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Perfect 1955 Willys Cj5 Frame-off Restoration - Candy Apple Red, Like New!!! on 2040-cars

US $17,750.00
Year:1955 Mileage:375 Color: Candy Apple Red /
 Rhino Liner black with black vinyl seats
Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Transmission:T-90 3 speed with Dana 18 transfer case
Body Type:Jeep
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:F4-134 Hurricane
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Owner
Year: 1955
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Trim: 2 door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Drive Type: 4wd 5.38 gears
Safety Features: seat belts, roll bar
Mileage: 375
Exterior Color: Candy Apple Red
Interior Color: Rhino Liner black with black vinyl seats
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are bidding on a lovingly and perfectly restored 1955 Willys CJ5 Jeep. The 1955 CJ5 is special because this was the first year that the CJ5 was produced. This is your chance to own a legend.


This Jeep was stripped to the frame and then carefully restored and reassembled with rebuilt or new parts and all new hardware to make this a beautiful and reliable vintage Jeep. The chassis was cleaned, stripped and repainted. The front and rear axel assemblies were rebuilt (front and rear bearings, seals and gaskets all around, new spicer-style front axels, new kingpin bearing assemblies, new knuckle seals). The axel assemblies are installed with new Rancho shocks and springs. To make the jeep safe on modern roads, the breaking system is upgraded: 11 rear brake drums and GM Front disc brakes are installed along with new brake lines, proportioning valve and a dual-chamber high-capacity master cylinder (this was done in a non-destructive and reversible upgrade). The original steering system is rebuilt and and installed with new tie-rod ends and a Rancho steering damper to make driving more comfortable. New bumpers, wheels and tires complete the rolling chassis (I chose to keep a more vintage look with the smaller tire size but there is space in the chassis for much larger tires). The Hurricane F4-134 engine is stripped and rebuilt (New pistons, rings, bearings, remachined block, crank, cam, and head, valves and seats reground, valve seals replaced, distributor rebuilt, new carburetor, generator, starter, oil-pump, water pump, fuel pump, fuel, oil and vacuum lines, crankcase vent, timing belt and gear, spark plugs and wires, water temp and oil pressure sending units, ignition coil, and gaskets installed. A new clutch, pressure plate and bearings are fitted. The original oil-bath air filter was replaced with a K&N filter to make maintenance easier (the original oil-bath filter comes with the jeep). The transmission and transfer case were inspected, overhauled and reinstalled. A new radiator and hoses ensure great cooling. The front and rear driveshafts were overhauled, with new universal joints installed. A new end to end exhaust system is installed.  The body is completely and flawlessly restored, the exterior is painted candy apple red, the engine compartment is painted gloss black and the under body and passenger compartment are sprayed with black Rhino Liner. The body is assembled with new gaskets and seals and fitted to the chassis with 1" of chassis lift. A new bestop black and removable doors, mud flaps, hood latches, tailgate chains, and classic round side-view mirror finish the exterior. New Bestop front seats make for a comfortable ride. A new heater makes the interior comfortable on chilly mornings even with the top off. Front seat belts, and a roll bar are installed for safety. A new wiring harness is installed along with a new voltage regulator, and battery, all of the the lights were restored or replaced with the correct units for a classic vintage look, and new gauges, wiper motors and switches are fitted to finish off a perfect electrical system. I'm sure there is much more but this should give you the majority of what's been done. All receipts, the Jeep service manual, tune-up spares and various other extras are included. 

The jeep has only seen 375 miles since restoration, all driven on sunny days. The rest of the time, it is stored in my garage.

I had so much fun restoring this jeep that I am selling this one and starting work on another. 

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