1972 Jeep CJ

CJ5 SUV

8 - Cyl.

Manual

J2F835TH50526

Gasoline

Please do not bid unless you are serious about this vehicle - this vehicle auction requires a deposit at the end of the auction - made with paypal. These older Jeeps are great vehicles. They are generally very reliable - but they are not new cars - they have squeaks, rattles, dents, scratches, and quirks. They do not have power steering, power brakes, air conditioning or many of the creature comforts that we take for granted today. They can get you out into the great outdoors like no other vehicle in automotive history ever has - very few vehicles have the following that Jeep has - this Jeep CJ5 is in great running condition and should make somebody a very reliable vehicle for many years to come, onto the description...... Engine Cranking (I made a mistake calling the engine a Chrysler 304 in the video - it is a AMC 304 - later purchased by Chrysler - see attached info on 304 V8 engines) Cranking and Walkaround Drivearound Underneath You are bidding on a very nice example of a 1972 Jeep CJ5 4x4 V8 that has been restored a few years ago to include a complete engine rebuild - (over $2500 was spent on engine rebuild, brakes, seals, and other mechanical aspects of the restoration reciepts pictured )and a professional paint job. This Jeep features one of the the most desirable power train combinations - the 3 speed transmission and the AMC 304 V8 engine. See info below about the 304 Engine.... GEN-3 AMC Tall-deck (1970-1991) Engine bay of a 1970 Javelin with a Ram Air 390 V8 In 1970, all three blocks grew in deck height and gained a new head design. These changes made this the third generation of AMC V-8, hence it is sometimes referred to as the GEN-3 AMC V-8. The stroke and deck height on the 290 and 343 was increased by 0.16 in (~5/32 in), becoming the 304 and 360, respectively. The 1970 AMX 390 remained at the same displacement by using a special rod and piston for this year only. It is believed that AMC kept the 390 this last year due to the reputation it had garnered in the two seater AMX, which was discontinued after 1970. In 1971 the 390 was stroked by 0.16 in to become the 401. The other change in 1970 was the switch to the dog-leg heads. These heads flow ~20% better on the exhaust side than the 1966-69 rectangle port heads and are thus the best for performance. There are two reasons for the flow increase: First, the area of the port is larger, due to the dog leg. Second, the shape of the port floor was changed from a concave to a convex curve. The concave floor tended to bend the exhaust flow upwards which caused turbulence when the flow was forced to go down into the exhaust manifolds. By switching to a convex floor the curvature of the flow starts in the head and proceeds much more smoothly into the exhaust manifold resulting in less turbulence and better flow. The center two intake bolts on each head were relocated to prevent accidental mix-ups of GEN-2 and GEN-3 intakes. The intakes can be interchanged by slotting the bolt holes, but the added deck height of the GEN-3 engine means that sealing and port match will be compromised. GEN-3 intakes can be machined to fit GEN-2 engines by surface grinding the intake flanges (by a machine shop) and slotting the center holes. There is a persistent myth about 1970-mid 1971 "319" or "291" AMC heads. These heads have the dog-leg exhaust ports and 50-52 cc combustion chambers. They are commonly identified by the first three (319) or last three (291 for the 360-401 heads; 304 used a different casting) digits of the casting number. There was a U.S. auto industry-wide shift to lower compression ratios in mid 1971, so AMC increased combustion chamber size to 58-59 cc. The first three digits of the casting number on the large chamber heads are 321, 322, or 323 depending on year. The ONLY difference between small and large chamber GEN-3 heads is the combustion chamber size. The early heads are not "the best" AMC heads as many have come to believe. They will raise compression on a later engine with no other changes, but if building an engine get the proper pistons for the desired ratio. There is no reason to search out these relatively hard to find, and more expensive when found, heads for performance. [edit] 304 The 304 had a displacement of 303.92 CID (4,980.3 cc) which produced 210 hp (157 kW) in 1970-71 and was built starting in 1970.[1] Later models produced less power from the factory, going down yearly. 1972-78 models were rated at 150 hp (112 kW). It was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) in 1979, the last year it was installed in passenger cars, and 125 hp (93 kW) in 1980-81, the last years it was used in Jeep vehicles. As seen in the above videos you can see the engine cranks and runs smoothly and the transmission shifts smoothly the the 3 forward gears as well as reverse and 4 wheel drive which works as it should in 4 Hi and 4 Lo. This Jeep features manual locking hubs to change from 2wd to 4wd and vice versa. This Jeep's interior is in fantastic condition. The flooring has been freshly painted with black implement paint. There are no holes in the interior floor pans. The top is brand new BesTop brand - the headliner is in perfect shape and there are no holes or sagging anywhere. The plastic side windows and rear window are free of scratches / fogging and are crystal clear. The doors are also brand new BesTop and the plastic windows zip open and are in as new condition. The front seats are also brand new and again are top of the line BesTop brand - no rips or tears anywhere. The front windshield glass is in great shape - there are no cracks in any of it. The rear seat is older but correct for this type of Jeep - it is currently just sat in the back and can be bolted in or removed depending on what your use for the Jeep will be. The frame only shows surface rust - there is no rust thru on the frame - nor does it show any signs of being repaired in the past. This Jeep is in great mechanical shape. For a truck that is 39 years old, it is in outstanding overall condition. The front tires are brand new Maxxis Buckshot Mudders with 100% tread still left - the rear tires are the same brand but have a little more wear on them - they clearly have well over 75% of the tread left on them and are mounted on nicer chrome wheels. This Jeep has some really neat features like the fold up tow bar mounted on the front push bar, the high lift jack mounted on the rear tire, horn that plays "dixie", etc...If making your own fuel is your thing - these trucks are great candidates for veg or bio conversions. If you have been wanting an older Jeep CJ5 just to get out into the outdoors, pull behind the camper, use on hunting land, etc...- this one is ready to give somebody years of service - just keep up with the routine maintenance and you should see many more miles roll up on the odometer. This is a used truck with no warranties expressed or implied. It is sold as is where is. This is a 24 year old vehicle that is in outstanding shape for a Jeep of this vintage. This vehicle is being sold with a bill of sale only due to its age - I can't think of any state that requires a title on a 1972 vehicle. Additional info about CJ5 Jeeps....... CJ-5 CJ-5 CJ-5 with V6 engine Production 1954-1983 Engine(s) Willys Hurricane F-head I4 Perkins Diesel 225 cu in (3.7 L) Dauntless V6 151 cu in (2.5 L) Iron Duke I4 232 cu in (3.8 L) AMC I6 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6 304 cu in (5 L) AMC V8 Transmission(s) 3-speed manual 4-speed manual Wheelbase 81 in (2057 mm) (1954-1971) 83.5 in (2121 mm) (1972-1983) Related Jeep DJ-5 The CJ-5 was influenced by new corporate owner, Kaiser, and the Korean War M38A1 Jeep. It was intended to replace the CJ-3B, but that model continued in production. The CJ-5 repeated this pattern, continuing in production for three decades while three newer models appeared. "The CJ-5 has the distinct honor of being a vehicle that was hard to kill off... equaling the longest production run of note."[5] A total of 603,303 CJ-5s were produced between 1954 and 1983. In 1965, Kaiser bought the casting rights to the Buick 225 cu in (3.7 L) V6 Dauntless and the CJ-5 and CJ-6 got a new engine with 155 hp (116 kW) supplementing the Willys Hurricane engine. A similar model, the Jeep DJ, was based on the CJ. The company was sold to American Motors (AMC) in 1970, and the GM engine was retired after the 1971 model year. (GM's Buick division repurchased the engine tooling in the early 1970s which served as the powerplant in several GM vehicles.) The "Trac-Lok" limited-slip differential replaced the "Powr-Lok" in 1971. American Motors began using their own engines in 1972. Replacing the Hurricane was the one-barrel 232 cu in (3.8 L) (except in California). Optional was a one-barrel 258 cu in (4.2 L) (standard in California). Also in 1972, AMC's 304 cu in (5 L) engine became available in the same tune as a base V8 muscle car. To accommodate the new engines the fenders and hood were stretched 5 inches (127 mm) starting in 1972 and the wheelbase was stretched 3 inches (76 mm). Other drive train changes took place then as well including the front axle became a full-floating Dana 30. If I have left out any info, please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. This auction is for serious US residents only. Do not bid if you have negative feedback or no feedback. If you can not pick the truck up, you must arrange your own shipping. I have used shippers before and would be glad to recommend who I have used. You must send me a $1000 PayPal deposit at the close of the auction and I must be paid in full within 7 days of the end of the auction either by paypal or with cash - no exceptions.