Looking for a CJ -7 "builder"

[Headless hula]

A buddy here in cheeseland is looking for a rust free, solid, not smashed to bits cj 7
Preferably bone stock. Doesn't have to be perfect, but a solid vehicle to start a restoration on.
Preferably early to mid 80's.
I've been checking out Craigslist in so cal, Vegas, Phoenix, etc...

If anyone knows the whereabouts of one, lemme know! We'd appreciate it!

 

[28Eliminator]

My brother has one. hasn't moved in many years.. Lol. early 80's I believe, 304. I'll ask if he wants to get rid of it.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Someone in here was selling one, look in the classifieds.

 

[Stainless]

Good luck finding one stock, and they are rediculously expensive if you do find one in stock condition. I check Craig’s Tucson & Phoenix every day for CJ5’s, I’ll keep an eye out for for your buddy. I know CJ’s pretty well and would gladly take a look if one shows up around Tucson.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

For the same money, your better off with a TJ. There is a 2000 in the classified section. Seller is good.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...04-v8-turbo-400-rare-quadra-track-4x4.147449/

 

[Headless hula]

For the same money, your better off with a TJ. There is a 2000 in the classified section. Seller is good.

He wants an older one. Thanks!

 

[nameisbond]

My father wants one and so do I. Since in Washington State and British Columbia, you can drive on the forest service/logging roads, going off road is a big thing here. Check Seattle and even Vancouver, BC. Rust can be a factor but they don't use much salt here in the winter. Rarely snows in around surrounding Seattle, etc..... On the Canadian side the dollar is in your favor shopping wise.

Did a quick search for Seattle: https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=jeep+cj+7

 

[nameisbond]

Oh Seattle being 2 hours from the Canadian border. They price most things to attract buyers from Canada.

 

[nameisbond]

Another source is insurance auctions. Caveat being you'll get a salvage title. But for a toy off road machine the deals can't be beat.

info here: https://www.iaai.com/auctions/branchlistingview.aspx?branchcode=327

Most of the auctions surprisingly open to the public and you can bid.

 

[Headless hula]

Salvage title is a deal breaker.

 

[sml]

I know where there is 2 (84,85) here in PA. Bone stock but someone has to die before they go up for sale.....

Feel free to search craigslist or whatever around Pittsburgh/tri state area. I will go look at anything for you guys. I know exactly what to look for to give a solid report...

I Picked up a somewhat clean 78 all steel body levi edition, lifted with a 258. My cousin owns it i can ask if he wants to sell, its been sitting in his garage since we brought it home.

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[sml]

I love cj’s, ain’t nothing like looking down that hood.....Here is the 85 i had, brought it to PA when i moved here from AZ. Not a speck of rust. I sold it not too long ago and regret it every day!
I own a ‘52 m38 currently but a cj will be back in the garage to keep my flat fender company soon enough....

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[ridebig]

If a super clean 1995 YJ is an option I have the one. Low mileage auto and air. Factory hardtop and doors with 1/2 doors as well. Not totally stock but nicely done. 4.0 fuel injected engine 4:10 gears. New tires and wheels. 78k miles.

 

[Hammer]

I know where there is a 1976 CJ5 bone stuck except for a locker, a 2-4” lift and 32’s.

I’ll see if the old man wants to unload it


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[Headless hula]

View attachment 607755 If a super clean 1995 YJ is an option I have the one. Low mileage auto and air. Factory hardtop and doors with 1/2 doors as well. Not totally stock but nicely done. 4.0 fuel injected engine 4:10 gears. New tires and wheels. 78k miles.

That's a great lookin ride bud. 10 years too new.
Thanks!

 

[Headless hula]

I know where there is a 1976 CJ5 bone stuck except for a locker, a 2-4” lift and 32’s.

I’ll see if the old man wants to unload it


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Lemme know!

 

[nameisbond]

You can use the salvage title as a parts "vehicle" deal. Some vehicles at the insurance auction don't get branded titles in some states. Anyway, what's the budget? I'll pass on the ones I find.

 

[Headless hula]

You can use the salvage title as a parts "vehicle" deal. Some vehicles at the insurance auction don't get branded titles in some states. Anyway, what's the budget? I'll pass on the ones I find.

4-6k for the right one. Thanks man!

 

[nameisbond]

No problem. Its on my list of cars I look for before this thread.

 

[Gelcoater]

check out Jeeps R Us in Laguna.
They always seem to have old jeep iron for sale

 

[Headless hula]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/1985-jeep-cj7-6-cylinder/6421798113.html

This is a perfect example of what he's looking for. I contacted the person who has it listed, and haven't heard back.

 

[Headless hula]

check out Jeeps R Us in Laguna.
They always seem to have old jeep iron for sale

I just called them. No dice. Thanks though!

 

[nameisbond]

Oregon is a good place too look to.. https://portland.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=cj+7

 

[Headless hula]

Oregon is a good place too look to.. https://portland.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=cj+7

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/82-jeep-cj-7/6411854525.html

Just called this guy. He's going to text me some pics after lunch.

 

[Headless hula]

Guy with the one I posted from l.a., says he won't sell to out of state. Probably thinks I'm a scammer. Fuq.

 

[nameisbond]

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/82-jeep-cj-7/6411854525.html

Just called this guy. He's going to text me some pics after lunch.

I was thinking that one would fit the bill for a build.

 

[sml]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/1985-jeep-cj7-6-cylinder/6421798113.html

This is a perfect example of what he's looking for. I contacted the person who has it listed, and haven't heard back.

Damn. By looking at the pics that is a easy $8-10k For a steel body CJ where i live.






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[RACER J]

That's a great lookin ride bud. 10 years too new.
Thanks!

Lol. Just change out the grill, hood and dash.
A buddy of mine has a 84 cj7 he's selling, it's a little more than your budget at 7,000 his name is David 559-592-2166

 

[Headless hula]

Lol. Just change out the grill, hood and cash.
A buddy of mine has a 84 cj7 he's selling, it's a little more than your budget at 7,000 his name is David 559-592-2166
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Are these pics of your buddy David's cj, or yours?

 

[RACER J]

Are these pics of your buddy David's cj, or yours?

My buddy's. It the one for sale.

 

[Headless hula]

My buddy's. It the one for sale.

I sent a link to this thread to my buddy. Thanks man!
It looks really nice!
I'll see what my buddy Jed has to say about it. Hopefully we can figure something out!
Where is it btw?

 

[RACER J]

I sent a link to this thread to my buddy. Thanks man!
It looks really nice!
I'll see what my buddy Jed has to say about it. Hopefully we can figure something out!
Where is it btw?

Exeter, California.

 

[Headless hula]

Exeter, California.

I left him a voicemail.

 

[Stainless]

Guy with the one I posted from l.a., says he won't sell to out of state. Probably thinks I'm a scammer. Fuq.

That looks to good to be true Hula, he may be the scammer. Maybe someone from here could approach him?

 

[Headless hula]

That looks to good to be true Hula, he may be the scammer. Maybe someone from here could approach him?

Looks cherry in the pics. I was on it quick.
Got a one line response.

Dunno man. Wondered if they missed a 1 in front of the price?

 

[redone76]

Looks cherry in the pics. I was on it quick.
Got a one line response.

Dunno man. Wondered if they missed a 1 in front of the price?

I’m not far from bellflower if you need someone to put eyes on it


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[Headless hula]

I’m not far from bellflower if you need someone to put eyes on it


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If you'd contact the seller, and go look at it, there'd be a few bucks in it. If it's a farce, dunno....

 

[redone76]

No money needed bud. I can hit the guy up but I’m heading to Parker this weekend to do some home repairs so it’ll be after I get back.


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[Headless hula]

No money needed bud. I can hit the guy up but I’m heading to Parker this weekend to do some home repairs so it’ll be after I get back.
I'd be curious to see what the response would be if a "local" pinged him..
Lemme know here, or via pm..

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[redone76]

I’ll shoot him a text


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[t&y]

Someone in here was selling one, look in the classifieds.

Yup, there is a NICE on in the classifieds

 

[t&y]

For the same money, your better off with a TJ. There is a 2000 in the classified section. Seller is good.

I'm pretty sure he said he wanted a REAL Jeep.

 

[Headless hula]

I'm pretty sure he said he wanted a REAL Jeep.

More like no airbags kinda jeep.

 

[t&y]

More like no airbags kinda jeep.

I hear you. I just like giving the YJ TJ and JK guys shit... Those models became so popular EVERYONE drives them to the mall and back to the garage. Very capable, but just not the JEEP that I knew and grew up with. I'm a CJ guy all the way and have two in the backyard... just sitting there... until I have time to tinker wit them again. Good luck wit your search, but honestly the one from I believe Papa??? is what you are looking for. I was in AZ I believe, 304, auto, not modified beyond belief... I'll keep looking for it. He might have taken the add down.

 

[t&y]

Here is the one I was refering to.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...04-v8-turbo-400-rare-quadra-track-4x4.147449/

Seriously, If I didn't think my wife would cut me off completely I would have bought this thing a long time ago.

 

[AJ13]

Here is my CJ7 build I am working on right now. My dad bought it brand new in 1976. I took it all the way down to the frame. I am about 75% done right now.

 

[Headless hula]

Here is the one I was refering to.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...04-v8-turbo-400-rare-quadra-track-4x4.147449/

Seriously, If I didn't think my wife would cut me off completely I would have bought this thing a long time ago.

I just sent that one to Jed also. Hopefully we can come with something!

 

[t&y]

Aj13: That is awesome. My CJ sat in that configuration for about 3 years in the garage. It was awesome the first time I got to fire it up and drive it back down the road again... until I realized my brake job probably wasn't the best If you're local to SoCal/Riverside area and need a hand from time to time let me know. Always a good way to get motivated again.

 

[Headless hula]

If we can find one, it will create at least 2 more threads. First will be yet another road trip, then of course the build thread.