CJ5 jeeps debuted in 1955, and jeep fans know that it is this very jeep that encouraged consumers to turn their attention to off-the-road driving. For Jeep fans who are looking to restore older CJ 5 jeeps really need to know what they are looking for before buying, since not all CJ5 jeeps were created with the same quality. Let’s take a look at how some of the CJ 5 jeeps differ from one another, so that restoration hobbyists can draw an understanding of some of the unique differences in CJ5 models.
In the year 1966, CJ5 jeeps were beginning to be manufactured with a V6 motor so that the jeeps could better compete with other, more power packed vehicles on the market. If the hobbyist ventures for a 1966 model or after, he or she may encounter CJ 5 jeeps that have a V6, Buick, Dauntless motor under the hood. In fact, nearly three quarters of CJ 5 jeeps manufactured between 1966 and 1978 have that V6 engine. It will be necessary to seek out parts for the V6 motor, if the motor is to be restored properly. Searching for available parts is therefore recommended before making any CJ5 jeeps purchase.
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 Jeep : CJ cj 1979 jeep cj5 $4,000.00 Time Remaining: 6h 41m Buy It Now for only: $4,000.00 |
 Jeep : CJ 1976 CJ5 4x4 3Speed Collector Restored $6,700.00 (30 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 57m |
 Jeep : CJ Utility 1966 UNIVERSAL JEEP CJ5 A TUXEDO PARK MK IV 4X4 RARE W TRAILER $4,800.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 53m |
 Jeep : CJ CJ7 Jeep CJ7, 4-Wheel Drive, Wrangler, 2-door, Hard Top, 4x4, CJ5, All Wheel Drive $4,600.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 5m Buy It Now for only: $7,000.00 |
 Jeep : CJ cj5 1971 Lifted Jeep CJ5 with ramsey 8000 lb winch $1,525.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 9h 6m |
 Jeep : CJ 4X4 1980 JEEP CJ5 304 4 SPEED 4X4 LIFTED OFFROAD TIRES & MAGS NO RESERVE NO RESERVE $5,000.00 (23 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 28m |
 Jeep : CJ Willys Vintage 1958 Willys Jeep CJ5 completely customised/ restored. $20,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 1m Buy It Now for only: $20,000.00 |
 Jeep : CJ cj5 1975 jeep CJ5 $6,000.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 14h 19m |
 Jeep : CJ CJ5 CJ, CJ5 Jeep $7,500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 47m |
 Jeep : CJ none Jeep CJ5 $1,426.05 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 10h 28m |
Dating CJ5 Jeeps visually isn’t too difficult if you knows what to look for. Checking the engine can help you get a date range for the CJ5 jeep in question. From 1955 to 1971, these jeeps held the 72 horsepower Hurricane F-head 1-4 beneath the hood. From 1961 to 1965, the engine was offered as a 62 horsepower Perkins diesel motor, and from 1966 to 1970, the V-6 Dauntless mentioned earlier was used: this is seemingly the most preferred engine.
CJ5 jeeps are identifiable by the rounded fenders on the body, and some 603,000+ of these models were manufactured until the early 1980s. The rounded fends softened the body of the vehicles and made them more appealing to civilians who were seeking vehicles with smoother, sleeker trims. The hood of the CJ5 was also lengthened in order to accommodate the newer, rounder, fenders too.
CJ5 jeeps came with a range of different windshields as well, and not every windshield is suitable for every CJ5 model. One will notice that there are windshields available with top-mounted windshield wipers, split windshields, windshields with bottom-mounted windshield wipers, and in 1969 a wider windshield was developed for some models. These differences must also be considered when you looking for CJ 5 Jeeps.
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