Pete M Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 the internet says an 84 popped up in a local yard. anything in particular I should be snagging aside from the usual (interior fabrics)? talkin' to you eaglescout.
eaglescout526 Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Hahahaha I would know best. If it’s a 2.5L, the air cleaner. At least the lid is worth snagging as those are a rare piece. AMC buckles are always worth snagging, the rear hatch should have a small Jeep nameplate that seems to only have been on 84-85 models. Otherwise its mostly the same as any other XJ actually. If I think of something else I’ll edit this post. The black door handles should be metal also. That was an 84-early 86 thing Depending on how far you want to go in terms of taking parts, those early wiring harnesses are always worth a snag as those pak-con connectors can’t be found new. The visor hook is a early style hook commonly found in SJs. The interior door panels are 84-85 specific from what I am seeing in the catalog but could also go up to 86.
eaglescout526 Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 If it’s a manual trans I am looking for the whole clutch set up.
Minuit Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Radio plugs! And radio, if it's not an RX-141. I think the climate control panel has a different font and maybe different connections. The clock, if equipped, is that early 84-86ish style with sweet vacuum fluorescent display.
eaglescout526 Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 I was thinking the climate control too but you can’t install them in our trucks unless you have an 86 MJ. The AC control deck has a different fan switch plug and vac plug on the back. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t snag it. I actually have one of those AC decks as NOS.
Pete M Posted November 6, 2020 Author Posted November 6, 2020 I can't drive out there until tomorrow morning at the earliest, so you've got time to contemplate. I've got no idea of its condition yet.
eaglescout526 Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 I just remembered! The cowl panel is unique to 84-86 models. They only have one nozzle for the windshield washer and it’s in the center.
Pete M Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 what a waste of gas. that poor thing was thrashed, trashed, junked, stripped and left exposed to the elements. V6/auto/2door that was painted with house paint and a brush.
eaglescout526 Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 Poor XJ. Did you grab the name plates at least?
Pete M Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 I did see a very nice 83 ford Escort though. brown on tan on brown.
eaglescout526 Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 Shame. Lol that sounds like someone who wanted a cheap ford.
Pete M Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 even the seatbelts were either broken or non-AMC
eaglescout526 Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 I’m surprised to see a dash in it with how trashed it is.
Pete M Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 but I did learn that the faint weird burning smell coming from under the hood of the Liberty is my alternator. yay.
eaglescout526 Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 Who doesn’t love a good smell of melting electrical.
ghetdjc320 Posted November 8, 2020 Posted November 8, 2020 @Pete M The knuckles if their cheep enough! I’ll take knuckles from any xj/mj 84-89
Pete M Posted November 8, 2020 Author Posted November 8, 2020 not sure how to ship that to ya for an affordable price, but I'll keep that in mind if I can get back there.
ghetdjc320 Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 21 hours ago, Pete M said: not sure how to ship that to ya for an affordable price, but I'll keep that in mind if I can get back there. Flat rate boxes are your friend! Since we are part of the states all flat rate boxes ship for the same price as conus. That’s how I’m able to ship the new switch trim covers out to everyone also for next to nothing. Takes about 5-7 days
Pete M Posted November 9, 2020 Author Posted November 9, 2020 yes, but does a knuckle fit in that box?
ghetdjc320 Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pete M said: yes, but does a knuckle fit in that box? Yep, I’ve been able to fit a pair in a medium flat rate (slightly bulging but it fits )
MiNi Beast Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pete M said: yes, but does a knuckle fit in that box? yes it does cause the box doesn't have to be square.
MiNi Beast Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 Just now, ghetdjc320 said: Yep, I’ve been able to fit a pair in a medium flat rate (slightly bulging but it fits ) beat me
Minuit Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Pete M said: yes, but does a knuckle fit in that box? I have a handful (boxes, not knuckles) right next to me right now and I'd say probably. As long as you can close the box, you're good edit: Hmm, judging by the replies above me CC is well versed in knuckles in USPS flat rate boxes
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