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Auto Restoration Q: 1981 CJ7 Jeep
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:13 am
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:13 am
I’ve got a 304v8 that I’m currently in the process of rebuilding. Everything mechanical is now fully functional and is as reliable as it was new. Serial number indicates a charcoal gray metallic exterior, options indicate it was a Renegade. Interior will be replaced with black front and rear seats and dash, chrome trim kit with chrome wheels, 33x12.5’s. As this will be a weekend ride would the OT go with the original color scheme or another color / badging option? Just curious before I put the paint gun to it ?
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Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:14 am to Luke
Flat black
This post was edited on 6/28/22 at 11:15 am
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:15 am to Luke
quote:
would the OT go with the original color scheme
I'd probably go with whatever dark shade of green they had that year.
It's criminal they don't make vehicles in hunter geen anymore.
This post was edited on 6/28/22 at 11:17 am
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:16 am to Luke
Go with original would be my choice. I'd like it in almost any color if it's done right though.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:17 am to Luke
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charcoal gray metallic with a matte clearcoat
This post was edited on 6/28/22 at 11:23 am
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:22 am to Luke
not related to this but Jeep related, wife(no pics,) has a two year old Jeep and just got a message related to the auto start/stop battery, anyone have issues/experience with this?
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:23 am to Luke
Whatever color you go with, may it be absolutely spit shine glossy. What a classic ride. <3 cj7s
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:23 am to Luke
Make it into a Golden Eagle
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:24 am to Luke
real jeeps look freakin' awesome. post some pics when you're done, please
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:25 am to Luke
I'd go original, but that's just me.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:26 am to Luke
quote:
chrome trim kit with chrome wheels
No sir. Original color exterior for sure, Rambler decals and all…wouldn’t put chrome anywhere on it.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:27 am to Luke
Patriot Blue
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:33 am to Luke
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:12 pm to Luke
Old School
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:19 pm to Luke
A whiter shade of pale.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:20 pm to Luke
Original paint IMO
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:21 pm to Luke
quote:
Interior will be replaced with black front and rear seats and dash
Just me, but there is no way I’d ever go with black seats. They soak up so much heat in the sun it’s unreal!!!
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:27 pm to Luke
My first ride was a '74 CJ5, 304 V8, 3-speed, with Dana 35 front end and Dana 44 rear end. Bought it in 1990. Had it 6 years, sold it like an idiot. Paint was a banana yellow almost. It looked good with those white steel wheels and raised white letter tires and black ragtop/doors. Classic. I'll see if I can dig up a picture.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:31 pm to Luke
Go with one of the original colors from 81 and get the renegade decals.
ETA I had a 76 CJ5 and sold it to someone who’s contact info I lost. Also had an 80 CJ5 and still know who has it.
Had the opportunity to buy an 83 CJ7 survivor in February and couldn’t put the cash together quick enough to get it. I remind my wife (no pics) weekly that we should’ve done more to buy that thing.
ETA I had a 76 CJ5 and sold it to someone who’s contact info I lost. Also had an 80 CJ5 and still know who has it.
Had the opportunity to buy an 83 CJ7 survivor in February and couldn’t put the cash together quick enough to get it. I remind my wife (no pics) weekly that we should’ve done more to buy that thing.
This post was edited on 6/28/22 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 6/28/22 at 2:51 pm to Luke
Chrome kits look cheesy, especially with wide wheels and tires.
Renegades are desirable. Match the paint and decals as new. It will good and hold value better than custom colored paint.
Renegades are desirable. Match the paint and decals as new. It will good and hold value better than custom colored paint.
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