- 1980 MY Jeep CJ5 Restomod
- Current owner reports frame-off restoration completed in 2016
- Current owner reports new 6.2LS Vortec engine with less than 1,500 miles
- Current owner reports new 350 turbo transmission
- Current owner reports new DANA 300 transfer case
- Current owner reports new aluminum radiator
- Current owner reports new 2.5" Flow master dual exhaust
- Current owner reports new exhaust headers
- Current owner reports new power 4-wheel disc brakes with steel braided lines
- Custom suspension with front spring reversal Bilstein shocks
- Current owner reports new front differential DANA 44 with DANA 60 outboard
- Current owner reports new Currie high-pinon DANA 60 rear differential with 4.56 gears
- Current owner reports new ARB electric air locker
- Current owner reports new ARB compressor
- Current owner reports new 3/4-ton steering
- Current owner reports new 35" Super Swamper tires
- New 18" Mickey Thompson Classic II simulated bead lock polished aluminum wheels
- Current owner reports new custom paint job
- Current owner reports new manifold & head covers
- Fully new interior
- Upgraded console
- Full cage roll bar
- Custom extended frame bumpers with rear hitch
- 9,000-pound WARN winch
- Side nerf bars
- Tilt steering
- Custom soft half-doors
- Custom LED lighting
The Americans have always known how to build cars that are just a little more interesting and quirky than their foreign counterparts. And, when it comes to SUVs, Jeeps usually come to mind. This 1980 Jeep CJ-5, fully restored mind you, is a fine specimen of what rolled off of the American production lines during that period. While still reminiscent of the initial Willys Jeep design that dates back nearly 40 years before this, this CJ-5 incorporates a modern take on the classic Jeep design. Allowing the driver to have the full classic Jeep experience while enjoying the open-air cabin and V8 burble (Yes you read that right).
Exterior and Interior
The interior is nothing short of what you would expect in an American vehicle of this age. Everything is built with a purpose. No-nonsense, straight-line styling. Everything is where you would expect to find it. The modern black leather seats with yellow piping contrast well with the overall color combo of the vehicle. The same thing can be said about the black and yellow flat-bottomed steering wheel. And don’t worry if the going gets rough, the CJ-5’s 4-wheel drive lever and other major controls are well within reach of the driver, either on the floor or on the custom painted dashboard panel, making sure that it isn’t left in a sticky situation. The CJ-5’s exterior is eye-catching, to say the least. The majority of the body is painted a bright yellow with black accents wheel arches, and a custom bullbar (with a fully functional 9,000 lbs Warn winch). Let’s not forget that custom painted bonnet. Couple this with its big nobbly 35-inch Super Swamper tires and custom roll cage, and the CJ-5 is bound to be the talking point wherever you take this CJ-5. Be it the middle of the desert, a grand hotel, or even the grocery store.
Engine
No small 4 cylinders here. This CJ-5 has been custom-fitted with a 6.2 liter LS Vortec engine with less than 1,500 miles. It doesn’t get much better than this. Moreover, it has also been fitted with the following - A new 350 turbo transmission A new DANA 300 transfer case A new aluminum radiator frame-off restoration completed in 2016 A new 2.5" Flow master dual exhaust New exhaust headers New power 4-wheel disc brakes with steel braided lines Allowing for an exceptionally modern driving experience for such an old vehicle.
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