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1978 Jeep Cj5 Base Sport Utility 2-door 4.2l on 2040-cars

US $10,750.00
Year:1978 Mileage:41902
Location:

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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This was my fathers jeep. He bought it from a hunting buddy in 1980 and had it until his death in 2012. The car lived in Northern California until September 2013 and never saw rain. He would take it out of the garage for hunting season, tow it to his campsite, and tow it back to his garage when hunting season was over. Of the 42K miles, I would estimate that 1/3 to 1/2 of those miles were put on the jeep with the engine off being towed behind his truck.

The jeep has been outfitted for hunting. There is a rifle rack between the driver and passenger side. Fog lights were added. A Warn Winch ($1000?) was installed sometime in the last 5 years or so.

The soft top is in mint condition as are the doors. I think the only time they were ever used was to ship the Jeep from Northern California to South Carolina. The back seat has never been used. The glove compartment was removed to install the rifle rack and is in perfect condition.

I had a new battery put in during a full service in September 2013. Also had a new ignition switch put in.

There is also a tow hitch-bar that can be used to tow the jeep behind your truck or RV.

Everything works with the exception of the gas gauge. I do not know what is wrong with it. The rear view mirror is missing. My father may have removed it for better visibility while hunting.

The tires have great tread on them, more than 60%, and appear to be fine, however, they have been on the jeep as long as I can remember (25+ years) and the new owner may want to change them out.

My father was meticulous and the Jeep has been well cared for. I've put about 100 miles on it since September, and it runs great, very responsive.

Since my fathers death, I've learned many things about him that are extremely unpleasant and I can't look at this jeep without those reminders, so I am selling it.It is very fun to drive.  If you are looking for a well built AMC jeep with low miles that has been well cared for, please feel free to email me with any questions. Please request additional pictures and I will take an upload.

Shipping is buyers responsibility however I will assist with shipping if needed.

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