Vehicle Description
Jeep guys know what they like, and somehow the late-model Wranglers
don't quite live up to the legend of the CJ, particularly the CJ-7.
So, if you're one of those guys who insists that the best Jeep of
all went out of production thirty years ago, then this 1983 Jeep
CJ-7 delivers that rugged 4x4 experience with a tough desert-tan
paint job, lifted stance, and off-road demeaner that's about six
different kinds of cool.
The look is unmistakable, from the round headlights flanking the
upright 7-bar grille, to the removable doors to the roll bar behind
the front seats. The paint is fairly fresh, done in a matte-finish
desert tan using a spray-on bedliner material that will wear like
iron through the years, even if you love taking it through the
rough stuff. Blacked-out front flat fenders and rear fender flares
allow for giant tires and give this CJ a military-spec vibe,
matching the black-colored mirrors, step bars, door and windshield
hinges, and the removable soft top. The simple bumper up front was
rhino-lined and looks very butch, and it has a couple LED fog
lights attached to it, while a big LED lightbar was mounted atop
the front windshield that still folds down like the original Jeeps
from WWII. Despite the textured paint (which is far from perfect
and could've used a little better prep work if we're honest), the
bodywork underneath is straight and lines up right, and with the
steel doors and soft-top off, this CJ-7 looks Dakar rally ready.
Other upgrades include LED headlights that light up the trails and
bright red LED taillights in the back, and those aftermarket steel
fenders have a tough, tubular edge constructions and include hood
pins/lanyards that attach to the Jeep's original latches. The rear
bumper is a simple steel piece that was rhino-lined to match the
front and there's a heavy-duty spare tire carrier out back as
well.
The interior is a combination of old and new, and with comfortable
seating, great options, and a rear roll cage, it's definitely
off-road ready. Fresh, high-back, black vinyl bucket seats were
installed up, a weatherproof, lockable center console splits them,
and bedlined floors wear like iron and can easily be hosed out
after a day of fun. Original components include a black dash pad, a
3-spoke steering wheel wrapped with a braided cover, and the steel
hard doors come equipped with black vinyl inserts, suggesting that
this was originally a well-appointed CJ-7. Even the single round
speedometer/temp/fuel gauge shows crisp markings and bright
pointers, as do the factory auxiliary units to the right of it, and
an aftermarket unit was installed underneath to ensure this Jeep
keeps temperatures at bay. Options include an under-dash factory
A/C system, a rear bench seat, front seatbelts, a tilt column, and
even an original Jeep AM/FM stereo. A tall B&M T-handle shifter
was added for comfort, and it manages the 3-speed automatic
transmission below, and the shifter the 2-speed transfer case is a
short reach away. The removable soft top, full steel doors, and
roll cage are a part of the party, making this CJ an all-weather,
all-environment 4x4.
The 258 cubic inch inline-six (aka the 4.0L) was Jeep's workhorse,
making plenty of torque and so reliable that it would get you home
from just about anywhere the trail would take you. You'd think that
a Jeep would spend a lot of time in the dirt, but the clean engine
bay says otherwise. The hardware is rugged as heck, simple, and
easy to service, with an upgraded K&N cold air intake and cone
filter system up top and a big aluminum radiator in the front being
the most obvious upgrades. This one is neatly detailed with a black
valve cover and shiny inner fenders, and both power steering and
power front disc brakes are part of the package. A 3-speed
automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case allow this Jeep to
practically idle up the side of a hill, and with a heavy-duty
off-road suspension it's highly capable in the rough stuff and has
plenty of ground clearance. Newer wiring certainly helps in the
reliability department, and the frame and undercarriage is
ultra-solid with no evidence of abuse. Blacked-out ProComp alloys
have that cool beadlock look that works on just about any rugged
4x4, and they come wrapped in 35x12.5x15 Mastercraft all-terrain
radials with plenty of tread.
With a bunch of smart upgrades and a super-cool, trail-ready look,
this CJ-7 is ready to have fun in the sun right now. Jeep's this
well-sorted never last long, so call today!