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What you are bidding on is a modified and very trail ready 1980 CJ-5 Jeep in very good condition. This Jeep has not been abused or rock crawled. I am 70 years old and I do not enjoy tearing up what I own. I have used this Jeep to tow behind my motor home for the last 13 years. I am 6'5", with a fresh knee replacement and I can no longer comfortably use this Jeep; so, regretfully .....I must sell.
Nearly every component and system of this Jeep has been overhauled or upgraded. Originally I bought this vehicle in California 13 years ago in totally stock condition. Since then, here is the list of the work done most all by myself. I am a retired metal fabricator and auto shop instructor for over 42 years, no hokey fixes or mods, no bailing wire and duct tape here. I hate to see it go.
ENGINE:
Ford 351W (5.8L HO) High Output (4,985 miles since built)
Edelbrock dual plane aluminum intake
New 4 Barrel 600cfm Holley professionally tuned
Crane RV cam (low-mid RPM power and torque)
Mandrel bent full flow Hooker headers
New 2.25" full Dual exhaust with Thrush Turbo mufflers
High Output Delco '1 wire' Alternator
Crane 'fireball' Distributor W/Accell 8mm wires
4 core Modine aluminum radiator
5 blade thermally clutched cooling fan
DRIVE TRAIN:
Transmission: New process NP435
(4 speed granny low, 1 ton truck type) 1st gear is 6.69:1 !
Transmission everhauled in Sept 2007
Transfer Case: Dana 300, 1980 version
(shorty rear output, desirable)
8k miles since overhaul
Driveshafts: Rear shaft is a custom Tom Woods
piece, larger diameter, thick wall Spicer 1350's.
Stock front driveshaft
Rear Axle: Heavily modified AMC 20, 3:54 ratio
Rear Warn FULL FLOATER CONVERSION
(Warn hubs on the rear axle allow for
instant driveline engagement/disengagement for
flat towing. Or in the event of an axle break, simply unlock a hub and continue home in 3 wheel drive, the shafts do not support the weight, the spindle does, very strong.)
This conversion kit cost $1800, far more beefy than stock.
Lock Right rear locker
Front Axle: stock Dana 30 w/matching 3.54 ratio
Chassis, Suspension & Tires
Warn XD9000i winch, 125' of 5/16" aircraft cable w/remote
Dual underhood batteries
2.5" Superlift brand spring lift
2" exteneded length heavy duty Con-Fer shackles rear
Custom heavy duty tow point shackles in front
Custom heavy duty tow bar with mechanical surge brake
(surge activates Jeep brakes, very nice to tow with)
3" side rocker protection 'nerf bars' attached to frame w/steps
Dual tube chrome front winch bumper
Diamond plate rocker armor
Diamond plate rear corner armor
Front 2" square standard receiver hitch
Rear 2" ball hitch
Custom dual diamond plate swing away rear locking tool boxes
Custom full size spare tire & 54" High Lift jack locking carrier
High Lift jack included
Rear backup flood lights
NICE Bestop Supertop included with full doors
Fire extinguisher
40 Channel CB radio w/antenna
Military type aux gasoline 'Jerry' can and lockable carrier
Nearly new 33"x12.50" BFG All Terrain tires
15"x9" forged aluminum 'turbine spoke' wheels
Full size 33" Goodyear Wrangler spare tire
Custom 6 point full cage padded with frame tie ins
Aftermarket upgraded bucket seats with side supports
Tilt column with power steering, power brakes
Custom instrument panel with front face fusing
Stewart Warner VDO style guages, wide sweep tach.
Diamond plate transmission tunnel cover with storage bins
4 point safety harness (both left and right sides)
4 front auxilary off road lights
Underhood on board air compressor
I have already bought a stock Rubicon to replace, and believe this Jeep will match or outperform the stock Rubicon on any surface. With the NP435 transmission in first gear at 6.7 to 1, and low range, the 12:50 X 33's are only turning about 8 rpm at idle, or 0.78 mph. Very crawly! This Jeep will do it all, mud, sand, rocks, tight twisty trails you name it. She has excellent maneuverability, gearing, ground clearance, low center of gravity and is very quick on the street.
Some problems with the Jeep that I know of. The heater is currently not hooked up electrically (I'm always in mild weather).
The turn signals are not hooked up. There is paint flaking on the windshield frame and on the grill (see pictures).
Rust is minimal as this was a California based Jeep, it never has seen been to the midwest except during summer, so no salted roads. The worst spot is the usual CJ trouble spot of just under the stamped 'Jeep' logo on the sides of the body.
SHIPPING
The Jeep is currently in Southern California in Santa Paula (70 miles north of Los Angeles) at my winter home, but will not smog in California due to aftermarket equipment on engine. It is registered in Kansas, at my summer home. Since I am about to head to Kansas, I can deliver this Jeep anywhere along the interstates between here and Kansas, I-15, I-70, I-40, I-35, for 45 cents a mile. Anywhere else, buyer is responsible for pick up. I am open to the idea of a mid-way rendevous along the above mention route. Shoot me an Email, I am sure we can work something out.
The tow bar goes with it that has automatic brakes on the Jeep, it uses a standard 2" ball hitch.
PAYMENT (NO PAYPAL)
I will accept a Money Order or a Cashiers Check.
I will accept cash on delivery if you pick up, or with a $1000 deposit via Money Order or Cashiers Check before hand if I bring the Jeep to you. I can not accept PayPal any longer, they simply get too large of a cut (and it keeps getting bigger). Please serious bidders only. You can see by my feedback rating that I have a 100% record of straightforward, fair and honest auctions for over 7 years on Ebay. I am a stand up guy, I expect the same from bidders.
Again, serious bids only please.
Any questions you might have feel free to write me a question, I will get back to you quickly and I love to help. Good luck bidding gentlemen, a ton of money and work has gone into this very capable Jeep.
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