Vehicle Description
Nothing says, "I'll go anywhere" quite like a Jeep CJ7, especially
one with good upgrades and strong bones under the skin. Dependable
straight-six power, a few choice options, and a nice cosmetic
makeover make this 1977 Jeep CJ7 Renegade the ultimate way to get
dirty.
It might just be the most recognizable automobile in the entire
world. It has been on every continent and crossed the most
forbidding lands in the world. Even more than 40 years after it
arrived on the scene, the evergreen Jeep has kept its rugged good
looks. Someone took their time on this one, restoring it to a very
solid condition cosmetically, including the slick green paint and
period Renegade graphics on the hood. CJ7s were notorious for
rusting, particularly around the rear of the body, but this one was
spared that fate thanks to a lifetime of easy living. The paint is
nice enough that you'll probably think twice about plunging into
the brush with it, but it's certainly not perfect, and you'll
definitely have the hardware to get wherever you need to go. Sure,
there are a few nicks and scratches, but at least you won't be the
first one to mark the paint. Accessories include heavy-duty front
and rear bumpers, beefy oversized fender flares, crystal
headlights, plus a blacked-out roll bar that gives the CJ a tough
look with the top off. All the trim has been blacked-out, and the
green-and-black combination harkens back to when Jeeps were full
military-spec.
WWII GIs would have killed for an interior like this in their
Jeeps, but it remains simple and durable in the best off-roading
tradition. Fresh black vinyl buckets up front actually look
expensive and upscale, yet wash off with a hose. The dash is a
single sheet of painted to match steel with all the original-style
gauges reinstalled (including a tachometer and clock that flank the
steering wheel), so it has a clean look that's 100% Jeep. A 3-spoke
steering wheel with original Jeep center cap looks exactly right,
and the tall shifter for the 3-speed manual transmission is just a
short reach away, ditto for the 4x4 selector. Spray-on bedliner
material protects the floors so there's no denying that it's still
basic and rugged. For some protection from the elements, it also
includes a sporty bikini top, and because there isn't a bench seat
installed out back, storage space is maximized.
A 258 cubic inch inline-six runs beautifully and is the
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 original parts,
including a down-draft carburetor, open-element air filter housing,
an AMC blue valve cover, plus power steering and power front disc
brakes that make it a friendly driver around town. The 3-speed
manual shifts well and 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 includes a chambered muffler and exits before the rear axle,
so it's got a great rumble, and although it's not detailed
underneath it is very solid, suggesting not a lot of time out in
the dirt. Blacked-out, wagon-style wheels finish the killer look
and are wrapped in 31x10.50x15 Kumho off-road radials all
around.
Looking for a turnkey CJ7? If you like playing in the dirt and
looking great while you do it, this is the right tool for the job.
Call today!