1983 CJ-7 Very Tasteful Build/Restoration No Rust Runs Great Southwest Since New

Beautiful cosmetic and mechanical restoration of a pristine. rust-free. unmodified and original. highway-driven (very limited off-road use). desert California (20 years) and desert Utah (10 years) based 1983 Jeep CJ 7. This beauty runs and drives as new. The key to a great build is to start with a great foundation like this one. Complete. original and rust-free are the most important elements. And It was done as a labor of love by a friend of mine who planned to keep it forever. He figures there's just shy of about $20 k invested in it. Alas. plans change and he has asked me to sell it for him (I'm the e Bay go-to guy in my neighborhood).
An interesting piece of info - Hagerty Collector Car Insurance has reported that vintage SUV's (Jeep CJ's. IH Scouts. early Broncos/Land Cruisers) have been dramatically increasing in value based on recent selling prices at various auctions nationwide (Mecum. Barrett-Jackson. etc. ). Here is an opportunity to own a cool. practical toy that is actually an investment.

Below is a link that allows you to get details through the VIN number.

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And here are the details on this one (in no particular order).
* Beautiful fresh paint inside and out (body was entirely disassembled. prepped. painted. and then reassembled with new parts)* Matching Armor-Coat on the floorboards and bed* New windshield frame and window* New nuts & bolts throughout (mostly stainless steel)* New Bestop bikini top* New mirrors* Very cool stainless steel hood hinges and vent from Olympic Offroad* Fresh undercoating on fender wells* Original 15 x 7 Jeep spoke rims* Custom LED tail lights* Newer 258 cid long-block* Cool new cast 4. 2 L valve cover* Stainless steel air intake* Five speed manual transmission with newer clutch* Dana 300 transfer case* Trac-Lok limited slip rear differential* Power steering with tilt wheel* Power brakes (fresh pads and rotor in front. new shoes in rear)* New battery tray* New starter* New water pump/thermostat/serpentine belt* All new radiator & heater hoses* New windshield washer hoses and pump* New gauges (other than speedo) and indicator lights* New stainless steel gauge surround* Very comfy new seats and seat frames* Brand new matching rear bench seat (just arrived. not in pics)* Custom. very sturdy rear bumper/receiver/swing-away spare tire carrier (all bolt-on)* Newer shocks (Ranch RS 5000's in the rear)* New shift boots* Custom machined dash control knobs* Original owners manual and maintenance schedule
I know I'm forgetting some additional goodies. Definitely look closely at my pics. And I also have pics of the building process. please ask me for them.
Mechanically. the running gear is excellent. Everything works like new and has been restored/upgraded where necessary. What's cool is that it has been kept all stock underneath. It's built to be a reliable. practical daily driver that will appreciate in value if you take care of it. I've driven many classic CJ's and I'm struck by what a tight. rattle-free. smooth. civilized driver this one is. Personally. I think it drives as good as or better than a new one did in 1983 (and like I said. I've driven plenty). Just my two cents.
Cosmetically. the owner made some high-quality upgrades (seats. knobs. paint color. chrome. stainless steel. tail lights. bumper. etc. ). But they are done to a very high standard and reversible if you choose. Personally. I'd leave them just the way they are and enjoy them. They certainly contribute to it being a safe. cool (as in awesome). practical and comfortable driver. And I think these tasteful upgrades make it even more unique.
My name is Chris and I am happy to answer your questions. Please call me at . I also have tons of additional pics that show every nook and cranny. Send me an email address and I will get them out promptly. This beautiful CJ 7 is located in the dry. desert community of St. George. Utah (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). You may want to consider flying in and driving home. I would be happy to help facilitate that. Good luck and good bidding.

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