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What to look for when buying

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by BrettM0352, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    Hey, this is my first post on here.

    I'm looking at two 1968 cj's right now, a f134 and a v6. Both are the same price and from the pictures they look to be in about the same condition. I'll probably just go with whichever one is in better condition since horsepower isn't too much of a deciding factor for me(even though that 134 only put out 75hp brand new).

    My question is, when looking at older CJ's, are there any specific things that I should look for other than the obvious rust (frame, body, brackets), matching 13 digit vin's and other common sense stuff?
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 14, 2010
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  2. Hawk5274

    Hawk5274 Member

    Brett,
    I have a F134 and really do enjoy it. It only goes 45-50 mph on a flat, so taking it on a freeway is not recommended. I have fun going to the shops, trails, and short trips that can be driven on the back roads. The 6 banger might better be what your looking for if you want to travel, but all in what you want.
     
    Hawk5274, Oct 14, 2010
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  3. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    dnb71R2, Oct 14, 2010
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  4. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Personally - the V6 wins unless there are other mitigating factors. Check the clutch, drive train, steering (closely), OD if it on it is worth extra $$$. As to the body - Hat channels on the underside show a great deal as to it's overall body. Frame cracks at the mount points and any possible 'fixes' that have been put on tells alot as well.
     
    Warloch, Oct 14, 2010
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  5. John Worman

    John Worman from New Mexico

    For me, this wouldn't even be a question. I had a 64 CJ5 with a F134. In '66' I saw how much better the V6 performed on climbing hills around Las Cruces. I had to have the V6. I've sure never been sorry. Even with an overdrive on the F134, the V6 got much better gas mileage and went down the road SO much better. The 3.63 gears behind the V6 engine made a tremendous difference.

    Even if the V6 one wasn't in as good of condition, it is still the one I would pick.

    Just my 2ยข worth. You may even want to give me some change back!
     
    John Worman, Oct 14, 2010
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  6. skeely

    skeely New Member

    i've got the v-6 in my '66 and find it to be plenty of power. if they are both in good shape get both. it's never too late to have a happy second childhood. good luck
     
    skeely, Oct 14, 2010
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  7. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    if and when i ever buy another Willy's.
    i am definitely going for one with a v6 and OD already installed.
    it'll save me a bundle.
    (this is from a guy that will end up with $6500 worth of parts and upgrades)
    get one that somebody else already went broke on.....:)
     
    unclebill, Oct 15, 2010
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