Vehicle Description
Look through our inventory and you will see a lot of Jeeps, but
this 1985 CJ7 Laredo might just be the nicest one we've ever
featured, and that's not faint praise. With a spectacular fresh
paint job, it looks amazing and thanks to a stout 360 cubic inch V8
crate motor with a warranty, it has performance that'll definitely
deliver the shock and awe.
The bottom line is that someone took a really nice original Jeep
and gave it a show-quality restoration. No AMC product ever fit
together this well or had paint that was this deep and glossy, and
any part that didn't measure up to the owner's admittedly high
standards, well, it got tossed and a brand new item was installed
in its place. The bodywork has had hundreds of hours poured into
its final finish and thanks to a recent color sand and buff, the
shine is so deep that it looks at home with far more expensive
vehicles. Proper Laredo decals and stripes were reinstalled, along
with new color-matched fender flares, a chrome grille surround, new
LED lighting, and, of course, those cool asymmetrical side mirrors
that only look right on a Jeep. There's also a custom set of chrome
bumpers that add to the Jeep's compact, sporty look, and a set of
side steps makes climbing in easier with the lifted suspension.
It's hard to convey with just words and photos how nice this Jeep
is, but when you see it in person, you'll understand.
The interior also received a major makeover, complete with fresh
Corbeau bucket seats, a functional I-Vault locking center console,
and a new dash pad. The floor is covered in color-matched spray-in
bedliner material that's durable as well as attractive and
highlights the functional appeal of the Jeep. All the gauges are
new, framed by a shiny chrome instrument panel and controls with
reproduction knobs and you'll note that these are aftermarket
gauges that look stock; check out the built-in tach! The plain
3-spoke steering wheel is fitted to a tilt steering column and
there's a digital AM/FM stereo radio in the original slot with
weatherproof Rockford Fosgate speakers on the rear fender wells.
This Jeep even has ice cold A/C skillfully integrated into the
dash. And yes, don't worry, a full canvas top and matching doors
are included, so you don't need to worry about the weather spoiling
your fun.
Most of these had inline-sixes, but during the build, this one
received a stout 360 cubic inch AMC crate motor that makes
performance entertaining to say the least. The engine carries a
7-year/100,000 mile transferable warranty, and with only 733 miles
on the build, it'll take you a long time to get there. Upgrades
include FI Tech fuel injection, an HEI ignition system, painless
wiring, an aluminum radiator with electric fan, and long-tube
headers ending in butch-sounding side pipes just ahead of the rear
wheels. Everywhere you look there's evidence of expert workmanship
and thoughtful upgrades, and absolutely everything is new. The
frame was sandblasted and powdercoated for durability and the TH400
3-speed automatic transmission should probably last forever. The
front axle is a Dana 30 while there's a heavy-duty Dana 44 out
back, with a Dana 300 transfer case. The suspension is fitted with
a Skyjacker 4-inch that sits on shiny 15-inch Pro Comp wheels with
53x12.50-15 BFGoodrich off-road radials.
In essence, this Jeep is brand new in just about every way, with
beautiful cosmetics and a very strong-running powertrain. They just
don't come much better than this. Call today!