CJ5 vs CJ7

DeJkUnlimited said:
I was checking the Denver area looking for ~$3k ones that may be candidates for you and may have found one for myself. It's closer to $8k though. I've been texting with him and hoping to get some pics tonight or tomorrow.
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You looking at that black one with a 3" lift? He said his offers have been high 6 low 7 range. Awesome looking Jeep
 
I'm a 5 guy but when it comes time to buy another cj it's going to be 7. I think probably an 86' just for the 44 rear ended and Dana 300 transfer case. I've had 304's in my cj5's and a 258 in my cj7. I think I would do the straight six again over the V8. Just my 2 cents tho.


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Got a very promising lead on a CJ7 that looks to be in fantastic shape. All stock. Everything working. No visible rust in the pics he sent. I think I could get it for around 4k.

New problem: wife worried about safety.

Who said anything about safety?!
 
DeJkUnlimited said:
^ no build thread yet... I was just inquiring about the CJ about a month ago in this sub-forum. I've also expanded my search fully expecting I may have to fly out and drive home if I find the RIGHT Jeep. Every time I search, I make sure to look in the SE US. For whatever reason they seem to be less expensive down there. There's a couple I've been really eager to see but the owners have been hit or miss trying to maintain contact.
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Beware of rust, in the southeast,


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The full tub route looks expensive, but if you got one for the right price, it would be a good option. I've been keeping my eye on this sort of thing, too.


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notnalc68 said:
The full tub route looks expensive, but if you got one for the right price, it would be a good option. I've been keeping my eye on this sort of thing, too.


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Yeah, seems like I could break even IF I did all the work of replacing the tub myself. Otherwise seems better to just wait and try to find one without rust for a good price.
 
GraniteCrystal said:
Yeah, seems like I could break even IF I did all the work of replacing the tub myself. Otherwise seems better to just wait and try to find one without rust for a good price.
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That's the best route, I'd say, but as Calamity Jane showed, there could be hidden surprises. I think it's cool that you can get all the parts you can on one, so easily. Personally, I'd rather have one with a blown motor and no significant rust, than the other way around.


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You guys chime in, if I'm wrong. How reliable is the AMC 304? Aside from shitty gas mileage, is that why so many CJs have Small Block Chevy's? I know a guy that breaks down, just about every time he drives his CJ7. It has a 304 and manual transmission.


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I think as you describe a 7 is a better fit. Also a rust free example is not impossible to find you just need to be patient and use Search tempest to target Western States. Heck in my area there are a number of good looking clean 7's there now. I'm still looking for the perfect CJ6
 
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