1973 Jeep CJ5

An early version initially called the “Willys Overland” morphed from military GP (general purpose) vehicle to the mass-produced CJ, short for "civilian Jeep.” More than 1.5 million CJ Jeeps were built, having continued the same basic body style for 45 years since the Jeep first appeared. Widely regarded as "America's workhorse”, the CJs have been described as "probably the most successful utility vehicle ever made." The word Jeep is an acronym of the letters GP.

The call of the wild, the great outdoors, into the great wide open, getting a little mud on the tires, all representative of this 1973 CJ which has undergone a full restoration and with its original V8 engine and transmission can take you anywhere, anytime, but only as long as the weather is nice, as there are no doors and no top. You decide, the wild is your oyster...(sic.)

Exterior
As the consigner states…all new and fully fresh, from the fiberglass body tub to the steel hood and fenders, right down to the bezels on the dash knobs, it's all new. A great purple, almost Plum Crazy, coats the entire fiberglass body, and steel front end and is set off nicely with black fender flares. The steel up front gives the perfect backdrop for the simple stamped steel grille and black bezel headlights with a simple black steel bumper below. No lift kit is noted but this off roader does sit high thanks in part to the new polished ProComp wheels and aggressively knobby tread design Firestone Destination M/T tires which present in 32x11.50R15LT form. A texture finished purple framed windshield is all that separated the occupants from the great outdoors around them. On the back is a simple smooth panel, no tailgate here folks, with utilitarian style round taillights and a basic fuel filler cap with another black steel bumper below.

Interior
Black vinyl covers the front buckets with smooth bolsters and square tufted inserts provide the seating and float above an all weather spray on bedliner coated floor. This black spray in liner coats the rear storage area as well which is sans rear seat and also covers the rear wheel tubs. The utilitarian texture finished black dash sports all factory gauges, heater control knobs and a passenger dash mounted chromed “Jesus” bar. Fronting the dash is a clean Grant GT steering wheel. No stereo here, just the sounds of mother nature in all her glory to keep your auditory senses pleased. 2 shifters sprout from the center of the floor one for the transmission and the other for the transfer case and the 4-wheel drive modes. No doors are attached and with no top you are free and easy to enjoy all the sights you pass by.

Drivetrain
The original totally rebuilt 304ci mill in metallic blue sparkles inside a pristine engine bay. No runs, no drips, no errors here with purple painted valve coverings and a small chrome air cleaner topping the Holley 2bbl carburetor. A Borg Warner T15 3-speed manual transmission is bolted to the back along with a Dana 20 transfer case. Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles, front and rear respectively, are loaded with 3.73 gears and give you the capability to climb any mountain you may encounter.

Undercarriage
Clean and mean would be the best way to describe the underside with its black frame, structural components, and suspension. All nonstructural areas such as the floor pans, and underbody are also painted black and we note a spattering of surface rust on the untreated steel parts. 4-wheel drum brakes are noted, as well headers and glasspack style mufflers for the exhale are seen.

Drive-Ability
A little bit of a climb for this low to the ground writer, but all good once in and I felt safe and secure, particularly in the high back buckets. She fired right up, and it was off to the test track where it had decent acceleration, good stopping, and fine cornering. Although we didn't brave the wilds and mountains of Morgantown, PA we did test the 4wd and it engages flawlessly. All worked and was in working condition, and there is a nice tire song when you get it up to cruising speed along with some wind noise.
You don't have to be Bear Grylls to venture outside and enjoy the country up close and personal. You don't even have to be Smokey The Bear to have outdoor adventures. This Jeep is a freshly built tool to take you where you would not normally venture in a vehicle. High ground clearance, large gripping tires, and a tough engine and transmission, will move you up on the survivalist ladder, and have you feeling a Rocky Mountain high!

VIN Decode
J3F835TH68712
J-Jeep
3-1973
F-Toledo, OH Assy Plant, 3 Speed Manual, Left Hand Drive
83-CJ5 4wd
5-Open Body
T-3750# GVWR
H-304ci V8
68712-Sequential Unit Number

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.