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Keeping with the retro theme the below picture was taken by a reader in 1976. The picture was taken at a local AMC/Jeep dealer. The two brand new Jeeps pictured are a green 1976 CJ-7 with a soft top and a blue Jeep J1000 truck. The standard CJ-7 came equipped with a 258 6cyl engine …
Today’s random Jeep picture of the day is a retro picture featuring 2 CJ-5’s and a dune buggy. The pre-1970 CJ’s are similar color. Interestingly, the far CJ is equipped with a Commando hood and grille. A weird look but cool. Grilles and hoods from Commandos and CJ’s were completely interchangeable.
Having a Jeep with 5 full size tires means that tire rotation should include the spare. While some Jeep owners choose to leave out the spare in rotation for varying reasons like different size/type tire or thinking it will save the spare from wear. We believe that if your Jeep has a matching spare you …
QUESTION: I have a 1983 CJ-7 with a 258 six. It has a T-5 five speed transmission with (I believe) a Dana 300 transfer case. The transmission blew apart and I need to change it out. Do I have to change the transfer case too or will the Dana 300 bolt up to a Jeep …
QUESTION: Hello,I just bought a 1980 Jeep-I’m not sure what model it is-CJ5 or 6 or 7. It has a factory fiberglass body that I was told come from the factory. It has a 401 V8 motor. The whole front end comes up and makes it easy to work on the motor. Is this Jeep rare? Some info …
QUESTION: Viewing Mike’s 360 rebuild I see he painted his motor, I’m trying to do the same on my 1980 360 Jeep motor but I can’t locate the color or code to do so. Would you be able to help me. Thanks, Scott ANSWER: Eastwood sells engine paints in original factory colors. That’s what was …
QUESTION: I have a 79 Jeep CJ5 I have taken to the frame, fully restored, and modified. It has a 360cu with Holley throttle body injection. I installed a rebuilt T18 Tranny behind it and I’m wondering will the stock speedometer cable attach to the T18 up to the speedometer? If so, where does the …
QUESTION: I have checked out the vin# and everything matches, how can I find out if my CJ-5 came with a tail gate ? It does not have one and have been told jeep has always had a tailgate. ANSWER: CJ-5’s after 1976 did have factory tailgates unless it was ordered without one. So there …
QUESTION: I recently bought a 1979 CJ-7 with 304 auto trans, Dana 20 transfer dual shift transfer case. VIN J9F93EH816050. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT OPTIONS PACKAGE THIS JEEP IS….Laredo, Golden Eagle, etc…it has custom paint so cant tell that way. It does have a clock and a tachometer that looks original on the …
Mike is the founder of jeepfan.com. A lifelong “Jeepfan” playing around, modifying, building, and everything else with Jeeps for decades. Now on Jeep number 9 (some CJ’s, JK and YJ Wranglers, Cherokee, and Liberty and about 5 CJ’s for parts) the saga continues.
