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1983 Jeep Cj-7 Rock Crawler Wheeler Wrangler - All The Good Stuff!!! on 2040-cars

US $17,500.00
Year:1983 Mileage:143436 Color: Red /
 Red Black
Location:

Clive, Iowa, United States

Clive, Iowa, United States
Transmission:Manual 4 Speed NP-435
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:AMC 401 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1JCCM87EXDT019191 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: AMC
Model: Jeep CJ-7 Rock Crawler Wheeler Wrangler
Trim: Rock Crawler Wheeler Wrangler
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: 4 Wheel Drive
Mileage: 143,436
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red Black
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Some normal wheelin' scratches and minor dents. Heater core has small leak so it is bypassed."

As seen in: April 2011 issue of Four Wheeler magazine 50 Top Truck Challengers!

1983 Jeep CJ-7 titled, licensed & insured. 


$17,500 


It's been in two competitions total (Western, IA) and won the big tires class both times against many other nice rigs with bigger tires, tractor tires, Uni-Mog axles, tube buggies etc., so I would say it's a proven vehicle. 
Been to Moab once, CO one the way back and a couple places in MO besides Iowa.

Frame off rebuild done about 8 years ago.
Over the course of time, I've probably spent over $35,000 on parts and hundreds and hundreds hours of labor to make this one of the best wheelin' Jeeps around and it is still streetable. 
I just drove it to a Cruise night in June. 
It would make a plus 75 MPH trip down the Interstate if you wanted to.
Its been wheeled only one time in the last 2 years, so that's the reason for selling. 
Probably wheeled about 25 times since frame-off rebuild. Lots of life left in most everything!

YJ Wrangler Tub & Frame, CJ-7 tailgate, dash, grill, hood. etc.

Engine: AMC 401 V-8 rebuilt years back with approximately 5,000 miles on rebuild. GREAT ENGINE!

Induction: Howell TBI - Holley Throttle Body Injection with standard GM sensors etc. 

Transmission: NP-435 Ford Truck 4-Speed with Novak Adaptor

Clutch: Centerforce Dual Friction (Top of the Line)

Front Axle: HP High Pinion Rock Crusher Dana 60 King Pin type, 4.10 gears with spare ring and pinion, ARB Air Locker, 35 Spline chrome moly inner and outer shafts plus complete set of extra spare 35 spline chrome moly shafts for spares & drive flanges, Dedenbear High Strength Dana 70 style/size inner "C"s, Dedenbear High Strength Dana 70 style/size outer knuckles, Off Road Design (or similiar) High steer Arms with (5) bolts per arm.

Front drive shaft: two piece with 1350 u-joints.

Rear Axle: Shaved 14 Bolt with Detroit Locker 4.10 gears with spare ring and pinion, disc brakes, dually hubs and extra set of single wheel hubs to make vehicle approximately 4" wider.

Rear drive shaft: High Angle Drivelines 1350 CV with 1410 rear U-joint

Transfer Case: Atlas II 4.3:1 ratio with Twin stick, 1350 outers on both ends

Tires: Super Swamper 42 x 16.5 x 15 with approximately 75% tread remaining, spare 42" Irok tire

Wheels: Stazworks Double Beadlock Wheels with thick poly insert, 16.5 x 9.75, Powder Coated, Pressed Centers, Rock Rings and Custom design.

Suspension: 3 Link wishbone Front with 4-Link Double Triangulated Rear, Johnny Joints, front 1/4" wall tube, rear lowers are 1/2" wall sleeved tube and have never bent. Rear connection has Blue Torch Fab style Brace. Jeep TJ springs front and rear. Long travel shocks.

Frame straightened in rear for clearance. Custom front of frame for lower integral winch mount.

Nearly 90 Degree approach and departure angles.

Crawl Ratio: 118:1 Awesome!

Wheel base: 110" 

Width: 84" or so. Will fit on standard width car trailer. Mine has removable fenders, so I remove one to make it easier.

Probably close to 2' ground clearance and will still fit in standard garage door.

Winch: Warn HS-9500 High Speed. Used little as it still has the original steel cable on it and in good shape.

Steering: FULL HYDRO, Performance Off-Road Systems Double ended cylinder (ram), High volume pump with filter, Derale fan cooled power steering cooler & large tube protection for cylinder.

Interior: Best Top seats, driver tilts and adjust, rear fold and tumble. Cooler rack for two smaller coolers. Tilt gauge, hand throttle for hills and fast idle, remote interior winch control, console, Tool Storage boxes that double as arm rest.

On Board Air: Engine driven York air compressor that runs the ARB with tank to also run air tools

Roll Cage: Frame mounted & removable 8 point roll cage. Hard Top and Doors will fit with this cage. Head room for taller drivers and passengers. 

Fuel Cell: 15 Gal. RCI (or similiar) fuel cell with vent to rear axle area for safety and double Walbro internal fuel pickups so it never starves for fuel even on a big sidehill.

Electrical: Stock Jeep wire harness, Howell TBI wire harness, 12 Volt Guy Dual Battery wiring with cab switch, currently only one Optima, but has battery box for second battery if desired, front and rear rock lights for night wheelin'. Wired up and has a big drop hitch if you want to haul your boat or jet ski to the lake.

Cooling System: Be Cool Radiator and dual electric fans on relays and switches.

Front Fenders: Customer Tube design with heavy gauge steel

Rear Fenders: Custom Tube design with heavy steel for protection

Rockers: Custom Tube Rocker Protection/sliders built in and attached to roll cage.

Hard Top and Hard Doors included.

Bikini Top

Estimated Replacement cost to buy new/rebuild parts like on the Jeep:
Engine: $2,500
Trans/adapter & Clutch: $1,500
Fuel Injection: $1,500
Front Axle: $8,500
Steering Cyl, Pump, Cooler etc. $2,000
Rear Axle: $600
Susp./links/axle brace/joints/shocks: $2,500
Transfer Case: $2,500
Wheels: $1,800
Tires: $2,000
Drive shafts: $800
Winch: $1,200
Roll cage: $1,000
Body protection: $1,000
Seats: $500
Radiator: $500
On Board Air: $500
Stinger Bumper: $300

Additional: Body, frame, paint, fuel cell, hoses, accessories, exhaust, gauges, hitch etc. labor etc. etc. thousands...
Some minor scratches and small dents, heater core is bypassed because of a small leak. 
Wipers, lights, fan etc. all work.
The axles are strong enough to run 44"-46" tires if you want.

Price: $17,500 

If you are into wheeling and haven't upgraded your rig yet or want to run One Ton Axles and Big Tires, this may be the rig for you. 
If you want to save over $10,000 and hundreds of hours of labor building your own wheeler, this may be the Jeep for you.

Give me a call with any questions 515-six8one-216zero.
I can take more pictures, but please be a serious buyer and have the money available first.
I'm located in/near Des Moines, IA, so you can look at the Jeep first with an appointment.

Thanks for looking,
Bruce

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