Build Thread '74 CJ-5

[brokenwrench]

So I was told to get this thing out of my yard so here's my first go around with a CJ. I haven't gotten around to it yet but I believe it's a 74 CJ5 well pieces to one. Located in NE Ohio so if you have a good deal on a tub please let me know. Dad had a 78 CJ5 when I was a kid hoping to bring that dream back around. Luckily the engines been under a truck cap oil is very clean and it turns over freely first step pressure washer.

 

[TSB8C]

Lots of fun times ahead! Tubs are readily available in steel, aluminum, fiberglass, even kevlar.

Willys Overland Repli-Tub
The Jeepster Man
Quadratec
Shell Valley (with kevlar)

Any of those new tubs are pricey. Of course another option is a used CJ to get the body and/or other parts. Here's one on eBay for $1,000: CJ5 on eBay

And here's a '74 tub for $2,500: Parts Breaker

 

[Sgt EriK]

Being in Ohio, Rudy's might be a good option for your rebuild. He provided me with some great parts for my '86 CJ7 .

Rudy's Classic Jeeps LLC

Rudy's CJs is a 20 year old sole proprietor business that specializes in the cleanest 76-86 Jeep CJ7 CJ5 Scrambler & OEM Jeep CJ restoration parts.

rudys-cjs.com