87 Chief

[Warren99]

Sweet, guess I'll hang on to this one then. Also, is there a proper way to take off the rubber guide things that keep the tailgate from rattling? This one still has 2 straight ones which I could rly use since mine are all bent and warped.

[eaglescout526]

You should be able to drill the rivets out that hold them in place. 

[Warren99]

Ok thanks

[Warren99]

The rear window has no handle, just solid glass. But it is possible to open by just using the friction of your hand, its not the smoothest slide though. How would a proper one look? I'm thinkin about putting this into mine and obv would like a handle. Also here's a cover for a fog light, idk if it would have been on the bumper or sport bar or either but I only found 1.

 

 

[eaglescout526]

@jdogI swear found a ford one that fits perfectly for the sliders. 
 

That’s a rare piece. 

[Warren99]

Where would it fit to? Just glue it on or? I don't know what a factory set up even looks like, if anyone has one and doesn't mind going and taking a pic it would be much appreciated

[Warren99]

And which piece is rare, the latch?

[jdog]

Yeah, I believe someone did, yeah it just glues to the window. The fog light cover

[Warren99]

Ah ok, I might just use one from a ford or whatever like scout said. And I'll be sure to hold onto it then

[Warren99]

I'm assuming the gas tank would be worth holding onto

[Pete M]

27 minutes ago, Warren99 said:

I'm assuming the gas tank would be worth holding onto

 

fuel tanks are readily available.   I wouldn't hold on to one unless it was rust free inside and out. 

[Warren99]

Ok, from the looks of the rest of the truck I doubt this one will be rust free

[fiatslug87]

MJ slider latch, use rearview mirror adhesive.

 

 

[DesertRat1991]

15 hours ago, Warren99 said:

The rear window has no handle, just solid glass. But it is possible to open by just using the friction of your hand, its not the smoothest slide though. How would a proper one look? I'm thinkin about putting this into mine and obv would like a handle. Also here's a cover for a fog light, idk if it would have been on the bumper or sport bar or either but I only found 1.

 

 

 

Whatever you do, don't toss it... some nut job will probably pay big bucks for it.

 

 

 

 

 

[Warren99]

Oh wow ok. Well now that I see that, how do I tell if some I see in a junkyard are factory fog lights?

[eaglescout526]

29 minutes ago, Warren99 said:

Oh wow ok. Well now that I see that, how do I tell if some I see in a junkyard are factory fog lights?

Only three lights were used(without diving into the world of dealer approved accessories)Marchals, ROLs and Blazers. Marchals 84-87. ROL 87-90. Blazer 91-96. Those covers fit ROLs(and Sears ones to my excitement)only. 

[Warren99]

Ok. And from looking at that post, I'm guessing the ROL were known to rust out or something?

[eaglescout526]

Rusted Out Lights. That’s what we call them lol. 

[Pete M]

made from thin metal that isn't very sealed and then traps in the salt/moisture. 

[Warren99]

Oh ok, so are they all pretty much equal in terms of quality or sought afterness? Or is there 1 that everyone wants?

[Pete M]

any old fog that is in good shape will be desirable. 

[Warren99]

Gotcha, might have to run to the local junkyard soon. Also, the rubber trim going around the Chief, I have every piece but the front fender on the driver side, which luckily should be the same as an XJ. If I see a limited XJ I'll grab the piece to have a complete set for an MJ. I don't really see myself ever installing them to mine, but what would be an expected value of a complete set for an MJ?

[eaglescout526]

Just depends on the shape of the lamps. Which brings me to this PSA:

Check all big three cars of the same era for Marchals. 

[Warren99]

gotcha

[Pete M]

check ebay to see if a set of belt trim has ever been posted up.