Shop assistance for a CJ7

[montytw]

I have acquired a 1983 CJ7 Renegade . I have done a number of repairs so far and have a few issues that I might want some help with. I live in Alabama. Does anyone know any reputable shops that work primarily of jeeps , especially older CJ's . I have one or two small electrical issues to run down , back up lights don't work and left front running light doesn't work. The speedometer reads about 15-20 mph slower than true speed. I believe it is because of the 33" tires and suspect it will need a different speedometer gear. At the same time I would like to install new oil pressure gauge and main cluster. Temp gauge is inoperative even though I have heat and I have replaced the temp sending unit. I also have a newly painted dash to install . I live in center of state so Birmingham or Huntsville is not too far. Let me know. Thanks.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Re: Shop assistance fo CJ7

Get in touch with a local Jeep club and see if they recommend anyone.
Good luck-Keep us posted.
LG

 

[007]

Re: Shop assistance fo CJ7



You can also try these people on the speedo gearing - Speedometer Gear, Speedometer Gears, Ford, GM, Dodge 700R4

Just call them, they will ask tire/axle/TC/tranny questions for the correct device OR he will ask you to use a smartphone GPS to see what your speedometer says at a given speed and he can make a custom gearbox.

As to the other items, many shops with older mechanics can troubleshoot a lot of those issues, you know - guys who've worked on cars since these Jeeps were built.