Description
Lot #683 - This is a one-of-kind show-quality Jeep CJ5 with a true frame-off restoration; every piece has been replaced, painted, powder-coated or chromed. Every nut and bolt has been upgraded, and the build is in brand-new condition. This Jeep is running a Chevy 350ci V8 engine featuring a COMP cam, Edelbrock Performer manifold, polished Moroso fabricated valve covers, Demon carburetor, K&N filter with matching top, March billet aluminum pullies, Holley electric fuel pump, billet distributor and black 8mm Taylor plug wires. The engine exhales via Block Hugger headers with Flowmaster dual exhaust. It also features Lokar billet braided dipsticks and an aluminum 140-amp alternator. A Be Cool aluminum radiator with a polished catch can and a Flex-A-Lite electric fan help keep the engine cool. The engine is paired to a Turbo 350 3-speed automatic transmission with a Hurst Quarter Stick shifter, 2500 stall Advanced Adapters transfer case, polished aluminum transmission cooler, braided lines and 4:56 Richmond gears. The driveline features one-piece axles, Dana 35 front with an Auburn limited-slip locker, 20 rear with Auburn limited-slip locker and polished finned aluminum differential covers. It features WARN premium hubs, Pro Comp 4-inch lift, Pro Comp aluminum reservoir shocks, braided brake lines, CV rear driveline, chrome Currie tie rod and steering, chrome Currie sway bar and a yellow Daystar bushing kit. Each leaf spring was pulled apart and reassembled to achieve this spectacular build, and the suspension was powder-coated. The 1983 CJ5 has a steel body with a smooth back without a tailgate. It’s finished in a base coat/clear coat PS2 Silver and has Hella headlights with PIAA bulbs, polished Pontiac glass taillights and Extreme White clear turn signal lamps. It features a soft Bestop Supertop, Bestop doors Bestop bikini cover, polished aluminum gas tank and a polished aluminum gas filler. The interior features Tenzo R racing seats, RCI 5-point 3-inch harness, polished custom seat brackets, black Auto Custom Carpets, Dynomat insulation, custom aluminum dash, AutoMeter gauges and black Pro-Comp with Monster Tachometer and shift light. It includes speedo, liquid filled water, oil, electric, fuel and volt gauges. The interior is highlighted with a tilt steering column and a Grant polished steering wheel. It features power steering, power brakes and rides on 15x10 Weld Super Singles wheels wrapped in 36x14.50” R15 Super Swamper TSL radial tires. This CJ5 has 181 miles on its build.