some scrap in today, with no drain pan anywhere to be seen. yeah, it was STILL FULL....and has a healthy mix of tranny fluid in it, too.

 

i'm scrapping the trans along with it...no need to deal with the possibility of it having a shorter life span.

[freakjeep93]

what would be wrong with the trans.? or are you scrapping it becasue there may of been coolant running in it?

[JeepcoMJ]

what would be wrong with the trans.? or are you scrapping it becasue there may of been coolant running in it?

 

may have been coolant run through it. that could be not a problem at all, considering the shut-down and accident situation, but at the same time, it's not worth the risk of installing it and either having it not work at all, or only last a few thousand miles.

[terrawombat]

My $400 XJ deal has seemingly fallen through. I went down to my GF's place, which was about 10-15 minutes from where the XJ was. Told the guy I was going down there and I wanted to meet up, look at the Jeep, and pay him for it in exchange for the title. He didn't seem to object to that plan, but never gave me an address to go to. Didn't have the time to play cat and mouse with him as it was my GF's birthday and we were going out to dinner and then to the bar.

 

Contacted the guy today - said it's sold pending pickup. So much for holding it for me until Saturday like he originally said...

[JeepcoMJ]

that sucks man...I had one HEIL of a haul today...

 

$300 takes anything I want....here's the list...

 

complete harness, front to rear.

ECU

TCU

heater box

all 5 doors (ALL MINT!..well...maybe a small dent one the pass. front door, but nothing too bad...)

both fenders

hood

valence/cowl

front clip

rear factory tint side windows

complete dash (charcoal)

charcoal kick-panel pieces

keyless wiring

all engine sensors and electronics

'99+ intake manifold

floor shifter

front carpet

front seats

rear seat

rear carpet

e-fan

1,000 mile reman np242 (sealed output) with shifter @$$'y

NEW radiator

NEW plugs

NEW alternator

NEW power steering pump

front and rear driveshafts

factory CD player (works good)

 

all that for $300.

 

I didn't have room in the truck for the rear doors, rear hatch, rear glass, rear carpet, all seats, and the np242. going back monday to grab them (and I know he won't screw me on them).

 

pics...

[terrawombat]

A 2000 or 2001 4Dr XJ has been sitting at a shop down the street from my work for 3+ months now. Finally went down there today and talked to a mechanic about it. Said the guy overheated it and it needs a new engine and he's been debating on whether or not to put one in. Gave the mechanic my name and number and he's going to let the guy know I'm interested in buying it. Body is pretty straight. It's missing a drivers front fender flare and a couple nice sized dents in the hood. Has an aftermarket front brush guard, tail light guards, and a hitch. If the guy it willing to sell, I may throw another engine in it and sell it. Not sure if I like the brush guard enough to put it on one of my trucks.

 

[JeepcoMJ]

I'd just strip it. bet you can get it for a grand, and with the body in good shape you have your parts jeep.

 

then sell out what's left of it...someone out there will buy it for a wheeler chassis.

[terrawombat]

I was going to offer $500 with a grand as my absolute limit. According to the mechanic, the engine is toast since he overheated it and continued to drive. He wasn't sure why it overheated, but could be a 0331 casting crack. Anyway, time will tell. Mechanic wouldn't give me the name or number of the guy probably because of privacy concerns so hope the owner calls me...

[Sir Sam]

I was going to offer $500 with a grand as my absolute limit. According to the mechanic, the engine is toast since he overheated it and continued to drive. He wasn't sure why it overheated, but could be a 0331 casting crack. Anyway, time will tell. Mechanic wouldn't give me the name or number of the guy probably because of privacy concerns so hope the owner calls me...

 

$500 for the Jeep, $300 for an engine, $200 for title fees. $1000 jeep that would sell for $4000.

 

Personally I would rather just throw an engine in and make $3000. Seems a lot quicker than trying to part it out.

[JeepcoMJ]

I was going to offer $500 with a grand as my absolute limit. According to the mechanic, the engine is toast since he overheated it and continued to drive. He wasn't sure why it overheated, but could be a 0331 casting crack. Anyway, time will tell. Mechanic wouldn't give me the name or number of the guy probably because of privacy concerns so hope the owner calls me...

 

$500 for the Jeep, $300 for an engine, $200 for title fees. $1000 jeep that would sell for $4000.

 

Personally I would rather just throw an engine in and make $3000. Seems a lot quicker than trying to part it out.

 

 

title fees?

 

guess I'm abnormal and don't give a crap about the law or somethin...but if I buy a vehicle, unless it's goin in my name, it sure as hell isn't gettin registered by me.

[Sir Sam]

I was going to offer $500 with a grand as my absolute limit. According to the mechanic, the engine is toast since he overheated it and continued to drive. He wasn't sure why it overheated, but could be a 0331 casting crack. Anyway, time will tell. Mechanic wouldn't give me the name or number of the guy probably because of privacy concerns so hope the owner calls me...

 

$500 for the Jeep, $300 for an engine, $200 for title fees. $1000 jeep that would sell for $4000.

 

Personally I would rather just throw an engine in and make $3000. Seems a lot quicker than trying to part it out.

 

 

title fees?

 

guess I'm abnormal and don't give a crap about the law or somethin...but if I buy a vehicle, unless it's goin in my name, it sure as hell isn't gettin registered by me.

 

Part of the costs of doing business the way I do it.

 

Can't drive a vehicle without plates, people don't want to buy a vehicle without test driving it.

 

Plus most of the time when I purchase a vehicle doing a title skip is not possible.

 

Your exception with "title fees" aside, my statement still stands, flip it for quicker and greater profit.

[JeepcoMJ]

I was going to offer $500 with a grand as my absolute limit. According to the mechanic, the engine is toast since he overheated it and continued to drive. He wasn't sure why it overheated, but could be a 0331 casting crack. Anyway, time will tell. Mechanic wouldn't give me the name or number of the guy probably because of privacy concerns so hope the owner calls me...

 

$500 for the Jeep, $300 for an engine, $200 for title fees. $1000 jeep that would sell for $4000.

 

Personally I would rather just throw an engine in and make $3000. Seems a lot quicker than trying to part it out.

 

 

title fees?

 

guess I'm abnormal and don't give a crap about the law or somethin...but if I buy a vehicle, unless it's goin in my name, it sure as hell isn't gettin registered by me.

 

Part of the costs of doing business the way I do it.

 

Can't drive a vehicle without plates, people don't want to buy a vehicle without test driving it.

 

Plus most of the time when I purchase a vehicle doing a title skip is not possible.

 

Your exception with "title fees" aside, my statement still stands, flip it for quicker and greater profit.

 

I get that.

 

I've got the benefit that my insurance covers the car, and I live in the boonies, so the cops don't care...

 

personally, I'd still strip it.

[Sir Sam]

've got the benefit that my insurance covers the car, and I live in the boonies, so the cops don't care...

 

personally, I'd still strip it.

 

Mine does too, but most of the vehicles I buy get signed over to me and I don't have a choice to leave the title blank for the next owner.

 

Plus, it would take a long time for me to sell off every little part to get up to the $3000 mark.

 

Tossing in a new engine is a pretty cheap and easy thing to do. Parting sometime out is long and tedious. Seems kinda odd to part something out with a good title that just needs an engine.

 

Sure if it was rolled, wrecked, missing a title, etc.

[terrawombat]

Finally got one. It's not ideal since all of the front end parts are damaged except for the drivers door, but the interior is in pretty good shape and the engine/trans seem solid. Guy was going to scrap it so I offered him a little over scrap value and he took it. It's a '99 Sport with about 145K miles, 4.0L, AW4, NP242 (this was a nice surprise), D30/8.25. Runs, drives, but took a decent hit to the front right and bent control arms enough to make the front driveshaft rub on the frame rails. Guy also gave me a bunch of extra interior parts, including a gauge cluster, trim pieces, and drivers window regulator.

 

Going to sell the parts I won't use for the conversion (rear doors, hatch, headliner, rear seats/carpet/trim), strip it down to the shell and scrap it to recoup some more money. Since I'm still a ways off from having the MJ ready for the swap, I'll put in some straight control arms and drive it around the farm until it's ready to be stripped.

 

I'll get some pictures later...gotta get the rental trailer back.