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[Mister 4x4]

I know it's Wednesday and not technically Throw Back Thursday, but my wife was looking at old pictures over the weekend and found this picture. A friend and I were working on my 74 CJ5 with my Mach 1 parked next to it. I am the one looking at the camera, when my girlfriend was taking the picture. My CJ was in the position most old Jeeps seem to like the best, hood up, LOL. That Jeep ended up with a fresh coat of yellow paint and tinted windows and best of all a lift and 33" mudders.

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I am still a Mach 1/Jeep guy as you can see my Rubicon parked behind my current Mach 1 project.


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I knew I liked you for a good reason. Fellow Mach1/Jeep Guy here, as well. Nice CJ-5!

Here's my 1980 CJ-7 when I bought it 1995:


And just before I kicked it in the nuts by removing the entire 258/T-176 4-sp. driveline to replace with an AMC 304 & TF999 from another '80 CJ-7 Laredo (the ugly one on the left). It has a 4" Pro Comp lift, 4.10s, Detroit Lockers, Moser 1-piece axles, 33x15.50 TSW Swampers, painted the roof & doors along with the Swamper stripe down the sides to hide the mesquite pin stripes from all the wheelin', nerf bars, homemade front bumper and rear tire rack, and a set of TJ front seats along with a 600W stereo w/2 10" Kickers.


I also went up to 35" Swamper SSRs, upgraded the top to an early model YJ (bigger glass for better outward visibility - I bought it with the Laredo), and upgraded to late-model paddle-handle doors, which Dave bought for me to trade for the Laredo (gotta paint 'em to match what I had, now).


The engine's coming along nicely: Edelbrock Pro-Flo MPFI, Patriot Clippster headers, Scorpion 1.7 roller rockers, HEI, and Magnaflow dual exhaust - should be good for around 250-260hp, which is a huge gain from the factory-rated 145hp. It'll be over 300 if I need to work over the engine with a new cam & 9.5:1 pistons (I just tossed it in to see what I have - if it's a dud, it'll go to the machine shop and get dyno'd after).


Since the automatic is longer than the 4-sp, I had to also swap drive shafts, brake pedal assembly, steering column (column shifter), and had to restore all of those things from a rusty mess - just like with my Mach 1 (seems to be a trend with me, I think). Here's a shot with the Mustang's rear end, to keep my post relevant to the forum topic and not hi-jack with a bunch of Jeep pics Here's the brake pedal assembly undergoing a nice clean up:


Just for fun, here's that ugly old 1980 Laredo now. I gave it to my buddy Dave after we swapped the drivetrains, and he completely tore it down to the frame and rebuilt everything. Of course, he's single and does remote IT Security stuff, so he has plenty of time to play with and work on his toys.



OK, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

 

[tpj71mach]

I knew I liked you for a good reason. Fellow Mach1/Jeep Guy here, as well. Nice CJ-5!

Here's my 1980 CJ-7 when I bought it 1995:
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And just before I kicked it in the nuts by removing the entire 258/T-176 4-sp. driveline to replace with an AMC 304 & TF999 from another '80 CJ-7 Laredo (the ugly one on the left). It has a 4" Pro Comp lift, 4.10s, Detroit Lockers, Moser 1-piece axles, 33x15.50 TSW Swampers, painted the roof & doors along with the Swamper stripe down the sides to hide the mesquite pin stripes from all the wheelin', nerf bars, homemade front bumper and rear tire rack, and a set of TJ front seats along with a 600W stereo w/2 10" Kickers.
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I also went up to 35" Swamper SSRs, upgraded the top to an early model YJ (bigger glass for better outward visibility - I bought it with the Laredo), and upgraded to late-model paddle-handle doors, which Dave bought for me to trade for the Laredo (gotta paint 'em to match what I had, now).
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The engine's coming along nicely: Edelbrock Pro-Flo MPFI, Patriot Clippster headers, Scorpion 1.7 roller rockers, HEI, and Magnaflow dual exhaust - should be good for around 250-260hp, which is a huge gain from the factory-rated 145hp. It'll be over 300 if I need to work over the engine with a new cam & 9.5:1 pistons (I just tossed it in to see what I have - if it's a dud, it'll go to the machine shop and get dyno'd after).
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Since the automatic is longer than the 4-sp, I had to also swap drive shafts, brake pedal assembly, steering column (column shifter), and had to restore all of those things from a rusty mess - just like with my Mach 1 (seems to be a trend with me, I think). Here's a shot with the Mustang's rear end, to keep my post relevant to the forum topic and not hi-jack with a bunch of Jeep pics Here's the brake pedal assembly undergoing a nice clean up:
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Just for fun, here's that ugly old 1980 Laredo now. I gave it to my buddy Dave after we swapped the drivetrains, and he completely tore it down to the frame and rebuilt everything. Of course, he's single and does remote IT Security stuff, so he has plenty of time to play with and work on his toys.
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OK, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Sweet CJ! IMO, It has the perfect lift and stance. I love going trailing in my Rubicon but I would like to do a CJ up right like that, like I could never do when I was younger. I need to get my Mach 1 resto completed first though. My wife is very understanding of my addiction, but she would not be happy if I had two projects going at one time.

 

[Marks1]

Dig the 3/4 vinyl roof.

It was FACTREE CC

Brown over Gold Glow, with Ginger Interior. That pic was after I put her all back to stock for my Dad, because he and I were trading for his 69 427 tri power Vette that used to be mine, until he bought it off me to use for a commuter car when I wanted to buy a ski boat LOL. (he only lived 10 minutes from work) It needed a bunch of work after he used it for about 5 years, so he lost interest in it, and I wanted it back, so I put the Mustang back to stock for him, and he used that for his commuter car for the next 5 years. Here's a pic about 8 years later after I finished restoring the Vette. It was in my brother in laws wedding. (so was I LOL)

 

[Marks1]

I knew I liked you for a good reason. Fellow Mach1/Jeep Guy here, as well. Nice CJ-5!

Here's my 1980 CJ-7 when I bought it 1995:
View attachment 81497

And just before I kicked it in the nuts by removing the entire 258/T-176 4-sp. driveline to replace with an AMC 304 & TF999 from another '80 CJ-7 Laredo (the ugly one on the left). It has a 4" Pro Comp lift, 4.10s, Detroit Lockers, Moser 1-piece axles, 33x15.50 TSW Swampers, painted the roof & doors along with the Swamper stripe down the sides to hide the mesquite pin stripes from all the wheelin', nerf bars, homemade front bumper and rear tire rack, and a set of TJ front seats along with a 600W stereo w/2 10" Kickers.
View attachment 81498

I also went up to 35" Swamper SSRs, upgraded the top to an early model YJ (bigger glass for better outward visibility - I bought it with the Laredo), and upgraded to late-model paddle-handle doors, which Dave bought for me to trade for the Laredo (gotta paint 'em to match what I had, now).
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The engine's coming along nicely: Edelbrock Pro-Flo MPFI, Patriot Clippster headers, Scorpion 1.7 roller rockers, HEI, and Magnaflow dual exhaust - should be good for around 250-260hp, which is a huge gain from the factory-rated 145hp. It'll be over 300 if I need to work over the engine with a new cam & 9.5:1 pistons (I just tossed it in to see what I have - if it's a dud, it'll go to the machine shop and get dyno'd after).
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Since the automatic is longer than the 4-sp, I had to also swap drive shafts, brake pedal assembly, steering column (column shifter), and had to restore all of those things from a rusty mess - just like with my Mach 1 (seems to be a trend with me, I think). Here's a shot with the Mustang's rear end, to keep my post relevant to the forum topic and not hi-jack with a bunch of Jeep pics Here's the brake pedal assembly undergoing a nice clean up:
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Just for fun, here's that ugly old 1980 Laredo now. I gave it to my buddy Dave after we swapped the drivetrains, and he completely tore it down to the frame and rebuilt everything. Of course, he's single and does remote IT Security stuff, so he has plenty of time to play with and work on his toys.
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OK, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Also a fellow Jeep guy, though I'm between Jeeps now, running a K5 at this time. Looking for a Gladiator Rubicon Diesel, or Mojave gas job with a manual to replace my 2018 Raptor I'm putting up for sale..

 

[Cleveland Crush]

I knew I liked you for a good reason. Fellow Mach1/Jeep Guy here, as well. Nice CJ-5!

Here's my 1980 CJ-7 when I bought it 1995:
View attachment 81497

And just before I kicked it in the nuts by removing the entire 258/T-176 4-sp. driveline to replace with an AMC 304 & TF999 from another '80 CJ-7 Laredo (the ugly one on the left). It has a 4" Pro Comp lift, 4.10s, Detroit Lockers, Moser 1-piece axles, 33x15.50 TSW Swampers, painted the roof & doors along with the Swamper stripe down the sides to hide the mesquite pin stripes from all the wheelin', nerf bars, homemade front bumper and rear tire rack, and a set of TJ front seats along with a 600W stereo w/2 10" Kickers.
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I also went up to 35" Swamper SSRs, upgraded the top to an early model YJ (bigger glass for better outward visibility - I bought it with the Laredo), and upgraded to late-model paddle-handle doors, which Dave bought for me to trade for the Laredo (gotta paint 'em to match what I had, now).
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The engine's coming along nicely: Edelbrock Pro-Flo MPFI, Patriot Clippster headers, Scorpion 1.7 roller rockers, HEI, and Magnaflow dual exhaust - should be good for around 250-260hp, which is a huge gain from the factory-rated 145hp. It'll be over 300 if I need to work over the engine with a new cam & 9.5:1 pistons (I just tossed it in to see what I have - if it's a dud, it'll go to the machine shop and get dyno'd after).
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Since the automatic is longer than the 4-sp, I had to also swap drive shafts, brake pedal assembly, steering column (column shifter), and had to restore all of those things from a rusty mess - just like with my Mach 1 (seems to be a trend with me, I think). Here's a shot with the Mustang's rear end, to keep my post relevant to the forum topic and not hi-jack with a bunch of Jeep pics Here's the brake pedal assembly undergoing a nice clean up:
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Just for fun, here's that ugly old 1980 Laredo now. I gave it to my buddy Dave after we swapped the drivetrains, and he completely tore it down to the frame and rebuilt everything. Of course, he's single and does remote IT Security stuff, so he has plenty of time to play with and work on his toys.
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OK, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Here ya go, I dig jeeps too:

 

[Mister 4x4]

Also a fellow Jeep guy, though I'm between Jeeps now, running a K5 at this time. Looking for a Gladiator Rubicon Diesel, or Mojave gas job with a manual to replace my 2018 Raptor I'm putting up for sale..

Before I found my Jeep, I had a '78 K5 Blazer for about 8 months. I spent the time putting it back together (the previous owners really beat it to death), and when I found the Jeep, dropped it like a hot rock and sold it to a buddy. I had a lot of fun with it, learned a LOT, and made it a LOT nicer than it was when I bought it. I do miss it, but then again I miss all my old cars for various reasons.

 

[70cobrascj]

The first car I bought in 1983 my senior year parked in my high school parking lot Edsel Ford. Was looking for a Mustang in auto trader when I noticed the front fender of this Torino parked next to one at a used classic car dealer. Called the dealer and asked them what it was and they told me it was a 1970 Torino GT with a 429 and was 1,400.
I was sold and so it began.
I have had around 12 Torinos and when I came into wanting another classic car to keep me busy I wanted a something different since I have done so many Torinos. I decided I wanted a Mustang and was thinking another Fox since I have had a couple of them when they were new. Actually bought my daughter a mint 1988 LX 4 cylinder for her birthday in 2016. But a 72 Mach 1 popped up close to me and now I just love these 71-73’s.

 

[Marks1]

Also a fellow Jeep guy, though I'm between Jeeps now, running a K5 at this time. Looking for a Gladiator Rubicon Diesel, or Mojave gas job with a manual to replace my 2018 Raptor I'm putting up for sale..

OK, now officially back in the fold, Picked up my new to me 2022 Gladiator Rubicon Diesel last week. All stock, for now..........