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Carl's 85 Jeep CJ-7
85 CJ-7

 

When more important things take priority and your budget for your recreational vehicle is limited sometimes a bargain Jeep that needs TLC is just the ticket.  With bondo and man hours in ample supply Carl took ownership of this 85 CJ-7 with 130k + on the odometer in January of 98.  For the next 3 months in his spare time Carl and his brother Rick brought this rust bucket back to life.

 

Before any work.

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There was some serious visible body cancer.  Upon removal of the diamond plate even more serious metal rot became apparent.

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After phase one...

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In these photo's it's missing it's smashed windshield which was soon replaced.
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Color: Dark Green

Engine: In line 6 cylinder

Drive Train: Stock 4 speed.

Modifications:
Changed:

Thermostat, water pump, alternator, belts, wires, cap, rotor, battery, battery cables, voltage regulator, shocks, vaccum hoses, windshield, doors, roll bar covers, etc.

Added:

Bug screen, Hi-Lift jack, inside spare tire holder, found spare tire (exact same size and rim but no tread), Wrangler style mirrors, fire-extinguisher, Pioneer Super -Tuner II stereo, 400 watt amp., 500 watt speaker box, tachometer, roll-bar extension, etc...

Replaced:

Rear fenders, rear floor, body mounts(1 inch), floor under seats, removed rear seat, wind-shield, doors, all hood latches, removed wind-shield washer filler, Hunter Green paint (Painted by my brother, Rick),etc...

On board Recovery/Emergency Equipment:

Hi-Lift Jack, Fire extinguisher, Tools, misc recovery equipment

Future Modifications:

4"(inch) suspension lift, winch, soft top, engine re-build, rear lockers, bike rack, storage compartments for tools and extra parts, 33" tires, etc...

Comments:
WITH OUT MY BROTHER RICK, ALL OF THE ABOVE WORK WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH RICK!!!!!!!