Bought an old CJ5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-19-2018, 12:02 AM

As if I didn't have enough vehicles already. The sickness got me.

I have never owned a Jeep before. And know nothing about them.

But I couldn't pass it up.

Anybody else have one?

**leddzepp** · 09-19-2018, 12:59 AM

I was into Jeep cj’s well before these trucks. I’ve owned about a dozen of them, mostly cj 5’s, and a really nice 86 cj 7. From the pics yours looks to be about an 80? Best year imo, Dana 300 short shaft transfer case, t176 4 speed trans.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-19-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I was into Jeep cj’s well before these trucks. I’ve owned about a dozen of them, mostly cj 5’s, and a really nice 86 cj 7. From the pics yours looks to be about an 80? Best year imo, Dana 300 short shaft transfer case, t176 4 speed trans.

Yup. It's a 1980 with the 4 speed.

Indian113 · 09-19-2018, 08:15 AM

I had a CJ5 for about two years and used it to push Snow. I loved it for that but she was a rough riding little Girl. I traded it for a 80 Levi CJ7 I wish I still had it.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-19-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

I had a CJ5 for about two years and used it to push Snow. I loved it for that but she was a rough riding little Girl. I traded it for a 80 Levi CJ7 I wish I still had it.

Oh yeah it rides a little rough. But I kind of like that.

CG · 09-19-2018, 08:56 AM

Surprised you went with black.

**special-K** · 09-19-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Surprised you went with black.

I think he sold the coupe because it wasn't

Cool Jeep. I've never owned one, but been around many in my life. Always wanted one but always needed something else. I had a guy work for me late '80s-early '90s who always had black vehicles. Last vehicle I saw him own was a CJ5 all black incl. wheels. No chrome nothin' nowhere

**Boog** · 09-19-2018, 11:29 AM

I had a little interest in owning a jeep in the 70s when they had the V8 and auto cj. Was it the Eagle edition or something like that? I needed a pkup more so i never got serious about a jeep.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-19-2018, 11:45 AM

I always liked jeeps growing up for some reason...

Like others above, I've really always wanted one, but it would really serve no purpose for me other than being super cool (even a brand new one for a DD, I need my silverado more), and I have too many other toys I don't want to give up for one.

cypressbog · 09-19-2018, 05:10 PM

Yeah, bought the wife a new one this past April and I'm thinking about the new Scrambler truck they are going to start building next year.

**special-K** · 09-19-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I had a little interest in owning a jeep in the 70s when they had the V8 and auto cj. Was it the Eagle edition or something like that? I needed a pkup more so i never got serious about a jeep.

304 powered Renegades were all over. Then came all the special editions later. I was the same way. I liked them but needed a truck and if I got something that couldn't haul I wanted better gas mileage. I felt the same about Blazers and Jimmys, but did end up going with them. I would like a smaller vehicle again, though.

This should be a fun toy for you, Paul. Keep you feeling young in your retirement

61_FL_Apache · 09-19-2018, 06:57 PM

That one looks like new!! Great find!!

I had a 75 CJ5 back in 1986 or so. It was a rusted out piece then, but one of my favorite vehicles of all time. I would love to have another some day.

You will have a lot of fun with that one.

**Willowrun** · 09-19-2018, 07:08 PM

I have an ‘86 CJ7 from Missouri I picked up about 5 years ago. It was all stock with some rust under the roll bar mounts so I decided to redo it. Ran poorly also so I followed some online instructions on how to work out all of electronic related bugs and ended up with a massive pile of unneeded under hood wiring. That, and a new carb and it runs great now. It has a 5 speed unfortunately. It’s fun around town and in the dunes but I couldn’t imagine using one as a daily driver.

61_FL_Apache · 09-19-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

I have an ‘86 CJ7 from Missouri I picked up about 5 years ago. It was all stock with some rust under the roll bar mounts so I decided to redo it. Ran poorly also so I followed some online instructions on how to work out all of electronic related bugs and ended up with a massive pile of unneeded under hood wiring. That, and a new carb and it runs great now. It has a 5 speed unfortunately. It’s fun around town and in the dunes but I couldn’t imagine using one as a daily driver.

Is that a Bronco back there?

**Willowrun** · 09-19-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Is that a Bronco back there?

Yes, it’s a ‘74.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-19-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I always liked jeeps growing up for some reason...

Like others above, I've really always wanted one, but it would really serve no purpose for me other than being super cool (even a brand new one for a DD, I need my silverado more), and I have too many other toys I don't want to give up for one.

Daisy Duke...I wish I could have got that option.

And yes most of my cars are black. I guess I'm just dumb enough to live in the desert and buy black vehicles with leather seats (ouch).

slowcpe · 09-20-2018, 02:25 PM

A Jeep is a vehicle I've always wanted but never owned. I tried to buy one back when I was in college for a winter vehicle but didn't find a decent in my budget.

I'm finding myself looking at them again recently. Considered getting rid of my side-by-side for one since it primarily sits in the garage and a Jeep is street legal. I've found one I really want but the sale of the sxs won't cover it and pretty sure she's not going to be on board with boot on another toy right now.

Mr Chevorlet · 09-21-2018, 10:45 AM

Have had jeeps for years this is a 1994 YJ

GRX · 09-22-2018, 10:44 PM

Was also into CJs long before these trucks. They are great if you like riding in a giant roller skate.

andyh1956 · 09-23-2018, 02:26 AM

I got my 1st Jeep when I was 14, the man gave it to me, an M38.
I couldn't stop thanking him & he finally said "Don't thank me yet boy, you don't know nothin about jeeps. They have two main faults. They will run fine until you turn the steering wheel & start home, then that ^!%#$@ is either gonna quit runnin or somethin REAL IMPORTANT is gonna FALL OFFA it!"
What does he know, he's just an old man, right?
We were pulling it with a '69 Datsun pickup & just about dark the right rear axle assy run out & took a whole row of mailboxes down in Vancleave Mississippi!

The other thing I leaned about Jeeps is you don't get in them & Drive them, you put a Jeep on & Wear it!

Oh yeah, I'm down to one Jeep now, an M38A1

09-19-2018, 12:02 AM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Bought an old CJ5 As if I didn't have enough vehicles already. The sickness got me. I have never owned a Jeep before. And know nothing about them. But I couldn't pass it up. Anybody else have one? __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-19-2018, 12:59 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I was into Jeep cj’s well before these trucks. I’ve owned about a dozen of them, mostly cj 5’s, and a really nice 86 cj 7. From the pics yours looks to be about an 80? Best year imo, Dana 300 short shaft transfer case, t176 4 speed trans. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-19-2018, 08:15 AM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I had a CJ5 for about two years and used it to push Snow. I loved it for that but she was a rough riding little Girl. I traded it for a 80 Levi CJ7 I wish I still had it.

09-19-2018, 08:56 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,780	Re: Bought an old CJ5 Surprised you went with black.

09-19-2018, 11:29 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I had a little interest in owning a jeep in the 70s when they had the V8 and auto cj. Was it the Eagle edition or something like that? I needed a pkup more so i never got serious about a jeep. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-19-2018, 11:45 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I always liked jeeps growing up for some reason... Like others above, I've really always wanted one, but it would really serve no purpose for me other than being super cool (even a brand new one for a DD, I need my silverado more), and I have too many other toys I don't want to give up for one. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-19-2018 at 01:13 PM.

09-19-2018, 05:10 PM	#10
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Bought an old CJ5 Yeah, bought the wife a new one this past April and I'm thinking about the new Scrambler truck they are going to start building next year. Attached Images

09-19-2018, 06:57 PM	#12
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Bought an old CJ5 That one looks like new!! Great find!! I had a 75 CJ5 back in 1986 or so. It was a rusted out piece then, but one of my favorite vehicles of all time. I would love to have another some day. You will have a lot of fun with that one. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

09-19-2018, 07:08 PM	#13
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,021	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I have an ‘86 CJ7 from Missouri I picked up about 5 years ago. It was all stock with some rust under the roll bar mounts so I decided to redo it. Ran poorly also so I followed some online instructions on how to work out all of electronic related bugs and ended up with a massive pile of unneeded under hood wiring. That, and a new carb and it runs great now. It has a 5 speed unfortunately. It’s fun around town and in the dunes but I couldn’t imagine using one as a daily driver. Attached Images

09-20-2018, 02:25 PM	#17
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Bought an old CJ5 A Jeep is a vehicle I've always wanted but never owned. I tried to buy one back when I was in college for a winter vehicle but didn't find a decent in my budget. I'm finding myself looking at them again recently. Considered getting rid of my side-by-side for one since it primarily sits in the garage and a Jeep is street legal. I've found one I really want but the sale of the sxs won't cover it and pretty sure she's not going to be on board with boot on another toy right now. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

09-21-2018, 10:45 AM	#18
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Bought an old CJ5 Have had jeeps for years this is a 1994 YJ Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

09-22-2018, 10:44 PM	#19
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Was also into CJs long before these trucks. They are great if you like riding in a giant roller skate. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

09-23-2018, 02:26 AM	#20
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Bought an old CJ5 I got my 1st Jeep when I was 14, the man gave it to me, an M38. I couldn't stop thanking him & he finally said "Don't thank me yet boy, you don't know nothin about jeeps. They have two main faults. They will run fine until you turn the steering wheel & start home, then that ^!%#$@ is either gonna quit runnin or somethin REAL IMPORTANT is gonna FALL OFFA it!" What does he know, he's just an old man, right? We were pulling it with a '69 Datsun pickup & just about dark the right rear axle assy run out & took a whole row of mailboxes down in Vancleave Mississippi! The other thing I leaned about Jeeps is you don't get in them & Drive them, you put a Jeep on & Wear it! Oh yeah, I'm down to one Jeep now, an M38A1



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