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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
quote:
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 11:17 am to Cosmo
quote:
Flat black
That's not even flat black
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:20 am to Shexter
quote:
charcoal gray metallic with a matte clearcoat
quote:
Shexter
This is a Gaston alter
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:21 am to Saskwatch
quote:
That's not even flat black
Agreed.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:22 am to Saskwatch
quote:
Shexter
This is a Gaston alter
That sounds exactly like something a Gaston alter would say.....
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 Shexter
Big fan of the matte paint scheme.
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 11:24 am to 777Tiger
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two year old Jeep and just got a message related to the auto start/stop battery
Don't mess up a pure CJ Jeep thread.
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 11:25 am to Saskwatch
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Don't mess up a pure Mid Life Crisis thread.
FIFY
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:26 am to Redbone
Keep it original color. Jeep values are based on originality or the amount of restoration work that went into it to make it original. Considering you have already gone through the mechanicals I’m assuming this wouldn’t be a frame off complete repaint.
Hopefully you get it looking perfect then use the hell out of it.
Hopefully you get it looking perfect then use the hell out of it.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:26 am to Saskwatch
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Don't mess up a pure CJ Jeep thread.
withdrawn your honor, I actually looked for an automotive board, sorry sir
Posted on 6/28/22 at 11:26 am to Luke
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chrome trim kit with chrome wheels
No sir. Original color exterior for sure, Rambler decals and all…wouldn’t put chrome anywhere on it.
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