Panski

Hi Fellas, I'm a newbie in Jeep and sadly in any forum such as this, so please bear with me. I live in Jakarta, Indonesia where Jeep population is a small number, unless you're looking to pick up the "OVER-PRICED" new models (think JK's U.S price x 3).

I came across an ad on the local web of a claimed to be 1978 SJ Cherokee, but when I compare with some web-found pictures, the rear tail light isn't the same (vertical vs. horizontal). Anyone can please help me identify the attached pictures?? Before I jump into a 2-hour flight across the country that is...

Much thanks

fantic238

That's a SJ Wagoneer, basically a four door SJ cherokee with all the stuff in it. Cool.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wagoneer

mike37

thats a full size SJ Cherokee
like the size of a ford bronco is that what you are looking for
or are you looking for the smaller XJ Cherokee

mike37

but any way the pic you posted is not a 78
the tail lights are for no later than 71

edit found that yes up to 80 or 81 you could have that style tail lights

Panski

Hi Fantic238, Yes you're right, thanks. Just got a reply and correction from d owner: it's a 1975 Wagoneer, and used to belong to the UN's World Health Org. Sad thing is, the engine has been swapped w/ Toyota FJ's (lack of original parts down here)...

Nevertheless, think I'm in love already and plan to fly there anyway, see if the the metals are OK. If I were to buy new crate engine for it (in U.S), got any suggestion??

Panski

hi mike37, it's a wagoneer..yay..I'm gonna have alook at it. The pictures do not have the wooden panel sidings as typical wagoneer would. Wonder if I can buy aftermarket parts for them in the U.S.? Any reference?

Thanks Mate

fantic238

Toyota diesel or gas?
Probably the tranny too.

I know of this company.
http://www.jeepenginesales.com/Jeep_..._amc-360lb.php
But i think Mike can help you better in that, i don't live in the states.

Panski

Engine is a diesel, 4000cc Thanks for the website, btw..

fantic238

That's a great engine, top class on the BJ series in the '80. The 2H was mounted on the HJ47, HJ60 and a turbo version on the HJ61 Land Cruisers.

mike37

dont get rid of the diesel to fast you may find out you like it
lots of guys in the US wold love a setup like that

this thread has got me reminiscing so I started to look around
found a 67 wagoneer for $250 not running with the 360 it very used and dirty but no rust

palmrose2

Count me as one.

Mid 70s carburated gasoline American engines aren't something I miss. I can't imagine pulling that diesel. That is one slick ride if the swap was done well.

fantic238

Ok an interesting thing would be to know what transmission it was mated to.
The toyota engine is a inline six and has a borg-warner standard bolt pattern, that means that the automatic tranny that best fits on it (the one used on the Land Cruiser) is the A340, aka the twin of our beloved AW4...