Build Thread Replace all the things. - CJ5 Restoration

[Masscj7]

Def second that on a cool color. When I heard lime green, was a little hmm, but that’s a sweet modern color that still looks like it belongs on a Jeep.



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[Patrick]

Classic, no frills CJ. I like it. V-belts are very nostalgic.

Will you please post pic showing detail of how the battery compartment cover/lid is secured…

 

[gert]

My favorite color, beautiful Jeep


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[IngramDesigns]

How to Restore a Ruined Jeep, or How to Build a Jeep from Parts
Labor day weekend at the lake and finally had a chance to clean it up after spending weekends working on the Jeep instead of driving it. I’ve got it running great on a base tune from Adam Nick Langen. With these short headers and “mufflers” you can hear the rumble and pops all across the lake. Sure, I’m probably making 80hp on this old 304, but it sure does sound good doing it.
The green is Lime Rock Green, I think it was debuted on the 2014 Corvette and then on the 2015 “Green Flash” Camaro at SEMA. Always been fond of the color.
Black oxide finished stainless was used as much as possible on visible fasteners. McMaster Carr saw plenty of orders during this build.
I added a PAKMULE cargo carrier after seeing their 1980 Jeep CJ5 with one from SEMA 2019. It adds so much utility and stays on the Jeep full time.
Engine:

AMC 304​

Edelbrock Performer Cam & Intake​

Holley Sniper EFI​

Holley Hyperspark Ignition​

Holley in-tank High Pressure Fuel Pump​

Hedman Fenderwell Exit Headers​

Stainlessworks Mufflers​

Chassis/Suspension:

ThrottleDownKustoms CJ5 Frame​

Energy Suspension Polyurethane Bushings​

Skyjacker 4” Lift Softride Springs​

Heavy Duty Sway Bar​

Drivetrain:

T-150 Transmission​

Dana 20 Transfer Case​

Stock Dana 30 and AMC20​

Tom Woods Double Cardan Driveshaft​

Steering/Brakes:

Flaming River Steering Column, Shaft, Joints​

AGR Steering Superbox 1​

Front Discs, Rear Drums​

Classic Tube Brake Line​

Rubicon Express Stainless Lines​

Body:

Willys Overland Tub, bedliner on inside and bottom​

Chevrolet Lime Rock Green Metallic Paint​

Complete Painless Wiring Harness​

Kentrol Stainless Bumper (Painted, top wrapped with Xpel Armor)​

Wheels/Tires:

Pro Comp Series 51 Wheel​

Cooper Evolution MT 35x12.50r15​

Interior:

SpeedHut Cluster Gauge​

Autometer Designer Oil Pressure and Voltmeter​

Kenwood Marine Bluetooth Amplifier KAC-M1824BT and custom 3d printed mount​

Stronghold Shift Boots and custom 3d printed bezels​

Seatbelt Solutions Dark Green Lap Belts​

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[TSB8C]

Looks great.

 

[gert]

Man it does look great


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[CJ]

Body:
Willys Overland Tub, bedliner on inside and bottom

Their replitubs are great. Because they rework / modify them any work is close to zero. Well worth a few extra bucks. I got mine with no holes in firewall and braces for a 76 and up parking brake.

 

[Armyvet25]

one of the nicest 5's I've seen

 

[Project86]

Sexy.

 

[KRUPP]

Really nice work there! Great results. Kinda wish I had a 5 again now, instead of the 7.
About the same color as my old '79 CJ5.

 

[Patrick]

I noticed the Kenwood BT unit. That is the way to eliminate the need for a head unit. I got the Kicker BT unit myself.

Beautiful Jeep.

 

[Kens1979cj5]

You did a great job! Lookin good...

Looks great!!