Jeep CJ Gets a Stretch Job

[@GoTakeADrive]

Steve pronouncing "Willy's" the proper way warms my heart.

[@deanstevenson6527]

Heck yeah. Seriously smart historical work, pronunciation ticks from me too. 👍😁

[@jledonne8n8f]

Watch the factory promotional films from the Willys era. The announcer says it both ways. Because the company itself was not so uptight about its pronunciation as the Jeep fanboys are today.

[@GoTakeADrive]

@@unnamed4461 don't blame me, blame autocorrect

[@ChaChiVooDoo]

@@jledonne8n8f you ever think the guy made a mistake while narrating? Factory film or not? The fact 99% of people get it wrong makes it possible so did he.

[@jledonne8n8f]

@@ChaChiVooDoo I think if the factory felt this nuance of pronunciation was so important, they certainly would have the narrator correct it. After all, they were paying to have this film made.

[@Slowgroovin]

More interesting listening to the commentary on these junkers than on the high end vehicles at the auctions. 👍

[@lilmike2710]

Indeed. I've gotten limited amounts of enjoyment from looking at things I'll most likely never be able to have. Other than an appreciation for what that may be.

[@charlesdalton985]

Brought back a 40 year old memory of putting a fiberglass body on a CJ7, and dropping a 304 in it. It was my (then) girlfriend’s dad’s. He and I had fun renewing it. Ironically, shortly after completing it, she and I broke up. Occasionally I’d see him and he’d ask if his daughter and I were going to get back together, apparently her new boyfriend knew nothing of cars. 😂. Thanks as always ~ Chuck

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Being a Jeep guy let me throw my 2 cents in here. Front disc brakes were optional in 1977 and became standard in 1978. Looking at the transmission shifter (It is straight and not S curved) that is a 3 speed T-150 tranny. The T-18A and T-18B 4 speed transmissions have the S curved shifter. Also that would be the last year for the Dana 20 transfer case. The Dana 300 short shaft came out in 1980 and then in 1981 the 300 came with a longer output shaft. The corporate 20 rear axle was installed up until the mid to late 1986 and then AMC ran out of them and ordered Dana 44 axles from Dana. The Dana 30 was the standard front axle. Only change for that was the locking hubs went from 5 to 6 bolt in 1982. Also in 1983 AMC introduced their pulse air system which was a crude attempt at carb controlled injection. It was plagued with problems. Also 1983 was the last production year for the CJ-5. There is a whole bunch more I can mention, but this covers most of it.

[@thetrailneverends2949]

Yep. Love the channel, but several errors in this video. Like the original 81" wheelbase on CJ5's, tailgates as an option, etc. Jeep geek stuff for sure...but I'm surprised Steve didn't nail them.

[@jeepxj1988]

T-176 4 speed has a straight shifter, my '79 has a '80 T-176/D300 swapped in. You're probably right about it being a 3 speed, but if he checked the shift pattern off camera and it really is a 4 speed it could be a swapped drivetrain.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@jeepxj1988 Yes it does. But looking at the T-case shifter that is a dana 20 so it would be a T-150 tranny.

[@Bbbuddy]

I remember shopping for a Scrambler in about 1984. Salesman didn’t even know what it was. Interesting fact, the advertised prices for CJs and Scramblers did not include a top or doors.

[@willhorting5317]

In our late teens, one of my cousins had a '74 CJ5. Rough riding, but fun as could be! Had a 304 V8 & 4-spd.

[@charliemiller3854]

Daisy Duke helped to sell a lot of Jeeps.

[@user-cg7cc7zj3e]

RIP jeep 1944-2006

[@hughjass1044]

My friend had one of those back in the day; kitted out just like that one. Those 258s were absolutely bullet proof!

[@daynadiggle8169]

About 22 years ago I had a Jeep Golden Eagle wagon . This thing would go ANYWHERE ! Wish I had kept it . I love wagons so that's why today I have a 96 Suburban , 454 , 4 x 4 . I take it out on the beaches and in the back I have built it into a camper . I also have a 20 ft. cargo trailer I've converted into a camper . I pull it around Florida for some fun camping and partying . I'm close to 70 years young ! CRAWL ON !

[@danielc5205]

I have a 1973 CJ5. The Jeep CJs have a 5 on 5 1/2 x 15" wheels with a large center hole that are hard to find. Jeep also had the CJ6 with a longer back section.

[@setevn11]

You Sir, are a legend!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

My dad's still got a 73 cj5, it goes on offroading adventures multiple times a year, he has a cj8 scrambler top, it was off a jeep a guy he knew was cutting up to make a crawler, he said it almost made him sick for how rare they're getting. The old cj jeeps are just so cool, the last real hold out of old school utility vehicles that weren't really built with comfort in mind

[@SuperOperator4]

Try to find an older one in New England without a patched frame.

[@richdiscoveries]

My old 89 Wrangler disintegrated by the rear shackles. I would poke at it and chunks would just fall right off LOL

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

Good luck! Might be worth finding one in the south and paying a couple grand more

[@Carl09of09]

I love Jeeps, Dennis Collins is an absolute authority on Jeeps too! ✌🏼😊🇺🇸

[@bobbbobb4663]

Big fan of Collins yt channel

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I personally like the old scrambler over the new ones

[@talfacprez]

As I recall the CJ-5s were getting a bad rap about how the short wheel base made them tip and roll over easier and the CJ-7's longer wheel base seemed to bring the Jeep sales back up since the CJ-7 passed he roll over tests.

[@danielleclare2938]

Yep sitting in the back of a CJ5 in 1978 going into a park there was a sharp bend in the driveway and jeep went up on two wheels really easy we were not going fast... garbage ride on the roadways even the TJ sucks except for the 4 door ones they are ok now.

[@carmudgeon7478]

But the 4 doors and automatics are for GIRLS! 😁

[@danielleclare2938]

@@carmudgeon7478 Girls buy 50% of Jeeps so ya.

[@jeffclark2725]

Everything has a short life in New England, great video 👍

[@ChaChiVooDoo]

Its so refreshing to hear someone pronounce the name Willys correctly. I cant believe after all these years 99% of people get it wrong. I used to have a 1965 CJ6 with a Perkins diesel in it. Still kicking myself for selling it.

[@chucklamantia3067]

You can say it either Way

[@ChaChiVooDoo]

@@chucklamantia3067 You can also say Plymouth “ Ply Mouth”. Doesn’t mean it’s correct.

[@chucklamantia3067]

@@ChaChiVooDoo It's Called Change

[@ChaChiVooDoo]

@@chucklamantia3067 oh no. Another one we can thank for the 2020 mess we got now with their “ change “ mentality 🤦‍♂️

[@chucklamantia3067]

@@ChaChiVooDoo Wait Where The Hell Are You Going With This

[@hackfabrication139]

There would also be a VIN plate riveted on the firewall. I own a 1976 CJ5 that I totally restored and modified. I was pleasantly surprised as to how well it did ride, being a short wheelbase/narrow track, straight axle, leaf sprung vehicle: It cruises quite comfortably up to around 60mph. Then things can get a bit sketchy. Mostly due to it's 'brick' aerodynamics and light weight. Gusty crosswinds and/or truck/RV traffic can make it 'dance' a bit in it's lane.1983 was the last year for the CJ5, still retaining narrow track axles (wide track axles were standard in CJ7/8s starting the 1982 model year). 1979, IMO, was the last great year for CJs. CJ production ended with the 1986 model year. It was followed by the YJ (rectangular headlights), TJ ( return to round headlight!)/LJ, (longer 'Unlimited' version of a TJ), JK, and JL.

[@jasonm4928]

Yup. My '78 CJ5 has the VIN tag on the dash nearly covered in overspray as well as the VIN tag on the firewall.

[@ricksaint2000]

Thank you Steve Get well soon

[@jasonm4928]

The CJ5, and possibly the CJ7, can be had with either a tailgate or a solid body with no tailgate provision. I have a CJ5 with a tailgate and had another 5 that had no tailgate provision. There was a book, back in the day when people still read books, called the Jeep owners bible that covered this and how it was an uncommon option.

[@rosshud6132]

I came here to say this too. My ‘79 cj5 has the swing tire carrier but no tailgate

[@timlowery7156]

@@rosshud6132 Yep my 79 CJ5 had no tailgate and a bolt on spare tire carrier.

[@truck93]

I have a 77 CJ7, it was pretty much a barn find. I rebuilt every system, rebuilt the motor and the transmission. I custom built some bumpers added FI and an OD and now it is my daily driver and a vintage family cruiser. Man I love this Jeep.

[@johnmcdonald1647]

My second car was a 78 CJ7 Levis edition bought it 2nd hand in 83 and still consider it one of the coolest cars I've owned. Thanks Steve

[@albertarseneau848]

Very good information as usual, thank you. I had an 87 CJ7 it was great, snowplowed for 10 yrs... it wasn't even breathing hard. You didn't mention the front hubs that I had to twist in the cold to go to 4 WD.

[@novastar2470]

I enjoy watching the Junk Yard crawl. Keep it up!

[@waynebrown5428]

I learn something new every show! Thanks

[@Dayandcounting]

A C7 with a 478 GMC V6, would make a sleeper of sorts. It sounds like a 6 but it's makes peak torque of over 440lbs before 1500 rpm. It would be unique, a 60 degree big block V6 in a Jeep with a diesel like power band.

[@daviderickson9445]

CJ-6 Is a virtual tie for long wheelbase with a 101/103 wb. A Jeep worth mentioning.

[@toomanytoys09]

Thanks for this Junk Yard Crawl Steve...I'm almost done w/ a 2yr rebuild / engine swap on my CJ7 & can't wait to get it out on the road..I have a friend who has 2 CJ8 Scramblers he inherited from his father who bought them new...Love them compared to the Jeep Gladiators of today..Keep up the great work & videos..We love em!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man those are very desirable! My cousin had one of those new in 1980! He’s was a green golden eagle renegade! I believe it had the 304ci v8 AMC engine. He’s had the 4 barrel carb and headers! Man that thing was a beast for it’s time! I never forget it! Big tires with the gold steel wheels! It also had the optional 5 speed transmission. Just a beautiful beast of a cj7. Very collectible and valuable today if you can find one in great shape!

[@raynus1160]

'76-'79 CJ's were my personal favorite: Box frames, metal hubs, 258 or 304, available with the T-18(4), T-150 (3), and Spicer 20. Good, solid, rides.

[@garymckee448]

I had a 76 Renegade CJ 5 with Levi edition 304 and it was a fun toy but I never knew the deal about the automatic transmission. Thanks 👍

[@1fromtheroad]

I had a 75 Levi renegade. 304 3 speed. Flipped it in 77. Whoops.

[@garymckee448]

@@1fromtheroad Easy to do 😆

[@dowen1511]

Wild how Steve can remember all them production numbers of stuff 😂 .

[@deanstevenson6527]

4:08 🥝✔️ After 1971 to 1985, the total package with Thermactor was always combined with 7.9 to 8.4 compression ratios. The 17 pound per hour AIR pump itself only consumed 0.3 HP. There might be 5 HP loss verses the total unleaded low compression package compared to a leaded fuel high compression engine, but it's not the AIR pump that takes the HP down, it's the compression ratio and air fuel ratio constraints. In the two 1967 Hot Rod articles on a 200 Mustang six, Ak Miller showed the Air Induction Reaction pump only required a tiny air fuel ratio change. The pump itself, employed since 1966 on CA cars, is way less than a generator or alternator in HP drag.

[@thomasconnolly7452]

Love my CJ8. I am taking it out this weekend.

[@twowheeledgator1364]

Bro. Love it but make sure you hydrate!!

[@bjr2379]

Another great video! Stay hydrated Steve.

[@3rdpig]

My 80 CJ-7 has a metal VIN plate riveted to the engine side of the firewall on the driver's side. Also, the AMC 20 rear end has a built in weakness, two piece rear axles with splines. Either weld them before they spin the splines or replace with aftermarket one piece axles. Also, the SR4 4 speed that came stock in 1980 was a light duty transmission originally designed for a small passenger car and not up to the task of off roading. Fortunately, the T5 5 speed out of a V-8 Mustang is an easy, almost direct swap. Also, if you live in a hot climate like I do the Ford Contour dual fan setup is an easy swap for the stock engine fan and with a Flex-a-lite PWM fan controller and an aluminum radiator it will never overheat, even with an aftermarket A/C like I've got running on a 115 degree day.

[@zzzoo2]

Thanks Steve! I had a CJ-5 and it was almost impossible to get that thing stuck. I always wished it had a little more directional stability, though, and the CJ-7’s added length probably would’ve done it.

[@raynus1160]

Many of us reversed the front springs to 'shackle-aft' & installed steering box braces. That seemed to smarten them up a great deal. I also moved my front axle ahead 2" in the process.

[@1320Jason]

Didn’t know about this channel till you mentioned it on roadkill nights. Glad I found it! New subscriber fo sho!

[@mangomcpoo475]

Man you sound like you're working hard Steve! We really appreciate it :)

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Boy Steve you must have a warehouse where you keep all those catalogs and magazines 😆

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Hot Rod 1949 best place to by a bunch off old magazines brochures. Is Estate Sales when some one passes if he was a car guy. They usually have a bunch and they will sell you a full box usually cheap. Family just wants to get rid off everything.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@Daniel-fd3wp I used to keep them until my wife had me throw them out.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Hot Rod 1949🤷‍♂️

[@RoscoRide]

When I was 18 back in 1977 my father bought a new Tawny orange CJ5 for $5400 in southern Vermont at RS Roberts GM/Jeep It rusted it out within five years.

[@misigis]

Informative as always. Steve tell everyone where the word Jeep originated.

[@jeffb495]

Thanks for the great video! Stay hydrated out there

[@brianfarrar3594]

Factory spring over axle set-up? With sway bars! Rear spring perches outside the frame rails. I had no idea. So many improvements in 76 as the CJ headed toward the 21st century. Pure luxury compared to traditional CJ stuff!!

[@bryceocain5234]

No factory it wasn't spring over axle but did come with factory front sway bar I'm 79

[@robertfleischer4589]

Had a 79 CJ5 304 3 speed. Sold it in 81 moving from Rocklin California to Los Angeles, who needs a Jeep in the city? Not the first dumb thing I did and certainly wasn't the last.

[@RoadNoise29100]

Well done, Mags! The Scrambler reference takes me back. One of the hottest girls in my high school drove a white Scrambler. A certain kind of magic about about a hot girl in a Scrambler... lol

[@TrashcanGarage]

Neat Jeep info. You should do a crossover followup covering models that survived the transition from AMC to Chrysler. My spouse has a base model 96 Cherokee that's still plugging along even after 260k on the clock. We won't talk about build quality tho. 😏

[@farcohollis1369]

I always had CJ-6’s! 104”wb. Just a stretched CJ5

[@tony66au]

Now why didnt Fred ever get this deep into The Jeep? Just got my Daughter a WG (J) Grand Cherokee (MY02) and its an awesome thing, lovely 4.7 and all the fruit and I am actually looking into the CJ as a toy for myself. Love it

[@DJVINNIE]

I always learn something when Steve is talking! (i would wear a black shirt to NOT show all the hard work that youre putting in!!)

[@sc_mastertech8641]

My Dad still has his 79 CJ7 he bought new, most of my first lessons about working on cars came from that so it’s cool to see you talk about it. Minor issue as you glossed over the transmission being a 4 speed, it was more likely a 3 speed that came in most of them.

[@sombra6153]

Any respecting hot rodder who had a Jeep was going to say, “That WAS the thermacter air pump.” I know those old straight sixes didn’t make much power, but they could be modded. Furthermore, they’d generally live longer than the rest of any given vehicle they resided in.

[@mexicanspec]

I am buying a 1980 Jeep this weekend. It is a CJ5 for sure. The door opening is very small.

[@jaybartlett4090]

I have a 78 cj7, was also the metallic dark red and PO sprayed it resale red. Mine has a SBC 327

[@rumlerartclass7867]

Roll overs and Lawyers, AMC had a wider axle put on 84 to 86 .

[@vikapica8123]

My dad still has his 79 cj7 bought new in Boulder colorado pollard motors. Very few options Black, rear seat, full soft top, rear tire carrier and straight 6. Spent 90% or 60000 miles snow plowing so she’s not pretty anymore. I still have the 7k window sticker and it’s the vehicle I learned to drive at 12 yrs old…

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Good stuff on the Jeeps 👍

[@LuciFeric137]

Had a CJ5 with 304. Would go offroad where big lifted trucks would not. Very interesting handling on a wet street though.

[@josephdipalma5989]

Another interesting video. Let's do that great International in the background next!

[@bennetfox]

You could get a factory hardtop for a CJ3A or a CJ5 Jeep because I have a 1981 CJ5 Jeep with an aluminum half cab top and hard doors that have windows that roll down instead of slide to open. I also have an aluminum hardtop and hard doors that will fit a CJ3A Jeep.

[@johnwalsh7256]

Great video 📹

[@markchandler90]

Don’t forget the CJ6!

[@chrisscearce]

Hi Steve one of my favorite vehicles the jeep CJ7. The way I was told to tell the difference from the CJ5 and the CJ7 was as you said the opening. The CJ5 had the "S" shape and the CJ7 was a "U" shape opening. But you didn't mention the 4cyl models. I believe there were 3 different makes GM AMC and Chrysler 2.5L and I believe there was a GM V6 offered. Not sure on what yr or availability between models. I do know you don't want take a 4cyl model and expect the drive train to hold up against the 4.0, 4.2, 6cyl or 304 V8. There will be some part breakage and horrible grinding going on. That is if you have to pound on during a moderate off road adventure. Also who can forget "Dixie" from the Dukes of Hazard a beautiful white Golden Eagle CJ7 and the almost as pretty Catherine Back Namaste 🙏🏼

[@TomTom-qm4mq]

The v6 your thinking of was the Buick 231. Those 4cyl weren't made to be doing 80 mph. Poor little engine would be screaming. They were more town use or out on a farm.

[@chrisscearce]

@@TomTom-qm4mq hi Tom Tom yes I was thinking it was the Buick V6 but I wasn't sure and you know how some are when your wrong about something they can't wait to pound on you or call you some awful name. I just thought that Steve should have mentioned it since he spent some time talking about the seat history. Wish Steve's videos were a little longer but I get it some today have an attention span of a nat. LoL Namaste bro 🤙🏼

[@TomTom-qm4mq]

@@chrisscearce I wasn't pounding on you for your comment. Just telling you what I know. And I was wrong as someone pointed out to me. It was a 225 v6 Buick. But yes I know how people can be if your wrong. Ready to jump on you. I don't claim to know everything. I just love cars and pass along the information I know.

[@chrisscearce]

@@TomTom-qm4mq hi Tom Tom I never thought that at all. I was just saying some will definitely call you out on your errors and be very rude about it. I was glad you commented and also James. Not everyone can know everything as we all know as we watch the encyclopedia Steve Magnante. I'm not prejudice, all auto manufacturers make junk. So I'm not a hardcore Ford guy or Mopar Chevy guy etc. I have my favorite models across the spectrum. I've worked on enough to know engineers need to work in the repair field before designing anything. Namaste bro 🤙🏼

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Great video Learn something new in everyone of your videos.

[@markbattista6857]

Steve if I'm not mistaken that moter is the 4.0 L , the same that is in my 02 Cherokee and if so that is one torque filled beast.

[@jasonm4928]

That year CJ7 (or CJ5) came with a 258CI inline six, or the base 4cyl or even the less common 304V8. The 258 was the predecessor of the 4.0 inline in the '02 XJ Cherokee

[@markbattista6857]

@@jasonm4928 Thanks. , it does look like it.

[@markbattista6857]

@@jasonm4928 Thanks Jason

[@davidbarnsley8486]

There’s some nice spot lights on it the rest is for the scrap yard

[@alexinnewwest1860]

Would love to see an episode on that international truck next to it

[@amandaschuch2372]

95 was that last year for leaf springs with the yj

[@daveridgeway2639]

Hi Steve, thank you in regards on how a air pump works. The air pump NEVER pumps smog and/or exhaust gases. It injects AIR into the exhaust manifold(s) and/or the catalytic converter(s) to help oxidize "burn" unburned fuel left behind by the engine that is NOT burned in the combustion chamber(s). GM, "air pump" Ford "thermactor pump" Chrysler "aspirator pump" all the same. I also want to add that the automatic transmission option in the Jeep CJ-7 was a GM Turbo 400, with an AMC bellhousing, a VERY heavy duty transmission, with UNLIMITED performance inproovments. Please reply. Dave...

[@fastinradfordable]

Wow unlimited performance inproovements

[@darrylkelly7958]

New drinking game, when you see one of Steve's sharpie notes scrawled on the surface on the car, take a shot of Tequila. Alcohol poisoning before the end of an episode almost guaranteed... Love your videos Steve.

[@joshuam6628]

Please do more Jeep videos.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I have a 99 wrangler in my garage and have had it since 2000 drove it for about 9 years then it sat as an extra car in the family rotting in the driveway until I decided to pull her in the garage and do a decant restore on her now I just take her out on sunny days then back in the garage , 4 Ltr strait 6 runs like a top , thanks .

[@jefflilyea4669]

I had a cj5 with 80" wheelbase and I had a Jeepster with a turbo 400 automatic

[@jomama01]

In honor of Jeep Fest this weekend?

[@nstooge]

Thank you for your videos.

[@njaneardude]

Had a CJ7 Golden Eagle, 304/3 speed. Drank gas like it was going out of style. I couldn't fill the tank fast enough. Sold it.

[@jasonz7788]

Awesome thanks

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Fun fact, you can still get a right hand drive jeep and a right hand drive Cherokee. They’re made for us mail carriers

[@002gearhead]

The YJ which was the model after the CJ7 was the last leaf spring and solid axle not the CJ7

[@CR7659]

Judging by the frame and body rot on that one, it's not going to see the road again.

[@richardcranium5839]

if i remember correctly the cj7 was 2 inches wider than a cj5 along with the longer wheel base. cj5's were tippy but they'd go anywhere if they had enough traction. that couple of inches there were places we put the cj5 that my friends cj7 wouldnt fit

[@hackfabrication139]

Body width was the same. In fact, everything from the windshield/cowl forward was interchangeable on 76-86 CJ's. The added 'width' came with the 1982 model CJ's which had 'wide track' axles. (except the CJ5 which remained narrow track until production ended with the 1983 model year).

[@bogginbrandon]

Steve the YJ was the last jeep with leaf springs.

[@gravesgarage]

Cool Jeep!

[@robertgembala8532]

Good stuff

[@googleusergp]

Back then, it was a "real" Jeep, although AMC had zero quality control and by the time Chrysler bought them in 1987, it was mostly for the Jeep brand. Everything else AMC was table scraps and went away fairly quickly. But, they are durable and hearty, just with awful carburetion, fuel control and sloppiness. AMC was sometimes known as "Almost A Car" or "All Makes Combined" since they used parts from everyone. Transmissions from Chrysler, ignition systems from Ford, engines from GM, steering columns from GM (via Saginaw) etc, etc. While many manufacturers share and buy from each other, AMC took it to the extreme, mostly because they had a smaller budget for design than the other three American auto makers. While we don't have the VIN, we can still win: J for Jeep Corporation, 9 for 1979 model year, M for four speed manual transmission, (F is for a three speed manual transmission) 93 for CJ-7, A for 3750# Gross Vehicle Weight rating, or E for 4150 # GVWR, A for 258 straight six with one barrel or C for 258 straight six with two barrel, and the rest is the production sequence. CJ-7 models were assembled in Toledo, OH. The Toledo assembly complex has been around since about 1910 during the Willys-Overland days and has assembled Jeeps since around the 1940s. It operates under Stellantis now. No tag, can't brag, possible code "9C" Russet exterior paint or code "9P" Bordeaux Metallic exterior paint.

[@bryceocain5234]

It actually helped in some situations. Their cranks were forged not cast and the heads and exhaust manifolds such as on the 360 flowed very well because amc designed them in smaller numbers. The oiling system on the v8s were terrible though. My 79 cj7 has a 360 and they can be made to work very well.

[@googleusergp]

@@bryceocain5234 Yes, but their lack of funding put them way behind the other Big 3 and in the end it caused them to fold up and get eaten up by Chrysler.

[@bryceocain5234]

@@googleusergp totally. That's why I also have a 1975 duster with a 1970 340. Comparatively the 340 is a much better package.

[@googleusergp]

@@bryceocain5234 Yup, dark times indeed.

[@bennettcom]

I can remember getting in and out of a CJ5 and busted my butt on that part of the opening that the 7 got rid of.

[@bobbyz1964]

Only Jeeps I've spent any time driving were my dad's 47 CJ2 and recently my brother's 2,000 or so, don't know the model, but it looks like a modern rendition of a CJ5 got the old school 6 cylinder and a 5 speed. My take is they're great for bopping around off road and no so great for the highway. If I had the choice of the two I'd take the 47, it was simple and that flat head four banger was all you needed in the woods. A trailer is the best place for either on long highway trips. 😂 Even with all the suspension improvements the modern one has it still sucks at highway speeds, off road the highway friendly gears sorta suck. It's one vehicle that should've been left as originally intended in my not so humble opinion. It's the Telecaster of vehicles.

[@johnnyfair]

Ive NEVER seen a cj in a junkyard...they are all saved or used til the last very bolt on another one. haha#strong

[@trevorchambers1812]

Interesting about the grille design - was that patent US-only or Worldwide? I should have thought the latter, yet Rover seemed to have got away with a very similar stamping across early Range Rover front ends.....

[@JHC4949]

What about the FAMOUS Warn Front hubs, I always wondered why someone would want WORN OUT hubs until I worked at my first Gas Station job....

[@applianceman6194]

Steve..there has to be more than one yard in your area.

[@MikeTheSlacker]

Had two of them, a 78 and 84. Both were CJ7s. The latter with the 258 5 speed. The former was had the 304, which was a turd.

[@richdiscoveries]

I don't know why, but I always liked how they left the inprint on the side of the CJ5 where the old fuel filler originally was. Save money on tooling if by just leaving it there LOL

[@wihamaki]

And a bend in the metal probably stiffens it up so it still served a purpose over being a flat panel.

[@savedin87ify]

Well considering they repop all the panels its worth saving.

[@ddreese]

My 1976 CJ-7 had disc brakes in the front.

[@douglaszera3564]

Hey Steve just wondering when your going to get back to your cop car build?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍👍