
- 1978 Jeep CJ-7
- 304ci AMC V8
- Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburator & Intake
- TH400 3-Speed Automatic
- Quadra-Trac 4x4 w/ Long Range
- Orange Exterior
- Tan Interior
- Aftermarket Radiator
- Mandrel Bent Exhaust
- New Front Bucket Seats w/ Seatbelts
- Roll Bar
- Rear Sear
- Spray Lined Interior
- Full Fiberglass Body
- Tilt Nose Hood
- Soft Top w/ Soft Doors
- Hankook 35 x 12.5 Tires
- Aftermarket Wheels
- 9" LED Off-Road Lights
- Reese Style Hitch
- LED Tail Lights
- Lift Kit
- Disc Brakes
- Power Steering
- Current Owner Reports $13,00 In Aftermarket Work
After making the transition to building civilian versions of their famed military off-roaders, Jeep quickly became a byword for stylish, practical, and dependable transport that could do anything and go virtually anywhere. One look at our 1978 Jeep CJ-7 and you’ll see its war-winning roots. At the same time, it continues to bear a resemblance to a brand that continues to mobilise many off-roading enthusiasts. Now with an upgraded 304ci AMC V8 engine under the hood and additional functional and stylistic modifications, this Jeep CJ-7 is looking for a new home. It could be the deal of the year, with the owner reporting to have fully restored this Jeep with over $13,000 worth of upgrades.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1978 Jeep CJ-7 makes no business hiding its off-road capabilities. It rides tall courtesy of a lift kit, and sits on aftermarket wheels which are wrapped in Hankook 35x12.5 tires. The truck features a full fiberglass body, which is finished in a shade of orange. Part of that upgraded shell is a tilt-nose hood for easy engine access, plus a soft top with soft doors for that no-holds-barred outdoors experience. There are also 9-inch LED off-road lights, as well as LED taillights and a Reese-style hitch. The cabin is a spartan affair, with just the essentials retained for this impressive build. The interior has been spray-lined for durability. You’ll find new front bucket seats, which have been outfitted with seatbelts for added safety. You’ll even find a roll bar for extra occupant protection.
Engine
Under the tilt nose hood of this 1978 Jeep CJ-7 lies an impressive 304ci AMC V8 engine. It features an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and intake, as well as a mandrel-bent exhaust. Cooling is taken care of thanks to an aftermarket radiator, and there’s power steering and power disc brakes as well. All four wheels are powered via a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, and QuadraTrac AWD with long range.
Inspection
By 1944, World War II was coming to an end, and Willys-Overland, makers of the military Jeep knew that their bread-and-butter was going to run out. They started building prototypes for a civilian variant, which they christened CJ – or Civilian Jeep. They knew that the civilian variant would face a far tougher life than its wartime sibling. Unlike a wartime military Jeep that may live for months or even weeks, a civilian variant must lead a harsh life for years. It must be reliable, easy to maintain, and able to handle a beating. Suffice to say, Jeep knocked it out of the park with the CJ, produced from 1944 to 1986 with over 1.5 million made across several CJ series. Then, the CJ series was succeeded by what we know as the Wrangler today. That’s why this 1986 Jeep CJ-7 is not only a lovely classic American off-roader, but a piece of history. Available in Athens, Alabama, this iconic off-roader comes to you with just under 75,000 miles to its name.
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