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1978 Jeep CJ5 3spd V8, good condition

Condition: Used
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Year: 1978
Mileage: 1,500
VIN: J8F83EH047934
Color: White
Engine: V8
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: Brown
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Description of 1978 Jeep CJ
For Sale, 1978 CJ5 3spd V8
The reason I am selling is that I need to thin my car stable. I have little ones running around and don't have time for much else anymore. This is painful to see this Jeep go but it is the right decision. I have given my CJ my own blood, sweat and tears over the years and hope to find her a good home.
STOCK SPECS:
  • 1978 Chassis, powertrain is original
  • AMC 304 V8
  • T-150 3 Speed
  • Dana 20 T-case
  • AMC 20 rear end
  • Dana 30 front end
  • Manual locking hubs
  • Original mileage unknown since odometer was broken when I bought it. I have put about 1500 miles on it since I've owned it

HISTORY:
I bought the CJ a little over 4 years ago, this is not a daily driver for me. It's one of three side project cars I am working on. It spends most of the time in garaged storage. I have never driven it in the rain in the 4 years I have owned it, it's driven maybe 50 miles a month. I have put around 1500 miles on it since I bought it. I try to drive it to work once a week to keep it loose. It runs great, no smoke and a nice throaty V8 sound. If the Jeep sits for 7-10 days at a time, I give it a spritz of starting fluid to avoid wrenching on the starter. However, hot and cold starts are not an issue if driven regularly. Battery is charged at my garage once a quarter, twice in winter. Fuel always treated with Lucas Ethanol Stabilizer every fill up.
POWERTRAIN:
The AMC 304 V8 runs like a champ. No smoke at startup, idles smooth. I installed a new Holley Truck Avenger 470cfm carb. The resting oil pressure is about 40 psi. The rear main seal leaves a couple drops on the floor after being driven but this is typical of older V8s with two piece seals. Transmission and clutch work fine.
BRAKES:
All hard lines and rubber lines replaced, no leaks. Newly rebuilt rear drums.

WHEELS/TIRES:
15x8 lightweight Pacer magnesium wheels with 12.50 x 33 BFG ATs (@ 40% tread remaining)
CHASSIS:
Frame and underbody in solid shape, has some surface rust/grime/mud that needs a wire brush scrub. I had planned to undercoat in POR-19 at some point.

INTERIOR:
Interior is in great shape. All knobs work, new gauges, new stereo, waterproof amp and speakers, seats, tub is Rhino-linered
EXTERIOR:
New soft top installed. Body is good shape, a few dings here and there. I've clayed it and polished the exterior so it is pretty shiny.
WORK I HAVE PERFORMED:
  • -Engine oil and filter have @1000 miles on them so oil is good for a while
  • -Installed manual oil pressure gauge in engine bay to prove gauge on dash
  • -New coolant hoses and heater line hoses
  • -3 point seat belts installed
  • -New coolant
  • -New water pump
  • -New brake fluid
  • -Complete power steering pump rebuild and new hoses
  • -New power steering fluid
  • -New intake gasket
  • -New OMIX-ADA exhaust manifolds (have some surface rust now), hardware and gaskets
  • -EGR system deleted
  • -Complete new brake hard lines, rubber hoses and prop valve
  • -Complete rear drum brake rebuild, both sides, rust encapsulated, repainted
  • -Stripped and repainted AMC 20 rear end
  • -Rear diff fluid change with Mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90, new hardware
  • -Brand new top of the line BestTop SuperTop and doors
  • -Brand new BestTop matching seats
  • -New waterproof stereo (JBL marine amp, (2) Bazooka marine speakers, JVC Bluetooth/USB head unit)
  • -Custom dash rebuild with brand new AutoMeter gauges, LED bulbs installed
  • -Dash markers rewired with LEDs
  • -Oil pressure warning sender installed (light in dash illuminates if under 15psi)
  • -"New-old-stuff" AMC lock tumbler installed (comes with cool AMC Motors key)
  • -New wooden steering wheel
  • -2.5 Rancho lift kit with Rancho RS5000 shocks, new suspension bushings
  • -New Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer
  • -Under seat lock box installed
  • -New battery
  • -New fuel pump and hoses
  • -Repainted radiator
  • -"Jeep Covers" brand rain cover mounted in interior, comes with Jeep. Good to have in case it rains unexpectedly.
  • -New fuel cap
  • -Come-along jack included

THINGS THAT NEED ATTENTION:

  • Front u-joints need to be swapped (I never got to this project)
  • Headlights need rewire with relays (I have these in a box to give to the buyer)
  • Replace front sway bar bushings (I have these in a box to give to buyer)

Clear title in hand, buyer responsible for arranging pickup. Paypal deposit required, cash only at pickup for the rest. Please contact me with any questions.
$9,000 obo
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