Pignose on a 83 Cherokee Laredo

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  • kansasboy001
    232 I6
    • Nov 06, 2016
    • 163

    Pignose on a 83 Cherokee Laredo

    Was it possible to get a pignose from the dealer on a 1983 Cherokee Laredo? Mine had one on it when I got it and the previous owner said it was on when he bought it in 1996. Just trying to restore me car to 100% factory on the body
    1983 Cherokee Laredo. 360/ 727/ np228/ Junkyard 7427 TBI/ Msd ignition
  • KaiserMan
    I got the Willys....
    • Jun 21, 2005
    • 8702

    #2
    No. Muscle grille only on 81-83 Cherokees.
    Thomas Russell
    1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
    1971 Gladiator
    J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18

    1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T18
    1968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400

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    • Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81
      Cherokee Outlaw
      • Jan 10, 2006
      • 7292

      #3
      Originally posted by KaiserMan
      No. Muscle grille only on 81-83 Cherokees.
      Correct. Last year for the Pig Nose on Cherokees and J-trucks was 1980. The Wagoneers/Grand Wagoneers kept the Pig Nose up to 1985.
      -Jonny B.
      1979 Cherokee Golden Eagle - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
      7" Alcan springs, BJ's HD shackles - 35x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrains
      AMC 401 - Pro-Flo 4 EFI
      NV4500/NWF BB/NP205 - Triple Stick'd
      F D44 - 4.10, Eaton E-Locker
      R M23 - 4.10, Detroit Locker

      1979 Cherokee Chief - Parts
      1979 Cherokee Chief - Parts
      1979 Wagoneer - Sold
      1981 Cherokee Chief - Cubed

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      • joe
        • Apr 28, 2000
        • 22392

        #4
        [QUOTE=kansasboy001 Just trying to restore me car to 100% factory on the body[/QUOTE]
        Stock 83 Chero = muscle grille.
        Last edited by joe; 12-02-2017, 10:32 AM.
        joe
        "Don't mind me. I'm just here for the alibi"

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        • kansasboy001
          232 I6
          • Nov 06, 2016
          • 163

          #5
          Thanks, was just kinda wondering if it could have been a special order since this laredo had some interesting configurations for a laredo. No AC, no power windows, no cruise, no towing
          1983 Cherokee Laredo. 360/ 727/ np228/ Junkyard 7427 TBI/ Msd ignition

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          • joe
            • Apr 28, 2000
            • 22392

            #6
            Originally posted by kansasboy001
            Thanks, was just kinda wondering if it could have been a special order since this laredo had some interesting configurations for a laredo. No AC, no power windows, no cruise, no towing
            If possible, it would have been an expensive way to get less? Would have been a lot cheaper to buy a 4-dr model 18 Pioneer and add the Laredo decals.
            joe
            "Don't mind me. I'm just here for the alibi"

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            • kansasboy001
              232 I6
              • Nov 06, 2016
              • 163

              #7
              Originally posted by joe
              If possible, it would have been an expensive way to get less? Would have been a lot cheaper to buy a 4-dr model 18 Pioneer and add the Laredo decals.
              I know, it came with those options though. Vin checks as a laredo and everything. I bought it from my friend who bought it used from a dealer in colorado in 1996. All he ever did was put a new engine in it.

              So the pignose has been on it since 1996 at least.

              Also doesn't the muscle have different tabs at the bottom, or require a couple of holes drilled?
              Last edited by kansasboy001; 12-05-2017, 07:28 AM.
              1983 Cherokee Laredo. 360/ 727/ np228/ Junkyard 7427 TBI/ Msd ignition

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              • babywag
                out of order
                • Jun 08, 2005
                • 10284

                #8
                I'd take a close look @ valance specifically evidence of repaint & color change/replaced sheetmetal?
                Also look @ the lower mounting brackets for pignose grille.
                A pignose valance will be/is different than a late model valance.

                What does the hood release lever look like?

                I'd venture a guess possible collision damage, and easier/cheaper to locate/use pignose parts vs. muscle grille parts?
                Who knows decades pass and people do all kinds of things.
                Tony
                88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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                • kansasboy001
                  232 I6
                  • Nov 06, 2016
                  • 163

                  #9
                  Originally posted by babywag
                  I'd take a close look @ valance specifically evidence of repaint & color change/replaced sheetmetal?
                  Also look @ the lower mounting brackets for pignose grille.
                  A pignose valance will be/is different than a late model valance.

                  What does the hood release lever look like?

                  I'd venture a guess possible collision damage, and easier/cheaper to locate/use pignose parts vs. muscle grille parts?
                  Who knows decades pass and people do all kinds of things.
                  Collision could be possible, but there's not evidence of it anywhere as far as I can tell. No color change even on the primer as have slowly been in the process of repainting it. Lower mounts appear to be factory tac welds. Hood release is cable pull from inside and the latch on drivers side. Same factory seam sealing crap around the valance as the rest of the car as well.

                  Everything I can see on my car points to it being factory, but I've never seen or heard of another 83 having it.
                  1983 Cherokee Laredo. 360/ 727/ np228/ Junkyard 7427 TBI/ Msd ignition

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                  • babywag
                    out of order
                    • Jun 08, 2005
                    • 10284

                    #10
                    A quality auto body repair would be to replicate factory finish.
                    *if* valance was replaced from damage they would obviously try to replicate factory procedures etc.
                    If done correctly it would be very difficult to distinguish from original.

                    sometimes it takes sanding a small hidden area to look for previous work.
                    Tony
                    88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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