Vehicle Description
The undisputed king of go-anywhere survivability has to be the Jeep
CJ7, and with a recent restoration, this awesome 1982 Jeep CJ7
Renegade proves there's virtually no mud you can't grind through,
no stream you can't ford, and no rock you can't climb.
The Renegade was the most popular CJ line, a package that looked as
tough as it did simple and clean. Finished in glossy black paint,
it looks as handsome and rugged as John Wayne in a gun belt.
Hailing from the warm, dry southern US, none of the usual rust
issues are a factor here, with solid sheetmetal even above the rear
wheels and in the tailgate. The paint is just too nice to be 35
years old, as it's had quality respray not long ago, and the
replacement decals are bright and vivid so it's impossible not to
get noticed when you're driving this 4x4. Goodies include a chrome
grille, custom front bumper with massive brush guard, oversized
fender flares, and a swing-away rear tire carrier out back. The net
effect is that this is a hardcore backpack that you can drive.
Anywhere.
The interior got a thorough makeover recently as well, including a
set of bucket seats that hold you in place far better than the
slippery, flat original buckets when the going gets rough. The
skipped the carpet in favor of spray-on bedliner material, so it's
durable, grippy, and easy to maintain, but just in case, a set of
heavy-duty rubber floor mats were dropped in place. A custom center
locks for security in the open Jeep and there's an updated
AM/FM/cassette stereo in the dash that feeds a set of big
weatherproof speakers on the rear fender wells. All the original
gauges are fully functional, and all this Jeep comes with both a
removable hard top and steel doors, making it a year-round
proposition to drive it.
A 258 cubic inch inline-six runs beautifully and is the seasoned
off-roader's first choice in a CJ. Torquey and robust, this is the
engine you want pulling through the worst slop Mother Nature can
throw at you. Virtually bulletproof, it also has the low-end torque
you need and gentle throttle tip-in makes it easy to feel your way
through the slippery stuff. There are a lot of new parts, including
a new carburetor, air filter housing, wiring, an HEI ignition
system, and many other parts, so it runs beautifully. The desirable
5-speed manual shifts well and offers an overdrive gear, again
making this Jeep worlds more civilized. It feeds the stock 2-speed
transfer case and the stock axles, so it's still reasonably
friendly on the pavement, which is obviously where it spent most of
its life. The exhaust system is recent as well and includes a new
performance muffler out back so it has a bit of a racy sound. The
undercarriage it tidy and ready for battle, so you shouldn't be
afraid of getting it dirty when you go out to play. The look is
finished off with a recent set of shocks, a modest lift kit, and
15-inch Mickey Thompson polished aluminum wheels with giant
Firestone off-road tires
With all the upgrades, this awesome Renegade is a lot of fun, both
on and off road. These never last long at Streetside, especially
when they're built as well as this one. Call today!