Vehicle Description
This 1983 Jeep CJ7 is one clean looking ride both inside and out
and it's running great. It carries plenty of upgraded V8 power
under the hood so that you can take full advantage of its
four-wheel drive surefootedness, and it features a great sound
system for a quality audio experience as you tackle rough terrain
or cruise down the highway.
Jeep struck a great balance with the CJ7. They originally rolled it
out to provide a more civilized driving experience to the growing
segment of car buyers enthralled with the all-terrain fun such a
car could provide, but at the same time, the model also remained a
staple of military transportation. One of its refinements comes in
the form of a wheelbase that's a full 10" longer than the preceding
generation - that extra length gives it a more balanced appearance
as well as a noticeably smoother ride. The red paint this '83 wears
is looking very strong, especially for a vehicle so well-suited to
such rugged pursuits and the chrome grille panel surrounding the
headlights up front is in impressively clean condition as it sits
over a diamond plated front bumper that would provide a perfect
location on which to mount a winch. The roll bars have been covered
with foam padding that not only minimizes wear on the Bestop bikini
top that's included, but also adds a nice finishing touch when the
Jeep is in its open air configuration.
The interior appears to have seen quite a bit of attention over the
years and presents very well. The pair of black vinyl bucket seats
inside sport red inserts and their fresh appearance suggests they
were added not long ago, likely along with the center console that
sits between them. Below, Rhino lining sits in place of carpeting,
providing plenty of protection for the interior while making it far
easier to keep clean after those off-road outings. The dash area is
also looking good, with clear, functional gauges surrounded by
chrome accents and a fresh-looking dash pad on top. A trio of
aftermarket gauges have been added to keep a better read on engine
functions and a Sony AM/FM head unit with iPod and Bluetooth
connectivity sits at the center, teaming with high quality 6 x 9
speakers and the Kenwood subs in back to provide great sound.
The 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood offers a substantial
displacement advantage over any of the powerplant options offered
when this CJ7 was new, and it's in very good form, starting right
up and providing plenty of power to surmount obstacles and inclines
for those occasions when you choose to leave the asphalt. An
Edelbrock 4-barrel carb, as well as an HEI ignition and Accel
wiring, have been added to bring out its best, while a dress up kit
that includes a chrome air cleaner, valve covers and alternator
provides plenty of engine compartment eye candy. The 3-speed
automatic TH350 transmission sitting behind the engine is shifting
smoothly and the 4 wheel drive feature activates very easily, so
transitions onto roads less travelled are seamless. Power steering
makes this Jeep easy to navigate regardless of where you find
yourself and power brakes that feature discs up front are in very
good working order to bring its set of 15" wheels outfitted with
33" Super Swamper tires to dependable stops.
This 1983 Jeep CJ7 is all about good times and its clean look and
strong running condition make it well-positioned for plenty more of
them in the future. Call today!