Build Thread 1979 CJ7 Build
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Build Thread 1979 CJ7 Build
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Been awhile since I've updated on here. Since last year I've been trying to get the motor right. Kept shutting off randomly and after replacing almost the entire starting system, I found out it was the distributor. So, took apart entire front of motor and replaced the timing chain, cam shaft gear, rebuilt oil pump, and added a new Summit HEI distributor and new wires. It runs great now!
Also, I added front and rear bumpers, bimini top, and ordered the infamous Americana floor mats which wont be installed until I get the body and paint done. Body and paint scheduled for September so I ahve time to enjoy this summer.
Oh, and I also had my rocker panels refinished and ordered all new Laredo graphics but also waiting until body and paint is done for those.
I was quoted $1300 to redo the Laredo seats but I will have to order an all new set of seats first since these are blown out. Probably going to be the last thing I do
Anyways, it's coming around nicely I think.
![IMG_2815[1].webp](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' width='1440' height='1080' viewBox%3D'0 0 1440 1080'%2F%3E "IMG_2815[1].webp")
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Also, I added front and rear bumpers, bimini top, and ordered the infamous Americana floor mats which wont be installed until I get the body and paint done. Body and paint scheduled for September so I ahve time to enjoy this summer.
Oh, and I also had my rocker panels refinished and ordered all new Laredo graphics but also waiting until body and paint is done for those.
I was quoted $1300 to redo the Laredo seats but I will have to order an all new set of seats first since these are blown out. Probably going to be the last thing I do
Anyways, it's coming around nicely I think.
![IMG_2815[1].webp](https://jeep-cj.com/community/data/attachments/75/75903-6dfb72cdeeef29f5f1bd86c7d1bca6c4.jpg?hash=dyQ_uoIvQN "IMG_2815[1].webp")
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