Cj 7 Restoration Project on 2040-cars
Camarillo, California, United States
This is a 1977 CJ-7 Jeep. I have a clean title and am the sole owner of this Georgia / Virginia vehicle, that is now in I have personally sandblasted and worked on every inch of this vehicle, replaced the minimal rust spots, smoothed primed and painted the frame with high-gloss black Imron paint. It shines! All the frame seams have been smoothed with seam sealer – this part is show ready!
Dana 20 rear with 3.54 gears. Completely rebuilt and has axle truss. New one piece rear axles with four wheel disc brake conversion kit from SSBC. Stainless steel brake lines, Rancho 9000 shocks. Looks brand new! It has a Sky Jacker 4” lift kit with new poly body mounts. Heavy duty shackles. All rubber components replaced with red poly. Warn front and rear bumpers, with one Mickey Thompson Baja II wheel with a BFG A/T 33 x 12.50 spare on Warn oversized tire carrier. Currently sits on old restoration tires. Custom diamond plate dash with battery cut off switch (no key ignition), all Auto Meter electronic gauges, new speedo. It has a Iron Horse high back bucket seats with racing harnesses, new bikini top, carpet, and role bar padding, center console.Most every bolt on the vehicle is stainless steel. Diamond plate gas and brake pedals, as well as trans tunnel cover. KC Lights, and new stainless side view mirrors, and backup lights. Fiberglass one piece front end that tilts forward – this is an amazing feature. Custom diamond plate trim pieces, fiberglass windshield frame and new windshield (not installed). All new exterior trim / lights, etc. Front is a fully rebuilt Dana 30 with all new front disc brakes, stainless steel brake line extensions and new warn hubs.. Again, every piece of metal has been replaced or sandblasted, primed and painted with the same high-gloss black Imron paint. Also has matching front axle truss. Set up for Ford 302 motor with custom radiator bracing with high-flow aluminum Quick Flow radiator. Hella horns, electric dual fans. Has high flow fuel pump, new gas lines, etc. This vehicle, while far along still has a ways to go. It needs an Engine, Transmission, transfer case, wiring harness and four wheels and tires and minor body work and paint to make it a real head turner. I will entertain serious offers only. You will need to arrange transport from my home. The vehicle obviously does not run and therefore will cost more when transporting by professional hauler. I have hundreds of hours of labor and well over $20K into this vehicle. Its time someone finishes the job. Please call me or email me with any questions. |
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