1979 Jeep CJ

CJ5 SUV

8 - Cyl.

Manual

J9F83EH848058

Gasoline

Up for sale is my '79 CJ5, which I've owned for about 4 years. I purchased this Jeep when I still lived in sunny and dry western Colorado, so be clear that this is NOT is rusty midwestern Jeep. This Jeep is very capable off road, is a blast to drive, and turns heads! Ready for Moab, Utah! Unfortunately, as much as it breaks my heart, family obligations and revised priorities cause me to make the decision that it has to go to make room for something more practical. While I would not consider this a complete 'restoration', see all the specs below, and all parts listed as "new" have been installed within the past 3 years or 4,000 miles. I have put a tremendous amount if time and money into it to make it a reliable, trail and road worthy vehicle. All work has been performed by me, and I am a service training instructor for a construction equipment manufacturer so I am certainly qualified to do so. Don't be fooled by other so called 'frame off restorations' that show up here on ebay. Often, they are only paint jobs without a professional around for the drivetrain, suspension, electrical, and other critical aspects to make the Jeep reliable and perform properly. This Jeep is in mechanically excellent condition, with an older paint job and a body showing the dents and scratches of real life. There is no significant rust on the frame and body, just light surface rust in some spots. The rear diamond plate corners do hide damage from a previous owners makeshift tire carrier. It is comfortable driving 60 mph on the interstate , I have driven it on several hundred mile road trips without incident, and I would trust it to drive a distance right now. I drive it to work often, but do not drive it on rainy days, and certainly not in the winter with all the road salt. It is 100% garage kept since I have owned it. The suspension tracks straight without drama, there are no vibrations, and the brakes stop on a dime. The engine runs excellent, and the clutch, transmission, and transfer case shift great. There are no mechanical problems with this vehicle. The only oil leak is a small leak from the power steering box input shaft, which leaves a small drip every once in a while. According to the build codes on the VIN data plate on the firewall, this Jeep was originally a limited edition 1979 Silver 25th Anniversary CJ5 built in Brampton, Ontario. Unfortunately, all the items which made it a silver anniversary - special silver paint, special black vinyl seats with silver buttons, 304 V8, 3 speed manual, chrome wheels, dash plaque - are all long gone, although the silver paint is still visible in the engine compartment. Engine 1990 Ford 5.0 HO V8 (forged pistons, roller 266 duration cam, 9.0:1 compression) approx 100K miles Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold Summit shorty headers Holley 600 cfm 4 barrel carb (vacuum secondaries) w/ modified bowl vents HEI ignition conversion Carter heavy duty electric fuel pump, mounted on frame next to fuel tank Dual 2" exhaust (inside frame), Thrush turbo mufflers, exit ahead of rear wheels New 15 gallon fuel tank, pickup, and gauge sending unit Novak weld in engine mounts Transmission Ford Bronco 11" clutch, custom fabricated linkage Ford T-18 6.32:1 granny low 1st gear Transfer Case Dana 20 - 2.03 low range (stock) Novak transfer case to transmission adapter, new mount Drivelines Custom rear CV (double cardan) driveshaft, axle pinion turned for correct u-joint angles Rear Axle AMC model 20, 3.54 ratio Lock-Right differential locker New Alloy USA 1 piece high strength axle shafts Front axle Dana 30, 3.54 ratio New Lock-Right differential locker All new seals New Milemarker premium hubs New front wheel bearings, spindle bearings and seals Suspension 2.5" Skyjacker lift springs, new urethane bushings Con-ferr HD shackles (3/8" lift) Skyjacker Nitro 9000 shocks 33/12.5R15 Eldorado all terrain tires on 15x10 aluminum wheels Brakes / Steering OEM front disk / rear drum brakes (non power assist) OEM power steering & tilt steering column New master cyl, front brake hoses, rear wheel cylinders, brake shoes, drums, and hardware New Grant steering wheel Interior POR-15 and Herculiner applied to all interior surfaces of tub New tan Bestop Supertop New front Bestop Trailmax II high back bucket seats New rear Bestop Trailmax seat Tuffy Stereo lockable console (no stereo installed) Tuffy rear underseat lockable storage drawer New Summit 2 5/8" mechanical oil pressure and coolant gauges New Autometer fuel gauge New speedometer cable New heater control cables New heater blower motor (Chevy Blazer motor conversion) New mirrors Accessories Custom high angle front and rear bumpers, w/ D-ring tow points Swing out tire carrier (bumper mounted, 1" diameter pivot pin) 33/10.5R15 BFG Mud Terrain spare tire Hella 500 driving lights Flush mount LED taillights Diamond plate rear quarter covers Underhood electric Superflow high volume air compressor Relays added to headlight circuits to increase brightness NOTE: Hi-lift jack and any other tools which may be seen in photos are NOT included in this purchase. Please email me with any questions! Vehicle is sold as-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. Clear Wisconsin title. Only a cashier's check from a major U.S. bank will be accepted for payment. Local pickup only! Vehicle is for sale locally as well, so I reserve the right to end this listing early if it sells. 9/23/11 - Added picture with complete soft top installed