1976 CJ7
258 with a 4.0L head, Mopar MPI, Borla header, Flowmaster, 71 Chevy Dana 44 front (narrowed), alloy axle shafts, ARB, high steer arms, HD connecting rod and tie rod. Scout Dana 44 rear, ARB. NV 4500 tranny. Dana 300, 4 to 1 kit, HD rear output, twin stick (Thank you JeepinDoug for the intro to T-cases class and for your time building up the case) - Rubicon Express SOA springs-HD driveshafts, rear CV (Thank you Brian for coming by and measuring for the drive shafts, and also thank you for the advice and assistance on the questions I came across) Tires are Goodyear MTR 35's, shocks are Rancho 9000's. Used the Painless Wiring kit and 7 circuit boss fuse kit. Extras: York OBA, 2.5 gal. air tank, Hippo lined inside, heated seats, Tuffy console, updated fuel filler(circa 80's), tilt column, new stainless brake lines, WARN winch & front bumper, and lots of other little parts and pieces and still more to come.
The build :
I started this project by purchasing a 1976 Jeep CJ-7 body and frame in April of 2005. Over a period of about 9 months I bought, sold, and traded parts for my new CJ. The picture of the body with no front axle and the dash leaning against the side was taken in Nov. 2005. The frame was wired wheeled and painted. Then the axles, new brake lines, and body were installed. The CJ was taken for paint in late Jan. 2006 after some minor rust was cut out, new sheet metal tacked in. I received it backed on Feb. 18th, 2006. I had it painted back to the original Sienna {Renegade} orange (well that's what I requested). The last 6 months has been a marathon of running around getting certain necessary little parts, and spending every waking moment and free minute on the Jeep. My wife Julie has been a huge support, and she has also been very patient to my selfishness with my time during this last 6 months. Although, I did take 4 days off from the Jeep project to install new interior doors and door trim in our house (Keepin' her happy). Also, her only real request for the new CJ was heated seats.
