Opinions on purchasing 67' cj5 project?

[Smelsfishy]

Hi, my name is Ben and this is my first post here. I am not new to jeeps, as I currently have a 74' Cherokee. I would like to get opinions on purchasing my uncle's 67' CJ5 v6. He wants 1500 for it, it runs and drives. I am used to rust free vehicles in Cali, and I am visiting him in Utah right now. It has some rust bubbles along the running boards and front fenders. It is in fair shape, but also has some rust that I can see under the tub, by the body mount rails. Overall not too bad, and I know how to weld and fix these issues. Just wondering if anybody has opinions on if it's worth it with the rust.

 

[Hedgehog]

How is the frame? With the mud and dirt it's hard to tell from the pictures.

What's going on with the floor boards? At first glance they look good. On closer inspection there appears to be something going on with a cover or crack or a thich layer of cracking bond.

Oh my, wooden blocks for body mounts? Easily replaced it things aren't too rotten.

If it runs and drives and you have the skills, $1500 isn't bad.

 

[mtnwhlr]

How is the frame? With the mud and dirt it's hard to tell from the pictures.

What's going on with the floor boards? At first glance they look good. On closer inspection there appears to be something going on with a cover or crack or a thich layer of cracking bond.

Oh my, wooden blocks for body mounts? Easily replaced it things aren't too rotten.

If it runs and drives and you have the skills, $1500 isn't bad.

I would agree with HH $1500 sounds like a good deal. And welcome

 

[oldjeeplady]

Hello Ben welcome to the forum. We also have a 67 CJ5 all stock with the Dauntless Buick 225 V6 . Looks like a good price to me. I think those body mount spacers are actually some kind of white poly blocks. We also have them between the cross member and frame. Looks like a good project. I believe the original body mounts were flat rubber much like tire treads. I say go for it. Good luck.

 

[Peanut Butter]

It's hard to find $1500 Jeeps. That being said, just know that the $1500 figure is going up with all the fixes needed. Time and money. It's a great beginning to a project, but it is a project. As long as you know that up front, it's a very good deal.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ww:

$1500.00 and it runs. Have you confirmed 4WD works.
If it does, BUY IT! :drool:
With it be'n a '67. You worn't have to deal with our BULL, SMOG laws.
Good luck.
LG

 

[Smelsfishy]

The 4wd works, also has a new carb and exhaust system and includes the soft top. I'll go ahead and buy it then. I'm going to wait to bring it home, because it is snowing pretty hard in Utah right now. I should be able to get it back to Cali within the next few months. Thanks for all the help!

 

[Lumpy Grits]

PLZ, keep us updated.


LG

 

[Posi]

Give your Uncle a case of Sam Adams, and a bottle of Jameson for the Jeep.
Save your $1500 for repairs, and the trip back home.

Edit: Make sure you find some one of legal age to by the booze (not your Aunt).