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Below is a picture of the jeepfan.com 78 CJ-5 at Rausch Creek in 2006. The Jeep was tackling a rock garden during OK Auto’s 4X4 Tour event. This event was the final trail run for the old Jeep, it’s since been cleaned up and retired to preserve it.
It’s amazing how the time flies and how things change. Back in the late 90’s the rage was RTI or ramp travel index. This is a measurement of how much “flex” a Jeep has.
Pictured below you will find a VIN plate from a 1972 CJ-5. The VIN plate was found on the drivers side of the dash. Within the picture you can see the wiper control switch and the “hazard” lights aka “4 ways”. Also to the far right is the windshield clamp. From the VIN number we …
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 …
