Bought my 86 CJ7 off of CL. Found it at 930pm and drive it home at midnight with old tags, a misfire and dog hair infested interior. Within one hour the guy had 30 text and calls wanting to see the jeep the next morning but, nobody was smart enough to say can I come by right now! The guy needed money, the price was well under market.
So far I have purchased an HEI and resealed the intake/exhaust manifold and valve cover. Changed the fluids and gave it a tune up. Added new full exhaust and had a shop make new seat covers after I repaired the broken seat frames.
I’m wanting to buy new carpet and restore the dash pad and console.
The only rust is on the rear lower rockers and the frame mounts in that area. The pan looks solid!
I’m thinking about repairing the rust, new paint and add new stripe package.
Should I leave it stock height and keep the stock tire size? What simple mods can I do that maintain original look but add esthetics and performance?
So far I have purchased an HEI and resealed the intake/exhaust manifold and valve cover. Changed the fluids and gave it a tune up. Added new full exhaust and had a shop make new seat covers after I repaired the broken seat frames.
I’m wanting to buy new carpet and restore the dash pad and console.
The only rust is on the rear lower rockers and the frame mounts in that area. The pan looks solid!
I’m thinking about repairing the rust, new paint and add new stripe package.
Should I leave it stock height and keep the stock tire size? What simple mods can I do that maintain original look but add esthetics and performance?