One of ONLY FIVE In The World. 1978 Jeep CJ-7 A Rolling Piece Of History! - Episode 15

[@mindeloman]

16:57 - Not leaking oil - could be whoever put that 258 back together used a fel-pro one piece neoprene oil pan gasket instead of the original rubber and cork 4 piece set. I believe that one piece gasket also fits all the 4.0L engines all they way through the TJ series. I decided to go with one on my 78 CJ-7 258 and it doesn't leak oil at all. One of the best decisions I made. If you ever crack open a 258, do yourself a favor. Spend the $30 and go back with the 1 piece.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the input Mindeloman, and sorry for the delay. Not sure on the pan gasket, I haven't gotten that far on the resto, but good advice on Fel-Pro.

[@joegelencser2571]

Awesome

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, Joe

[@andygullion5182]

How on earth do you tell Agnes- “honey I’m going on a trail ride, see ya in February” I mean what a kitchen pass. So glad you have that piece of history.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, Andy. Six-month kitchen pass...no doubt!

[@maxdollinger8184]

This is so awesome!!!!! Do the gap again for sure. Also can I come?

[@Gone_Gpn]

LOL...check with Collard on that one.

[@ScottPlummer-qd6rq]

I own one of the original belt buckles from that trip. It would be a great addition to go with that jeep

[@Gone_Gpn]

Hey Scott, Chris Collard here. I'm all ears. Please PM me on FB and we can follow up. Thanks, C-

[@aaronsgunsmithing]

Wow she is a beautiful and Priceless Lady. I hope she sees the Darian Gap a third time.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, Aaron, and our apologies for the delay. Third time...we'll see.

[@markeverson5849]

I will haul a beer and be the camp cook

[@Gone_Gpn]

Beer...we need beer👍

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

I remember as a 15yo kid sitting in one at the repair shop at rubicon springs, im 56 now, what great memories!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Sorry for the delay, Cliff. Three of the EDLA Jeeps were regulars at Jeepers Jamboree, and Tim Stegin still runs his just about every year.

[@facundojaton1715]

Hi guys im from argentina its awsome that you found those jeeps my father remember when they crossed the patagonia, i have one of the 2 cj8 that came for the transamazonian rally in 1987

[@Gone_Gpn]

Hi Facundo, Thanks for the input and great story from the past, and what a find on your CJ-8. Our apologies for the delayed reply. Chris

[@nmelkhunter1]

I lived in Panama for five years and attended Balboa Elementary and Curundu Jr High. My dad had a close friend who was a “Zonian” who walked through the Darien gap. I was fascinated by his stories of his journey as well as his knowledge of La Jungla. (The jungle for those of you who don’t speak Spanish.) Today he’s considered to be a jungle expert and is one hell of a character to boot! Thanks for the great video!

[@adventurearchitects7242]

Thanks for the good words. Your dad's friend sounds an interesting guy.

[@gusalanda]

queridos amigos, los esperamos en Argentina!!!!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Gracias por las buenas palabras, Paul, y perdón por la demora en la respuesta. Está bien, te buscaremos cuando estemos en Argentina. Salud

[@hgj2019]

Great story! I’m an old retired guy who got into Jeeps late in life. Currently “conserving?” a 1976 CJ7. I’ve fretted over whether to change out the axles with current options more popular that the original AMC/DANA axles, maybe even lockers. Now I hear this great story about what was accomplished by sheer will, determination, and driver skill with stock CJ7’s. Well, it just makes me want to bring it back in a more stock form. Thanks for a great story!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Hey H Gj, Collard here. Thanks for the input and our apologies for the delay. Don't know if you watched our recent Jamboree videos, but that was one of the funnest Rubicon runs I've done in years; really took me back to the roots of old-school driving.

[@jeffjacobs7296]

Wow I just picked up a 75 Jeep CJ 5 look bad but it's running ! I'm more interested every day

[@Gone_Gpn]

Great, keep us posted. Are you following Collard's resto project?

[@ms52499]

One of the coolest jeeps ive seen, so cool

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the input. Check out Chris and Liam's recent trip with Edla on the Rubicon/Jeepers Jamboree we just posted.

[@BlackdogADV]

I made the trip on my motorcycle in 2016. I didn’t do the gap though, I flew around from Panama to Bogota.

[@Gone_Gpn]

That's awesome! Bike, 4wd, or skateboard, crossing the Americas is an awesome trip...maybe not on a skateboard?

[@WantCoffee99]

I'm in. Tell me when we leave.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Right? You'll have to hit Collard up for the answer.

[@coryhaiko6946]

It has to be done. You have to show the world there are still people and equipment up to the challenge. Now a days people think playing the video game is the same thing. Hopefully some of the youth will see it happen and spark a new generation of explorers. Can't wait to see more.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, Cory, and sorry for the delay. Yep, we agree, toss the TV and Xboxes.

[@-oiiio-3993]

How about doing Darien Gap with two Flatties (one G503 & one CJ), a CJ5, a CJ7, a YJ and an Unlimited. Perhaps toss in a Dauntless powered Jeepster to boot?

[@josealecapo]

From the very few info that I know about de Darien Gap, today is not only a 4x4 challenge: going there implies to manage some relation with local "originals" and drugs dealers/traffickers....

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@josealecapo Likely the case for decades.

[@69mag]

You'd want to change out the axles on that Jeepster, those things had baby carriage axles under them..

[@GhettoFabulous99]

Myself and quite a few other XJ owners that I know are more than capable of making that trip. And are more than capable of handling drug runners. 30 day trip through 100% complete desolation.... With all logistical support being limited and what you can haul.. Death being a double digit factor as a realistic consequence of failure. I like it. Who is willing to finance my trip?

[@Gone_Gpn]

That would be epic.

[@michaelkienhofer6394]

This was Fantastic!!!! Cheers!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the kudos, Michael

[@bruceklassen8261]

Great education, “Epic” show

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks, Bruce

[@jannahjohnymuhammad9172]

IN MY COUNTRY MSIA,ANY 4WDS TRUCKS LIKE HILUX,L200,FORD RANGER,DMAX ETC WE CALL THEM JEEP

[@adventurearchitects7242]

Jannah, very true. In all of the countries I've travelled, any and all four-wheel drives are simply called "Jeeps."

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the info. Yes, the word Jeep is universal for 4x4 vehicles and trails.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Much coolness.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks

[@j_mars_cars]

Inspiring. I want another old CJ now

[@Gone_Gpn]

Good luck with that, and our apologies for the delayed reply. Keep us posted.

[@j_mars_cars]

@@Gone_Gpn I’ve owned like 15 cars since this comment haha. I just helped my brother in law buy his first jeep(a really solid Grand Cherokee WJ with a small lift) for a great price last night. My dad has a nice XJ build so it’s pretty awesome.

[@tomastaylor]

I recently read "31 Days in the Darien", so it was very cool to see this video on one of the jeeps.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Great book, thanks Tom.

[@donenke5607]

Great video and hope you make the trip. Do it! 😀

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks, Don

[@luismalacalza705]

Buenas noches,pasaron por Argentina ,muy buenas fotos de la espeducion un saludo desde Argentina

[@Gone_Gpn]

hola luis, gracias por las buenas palabras y nuestras disculpas por la demora en la respuesta. Saludos, el equipo de Gone-GPN.

[@michaelharris1455]

the expedition also had a wagoneer, or cherokee support vehicle, is it still around somewhere?

[@adventurearchitects7242]

Unfortunately, the Wagoneer was in an accident in Northern California after the expedition.

[@xmo552]

@@adventurearchitects7242 What size are the Cragars? Tires? Did they run any lockers? That's all, please and thank you.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Good question. Looks like Collard covered it.

[@Gone_Gpn]

sorry for the delay. The wheels are 15x8. They only had the OE limited slip in the rear, open up front. Collard rebuilt the axles with Eaton Truetracs

[@SimpsonFamilyJeeps]

Great vid guys! Fantastic piece of Jeep history.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the input, Simpson Family Jeeps

[@PaulKaiser42]

Such a great piece of history!!! If you do that trip again....count me in!!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, Paul, and sorry for the delay. We have quite the list of Jeepers ready to turn the key and head south, just added your name.

[@calsurflance5598]

This is freaking awesome. I love this old veteran Jeep. It went to a good home! At least Jeep brand has stayed close to their roots. Land Rover, on the other hand, has forgotten where they came from. I’m subscribing and will be following along.👋

[@adventurearchitects7242]

Thanks for the good words, Lance, and welcome to the Gone-GPN team.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Looks like Collard replied, but thanks for the input. We agree on that LR lost sight of the ball.

[@timryan8174]

So very cool! This is one of the best finds ever!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks

[@motownXJdad9565]

i watched the documentary on that Smith jeep adventure, pretty damn cool that you got the opportunity to be a custodian of one. i gotta get my XJ and my boys out to EJS to see all this cool stuff one year

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the input and good words...sorry for the delayed reply.

[@jasonsari447]

I have a CJ 7 let me know when we’re leaving.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Copy that Jason...let's go!

[@mikelane1542]

When men were men n Jeeps were Jeeps and ya didn't need gps to know where ya stand.

[@Gone_Gpn]

Yep, no GPS, not sat phones, just grit and determination. Thanks for the input.

[@markeverson5849]

Can I buy the seats out of that jeep because you're putting new ones in and I need a set of bucket seats for my 1979 CJ that I'm restoring now it's been standing for ten years I bring it from the wild country of Arkansas where I used to Homestead down near Lake Norfolk for 17247 1594 I'm disabled and I appreciate it I need seats I was just looking today I still have not found any used bucket seats for 79 CJ7 thank you I appreciate it

[@adventurearchitects7242]

Hi Mark, unfortunately the current seats were swapped in at some time and are not OE. Haven't found good replacements yet but will keep you (and everyone) posted. C-

[@markeverson5849]

@@adventurearchitects7242 I got some older seats and mounted them to the CJ brackets they look really nice they're older seats they were given to me for free and they fit my 1979 CJ7 I'm going to put it up for sale soon have a little bit more work to do restoring thanks anyways Mark southern Missouri Ozarks USA

[@scottkraniak4941]

I have one 78. Was bitting by the jeep bug by reading the Darian gab story. I would go. Pastor Scott Kraniak Centereach Bible Church

[@Gone_Gpn]

Hi Scott, Chris here. thanks for the input and sorry for the delay. The Darien is a special place, but that reaches beyond the driving aspect to the depth of its history, indigenous people, and incredible wildlife.

[@haribasnet5146]

ATTI SUNDAR

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks

[@chrislane9076]

im in with my 1976 cj7, and i retire july 30 2021

[@Gone_Gpn]

Great, hope retirement is Jeeping you well.

[@59vaughn]

Naw.."new pack...leave the old in the pasture...it's earned the security..

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the input, Vaughn, but we're pretty sure Collard intends to keep Edla on the trail...albeit milder trails than the Darien.

[@lloydrage]

This was awesome!!!

[@Gone_Gpn]

Thanks for the good words, lloydrage.