Own an amazing old CJ?! Would you like to share it on my channel and you live in the Southern California area? Post a comment and we'll see if we can arrange a video walk around of your Jeep!
Absolutely a fantastic Jeep! Love how you’ve keep it as original stock as possible. One of the best looking I’ve seen in a while. Your Jeep will give you joy and pride of ownership for another 50 years! Have fun and thanks for showing it off!
Thanks! Couldn’t ask for a better complement! Don’t think I have another 50 years left lol, but the CJ does. Hope you enjoy some of my other videos. Thanks for watching!
This July I will have my CJ5 for 49 years still love it , changed some things 304 to LT1 , three speed for a TH350 , atlas 3:1 , 4..56 from 3.73 , and some other stuff . Oh , most of all , I have two life savings in it and my kids piggy bank .
I'm glad to see old school, an old school is that held on to their CJ's how cool is that. I was 22 I sold my 69 Z28 to buy a CJ5. That was the best decision I made in my life. I've had my Jeep for 38 years. I've kept her up for all these years. I can't tell you the good times in the memories that I have in that jeep. Even though I have people ask me to sell my Jeep all the time there's just no way I can depart with her it's like somebody else said CJ's been around longer than anybody friend I'll always have. I'm glad the younger generation appreciates the CJ's cuz they're bad to the bone. When I take her to tell everybody stares at the Jeep most of the time, it starts a conversation right away. I love you CJ7 keep up the good work bro. I must pass our knowledge down to the younger generation.
It’s funny, when I was in high school I wanted a Z28 so bad, but it never happened. I wouldn’t mind having my CJ and an old Z28 - lol! I’ll have a video out in the next week or so on steering modifications to the CJ7 to improve the bad bump steer created by the lift. Thanks for commenting!
@@tcsadventures I was 20 years old when I bought that 69 Z28, I was working for Albertsons as a bagger. I put more money into that 69 but boy she was fast. I built a 327 with 10-1 compression, 202 camel hump heads mid-range manifold, nice Cam 12 bolt rear end, what the m21 Rock crusher for speed. If I could take you into Lucky's parking lot in the old days let me show you how she does figure eights you talk about pivoting on a dime Bank second gear spend the other way wow. I had to get rid of it it was going to kill me. I was too young to keep my foot out of the throttle. I left figure 8 marks that lasted for 20 years. I will never forget that car. Thanks for hitting me back it's good to talk to CJ's owners, I really need to send you a picture of my CJ5 she's bad to the Bone. It's amazing how things will last if you take care of them I've always been that person. People ask me if it's a brand new Rubicon, I smile and laugh and say no she's 38 years old you want to sell it no
Absolutely beautiful! I graduated from High School in '84 and wanted a CJ7 but could not afford it in college. But since I've owned an YJ, LJ and JK but never a CJ. I always loved the originals!!!! Thanks for sharing.
When I was in high school I dreamed of having a Z28 Camaro - that never happened Lol! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t already, please subscribe!
Congratulations !! absolutely stunning . So glad to see someone who took care of this with love. Wish you ll enjoy riding it for many more years to come.
Thanks for watching! I definitely think the CJ7 is the best Jeep body style. But I have to say that I like a lot of the features that my Rubicon has. Hope you find some of my other videos you enjoy.
I'm so glad people like old school. On that person also can't get away from Old School just too cool. I'm hoping the younger generation will take notice that's old people know what we're talking about. I know I never doubted my grandfather. I love my CJ5 38 years of love, I bet I couldn't get that from any other vehicle too much fun for me. Get out and get your old school Jeep. Eye fitness CJ's are my favorite
I just found your channel and subscribed. My father has a 1984 CJ7 in the exact color as yours. Bought new in 84 and we are doing some restorations now. It's 99% original. You have many changes to your Jeep that would keep me from calling it original but it's nice none the less. My father's has 215k miles on it and he still drives it most days. Been to just about every state I can think of. Wish I could post pictures here so you could see. Thanks for posting. I'll show my father (79years old) your video.
That’s great! Thank’s for sharing! You don’t see many 84s that haven’t had the interior and body modified with aftermarket changes - so it’s great to see one that’s mostly original. If you go to my channel’s home page under “about” it has my business email and you can email me a pic. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This video answered my question from your other video! I love stories of vehicles being with the same owner or family for multiple decades. Super low mileage!
I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn, 4.0L I6, Dana 44 w/ 3.73 gears on a 2.5" lift and 32" Bfg Ko2's. And hope I have this as long as you have had that incredible '84 CJ-7. That is among the coolest Jeeps I've seen. Great video! O///////O 🇺🇸 JEEP ON 🇺🇸 '41 - '06
Congratulations on the Jeep! You kept it in amazing shape after all these years! I also have an old CJ (blue as well!) for 30 years. It's a 1981 CJ5 and I'm the second owner. It now has 29.000Km on it. Made in Brazil by Ford, who took over Willys operations in 1968 in that country. You should post more videos of the CJ7!
Your 81 CJ5 sounds great! I agree that I need to post more CJ7 content and I will. I plan to make some changes to the steering and suspension. Right now it has bad bump steer and the suspension is too stiff. Driving it on the freeway to get to an off-road destination is a little scary. So we take the Rubicon. Hope you find some of my Rubicon videos enjoyable until I post more CJ videos. Thanks for watching!
Lol I don't think the CJ is leaving me any time soon! Yes, definitely I will be posting more off-road videos. My Jeep club has events coming up so I'll get video. Please subscribe and click on the alert bell for upcoming episodes -- thanks for watching!
What a beautiful cj7 I jove jeeps, And to see one this original is amazing, I have 1980 cj 5 t with iron duke motor thats all original. Had it over 20 years, Looking for the cj 7 now..
Nice to hear from another long term CJ owner. I came so close to selling mine, but couldn’t do it after 32 years. The thumbnail pic is actually one I took to sell it. Good luck on your CJ7 search. I’m assuming that’s how you found my video. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy some of my other videos!
@@tcsadventures Thanks I'm looking hard these past few months, not wanting to spend more than 10,000 as long as their rust free, No holes in frame Etc. I have built a few tj and have had yj .But their is nothing like the cj, . Good call on keeping you're jeep..I've seen a lot of people keeping the old patina, Sanding them down some with 600-800 And applying 3 coats of clear coat , keeps that great look, like your CJ 7 For years to come..Check out Denis Collins on youtube, I just came across his channel few days ago searching jeeps like a did your channel, He does a lot of restoration of the cj5 and cj7 Even the scramblers.all years. Amazing to see his yard of jeeps, Cheers.....Just checked out your channel, nice to see it at Moab! and ya drove it there!, Not like our newer jeeps are they? lol
tc’s adventures The previous owner(s) replaced quite a bit of the original Jeep, including the engine and the tub. Transmission was shot. About the only thing left original is the frame, front fenders, front grill, and dashboard. Even the seats are mismatched. But, I'm going to try to re-create as much of the CJ7 "look and feel" as possible. I'm glad you mentioned the brake booster. Mine has manual brakes and when you want to stop you have to work at it, if you know what I mean. So, a booster is in its future. Jim
Sounds like a fun project! The brake booster was a major improvement. After putting the oversized tires in it I could barely get it to stop before I put the booster on. I’m releasing a new video in a few minutes of a Big Bear run in my Rubicon. Check it out. If you haven’t subscribed, please do. Thanks for watching!
There are a lot of them still on the road so you could definitely find one. Check out my video of the CJ7 off roading in Moab. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
@@tcsadventures yep Im always looking at craigslist and Facebook marketplace... too bad I can't spare the money right now... damn personal responsibilities.
Smart upgrades. Surprised the value cover haven’t leaked. I put on the aluminum one. You got stock axles in that AMC rear? I swapped them out for Moser one piece and a locker. Beautiful Jeep. That So Cal dry air works wonders, Maryland snow killed mine 😂
The valve covers have leaked. Apparently there isn’t a gasket and they put silicone or something on it. The rear has a Detroit Truetrac limited slip differential and a Detroit locker in front. Yep this Jeep has had a good life! I bought it in TN in 88 and brought it out here. There’s virtually no rust on it. Please check out some of my other videos and your feedback is much appreciated! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays!
Hey brother. Ive been watching a few of your vids. Building a 79 cj7. I know your tires are 33x10.5 but can you confirm the specs on your wheels? 15x8 with 3.75 " backspacing? Im after the same look where the tire sidewalls are just outside the fender flares but going with the 32x11.5 bfgs
yes the wheels are 15 x 8 (original wheels). Sorry I don’t know the backspacing and I don’t remember it being changed when I went to the 33s. I went with narrow BFGs so I could stick with my original wheels. It had the original tires on it when I bought it in 1988. I think it only had around 13k miles on it. Good luck with your project!
Very nice! You mentioned fuel injection was added, what brand was installed? I'm buying 1980 CJ7 which is all apart and I just need to assemble it together. It is a project. Awesome Jeep! Thanks for sharing.
It’s a Holley Sniper EFI fuel injection. Made an amazing difference in starting and idling - compared to the carb. Good luck with your project! My mechanic and friend installed it and did all the work on my CJ for several years. RIP Roger (aka “Sunshine”). He passed away way too early at 46 this past November. A great guy and I miss him.
It passes smog fine, but it does seem like the visual inspection makes them nervous. There’s a new specs sticker from Holley under the hood replacing the original one and that is scrutinized. Because I have a Borla aftermarket exhaust system they have to find the stamp with the number and look that up to show it’s emissions approved. I bring a stool too for the person to use to climb in. Lol!
tc’s adventures Thanks for the info. Just curious to know because I’m most likely going with TB fuel injection and I just don’t know weather to go with the Holley Sniper or Howell fuel injection which has the CARB legal cert. I might have go to your smog place. 🤣😂
Okay, my bad. It’s a Howell. That’s what I get for responding in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep... We considered the Holley, but went with the Howell. The Howell sticker says it meets CA emission standards for 72-90 model years. Sorry for the bad info!
How do you like the addition of the fuel injection? What brand did you install? and Who did the install - yourself or the name of the shop please. I'm considering a Howell TBI. Thanks!
I really like the fuel injection. Repeatedly had problems with the carb getting gunked up (not driven enough). And off roading I would have some problems with it stalling. Fuel injection is a big improvement! I had the Howell installed. Sadly, my long time mechanic died recently. I don't think I would recommend that shop now. I don't know where you live, but there is a Jeep shop in Big Bear CA I would recommend.
@@tcsadventures Got my Howell TBI installed. Runs great. Also replaced the original ball joints and now the steering is back to trustworthy. Stock suspension with KM3’s now. Used to have the KM2. Thanks for the recommendation for the TBI.
@@CJ-rk5eg That’s great! I think you’ll appreciate it even more as time goes by. Every time I pull mine out of the garage and it starts right up - I’m thankful I got fuel injection. Love the consistent even idle too. The ball joints made a big difference? My CJ is flighty on the freeway with bad bump steer. Just replaced the Rubicon’s ball joints with Dynatrac and RockJock tie rod and drag link. That all helped the steering. The CJ is next for some steering upgrades.
Did you say your seat covers are cover king ? I need a set for my 85 cj8 but the 2 sets of other brand covers i tried were always quite 2 short , i ordered the high back buckets when i ordered the jeep .
Yeah they are Coverking, but I just did a quick search and didn’t find them. Their website’s photo for the CJ7 covers has seats with a separate head rest and my factory seats don’t have headrests. The covers have fit really well. But the blue has faded some. I’ve probably had the covers 10 years +. You’re the original owner of your 85?
Yes I ordered it new in 85, I had a 1979, CJ 7 renegade with Levi edition, and sold it and within two months, I was regretting it, went to the dealer to buy another one, and they had a scrambler over in the corner but unfortunately it was only a four-cylinder, so I ordered mine with the six cylinder and the T176 transmission , bucket seats, HD cooling power steering and brakes etc , it only has 68K but it’s not a trailer queen it’s just like yours 33s 4 inch lift - winch and bumpers but otherwise mostly stock and yes it is part of the family.
Wow! You’re the first person I’ve talked to that is the original owner of a Jeep that old. It has really low miles too. “Trailer Queen” is a new term to me lol. Would you consider mine a trailer queen? Thanks for commenting!
No trailer queen for you , you use yours also , its fine for some people if thats what they like , those are normally the full restored show worthy jeeps ,after that much time and money they dont want to get them dirty or scratched up ,its nice to see original survivors and full bling restoration as how they came off the assembly line .everybody’s jeep has a place in the jeep world that’s what makes them the best people and vehicles ever .
It’s the stock 5 speed transmission with original clutch if you can believe that. Off roading with a manual transmission is a lot more challenging than an automatic. I have an automatic in my Rubicon and it makes the stop and go on steep rocky inclines a lot easier. I did put fuel injection on the CJ which was a big improvement.
@@tcsadventures A front wheel line lock will make offroad clutch engagement on a hill much easier! Nice to see the original wheels. My '85 also has the original wheels. Replaced the 258 with a Ford 5.0. Every thing on mine except engine looks factory stock too. I see many are turned into rock crawling beasts then the owner wants to sell.
@@tcsadventures Which Fuel injection system did you put on? Howell, Holley Sniper, Mopar MPI? I know the Mopar kit is not made any longer but you may have been able to put one one before
Hello, i am wanting a jeep,i looked at a 1983 jeep cj-7…..5 spd inline 6, 4.2L,4x4….hardtop with full hard doors. Has close to 140,000 miles…dont know history of the jeep,body has been repainted..has chrome grille in it. No spare tire carrier/no rear seat/does have frame rot on main back frame but doesnt look to bad from when i looked. Drove like a jeep. Rode like a jeep. No gauges except the tach works as far as i know…body seems to be in decent shape. What would u think it is worth? The guy wants 5200$ cash. Please let me know what u think thanks!
That’s a tough question to answer. If you’ve been looking for awhile I’m sure you’ve seen Jeeps of that age from a few thousand dollars to 40k+ - depending on the condition. My big concern would be the rust. If you’ve already seen some rust on the frame I would want to completely inspect the tub to see the full extent of it. If it’s had body work - use a magnet to see how much Bondo it has in it. My first vehicle was a 73 Chevy 3/4 ton 4 x 4 that turned out to be a Bondo Baby - full of Bondo from rust and a roll (I was 16; you live and learn lol). 140k miles isn’t bad if it was cared for. I have found the engine to be strong and reliable. If it were me I would see if the owner would let me take it to a good Jeep shop to have it inspected, so I would have a better idea of what I’m getting in to. For that price you just have to realize you’re in for a lot of DIY work or paying someone else to do it. It’s going to be a project. The good news is CJ-7s are very popular and restored CJs have seen a good appreciation at auction in the last several years. Good luck!
@@tcsadventures Thanks!!!!! You dont perhaps have a number i could text u the pics i have of the jeep??? It looks good! And ive owned a few jeeps..just not a cj!
Those springs are way too stiff you have no flex at all. Watch how your wheels come off the ground. Your differentials don't follow the terrain at all. No travel.
LOL! I got an email from another viewer who wants to be 1st on the list if I sell it. Don’t think I can depart with it ... we’ve come too far together now! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Own an amazing old CJ?! Would you like to share it on my channel and you live in the Southern California area? Post a comment and we'll see if we can arrange a video walk around of your Jeep!
I wouldn’t mind taking you up on that
Good call on the original paint. Such a classic clean Jeep.
Absolutely a fantastic Jeep! Love how you’ve keep it as original stock as possible. One of the best looking I’ve seen in a while. Your Jeep will give you joy and pride of ownership for another 50 years! Have fun and thanks for showing it off!
Thanks! Couldn’t ask for a better complement! Don’t think I have another 50 years left lol, but the CJ does. Hope you enjoy some of my other videos. Thanks for watching!
@@tcsadventures you’re welcome! Have a Happy New Year! Greetings from 🇨🇦
Spent some time camping in Canada years ago and loved it! Beautiful! Happy New Year!
This July I will have my CJ5 for 49 years still love it , changed some things 304 to LT1 , three speed for a TH350 , atlas 3:1 , 4..56 from 3.73 , and some other stuff . Oh , most of all , I have two life savings in it and my kids piggy bank .
Love it! You’ve got my 34 years beat! What part of the world do you live in?
I'm glad to see old school, an old school is that held on to their CJ's how cool is that. I was 22 I sold my 69 Z28 to buy a CJ5. That was the best decision I made in my life. I've had my Jeep for 38 years. I've kept her up for all these years. I can't tell you the good times in the memories that I have in that jeep. Even though I have people ask me to sell my Jeep all the time there's just no way I can depart with her it's like somebody else said CJ's been around longer than anybody friend I'll always have. I'm glad the younger generation appreciates the CJ's cuz they're bad to the bone. When I take her to tell everybody stares at the Jeep most of the time, it starts a conversation right away. I love you CJ7 keep up the good work bro. I must pass our knowledge down to the younger generation.
It’s funny, when I was in high school I wanted a Z28 so bad, but it never happened. I wouldn’t mind having my CJ and an old Z28 - lol! I’ll have a video out in the next week or so on steering modifications to the CJ7 to improve the bad bump steer created by the lift. Thanks for commenting!
@@tcsadventures I was 20 years old when I bought that 69 Z28, I was working for Albertsons as a bagger. I put more money into that 69 but boy she was fast. I built a 327 with 10-1 compression, 202 camel hump heads mid-range manifold, nice Cam 12 bolt rear end, what the m21 Rock crusher for speed. If I could take you into Lucky's parking lot in the old days let me show you how she does figure eights you talk about pivoting on a dime Bank second gear spend the other way wow. I had to get rid of it it was going to kill me. I was too young to keep my foot out of the throttle. I left figure 8 marks that lasted for 20 years. I will never forget that car. Thanks for hitting me back it's good to talk to CJ's owners, I really need to send you a picture of my CJ5 she's bad to the Bone. It's amazing how things will last if you take care of them I've always been that person. People ask me if it's a brand new Rubicon, I smile and laugh and say no she's 38 years old you want to sell it no
I got Mine still today also 33 years! Same seat covers! 😃
Absolutely beautiful! I graduated from High School in '84 and wanted a CJ7 but could not afford it in college. But since I've owned an YJ, LJ and JK but never a CJ. I always loved the originals!!!! Thanks for sharing.
When I was in high school I dreamed of having a Z28 Camaro - that never happened Lol! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t already, please subscribe!
Congratulations !! absolutely stunning . So glad to see someone who took care of this with love. Wish you ll enjoy riding it for many more years to come.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice!! I've got an 85 cj7 that I've had restored but basically left it like it was originally. Old jeeps rule!
Thanks for watching! I definitely think the CJ7 is the best Jeep body style. But I have to say that I like a lot of the features that my Rubicon has. Hope you find some of my other videos you enjoy.
I'm so glad people like old school. On that person also can't get away from Old School just too cool. I'm hoping the younger generation will take notice that's old people know what we're talking about. I know I never doubted my grandfather. I love my CJ5 38 years of love, I bet I couldn't get that from any other vehicle too much fun for me. Get out and get your old school Jeep. Eye fitness CJ's are my favorite
I just found your channel and subscribed. My father has a 1984 CJ7 in the exact color as yours. Bought new in 84 and we are doing some restorations now. It's 99% original. You have many changes to your Jeep that would keep me from calling it original but it's nice none the less. My father's has 215k miles on it and he still drives it most days. Been to just about every state I can think of. Wish I could post pictures here so you could see. Thanks for posting. I'll show my father (79years old) your video.
That’s great! Thank’s for sharing! You don’t see many 84s that haven’t had the interior and body modified with aftermarket changes - so it’s great to see one that’s mostly original. If you go to my channel’s home page under “about” it has my business email and you can email me a pic. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This video answered my question from your other video! I love stories of vehicles being with the same owner or family for multiple decades. Super low mileage!
What a beautiful vehicle!
GORGEOUS JUST GORGEOUS
Thanks for watching!
I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn, 4.0L I6, Dana 44 w/ 3.73 gears on a 2.5" lift and 32" Bfg Ko2's. And hope I have this as long as you have had that incredible '84 CJ-7. That is among the coolest Jeeps I've seen. Great video!
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🇺🇸 JEEP ON 🇺🇸
'41 - '06
You have a nice setup on your TJ.! I’m glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t already - please subscribe!
Beautiful Jeep very clean and original LOVE IT!
Thanks much appreciated! Did you check out the episode of the walk around of my Rubicon? Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Congratulations on the Jeep! You kept it in amazing shape after all these years! I also have an old CJ (blue as well!) for 30 years. It's a 1981 CJ5 and I'm the second owner. It now has 29.000Km on it. Made in Brazil by Ford, who took over Willys operations in 1968 in that country. You should post more videos of the CJ7!
Your 81 CJ5 sounds great! I agree that I need to post more CJ7 content and I will. I plan to make some changes to the steering and suspension. Right now it has bad bump steer and the suspension is too stiff. Driving it on the freeway to get to an off-road destination is a little scary. So we take the Rubicon. Hope you find some of my Rubicon videos enjoyable until I post more CJ videos. Thanks for watching!
I have my 85 all original. Still loving it.
That is awesome! Never let it go and post some more off road videos if you get the chance! Happy Jeeping!
Lol I don't think the CJ is leaving me any time soon! Yes, definitely I will be posting more off-road videos. My Jeep club has events coming up so I'll get video. Please subscribe and click on the alert bell for upcoming episodes -- thanks for watching!
Super clean look, love it.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful Jeep TC , I love the original look
Thanks for watching and commenting!
What a beautiful cj7 I jove jeeps, And to see one this original is amazing, I have 1980 cj 5 t with iron duke motor thats all original. Had it over 20 years, Looking for the cj 7 now..
Nice to hear from another long term CJ owner. I came so close to selling mine, but couldn’t do it after 32 years. The thumbnail pic is actually one I took to sell it. Good luck on your CJ7 search. I’m assuming that’s how you found my video. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy some of my other videos!
@@tcsadventures Thanks I'm looking hard these past few months, not wanting to spend more than 10,000 as long as their rust free, No holes in frame Etc. I have built a few tj and have had yj .But their is nothing like the cj, . Good call on keeping you're jeep..I've seen a lot of people keeping the old patina, Sanding them down some with 600-800 And applying 3 coats of clear coat , keeps that great look, like your CJ 7 For years to come..Check out Denis Collins on youtube, I just came across his channel few days ago searching jeeps like a did your channel, He does a lot of restoration of the cj5 and cj7 Even the scramblers.all years. Amazing to see his yard of jeeps, Cheers.....Just checked out your channel, nice to see it at Moab! and ya drove it there!, Not like our newer jeeps are they? lol
Beautiful Jeep. Just bought a 1980 CJ7 that needs a lot of work. Yours gives me something to aspire to.
That’s great! Are you keeping it stock? Doing the work yourself?
tc’s adventures
The previous owner(s) replaced quite a bit of the original Jeep, including the engine and the tub. Transmission was shot. About the only thing left original is the frame, front fenders, front grill, and dashboard. Even the seats are mismatched. But, I'm going to try to re-create as much of the CJ7 "look and feel" as possible. I'm glad you mentioned the brake booster. Mine has manual brakes and when you want to stop you have to work at it, if you know what I mean. So, a booster is in its future.
Jim
Sounds like a fun project! The brake booster was a major improvement. After putting the oversized tires in it I could barely get it to stop before I put the booster on. I’m releasing a new video in a few minutes of a Big Bear run in my Rubicon. Check it out. If you haven’t subscribed, please do. Thanks for watching!
Sweet Jeep!
Very nice!👍
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful!!
Thanks for watching! I have videos of the CJ in Utah and in Cleaveland National Park you might enjoy.
@@tcsadventures Thanks. I will definitely check them out.
I totally want one
There are a lot of them still on the road so you could definitely find one. Check out my video of the CJ7 off roading in Moab. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
@@tcsadventures yep Im always looking at craigslist and Facebook marketplace... too bad I can't spare the money right now... damn personal responsibilities.
Yep those pesky responsibilities are always getting in the way of having fun... lol
It's an heirloom.
Smart upgrades. Surprised the value cover haven’t leaked. I put on the aluminum one. You got stock axles in that AMC rear? I swapped them out for Moser one piece and a locker. Beautiful Jeep. That So Cal dry air works wonders, Maryland snow killed mine 😂
The valve covers have leaked. Apparently there isn’t a gasket and they put silicone or something on it. The rear has a Detroit Truetrac limited slip differential and a Detroit locker in front. Yep this Jeep has had a good life! I bought it in TN in 88 and brought it out here. There’s virtually no rust on it. Please check out some of my other videos and your feedback is much appreciated! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays!
Did you know. 85/86 CJ7's had galvanized tubs? So that Maryland winter might have been kinder on it.
@@rondye9398 didn’t know that. Mine was 82 and it got cancer pretty bad 🙁
Do you know the name of the paint from the factory?
Yes, it’s Ice Blue Metallic. Thanks for watching! This afternoon I’ll be releasing an off roading video in my Rubicon. Please subscribe! Thanks!
Hey brother. Ive been watching a few of your vids. Building a 79 cj7. I know your tires are 33x10.5 but can you confirm the specs on your wheels? 15x8 with 3.75 " backspacing? Im after the same look where the tire sidewalls are just outside the fender flares but going with the 32x11.5 bfgs
yes the wheels are 15 x 8 (original wheels). Sorry I don’t know the backspacing and I don’t remember it being changed when I went to the 33s. I went with narrow BFGs so I could stick with my original wheels. It had the original tires on it when I bought it in 1988. I think it only had around 13k miles on it. Good luck with your project!
Very nice! You mentioned fuel injection was added, what brand was installed? I'm buying 1980 CJ7 which is all apart and I just need to assemble it together. It is a project. Awesome Jeep! Thanks for sharing.
It’s a Holley Sniper EFI fuel injection. Made an amazing difference in starting and idling - compared to the carb. Good luck with your project! My mechanic and friend installed it and did all the work on my CJ for several years. RIP Roger (aka “Sunshine”). He passed away way too early at 46 this past November. A great guy and I miss him.
tc’s adventures I am sorry to hear about your friend. I’m sure he was a great person.
Any issues with the smog check?
It passes smog fine, but it does seem like the visual inspection makes them nervous. There’s a new specs sticker from Holley under the hood replacing the original one and that is scrutinized. Because I have a Borla aftermarket exhaust system they have to find the stamp with the number and look that up to show it’s emissions approved. I bring a stool too for the person to use to climb in. Lol!
tc’s adventures Thanks for the info. Just curious to know because I’m most likely going with TB fuel injection and I just don’t know weather to go with the Holley Sniper or Howell fuel injection which has the CARB legal cert. I might have go to your smog place. 🤣😂
Okay, my bad. It’s a Howell. That’s what I get for responding in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep... We considered the Holley, but went with the Howell. The Howell sticker says it meets CA emission standards for 72-90 model years. Sorry for the bad info!
How do you like the addition of the fuel injection? What brand did you install? and Who did the install - yourself or the name of the shop please. I'm considering a Howell TBI. Thanks!
I really like the fuel injection. Repeatedly had problems with the carb getting gunked up (not driven enough). And off roading I would have some problems with it stalling. Fuel injection is a big improvement! I had the Howell installed. Sadly, my long time mechanic died recently. I don't think I would recommend that shop now. I don't know where you live, but there is a Jeep shop in Big Bear CA I would recommend.
@@tcsadventures Thanks for the Howell recommendation!
You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!
@@tcsadventures Got my Howell TBI installed. Runs great. Also replaced the original ball joints and now the steering is back to trustworthy. Stock suspension with KM3’s now. Used to have the KM2.
Thanks for the recommendation for the TBI.
@@CJ-rk5eg That’s great! I think you’ll appreciate it even more as time goes by. Every time I pull mine out of the garage and it starts right up - I’m thankful I got fuel injection. Love the consistent even idle too. The ball joints made a big difference? My CJ is flighty on the freeway with bad bump steer. Just replaced the Rubicon’s ball joints with Dynatrac and RockJock tie rod and drag link. That all helped the steering. The CJ is next for some steering upgrades.
Did you say your seat covers are cover king ? I need a set for my 85 cj8 but the 2 sets of other brand covers i tried were always quite 2 short , i ordered the high back buckets when i ordered the jeep .
Yeah they are Coverking, but I just did a quick search and didn’t find them. Their website’s photo for the CJ7 covers has seats with a separate head rest and my factory seats don’t have headrests. The covers have fit really well. But the blue has faded some. I’ve probably had the covers 10 years +. You’re the original owner of your 85?
Yes I ordered it new in 85, I had a 1979, CJ 7 renegade with Levi edition, and sold it and within two months, I was regretting it, went to the dealer to buy another one, and they had a scrambler over in the corner but unfortunately it was only a four-cylinder, so I ordered mine with the six cylinder and the T176 transmission , bucket seats, HD cooling power steering and brakes etc , it only has 68K but it’s not a trailer queen it’s just like yours 33s 4 inch lift - winch and bumpers but otherwise mostly stock and yes it is part of the family.
Wow! You’re the first person I’ve talked to that is the original owner of a Jeep that old. It has really low miles too. “Trailer Queen” is a new term to me lol. Would you consider mine a trailer queen? Thanks for commenting!
No trailer queen for you , you use yours also , its fine for some people if thats what they like , those are normally the full restored show worthy jeeps ,after that much time and money they dont want to get them dirty or scratched up ,its nice to see original survivors and full bling restoration as how they came off the assembly line .everybody’s jeep has a place in the jeep world that’s what makes them the best people and vehicles ever .
Very well said!
What transmission do you have: T176,T4 or T5? And how well does it work on the trail?
It’s the stock 5 speed transmission with original clutch if you can believe that. Off roading with a manual transmission is a lot more challenging than an automatic. I have an automatic in my Rubicon and it makes the stop and go on steep rocky inclines a lot easier. I did put fuel injection on the CJ which was a big improvement.
@@tcsadventures A front wheel line lock will make offroad clutch engagement on a hill much easier! Nice to see the original wheels. My '85 also has the original wheels. Replaced the 258 with a Ford 5.0. Every thing on mine except engine looks factory stock too. I see many are turned into rock crawling beasts then the owner wants to sell.
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Which Fuel injection system did you put on?
Howell, Holley Sniper, Mopar MPI? I know the Mopar kit is not made any longer but you may have been able to put one one before
It’s a Howell. It was a game changer. The carb was always a mess.
Hello, i am wanting a jeep,i looked at a 1983 jeep cj-7…..5 spd inline 6, 4.2L,4x4….hardtop with full hard doors. Has close to 140,000 miles…dont know history of the jeep,body has been repainted..has chrome grille in it. No spare tire carrier/no rear seat/does have frame rot on main back frame but doesnt look to bad from when i looked. Drove like a jeep. Rode like a jeep. No gauges except the tach works as far as i know…body seems to be in decent shape. What would u think it is worth? The guy wants 5200$ cash. Please let me know what u think thanks!
That’s a tough question to answer. If you’ve been looking for awhile I’m sure you’ve seen Jeeps of that age from a few thousand dollars to 40k+ - depending on the condition. My big concern would be the rust. If you’ve already seen some rust on the frame I would want to completely inspect the tub to see the full extent of it. If it’s had body work - use a magnet to see how much Bondo it has in it. My first vehicle was a 73 Chevy 3/4 ton 4 x 4 that turned out to be a Bondo Baby - full of Bondo from rust and a roll (I was 16; you live and learn lol). 140k miles isn’t bad if it was cared for. I have found the engine to be strong and reliable. If it were me I would see if the owner would let me take it to a good Jeep shop to have it inspected, so I would have a better idea of what I’m getting in to. For that price you just have to realize you’re in for a lot of DIY work or paying someone else to do it. It’s going to be a project. The good news is CJ-7s are very popular and restored CJs have seen a good appreciation at auction in the last several years. Good luck!
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Thanks!!!!! You dont perhaps have a number i could text u the pics i have of the jeep??? It looks good! And ive owned a few jeeps..just not a cj!
You can send the pics to: tcadventures2@gmail.com
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Those springs are way too stiff you have no flex at all. Watch how your wheels come off the ground. Your differentials don't follow the terrain at all. No travel.
Well preserved. Would LOVE to have it MY garage!! Let me know when you're ready to put her up for adoption.
LOL! I got an email from another viewer who wants to be 1st on the list if I sell it. Don’t think I can depart with it ... we’ve come too far together now! Thanks for watching and subscribing!