LLMF....Lost Like a Mother******
PhilinColombia
Jeeper
Hello, all. First post here (posted in a similar forum - but I can't get too much good info on this topic), first Jeep - total 'noob.' Thank you in advance for being patient with my ignorance in this subject area. I recently moved to, and live in, Medellin, Colombia. I am a retired US Soldier, and just recently purchased a 1978 CJ7 . It will be difficult to source parts and whatever I purchase needs to be 'right' the first time, to the extent possible. I have included three pics. The first one (red CJ) is my Jeep that I just bought. The second two (black) Jeeps are 'concept' examples of what I'd like to build. I am thinking of putting a 350 Chevy w/ EFI in, and an automatic Transmission to match. Headers and exhaust is planned, as well. I also want to 'modernize' for 'drivability.' In other words, new gauges, electronics, suspension, engine, Transmission , driveline etc. - anything necessary to improve upon the original model (within reason). I am open to ANY SUGGESTIONS and I think the more I receive, the better. Your advice will allow me to research and resource parts and find what I need to make this a really exceptional machine! Thanks again, in advance, for your guidance and recommendations. If you were going to build this Jeep, given the basic information and pictures provided, how would YOU do it? What parts would YOU use?


