1978 Jeep CJ7. Jeep was rebuilt from the ground up and finished in 2005. The following is a list of the work that was performed. I will try to describe everything the best I can. If you have any questions or need any pictures, please do not hesitate to contact me. I understand how difficult it is too buy something like this over the internet, so I will do everything I can to make sure you understand the description and details completely.

Rebuild Details:

Body: Body is a 4WD Hardware fiberglass tub without tailgate. Fenders are also fiberglass while the hood and grille are steel. I do have an extra fiberglass hood that goes with the Jeep. It was painted at a later date than the rest of the Jeep and does not match perfectly. The Jeep was painted when I bought it, so I did not paint any of the yellow body parts as you see them. Paint is a base/clear and has been on there for a few years. There are several nicks and scratches, but overall is in good condition. I also have a set of half steel doors (no hardware) in the same color that will go with the Jeep. The windshield frame is steel. Most of the hardware on the Jeep is all stainless including the front and rear bumpers. A lot of money just in the stainless.

Engine: Pre-'85 Chevrolet small block 350. This began as a standard 4-bolt main GM crate engine. It was then fitted with a Comp Cam Extreme 262 4x4 cam (0.462"/0.480")and Comp Cam valve springs. Camshaft is designed for low end torque (1000-5600rpm) and gives the engine a nice healthy idle. It has an Edlebrock performer intake manifold, Edlebrock 650 cfm carb, Mallory electronic ignition, new water pump, and new alternator. It has Hedman Chevrolet-to-Jeep conversion fenderwell headers that exit through a set of Supertrapp mufflers under each door (Supertrapps are U.S.F.S approved spark arrestors - no problem in the state parks).  Engine is cooled by a new Jeep-to-Chevrolet conversion radiator by Extreme Radiators. Runs down the highway at 180deg and still keeps the temp to around 210deg even in the heat of the day at the sand dunes.

Transmission: Transmission is a GM TH400. This is not the Jeep TH400 this is an actual GM TH400 that was completely rebuilt, including a new torque converter and mild shift kit. It was rebuilt with the Jeep output shaft so that no adapter plates were required. Gears are controlled by a B&M ratchet shifter.

Transfer Case: Transfer case is the Borg-Warner Quadra-Trac transfer case. This is the full time transfer case with the emergency lock switch in the glove box. The transfer case was rebuilt with all new seals and a new chain. It also has the optional 4:1 low range which provides a great low gear for off road use.

Chassis / Frame / Tires: The frame was completely cleaned, wire brushed and then coated in POR 15 chassis black. Universal motor mounts were welded in for the SBC keeping all the other components in their stock location (driveshafts were not modified).  New Pro Comp shocks and steering stabilizer were added. The Jeep rides on new 33" Pro Comp All Terrains mounted on new Mickey Thompson M/T wheels. The rear roll cage is tied into the frame in the rear. I did this since the body was fiberglass just in case….

Axles:  The Jeep retains the stock axles front and rear. The rear being a Model 20 and the front being the 30. New axle seals and gaskets were installed and Mobil 1 gear oil installed in both front and rear.

Brakes: The Jeep still has the factory disc brakes on the front and the drums on the rear. All new brake hardware was used on the rear as well a new wheel cylinder, brake drums and shoes. The fronts were rebuilt with new rotors and new pads. Brake lines are all new stainless steel lines.

Interior: The seats in the Jeep are actually from a Levi's edition Jeep (do not know if the Jeep was original a Levi's or not). Seats have some seam splits and a few cuts. They are not in the best condition but completely presentable. I installed new carpet from 4WD hardware, but wished I hadn't as it does not fit well in the rear due to the fiberglass body and does not adhere well to the fiberglass. If I was to keep the Jeep, I would probably end up removing the rear carpet and rhino lining or something. The dash was removed, radio plate filled in and painted basic black. I added the stainless steel dash and rewired to get all the lights to work. I also added an Autometer Sport Comp Tach, Oil pressure and Water temperature gauges. Jeep also still has the original center console.

Things needed / problems:  The engine leaks a little oil from the rear main seal. I installed a new rear main before installing the engine, but it managed to start leaking..possibly due to not being installed for a year before the engine was fired. Front end could use new tie rod ends. I have 2 of them, but never got around to installing them or having the front end aligned (steering wheel angle is off ). Front grille alignment is off a little. I think the new body bushings finally settled in causing the tub to twist a little. It just needs the mounts shimmed to get everything back into alignment. These are all pretty minor and easy to fix, but am not trying to hide anything.

The Jeep was basically built to take to Michigan to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. It has been up there for the last 3 years and performs great. Other than the dunes, it has never been off-road and has only been driven on the street…less than 500 miles per year. It has just been a summer time cruiser. I am sure I have left out a lot of things that were done to it, but I have pictures of the rebuild as well as most of the receipts.

The Jeep is not perfect and I am not advertising it to be. It is an all around great Jeep that both looks and performs well. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will answer all the questions and give you all the pictures you need.

As always: WHEN IN DOUBT – ASK! I want to make sure you understand everything about this Jeep, and make sure you know what you are buying. Also, there is no warranty implied as it is a custom built, but used Jeep.

Asking $8500 OBO!


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Can send pics upon reuest.
e-mail: mdunn5@columbus.rr.com  

nice rig!
yer pics were a little to big, I resized em and fixed up yer avatar also...

what are ya gonna build next?

 

Thanks for helping me get my pics included. I had a '72 Blazer that I sold to build this. I am really partial to those and want to build another one. I know it's no Jeep, but it is something I have really wanted. I really don't want to give this one up, but that's how the vicous cycle works.

I am open to all offers on my Jeep, especially if you have a '72 Blazer to trade There's a lot of time and money in this one...you know how it is.

Thanks for looking!  

Do you still have the Jeep for sale?
Will a hardtop fit the fiberglass body?
How much are you asking for it?
How many miles are on the engine & tranny?
Thanks,
John