1974 CJ5 Resto

Hi all,
Looks like the intro/project thread I had going is gone. The project is a 74 CJ5 with 232 and 31 AT's. I am planning a basically stock rebuild. So here is a new thread with some overall progess pics.

As of Oct 22nd 2006



First step was to strip it to the frame



Then clean it up and paint the frame



Engine is a recent rebuild so it was a matter of cleaning and painting the drivetrain.



Next up was repairing the floors and body mounts.







Some major body repairs where the spare tire used to mount





Bed Lining the interior



Starting body work and paint



The plan is to be back on the road by April/May 2007.

Mike

 

Here is my just aquired 74 CJ5 Project. Good to see another one.







So far I took off the 38's and when to 33's. Did the spring over axle reversal. Now brakes if I can find all the parts.

 

JeepDriver

thats a good-look'n restoration. Keep us posted on developments and pictures !!

 

Me and my 74 just moved to Concord. I live off Union, where are you? Looks good, btw.

 

I am off Pitt's school near the Speedway.

Mike

 

Did you buy this one off NC4x4.com? It looks familiar.

 

Yes it was posted on NC4x4 back in Sept/Oct.

Mike

 

If you need an extra set of hands around the garage, just shoot me a PM. It looks like I could learn a lot.

 

Will do. Might need an extra set of hands when it comes time to put the body back on.

Mike

 

More progress as of today

Body is in primer and ready for some body work.







Mike

 

Great work. 74 is a great year too!

 

Looking good, do your neighbors enjoy the smell when you are painting? I know my wife sure complains!

 

My wife complains about the stinky garage. My neighbors don't complain becuase I am the first one they go with car troubles, broken lawnmowers and anything that requires tools.

Mike

 

Progress looks good! Good picture of the dash plate, too. Is it factory layout with all the cutouts? If it is, maybe you should take a front on shot so everyone with a question of what one looks like can see yours!

 

That's sweet! The '74's are near & dear to my heart, my first vehicle (at age 16) was a '74 CJ5 with the 304V8, had a blast fixing it up & driving it all through high school & the first year of college. Keep the pictures coming!

 

Looks like you're doin a fine job, good to see! keep em comming.

 

LostDawg, it looks stock other than the radio cutout. Not sure about that. It looks like it was hacked in there to me. I am going to put a block off plate over it for now and will probably install a radio later.

Mike

 

Yeah, I wasn't sure of '74's, my '73 is solid where you have your radio cutout, but at least it looks nice. The PO of mine hacked out a radio spot where the sticker goes (lower left) so no sticker on mine.
BTW, what are your plans for the front fenders? It looks as if they were modified for oversized tires?

 

I'll give you guys a bit of incentive to finish your projects. Here is my 74 CJ5 after a whole lot of restoration work. Started out with a plow Jeep!


http://earlycj5.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5129&d=1127406455

 

I like the green '74 CJ5 Renegade.
Looks like someone down there lifted your windshield wipers.