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 CJ7. 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 $20k invested in it. Alas. plans change and he has asked me to sell it for him (I'm the eBay 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.
http://www. offroaders. com/tech/jeep/vin_81-86. htm
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 15x7 Jeep spoke rims* Custom LED tail lights* Newer 258cid long-block* Cool new cast 4. 2L 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 RS5000'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 435-669-1470. 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 CJ7 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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