The CJ7 has a blown 6-258 (known) and got it cheap. I looked at is a chance to have a later CJ the way I wanted it.
The body is half stripped. A full tub is out of the question. I can’t justify it. The rust isn’t that bad.
I’ve replaced the fenders. A tailgate is next on the list. After that a hood, windshield and dash panel. Beyond that, the fuel tank, seats, console, wiring harness, exhaust, and some misc stuff before a reman engine. I will probably go back to a 6-258. AMC V8s are pricey and getting harder to find.
I pick up small pieces and parts and install when applicable.
The idea is to build it and it will come.
Some photos of the menagerie.
http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/Todd4077/library/?sort=3&page=1
I might even get a smugmug protected gallery again soon. It’s something that was a budget cut.
Sounds like fun. I had tires and wheels from Hypermart (forgot which tires they were). Climbed right up icy hills when you couldn’t even stand on the ice without going down. It was very impressive.
One guy gave me $50 to drive him home (about 2 miles) one night when cars were sliding into ditches all over. It was a piece of cake.