Jeep guys know what they like, and somehow the late-model Wranglers don't quite live up to the legend of the CJ, particularly the CJ7. So if you're one of those guys who insists that the best Jeep of all went out of production thirty years ago, then this 1979 CJ7 is just about as close to a new Jeep as you're going to find. The look is unmistakable, from the round headlights flanking the upright 7-bar grille, to the open doors to the roll bar behind the front seats. The paint is fresh, done in metallic charcoal gray using single-stage urethane so it's easy to maintain. There's no rust in the usual spots above the rear wheel wells, and diamond plate trim along the rockers makes it nearly bulletproof off-road. Correct rubber fender flares with oversized tires give this Jeep an awesome look and the gray metallic color combination on this one is simply amazing! Other upgrades include a pair of windshield-mounted spotlights, a custom front bumper with brush guard, two additional driving lights, and a winch for the really sticky situations. The rear bumper offers a pair of D-rings for towing, and removable doors and a folding top seal it up neatly if you get caught in the rain. Inside, if you can touch it, it's new. The high-back buckets wear fresh seat covers, there's a weatherproof, lockable center console, and rubber floors that can be hosed out after a day of fun. That steering wheel looks a lot nicer than anything we've seen in a stock CJ, but with the Jeep logo in its center, it fits well and feels great in your hands. Even the single round speedometer has been rebuilt with crisp markings and a bright pointer, and the mileage was reset to 0 when it was restored 406 miles ago. A brushed stainless panel frames all the auxiliary controls, and there's a Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit that sounds good out on the trail. The top, doors, and side curtains are all new, with crystal clear windows that show zero wear since they were installed. The 258 cubic inch inline-six was AMC's workhorse, making plenty of torque and so reliable that it would get you home from just about anywhere the Jeep would take you. You'd think that a Jeep would spend a lot of time in the dirt, but the ultra-clean engine bay says otherwise. The hardware is rugged as hell, simple, and easy to service, with a heavy-duty air cleaner for off road fun and a big radiator for low-speed operation without any worries. A 3-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case allow this Jeep to practically idle up the side of a hill, and with a 4-inch suspension lift it's highly capable in the rough stuff. New body mounts make it solid, and the frame and undercarriage is ultra-solid with no evidence of off-road abuse. This Jeep looks nearly as clean underneath as it does on the top! Polished aluminum wheels glitter against the fresh paint and wear huge 33x12.5-15 Mickey Thompson tires. So if you're an old-school Jeep lover, you won't find a cleaner, fresher CJ7 than this. With a bunch of smart upgrades, it's ready to have fun this summer. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Dallas/Fort Worth showroom. For more information, please call (817) 764-8000 or toll free (855) 877-2707.
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