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81 Jeep CJ5 Rotisserie Restoration

1981 Jeep CJ CJ5 for sale in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Trim: CJ5
Year: 1981
Mileage: 140,500
VIN: 1JCCM85EXBT017215
Color: Yellow
Engine size: 258
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Jeep CJ 1981

This is a frame off, rotisserie restored 81 CJ5. Here are the basics.... 258ci straight 6, 4spd, 4wd. 33" tires.
This was taken down to a bare frame, which was put on a Cheif EZliner frame rack and adjusted to make sure it was true. A few modifications were made, it was then sandblasted and powder coated.The tub was stripped to bare metal, patches grafted in, and an additional 2x2 stainless box tube was welded into the rear gate support area for the spare tire mount. The entire tub was powder coated with zinc infused primer inside and out. The under side was also powder coated yellow. The inside was sprayed with Raptor color matched bed liner, and the exterior was worked and painted to show level. This was also done to both fenders. The entire grille, Windshield frame, and rollbar have been powder coated black with a powder clear as well. Custom nerf bars welded to the frame. Quadratec Fender Flares. Custom vinyl Graphics.Original tow hitch.
Engine: Original 258.New timing set and gaskets as needed.New Water pumpNew fuel PumpAll new hosesNew coil, plugs, wires, cap and rotorRebuilt Carter CarburetorStainless HeaderNew exhaust pipes, cat, and muffler
Trans: original 4spd cleaned, inspected, new gaskets and seals
Transfer case: original Dana 300 cleaned, inspected, new gaskets and seals
Axles: Dana 44 Front and Rear with 3.73 gears.All new bearing and seals. Both Carrier and axle
All Steering components and Ball joints arenew Moog parts
New BDS NX2 Shocks.Brakes:New Master Cylinder, rotors, calipers,hardware, drums, pads,front hardlines, stainless hoses
Dash:Allcontrol cables newNew GaugesNew Dash padDash and glovebox powder coatedNew 3R Racing seatsS10 Tilt steering column
All new leaf spring bushings and shackles.
New Windshield
Pictures show Bikini Top, Also comes with full soft top, including soft doors.
Other Electrical:New Marker lights, front turn signals, headlamps, and LED tail lights.Entire wire harness was cleaned and continuity tested. Very minimal repairs were needed
I am sure I have forgotten something. Please ask.
Pics don't do justice, but every last nut and bolt has been gone through. I have lots more pictures available. Best suggestion, message me with questions.
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