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1983 Cj-7 Very Tasteful Build/restoration No Rust Runs Great Southwest Since New on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:174758 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

St. George, Utah, United States

St. George, Utah, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:258cid Inline 6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1JCCN87E3DT071324 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Trim: Renegade
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Drive Type: 4 Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Disc Brakes, Power Brakes, Power Steering
Mileage: 174,758
Sub Model: CJ7
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Beautiful cosmetic and mechanical restoration of a pristine, rust-free, unmodified and original, highway-driven (very limited off-road use), desert California (20 years) and desert Utah (10 years) based 1983 Jeep CJ7. Don't let the mileage intimidate you... since the restoration this beauty drives as new. The key to a great build is to start with a great foundation like this one. Complete, original and rust-free is way more important than miles. And It was done as a labor of love by a friend of mine who planned to keep it forever. Alas, plans change and he has asked me to sell it for him (I'm the eBay go-to guy in my neighborhood).


Below is a link that allows you to get details through the VIN number...


And here are the details on this one (in no particular order)...

* Beautiful fresh paint inside and out (body was entirely disassembled, prepped, painted, and then reassembled with new parts)
* Matching Armor-Coat on the floorboards and bed
* New windshield frame and window
* New nuts & bolts throughout (mostly stainless steel)
* New Bestop bikini top
* New mirrors
* Very cool stainless steel hood hinges and vent from Olympic Offroad
* Fresh undercoating on fender wells
* Original 15x7 Jeep spoke rims
* Custom LED tail lights
* Newer 258cid long-block
* Cool new cast 4.2L valve cover
* Stainless steel air intake
* Five speed manual transmission with newer clutch
* Dana 300 transfer case
* Trac-Lok limited slip rear differential
* Power steering with tilt wheel
* Power brakes (fresh pads and rotor in front, new shoes in rear)
* New battery tray
* New water pump/thermostat/serpentine belt
* All new radiator & heater hoses
* New windshield washer hoses and pump
* New gauges (other than speedo) and indicator lights
* New stainless steel gauge surround
* Very comfy new seats and seat frames
* Custom, very sturdy rear bumper/receiver/swing-away spare tire carrier (all bolt-on)
* Newer shocks (Ranch RS5000's in the rear)
* New shift boots
* Custom machined dash control knobs
* Original owners manual and maintenance schedule

I know I'm forgetting some additional goodies. Definitely look closely at my pics. And I also have pics of the building process... please ask me for them.

Mechanically, the running gear is excellent. Everything works like new and has been restored/upgraded where necessary. What's cool is that it has been kept all stock underneath. It's built to be a reliable, practical daily driver that will appreciate in value if you take care of it. I've driven many classic CJ's and I'm struck by what a tight, rattle-free, smooth, civilized driver this one is. Personally, I think it drives as good as or better than a new one did in 1983. Just my two cents.

Cosmetically, the owner took some liberties (seats, knobs, paint color, stainless steel, tail lights). But they are done to a very high standard and reversible if you choose. Personally, I'd leave them just the way they are and enjoy them. They certainly contribute to it being a safe, cool (as in awesome), practical and comfortable driver. And I think these tasteful upgrades make it even more unique.

My name is Chris and I am happy to answer your questions. Please call me at 435-669-1470. I also have tons of additional pics that show every nook and cranny. Send me an email address and I will get them out promptly. This beautiful CJ7 is located in the dry, desert community of St. George, Utah (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). You may want to consider flying in and driving home. I would be happy to help facilitate that. Good luck and good bidding.





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