Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a ground-up restoration that was completed in
2001
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 engine
4-speed manual transmission
House Of Kolor Tangerine Pearl paint / Tan Bestop Supertop top
15-inch Mickey Thompson wheels / 35x12.50R15 BF Goodrich
Mud-Terrain T/A tires
Modern audio
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
AMC Model 20 rear axle
Sale includes restoration photos and restoration receipts
Sometimes an item is so good that its trademarked name becomes a
generic term for an entire category of products. Many of us say
Kleenex instead of tissue, Xerox instead of copy, or Band-Aid
instead of bandage, despite knowing the proper term. The
off-roading world finds one more example in the storied Jeep. To
many, the word Jeep defines an array of capable, feel-good fun
machines that can be found in all the places we'd rather be, from
the mountains and the woods to the beaches and the dunes. And
classics like this killer CJ-5 are an excellent reminder why!
BODY
Nearly every iconic Jeep has a following, but the legendary CJ is
arguably the most sought after 4x4 of all time. Introduced in 1954
as a more civilian-friendly unit, the CJ-5 was billed as "the
universal Jeep" that could serve as "the world's most useful
vehicle". This '78 model wraps all that worldly swagger in an
eye-popping coat of House Of Kolor Tangerine Pearl 2-stage that was
sprayed during a 2001 restoration. At the front of that pigment, a
polished bumper centers a polished push bar and color-keyed KC
driving lights in front of a polished grille, clear parking lamps
and a Delta H4 headlights. Behind those torches, a chrome-trimmed
hood leads the eye to a folding windshield that's propped between
polished wipers, a frenched antenna and polished mirrors. Those
mirrors reflect CARR steps, monochromatic flares, removable doors
and tight Bestop Supertop canvas that frames a body-matched roll
cage. And behind that cage, blue dot taillights illuminate a
polished fuel filler, a second polished bumper and a polished
Mickey Thompson wheel that's fitted with a 33x12.50R15 BF Goodrich
Mud-Terrain spare.
ENGINE
Hoist this Jeep's hood and you'll find upgraded power courtesy of a
a well-dressed 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8. At the top of that
mill, a big K&N air filter funnels oxygen through a coated
Edelbrock carburetor to a lightweight Weiand intake. That intake
feeds a black block, which spins a Comp hydraulic flat-tappet cam
beneath cast iron heads, polished Edelbrock valve covers and
polished breathers. Beneath those breathers, loomed Moroso Ultra 40
Race Wires, snapped to a quality HEI distributor, trace short
Hedman Hedders. At the front of those tubes, billet pulleys spin an
aluminum water pump between a polished alternator, modern power
steering and a coated fuel pump. And in front of those ancillaries,
a big Be Cool radiator keeps an eye on temps.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Crawling under this rig reveals a sturdy chassis that, given the
age of this CJ's restoration, appears surprisingly weather-free.
Power meets the pavement through a reliable 4-speed transmission,
which rides between a correct transfer case and chrome-capped axles
- the biggest of which is a correct AMC Model 20. That drivetrain
rolls on a factory frame that's stretched over factory springs and
heavy-duty shocks. That frame is guided by power-assisted steering,
and stopped by power-assisted disc and drum brakes. Exhaust flows
from aluminized pipes to throaty turbo mufflers. And at the corners
of the floor, polished Mickey Thompson wheels twist a quartet of
35x12.50R15 BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/As around quality Warn
hubs.
INTERIOR
Inside this classic you'll find an airy cockpit that has enough
room to be your vehicle of choice for any weekend adventure. Front
and center, vinyl bench and bucket seats provide enough comfort for
four adults. Beneath those seats, clean carpet floats Jeep-themed
mats under metal foot pedals, polished Hurst shifters and big
Bostwick speakers. Those speakers thump thanks to an MP3-compatible
Kenwood CD player that, along with the ute's ignition switch, lives
in a lockable metal console. And in front of the driver, a polished
steering wheel laps a polished, tilting column, which reflects a
padded dash that's finished with crisp digital telemetry.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
This Jeep started life as a off-roader that was tougher than most
and ended up a show-stopping stunner that's now nicer than most. If
you're ready to enjoy a serious ute with serious chops, don't miss
the chance to claim this awesome CJ-5!
