1983 JEEP CJ7 RENEGADE & TRAILER CUSTOM FRAME OFF RESTO-MOD JEEP CJ-7 LAREDO
1983 Jeep CJ RENEGADE
Up for Sale is my 1983 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade & Matching Jeep Trailer which I have built from the ground up. This is a TOTAL frame off rebuild. It started out as a RUST FREE Southern Jeep from Georgia and I have numerous pictures of it before - during - and after the build process to prove it's condition. Let me 1st start by saying there has been extensive work done inside and out & to the drive train. I'm sure I will forget to mention some of it in the listing. If there's something specific you don't see and want to know PLEASE ask me PRIOR to bidding. I am working on uploading pictures I have of the build to the internet. Until then please email for specific pictures / Videos. Bodywork pictures can be found at https://www.flickr.com/gp/142526387@N07/i8q81e
For those out there that helped me acquire the NOS pieces & parts over the years for this Jeep - My Sincere - Thank You - and Especially to George Yezman - known to me as "George the Jeep Guy" from J&G Classic Jeeps in Michigan without whom this build would NEVER have been possible - Thank you my friend. He also knows and understands just how hard parting with this Jeep is for me
As George would contest I am very very picky about only using NOS pieces and parts. We went round and round over the years and I can honestly say this Jeep is AS JEEP as it could possibly be. The NOS Tach I had had to be changed out for one that had a better range for the motor I had built and I decided to match the Tach with the Pro Comp Autometer matching gauges & Clock for a more uniform look on the dash. Other than that I guarantee if it could be bought as NOS over aftermarket it was.
Virtually Every bolt on this Jeep came out / off without effort. Body bolts ALL came out like the Jeep had been built yesterday. Any brackets, supports, that came off of this Jeep were bead blasted and then powder coated to protect them forever. Nothing was skipped and No expense was spared in this build.
1983 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 375 Miles since rebuild - Yes - it is a True Renegade comes with Original RUST FREE Hard Top Doors painted to match Jeep and both Bestop Softop and original Hardtop which both use the original full doors. Hardtop has been sitting outside for many years as I Never use it. Just kept it with Jeep.
Trailer - Jeep YJ converted to trailer - 4" lift, Wheels, Tires, Painted to match the Jeep itself
Frame - sand Blasted & Powder Coated Gloss Black - NO RUST & NO REPAIRS ever to Frame
Engine - Professionally Rebuilt and slightly modified AMC 401 6.6L Engine
1.Crower Baja Torque Master Cams with New Lifters & Aluminum 1.6 Rockers 264 Deg Intake / Exhaust .440 lift
2.Oil Gallery Modification to fix Rear bearing oiling issue
3.Edelbrock Torker Intake (Powder Coated High Temp Metalic Silver )
4.Edelbrock 1826 Thunder Series AVS Off-Road Carb w/ elect choke
5.Edelbrock Aluminum Valve Covers (Powder Coated to Match Body Color)
6.HEDDMAN Ceramic Coated Headers (Inside Frame)
7.GM HEI Distributor
8.Bull Tear Alternator relocate bracket (Top Mount)
9.Mean Green Hi-Torq Starter
10.Holley Electric Fuel pump, Regulator, Filter (Entire fuel system done with Braided Fuel lines and -AN fittings) - Fuel Pump Cutoff switch in cab
11.Dual High flow radiator mounted electric cooling fans - On/Off switch in Cab
12.Be Cool Aluminum Radiator specifically for Jeep CJ-7 with AMC V8
13.Billet Aluminum 3 Groove 3 piece Pulley set
14.New High Output Alternator
15.New Powder Coated Power Steering Reservoir w/ New Pump & Hoses
16.Powder Coated Pulley & Bracket assembly
17. High Volume Water pump
18. Dual Magnaflow 9" X 14" S/S Mufflers w/ 2 1/2" Inlet & Outlet
19. Dual exhaust pipes turn down over rear axle
DRIVETRAIN :
1.Professionally rebuilt T-18 4 speed with Granny Low
2.Professionally Rebuilt Dana 20 and linkage assembly
3.OEM powder coated Gloss Black Skid Plate / Trans Mount
4.New Custom Made 1310 CV Drive shafts Front & Rear (7" Full Contact Slip & Spline) - Lifetime Warranty - if you ever twist it or break a weld they will ship you a new one Free
5.ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear with on board Air compressor
6. New Ring & Pinions w/ 4.11 gears
7. 1 Piece Steel axle shafts on Rear axle - both Left & Right
BODY / SUSPENSION :
Exterior -
1.Professionally prepped and painted Metallic Pearl Orange inside & Out - Engine compartment and all - even the original spot weld dimples on the rear quarters are still there. I ensured NO BONDO was used on the body except where absolutely necessary to remove minor dings, dents. (Looks like Chevy orange when dark outside but brightens to a Mango color in the Sun
2.Under side of entire Tub was cleaned, prepped and Rhino lined - this thing will never rust from the outside in - Check out the pictures of the underside, especially the Rear Quarters and you will see it is RUST FREE all over
3.20 Gallon OEM AMC Jeep Gas Tank & Skid Plate - Skid plate was Power Coated Gloss Black
4.Painless Pre-Terminated wiring harness
5.Heavy Duty "0" Zero Gauge Battery Cables / Winch Power Cables
6.OEM Side Rocker Guards immaculate - Powder Coated Gloss Black with New Custom Made Stainless Steel mounting tabs / Hardware
7.BDS 4" suspension Lift with Soft Ride springs & Dropped Pitman Arm
8.Fox Socks with Orange Boots
9.5- BF Goodrich 33 X 12.50 X 15 Tires on 15X8 ION wheels (Like New)
10.New Braided extended Brake Lines
11.New Body Mount Kit - Stock height - No Body lift
12.WARN M6000 Winch with New Fairlead (Powder Coated Orange to Match exterior of Jeep) & Teal Custom Splice WinchRope
13.New Stainless Steel Brake Line kit
14.Brake Booster Powder Coated Gloss Black
15.NOS Spare Tire Carrier Powder Coated Gloss Black w/ NOS Hardware
16.NOS Chrome Bumperettes
17.LITE-DOT LED Rear Taillights & Spare Tire Carrier 3rd Brake Light
18.JEEP Logo Heavy Duty Diff Covers
19.OEM LAREDO Rear Seat (OEM - Black with Gray stripes / Piping)
20.OEM Laredo Chrome Grill cover with Black pin striping
21.NOS Fender Flares
22.NOS JEEP Logo Rear Storage Box with Keys
23.NOS Antenna
24.Tube Side Steps (Non Skid on top) which don't flex under my 275lbs standing on them
25.New Chrome Mirrors and arms
26.OEM Laredo Chrome Grill cover with Black pin striping
27. TERA-FLEX Revolver shackles on the front
28. New Heavy Duty shackles on Rear
29. Heavy Duty Rear Cross member reinforcement plates inside frame
30. Borgeson Heavy Duty Steering Shaft
INTERIOR
1.Dashboard Painted to match exterior color
2.New Jeep logo Dash Pad
3.OEM Laredo Black Leather Steering Wheel with Jeep Logo Horn Button & Black Leather Laredo GRAB Handle
4.New Sparco Leather Bucket seats
5.Powder Coated tilting seat Brackets
6.Race-quip 5 point harnesses
7.Clutch & Brake Pedal setup Powder Coated Gloss Black with NOS pedal pads
8.NOS Gas Pedal - Arm Power Coated Gloss Black
9.OEM Rear Non Fold & Tumble Rear Seat with Gray stripes
10.NOS Speedometer - Has Only 375 Miles
11.Auto Meter Pro Comp Tachometer, Fuel level, Volts, Clock, Water Temp, Oil Press,& Gas Pressure gauges gauges
12.ARB Compressor, Front & Rear power switches custom mounted where radio used to be.Radio hole in dash has NOT been butchered - Plate was custom made to mount over it
13.Trans/transfer case levers & plates Powder Coated Gloss Black
14.Fully functional Heater assembly with NOS Heater Core & Cables
15.NOS Heater Fan
16.Tuffy Lockable Center Console w/ Stereo mount(Locks stereo to prevent theft & water damage
27.NOS Rearview Mirror
28.LED Headlights
29.DUAL Battery Tray with One Optima Battery - Will come with everything needed for dual battery setup including wiring harness and solenoid
30. New Carpet Kit
31. NOS Front Bumper Powder Coated Gloss Black
32. Rebuilt Tilt Steering Column with NOS Turn signal and Tilt arms
TRAILER - Will come with a Bill Of Sale - Florida doesn't issue titles for trailers -it was made there.
was formerly a Jeep YJ which didn't survive being a Jeep Has a 4" lift ki, 3- ION 15" X 8"
wheels with 2 New BF Goodrich 33 X 12.50 X 15 Tires, Lite Dot LED Taillights, Tow Hitch,
Half doors (Good for use on trailer but not much else- insides are beat up a bit), roll bar
and spare tire carrier (I have a Brand New wheel but no Tire)
Notes of INTEREST & CONCERN:
1.Motor is still in it's break in period - Has NOT been run hard or abused. Will require some more tender loving care before really getting on itEngine has BRAD PENN 30W mono-grade oil formulated specifically to meet the critical lubrication needs of new engines during break-in while allowing proper seating of rings and component run-in. Enhanced levels of zinc (zinc dialkyldithiophosphate also known as ZDDP) and superior oil film strength from Penn Grade base oils offer complete anti-wear, anti-scuffing protection for even the most demanding of applications such as those presented by break-in of engines with flat tappet cams.
2.For those of you unaware of the T-18 Granny Low 1st gear - It doesn't matter if you barely touch the gas or if you have it to the floor - it will NOT go any faster in that gear. It's for CRAWLING not doing burnouts
3.2nd Gear can occasionally be a bit stubborn to shift into - not always but wanted to mention it. - simple adjustment but I haven't had time to mess with it
4.Stereo is a New Kenwood AM/FM/CD but will need to be wired up. It is mounted in the center console but again will need to be wired up and speakers purchased. I have the Roll bar mounted speaker boxes which will come with the Jeep.
5.LED Light bar you see mounted on Hood in a couple of the 1st pictures is No longer on the Jeep - It was just mounted to see how it looked vice being mounted on the Rollbar. I decided to remove it and it is NOT INCLUDED
6.Comes with a New Custom set of Renegade decals from Phoenix Graphics - George worked with them to get them 100% accurately re manufactured. These are the 3 layer decals not the screen printed ones they now make.
7.Off Road Lights mounted to the Bumper are also NOT INCLUDED
8. OFFERS - I have listed the JEEP at the lowest price I am willing to sell it for. If you want to make an offer Please don't waste my time with UNREASONABLE LOW BALL Offers. It will Sell to the Highest Bidder at the Bid price.
9. PAYMENT - I will require a $1000 Non Refundable deposit via PAYPAL within 24 hours of auction ending. All financing should be completed PRIOR to bidding. PLEASE don't waste my time or yours by bidding and not having the means to purchase and complete payment for the Jeep.
10.SHIPPING - Please inquire with a shipping company about cost PRIOR to bidding. It's obviously NOT FREE and will cost some $$$. Shipping will be arranged BY the Buyer at the BUYERS EXPENSE and is the strictly the responsibility of the BUYER. I will assist as I can. I live out in the country and a semi can easily access my road for Pick up. I will assist as I can. I won't deliver it to a trucking company - Once it's loaded and and on it's way the Jeep & parts inside it are no longer my responsibility if it get damaged once it leaves my possession it's between you and the shipping company. LASTLY - The JEEP WILL NOT go anywhere until payment clears my bank (CERTIFIED CASHIERS CHECK or CASH is in hand). Don't expect to hand me a Cashiers check and drive away - NOT HAPPENING.
I have described the Jeep to the best of my recollection of the build and may have forgotten a few things, It's a lot to remember. ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONSPRIOR to bidding. I will do my best to answer them and will respond as quickly as possible. Call 319 520 8712 and I will answer as well
- Make: Jeep
- Model: CJ
- SubModel: CJ-7
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: RENEGADE
- Year: 1983
- Mileage: 375
- VIN: 1JCCM87E7DT011274
- Color: Orange
- Engine size: AMC 401 6.6L
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 4WD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!