Trying again with a '80

[Flundertaker]

Been out of Jeeps for 20 years. Last one was a 76 CJ7 that needed some minor body work done. Before I knew it I had pulled the tub, and ended up neck deep in a full custom, swapping out almost every major component (360, NP435, D60, D70, full cage, 42" TSL, blah, blah, blah). It lasted 3+ years and cost a fortune and actually took the fun out of what was supposed to be a fun weekend driver and toy. I swore I would never go down that path again. Hopefully I have matured a bit in 20 years and I can just tinker a little and actually keep it reasonable and enjoyable. Found a 80 CJ7 AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l , T-176 all pretty much stock with minor floor rust for a decent price. Now looking to clean it up, fix a few cosmetic issues and drive it. Who are the go to suppliers for CJ factory parts these days? Back when it was 4WD PARTS but there website pretty much seems now to focus on aftermarket stuff for JKs

 

[shum8]

Welcome aboard from Va!! Some of us illiterates would really enjoy a few pics when you get that figured out [emoji106]

As for factory parts - “new” OEM is long gone, and most of the Chinese repops are worse than being gone. If at all possible look for original pieces from a CJ bone yard - There are a few around, with a couple really expensive, but good stuff. For the stuff unavailable from them, I try to get as much stuff from NAPA as I can. Kinda depends on which part you’re looking for.

Pics ready yet? LOL






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[gert]

sweet dude welcome aboard, like Shum8 said the chinese stuff sux its hit or miss. there is some good american made parts on ebay other than that 4wd, Quadratec, Morris4x4, Timken bearings are the only way to go Novak and advance adapters has drivetrain swap stuff Moser makes great axles Tom Woods makes great driveshafts jb customs makes the best twin sticks JB conversions makes the best stuff for the Dana 300

 

[Patrick]

“cost a fortune and actually took the fun out of what was supposed to be a fun weekend driver and toy. I swore I would never go down that path again”

Been there, done that. Took me a good while to realize all I needed was a decent V8 under the hood and slightly bigger tires to meet my idea of a good old Jeep CJ.

Welcome back.

 

[Petescj]

If you're looking for sheet metal here's a good source

https://www.classicent.com/jeep/