Got me a new Project - 1980 CJ5. Just wanted to share...

"Hey, Poppy!! Wanna come out and play? Wanna? Wanna?"


"Yeah. I used to think I was tough like you. Now I know it."

 

Great Picture! Love the style of the old jeep. Just look at the inside of that one compared to the JK! Good Luck with your project should be fun

 

That is a good one. I am looking for an older one. for a project.

 

Looks like a great project. Look forward to progress pics

 

man your lucky. im looking for one of those areound here but all the cjs i see are rusted to hell

 

Nice Jeeps! That CJ looks to be in great condition. What do you plan on doing to it?

 

Still planning out the build. Trying to keep it on a reasonable budget. First I'm going to have to bleed the brakes, maybe replace the cylinder = got air in there somewhere. Then I'm thinking new suspension, wheels and tires this spring. Next fall, upgrade to the 304 V8, and make sure the transmission/transfer are good to go. Then the body = probably do a new steel tub with fiber fenders and hood to cut down on weight (maybe even a one piece). Linex the tub and then detail the interior. Should take me 3 years, but will likely take me 7 or so.

Anyone got the winning lotto numbers???

 

That looks like a fun project. I had a 78 CJ-5 that was a blast and started my jeep addiction. You will really enjoy the sound of a 304 with dual exhaust

 

Congrats on the project!! The options are endless.

I had to sell my project CJ in order to finance the JK upgrades.

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Looks like fun I had my self the CJ7 1982 and just loved it
Only thing was I bought it for 4000$ and spent 17,000$can on it,but man did it kick ass.Wish I had pictures only stills some where?
I my self would spend the money on the JK but thats my opinion