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Opinion on 1978 CJ5?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by willy1947, Jun 13, 2005.

  1. Jun 13, 2005
    willy1947

    willy1947 New Member

    Solsberry, IN
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    I've got a relative that has a 1978 CJ5 he wants to sell me for $300. I'm thinking it's a great deal, but wondering if finding a replacement motor or parts will be hard. Below are the specs.:

    title, never wrecked, complete soft top (a little ragged), full roll cage, good tires, frame is solid, body is rough but repairable, manual steering, 304 V8 bad (missing oil pan), 3 speed, and the rest is typical of a jeep that has set for 4 years.

    Story has it that the owner drove it a lot. Around town, and out on the farm. Something happen to the motor and it was parked. Henceforth a divorce followed and he had to get rid of it.

    I'm thinking this sounds like a good restoration project. Especially since it has a title.

    Thoughts?

    Thanks,
    Dave
     
    willy1947, Jun 13, 2005
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  2. Jun 13, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    If you can't find a reasonable 304 (which shouldn't be too hard) a 258 or later fuel injected 4.0L would be a relatively easy swap.

    Parts for this will be a heckuva easier to find than for an Early 5. ;)

    Go for it!
     
    sparky, Jun 13, 2005
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  3. Jun 13, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I can't imagine a part on this Jeep that can't be bought new. The 304 is a good engine and is not that expensve to rebuild.
     
    Mcruff, Jun 13, 2005
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  4. Jun 13, 2005
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    $300, I would think if you bought it and didn't like it you could part it out and get your money back pretty easily.
     
    jd7, Jun 13, 2005
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  5. Jun 13, 2005
    barry

    barry Inquisitive Member

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    Why are you waiting? :? :D
     
    barry, Jun 13, 2005
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  6. Jun 14, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    For $300...
    is it home yet???????????? :twisted:
     
    lynn, Jun 14, 2005
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  7. Jun 15, 2005
    willy1947

    willy1947 New Member

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    Soon, I hope:)
     
    willy1947, Jun 15, 2005
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