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'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
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Thinking about the CC, and not sure I would recommend it.
My '81 CJ5 is got some nice patina on it, and find on CJ Forum that those who have tried the CC over it, do not have good results.
CC needs paint to stick to, otherwise looks worse than the patina just bare.
I am leaving mine bare, as humidity here os so low and higher temps, rust is not much of an issue!
My CJ5 came from CO in May 2019, just like you see in pics.
20220320_155424 by Scott Weckerly, on Flickr
20220320_155445 by Scott Weckerly, on Flickr
A JEEP 11-10-19 096 by Scott Weckerly, on Flickr
A JEEP 11-10-19 094 by Scott Weckerly, on Flickr
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modifiedComment
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Good looking 81' CJ5 you have there!
I always liked the cj jeeps and have a 80' cj5 project myself.
It's in pieces for frame and body repair for years now.Jeep "because mother nature hates flat roads to"
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=180974
99' Dodge ram 2500 4x4 crew cab 5.9 Cummins ,backup work truck for now
73' Jeep J4000 (named Heep or Desert Dragon) amc 360 V8 converted to LPG with T15/D20 (was my daily work truck for thirteen years and is getting major overhaul at the moment!)
80' Jeep cj5 350 V8 Chevy/sm420/D300 project
70/71 Jeep J4000 parts truck with Buick 350
Former vehicles:
85' Volkswagen caddy mk1 1.6 diesel.
83 Toyota land cruiser BJ42 3.4 diesel.Comment
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I agree! My personal opinion, when you clear coat over surface rust, it looks artificial and forced. Plus, peeling clear coat over rust looks HORRENDOUS!Originally posted by devildog80Chuck McTruck 71 J4000
(Chuck McTruck Build Thread)
79 Cherokee Chief (SOLD, goodbye old buddy)
(Cherokee Build Thread)
11 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4x4
09 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring
00 Baby CherokeeComment
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LOL, I already have a color picked out for it. Body work and paint are last on the list. Still to much work to do before I even consider painting it. So it will stay a spotted mess for a little while longer.Life happens while you are making plans...............
1983 Wagoneer Limeted, 169k 360 AMC, NP 229, 727,
MODS: 2003 Durango bucket seats:
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=159286
Build Thread: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=174925Comment
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Finally made myself go out and try to trouble shoot the no start issue. Put the original coil back on it. Still no start. Struggled to disconnect the plugs on the ignition control module. Harness side and module plugs were both corroded. The wires on the 2 pin module plug were cracked right next to connector. Cleaned the connectors with contact cleaner and small file. Primed carb and connected the module back up. It started on first attempt. Taped up cracked wires on the module to hold over for now. I will replace the module due to the cracked wires but, I really want to go ahead and upgrade with Holley Sniper and Hyperspark distributor kit. I am actually excited about getting back to work on it.Life happens while you are making plans...............
1983 Wagoneer Limeted, 169k 360 AMC, NP 229, 727,
MODS: 2003 Durango bucket seats:
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=159286
Build Thread: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=174925Comment
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Good work finding the problem
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modifiedComment
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fantastic!! Well done!Chuck McTruck 71 J4000
(Chuck McTruck Build Thread)
79 Cherokee Chief (SOLD, goodbye old buddy)
(Cherokee Build Thread)
11 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4x4
09 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring
00 Baby CherokeeComment
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