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1986 Jeep Cj7 With Howell Tbi, 2.5" Lift, New Tires on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:103589 Color: Gray /
 Gray
Location:

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Aurora, Colorado, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Engine:2.5 4cyl
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1JCCE87E3GT018367 Year: 1986
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Jeep
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: CJ
Trim: CJ7
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: Automatic, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 103,589
Sub Model: CJ7
Exterior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"There are paint bubbles and surface rust on hard doors and ahead of doors on the fender along with numerous paint chips. The soft top has a water stain on the top and is missing a zipper on the left rear window. The seat covers are waterproof but have some discoloration and small rips."

This 1986 AMC Jeep CJ7 was a project car that I purchased back in 2005.  A year later my third child was born and since a family of 5 does not fit well in a CJ7 my usage of this classic CJ has continually declined to the point that I have not licensed it in the last two years and only driven it around the neighborhood to keep the battery charged.  Now it is time to let someone else continue her restoration.


Here is a breakdown of the features of this iconic CJ7:
  • 4.2L (258 c.i.) inline six-cylinder with a Howell Throttle Body Injection instead of the notorious Carter BBD carburetor.  The Howell TBI gives slightly improved performance, easier starting, and easily passes Colorado emissions tests.  
  • Dana 300 transfer case and a Torque-Flight TF999 automatic transmission.  
  • Almost new 33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires 
  • Rubicon Express 2.5" suspension lift kit.  
  • Hard top and hard doors plus a Bestop Soft Top and 2 piece soft doors
  • Warn "shorty" front bumper
  • Oversized rear bumper with spare tire carrier and 2" receiver
  • 20 gallon gas tank
  • Differential gliders front and rear
  • Tub is very solid

Known discrepancies:
  • The paint is a 6 out of ten.  It looks good in most places but is bubbling, chipping, or has surface rust just ahead of the doors and on the hard doors at the hinges and on the rear window post
  • Water stain on top of the soft top that is not visible from the ground unless you are 7 feet tall
  • Soft top is missing a zipper on the left rear window insert
  • Even though this has a 20 gallon tank the previous owner left the standard 15 gallon fuel pickup in the tank so the last 4+ gallons is unusable
  • The spare tire is on a black rim instead of matching chrome rim
  • The seat covers are waterproof but have some sun discoloration and small rips and tears
To my knowledge I am the third owner of this CJ7.  The previous owner died unexpectedly and I bought it from his widow and she was not very knowledgeable on the history or condition of the CJ when I bought it.

I have a clear title in hand ready to transfer upon payment.

This CJ7 is for sale in the Denver, Colorado area.  It is the buyer's responsibility to make arrangements for transportation if not sold locally.  I might be able to deliver the Jeep for an additional fee to be negotiated after the sale.

Full payment is required within 7 days of the auction closing.  I accept Paypal, Cashier's Checks, or Cash in person.

My schedule is erratic so if you ask a question please give me some time to give you a response.  Thanks for looking.l

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