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Old 09-11-2011, 06:11 PM
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Here's my new CJ5 project. Its a 78 CJ5 with 258 I6, granny geared T18 transmission, Dana 20 transfer case and D30 front n AMC 20 rear on 31 x 10.50s. I started the body work today. My plans are a 4 inch lift with 33 x 12.50 Super Swamper LTBs
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Here are some pics.
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Fiberglassed the front floorboards for starters.
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Looks like you have a lot of work to do with your Cj. Hang in there, mine started out like this:

and after a long summer of hard work ended up with this:



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Originally Posted by Flowpro
Looks like you have a lot of work to do with your Cj. Hang in there, mine started out like this:

and after a long summer of hard work ended up with this:

Just empty every pocket and your goals will come true. Keep us updated on your progress. Subscribing.
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I love the classic look of an old CJ My father-in-law has an '80 CJ5 he's reworking into a trail rig
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Shiny new freeze plugs then the old cruddy ones. The major is gonna be my DD for a while.
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Smart choice putting in the brass freeze plugs. Keep plugging away at it.
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