Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

1976 Jeep Cj7 Cj-7 - Frame Off Resto-mod on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:999999
Location:

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States
Advertising:

Great classic Jeep for on or off road.  Equipped to go anywhere you point it.

 

1976 was the first year of the CJ-7 and this one has been torn down and re-assembled about 4 years ago with new or refurbished parts.  The engine, transmission and transfer case remain factory with some upgrades.  The frame and body are rust free and are in excellent shape.  This jeep has been driven a good bit since then so there is a few oil leaks, but nothing major.  I don't have an accurate mileage, but likely less than 1000 miles per year.  There are so many upgrades that I have done, I will probably miss some.

 

Engine - 258 (4.2L) I-6 with Motocraft 2100 2bbl carb and HEI ignition

Transmission -- T-18A 4-speed manual with very desirable 6.32:1 granny gear

Transfer Case -- Dana 20

Rear Axle -- AMC 20 with Yukon one-piece axles, Detroit E-Z Locker & 3.54 gears

Front Axle -- Dana 30 with Lock Right locker & 3.54 gears

Steering:  New steering gear box, with M.O.R.E. HD steering box mount and brace, HD tie rod & draglink (1 ton ends) flipped to the top of the steering knuckles for clearance, and dropped pitman arm to correct steering geometry.  This Jeep does not wander on the road even without steering stabilizers.

Suspension -- Springs are 6" YJ springs from Rough Country with custom front long travel shocks.  One leaf from each spring pack was removed to lower the Jeep some since the Jeep was higher than desired, but can be reinstalled easily.

Wheels/Tires -- The wheels are 15x8 factory Jeep CJ 8-spoke wheels wrapped in 35x12.50R15 BFG Mud Terrain KM tires.  The spare is the same, but All-Terrain tire mounted to a heavily reinforced factory spare tire carrier.

Body -- Body was stripped and repaired of any rust (rust was minor since the Jeep was originally a Texas Jeep) and sprayed OD Green on the outside and a DIY Dupli Color Bed Armor liner applied to the interior.  The roll bar is a "family cage" from a 95 Wrangler and an OR-Fab front cage was welded in to protect the front.  The fenders were trimmed to fit factory TJ flares to clear the tires at full compression.  The front fenders were trimmed additionally to create the "flat fender" look on the front.  The front and rear bumpers are custom fabricated and are extremely heavy duty.  The front bumper has provisions for a drum style winch.  Smittybilt rock sliders were added for side protection

Interior -- Front seats are Smittybilt seats.  Driver side seat has damage from me getting in and out, but is repairable.  The rear seat is a factory fixed back seat.  The rear seat has shoulder harness seat belts due to the "family cage" but the front is only lap belts but has provisions for shoulder harnesses.  The dash is a custom fiberglass dash that I designed and fabricated and contains all appropriate gauges along with a Marine radio and speakers.

 

Everything works and there are no lingering issues that need to be addressed.


On Mar-18-14 at 07:32:08 PDT, seller added the following information:

Great classic Jeep for on or off road.  Equipped to go anywhere you point it.

 

1976 was the first year of the CJ-7 and this one has been torn down and re-assembled about 4 years ago with new or refurbished parts.  The engine, transmission and transfer case remain factory with some upgrades.  The frame and body are rust free and are in excellent shape.  This jeep has been driven a good bit since then so there is a few oil leaks, but nothing major.  I don't have an accurate mileage, but likely less than 1000 miles per year.  There are so many upgrades that I have done, I will probably miss some.

 

Engine - 258 (4.2L) I-6 with Motocraft 2100 2bbl carb and HEI ignition

Transmission -- T-18A 4-speed manual with very desirable 6.32:1 granny gear

Transfer Case -- Dana 20

Rear Axle -- AMC 20 with Yukon one-piece axles, Detroit E-Z Locker & 3.54 gears

Front Axle -- Dana 30 with Lock Right locker & 3.54 gears

Steering:  New steering gear box, with M.O.R.E. HD steering box mount and brace, HD tie rod & draglink (1 ton ends) flipped to the top of the steering knuckles for clearance, and dropped pitman arm to correct steering geometry.  This Jeep does not wander on the road even without steering stabilizers.

Suspension -- Springs are 6" YJ springs from Rough Country with custom front long travel shocks.  One leaf from each spring pack was removed to lower the Jeep some since the Jeep was higher than desired, but can be reinstalled easily.

Wheels/Tires -- The wheels are 15x8 factory Jeep CJ 8-spoke wheels wrapped in 35x12.50R15 BFG Mud Terrain KM tires.  The spare is the same, but All-Terrain tire mounted to a heavily reinforced factory spare tire carrier.

Body -- Body was stripped and repaired of any rust (rust was minor since the Jeep was originally a Texas Jeep) and sprayed OD Green on the outside and a DIY Dupli Color Bed Armor liner applied to the interior. The roll bar is a "family cage" from a 95 Wrangler and an OR-Fab front cage was welded in to protect the front.  The fenders were trimmed to fit factory TJ flares to clear the tires at full compression.  The front fenders were trimmed additionally to create the "flat fender" look on the front.  The front and rear bumpers are custom fabricated and are extremely heavy duty.  The front bumper has provisions for a drum style winch.  Smittybilt rock sliders were added for side protection

Interior -- Front seats are Smittybilt seats.  Driver side seat has damage from me getting in and out, but is repairable.  The rear seat is a factory fixed back seat.  The rear seat has shoulder harness seat belts due to the "family cage" but the front is only lap belts but has provisions for shoulder harnesses.  The dash is a custom fiberglass dash that I designed and fabricated and contains all appropriate gauges along with a Marine radio and speakers.

 

Edit:  3/18


Forgot to mention a few things about the Jeep.  The only "issue" with the Jeep is that the release bearing for the clutch is starting to squeak when the clutch is released in neutral.  Otherwise, there are no issues preventing it from being driven.


Another item I forgot to clarify is that the Jeep does have power steering, but not power brakes.  Don't let that fool you though.  The front brakes are disc and the rear are the large 1" drums.  With the stainless steel brake hoses, it is a very firm pedal and it may take a little more foot pressure, but it will stop on a dime if needed.


This Jeep is also for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early.


Buyer is responsible for any and all applicable shipping charges and or any taxes that are required.


On Mar-18-14 at 07:34:27 PDT, seller added the following information:

Sorry for the duplicate description.  I thought I was revising the description, not adding to it.

Auto Services in South Carolina

Tony`s Automotive and Tire ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Tire Dealers
Address: 457 Airport Rd, Wallace
Phone: (910) 895-9898

Star Automotive ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers
Address: 3102 North Pleasantburg Drive, Conestee
Phone: (864) 244-1207

Sprayglo Auto Refinishing and Body Repair ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Truck Painting & Lettering
Address: 340 Smith St., Mountain-Rest
Phone: (877) 677-7294

Speed Street Collision Center ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: Lancaster
Phone: (704) 899-5634

Presnell`s Auto Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Leasing
Address: 1109 W Market St, Cheraw
Phone: (843) 537-5677

Peterson`s Auto Service & Detail Shop ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Emissions Inspection Stations
Address: 478 Butler Rd, Chesnee
Phone: (828) 245-8889

Auto blog

Weekly Recap: Lamborghini fires on all cylinders

Sat, Jan 31 2015

Lamborghini added 192 technicians and specialists in 2014 as the Italian automaker expands under the ambitious growth strategy of parent company Volkswagen AG. The additional workers helped Lamborghini increase its sales 19 percent last year to 2,530 supercars, and further expansion is planned for this year. Lambo has added more than 500 people in the last four years, bringing its headcount to 1,175. "Lamborghini is undergoing a strong phase of growth in both sales and in terms of recruitment," CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a statement. "We invest significantly in our people ... in 2015 we plan to hire further." The supercar maker's solid performance last year came during a time of transition. Lambo sold off the final 265 Gallardos, which were the brand's best-selling models ever. Its 10-cylinder successor, the Huracan, immediately filled the void. It garnered 3,300 orders, and 1,137 of them were delivered in 2014. The other Lamborghini, the 12-cylinder Aventador, saw its sales increase 13 percent to 1,128 copies. The sales leap comes as Volkswagen drives sales expansion across its portfolio of brands. The German carmaker sold 10 million vehicles around the world for the first time last year. Though Lambo will never make supercars in great numbers, it is expected to contribute to VW's bottom line through its image and profitable sales. Look for further growth this year, and a Super Veloce version (shown above) of the Aventador has already been spotted during testing. Lamborghini has been working on a sport utility vehicle for years, though the company has never publicly approved the project. It also showed a hybrid, the Asterion, at last year's Paris Motor show, suggesting the automaker is considering an electric future. Other News and Notes GMC ponders Jeep Wrangler fighter GMC is considering adding a competitor to the Jeep Wrangler and has discussed the idea with its dealers, according to the Wall Street Journal. Details of the vehicle are unclear, but the report suggested the vehicle could have cues from General Motors' old Hummer brand. The move would broaden GMC's lineup of trucks and SUVs and attract new customers. GMC sold 501,853 vehicles in 2014, making it GM's second-best selling brand. GMC had more volume than Cadillac and Buick combined, though it's still well behind Chevrolet's tally of more than two million vehicles. The notion of a "Wrangler fighter" could be a moving target.

Chrysler resolves recall issue with NHTSA, will inspect, upgrade affected Jeeps

Tue, 18 Jun 2013

Chrysler made big news earlier in the month by refusing a recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty. Last week, NHTSA boss David Strickland countered by defending his agency's request for the recall of 2.7 million Jeep SUVs. Today marked the deadline for Chrysler to formally respond to NHTSA, and it seems that both parties have met in the middle with Chrysler inspecting and upgrading some of the affected vehicles without using the word "recall," which would constitute the admission of a defect; instead, Chrysler said that it is conducting a "voluntary campaign."
At issue on these vehicles is the positioning of the fuel tank behind the rear axle that could get damaged during a rear-end collision. NHTSA has stated that at least 51 people have been killed in rear-end collisions involving these Jeeps after the vehicles caught fire, to which Chrysler countered by pointing out that both models "met and exceeded" the requirements for fuel-system integrity.
As a compromise on the situation, Chrysler says that it will inspect all pre-2004 Grand Cherokees and pre-2007 Liberty models and, "if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle." According to Automotive News, this upgrade will consist of adding a trailer hitch that will presumably better protect the rear-mounted gas tank. Vehicles already equipped with a factory or Mopar hitch will not be modified. Chrysler's official statement on the matter is posted below, but no additional information has been released, such as when the campaign will begin and how many vehicles could be affected.

Dodge, Jeep and Ram could soon be owned by Chinese automakers

Mon, Aug 14 2017

For the past several years, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has made it widely known that the automaker he helms is up for grabs. First, he sent an email to GM CEO Mary Barra, who immediately refused to even discuss a merger. Later, Marchionne set his sights on Volkswagen. That too was swiftly rebuffed. It seemed like no global automaker was remotely interested in a partnership. Now, Automotive News reports that several Chinese automakers have come calling, only FCA isn't ready to answer. At least not yet. The news broke this morning that a major Chinese automaker had made an offer to purchase FCA for slightly above market value. FCA refused, saying the offer wasn't quite generous enough. It's unclear which automaker made the offer, but Automotive News says there's more than one interested party. FCA representatives have recently traveled to China to meet with Great Wall Motors, while Chinese representatives were seen at FCA corporate headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Chinese government has a lot of money invested in local automakers. It's putting pressure on these automakers to expand globally, including to the United States. As it stands, it's a matter of when a Chinese automaker will start selling cars here, not if. Purchasing an established automaker with a wide range of products and a huge dealer network would do wonders in giving the Chinese a foothold here. Sure, Geely owns Volvo, but a luxury automaker doesn't have nearly as much reach as a more mainstream company like FCA. This seems like the best case scenario for both a Chinese automaker looking to move into the U.S. and for FCA, at least from a business standpoint. The latter doesn't seem to have any other interested parties. It will be interesting to see how FCA would sell a deal like this to the public. We're not sure everyone will be happy with Dodge, Jeep and Ram falling under Chinese ownership. FCA didn't turn down the Chinese because they didn't like the idea. It turned down the offer because there wasn't enough money on the table. Related Video: News Source: Automotive News Earnings/Financials Alfa Romeo Chrysler Dodge Fiat Jeep RAM