1979 Jeep CJ-5 V8 by The_Dude_Abides

1979 Jeep CJ-5 V8 by The_Dude_Abides

This 1979 Jeep CJ-5 features significant modifications including a fiberglass body finished in green and a powerful 360ci V8 engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The Jeep is equipped with a suspension lift using Dick Cepek components, 15-inch wheels with large 35-inch tires, and a Warn front winch for off-road capabilities. The gray interior has front bucket seats and a rear bench with a roll cage installed for safety. Additional features include a black bikini top, tan soft doors, tubular bumpers, and KC off-road lights. The dashboard houses aftermarket instrumentation, and a Pioneer head unit with a Grant GT steering wheel enhances the driving experience. This modified CJ-5 is a robust off-road vehicle with visual customizations and powerful performance enhancements. This 1979 Jeep CJ-5 has been modified with a fiberglass body finished in green and features a 360ci V8 engine. It is equipped with a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The build includes a Dick Cepek suspension lift, 15-inch aluminum deep-dish wheels, and 35-inch General Grabber AT2 tires. Notable features include a roll cage, Pioneer stereo, KC off-road lights, and a Warn front winch. The interior features gray cloth high-back seats and a B&M shifter.

Built by:
The_Dude_Abides
Location:
North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle:
1979 Jeep CJ - CJ-5
Engine:
-
Cost:
$12,777
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
15-inch deep-dish wheels with 35-inch General Grabber AT2 tires15-inch aluminum deep-dish wheels
Exterior:
Fiberglass bodyGreen with black wheel arch flaresBlack bikini topgreen finishTan soft doorsTubular bumpersWarn front winchblack wheel-arch flares
Interior:
Pioneer CD stereoGrant GT steering wheelB&M shifterKC off-road lights
Chassis:
Dick Cepek suspension lift kitDick Cepek suspension liftRoll cage
Powertrain:
360ci V8carburetor with electric chokeK&N air cleanerchrome-finished Edelbrock valve coversEdelbrock carburetoraftermarket camshaftchrome Edelbrock valve covers
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