'80 CJ5 vs '66 Military Jeep

[TDHofstetter]

Boy, that CJ5 is PURR-DY.

By the way, rule of thumb is that a seller will take between 75% and 80% pf asking price.

I... don't know what that military vehicle IS. It's not an MA. It's not an MB. It's not a Bantam. It's neither an M38A1 (MD) or an M170. Wait - is that a Ford M151? Looks like it might be...

EDIT: Something about that rear axle looks DANGEROUS unless it's got fully-independent rear suspension (split axle).

[gollyjeepers]

Originally Posted by TDHofstetter Boy, that CJ5 is PURR-DY. By the way, rule of thumb is that a seller will take between 75% and 80% pf asking price. I... don't know what that military vehicle IS. It's not an MA. It's not an MB. It's not a Bantam. It's neither an M38A1 (MD) or an M170. Wait - is that a Ford M151? Looks like it might be... EDIT: Something about that rear axle looks DANGEROUS unless it's got fully-independent rear suspension (split axle).

Yeah, I tried researching to figure out what it was. I'm not sure either, but I don't know all the intricacies of the different types. I had guessed a M151, but I could easily be wrong as wrong can be. I'm supposed to talk to the guy tomorrow, so I'll see what I can find out.


I also worried about the chrome hiding rust on the '80 cj5. I asked if they knew of any rust at all on the vehicle, and they said no, but I believe they bought it with the chrome already on it, so I'm not sure.

[TDHofstetter]

You might want to read this:

M151 MUTT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[gollyjeepers]

Originally Posted by TDHofstetter You might want to read this: M151 MUTT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I was reading that earlier today!

Also, I've read quite a few people talking about the 10" difference between a CJ5 and CJ7 being an issue in terms of space for taller people. I'm 6'4" but thin (165 lbs), and am also a third child that still gets stuck in the middle back seat even though I've long outgrown my siblings lol, and I lived in Spain for a while, where compact car takes on a whole new meaning. I'm test driving it Friday, but do you foresee the CJ5 as being too small for my frame?

[Sasquach]

Originally Posted by gollyjeepers I was reading that earlier today! Also, I've read quite a few people talking about the 10" difference between a CJ5 and CJ7 being an issue in terms of space for taller people. I'm 6'4" but thin (165 lbs), and am also a third child that still gets stuck in the middle back seat even though I've long outgrown my siblings lol, and I lived in Spain for a while, where compact car takes on a whole new meaning. I'm test driving it Friday, but do you foresee the CJ5 as being too small for my frame?

Well... I'm 5-7 and 3/4" and I have to bend more than I like getting out of my CJ5.

[gollyjeepers]

Originally Posted by TDHofstetter Boy, that CJ5 is PURR-DY.

Really or sarcastically? lol I can never tell on the Internet.

By the way, rule of thumb is that a seller will take between 75% and 80% pf asking price.

Thanks for the tip. I was wondering what a fair offer would be. I think they are willing to come down, but there's also another potential buyer that I could be bidding against.

By the way, what is the best way to determine if the chrome hides rust? Or is there a way? If I crawl under and look at the back side, would I be able to see signs of it?

[TDHofstetter]

I'm 6'2" & 150, and except for knee room I don't have much trouble with either of my CJ5s.

Knee room IS an ISSUE. You cannot (when you're built like me) climb into a CJ5 the same way you climb into a pickup or a car - you can't sit down, then swing the first leg in, then swing the other leg in. You MUST STEP IN FIRST, then swing your BUTT in. Otherwise you can't get past the steering wheel with that leg.

If you're built like me, a CJ7 or CJ8 is more comfortable in that regard. I can get into my CJ7 the same way I do a car or truck, just 'cause there's a little more room for the seat to slide away from the dash.

[IOPort51]

I'm 6-3 and about 60# bigger than I would like to be. You will be more comfortable getting in and out of a 7 than a 5 but you loose about 20 "cool points". Anybody that has a CJ5 will tell you this.

[essexmo]

Originally Posted by IOPort51 I'm 6-3 and about 60# bigger than I would like to be. You will be more comfortable getting in and out of a 7 than a 5 but you loose about 20 "cool points". Anybody that has a CJ5 will tell you this.

thats as long as you leave the doors off and get rid of the spare tire carrier

[Sasquach]

Originally Posted by essexmo thats as long as you leave the doors off and get rid of the spare tire carrier

Mine are off so I'm good for the 20 points right? Thought so.