Vehicle Description
Very sharp CJ-5 with original steel body and well-appointed with
favored options! Rebuilt 360ci V8, 3-speed manual, power steering,
and disc brakes! Factory code correct Wedgewood Blue Metallic with
Blue Denim Vinyl interior! Chrome is abound with round tube
bumpers, side step bars, roof light bar, and so much more! Classic
looks and feel of a proper CJ-5 example! Whether it was Willys,
then Kaiser, and after 1970 American Motors Corporation, the Jeep
has been an American staple during wartime preparedness, or
civilian off-road enjoyment! Once the AMC Jeep was in control, vast
improvements were initiated to provide more creature comforts, not
to mention safety. These included changes in 1972 forward with an
AMC produced engines including a first-time offered 5.0L V8, fully
boxed chassis stretched by 3 along with 6 cross members for added
rigidity, gas tank moved to the rear between the frame rails,
Trac-Loc differential, and more! It is these magnificent machines
that appeal to Jeep enthusiasts worldwide! Offered here is a very
well-kept 1979 Jeep CJ-5 44 finished in factory code correct
Wedgewood Blue Metallic over Blue Denim Vinyl interior! Powered by
an H-code 304ci V8 engine originally, it was later fitted with a
360ci V8 fully rebuilt by Hovis Performance Engines along with a
rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission. Options include front disc
brakes, power steering, AM/FM/CD player with rear seat speaker box,
chrome round tub bumpers & side step bars, chrome overhead light
bar with four KC lights, front fog lamps, Bestop soft top with
Bikini style doors with lift off window frames, chrome hood &
windshield hinges, stainless steel hardware & hood latches,
American Racing Outlaw I wheels, chrome rocker moldings & cowl
vent, and more! This solid example has seen a full cosmetic
restoration to include a repaint completed years ago in base
coat/clear code fashion using Ditzler/PPG paint, along with many
upgrades to enhance the looks and performance. In addition to the
ones already mentioned, you will find an Edelbrock Performer AMC
aluminum intake with 4 barrel carburetor, mild cam upgrade, and
exhaust headers under the hood. This allows for a chrome
open-element air cleaner and true dual exhaust to help draw out
some additional power. The suspension was enhanced with upgraded
Rancho RS5000 shocks. Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum, it
immediately received fresh engine oil & filter, new exhaust
manifold gaskets with new mufflers, rebuilt steering box, new brake
master cylinder, carburetor accelerator pump, new air filter
element, spark plugs & plug wires, coil, and distributor cap,
transfer case mount, coolant temp sensor, and a few other small
improvements. We feel this is ready to be enjoyed for either on or
off-road fun! With summer not far away, be ready to strip off the
top, hang the doors in the garage, and enjoy some open air freedom
Jeep lovers have come to love! Please feel free to call with
questions or schedule a chance to review in person. Thanks for
looking!
