I bought this CJ-5 back in early 2009. It was found in a dry barn where it sat for over 30+ years and I paid $1000 bucks for it. The CJ-5 was completely disassembled and rebuilt from the ground up. This was a father/son weekend project all done together. The project was completely finished and on the road by fathers day 2011. It is custom fit with a 4 cylinder CAT motor attached to a 4 speed Muncie trans. The CJ-5 tops out around 50 mph and gets 40 miles to the gallon all day long. Still running great and is a blast to drive every time!
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Is the motor that’s in it diesel or gas? like John Lampl said I’m interested for the mileage also would the 3024c CAT not bolt up to the original T-90 3Speed or just your option
What year is your jeep it looks like mine, I am restoring a 1959 Jeep WILLYS . I like what you done to your jeep it look great.
Thank you very much everyone! Glad to be able to share our project! …..John Lampl, the motor is a 3024c CAT fit to a 4 speed Muncie trans and original transfer case……Ronald W.Riggan, enjoy the project with your grandson. Had an absolute blast with my father! Second project is in the works; 1948 CJ2A custom fit with a ’53 ford flathead V8 done ‘rat-rod’ style.
Wow is that cool. Was it A diesel when you got it? I would love to have a diesel for my CJ 5. Very cool!
Rick Whitson
My grand son and I are about to start a 55 CJ5 that has been sitting since I bought it in 1988 I only hope it turns out half as good as yours!!! I have been buying and stockpling parts for several years he turns 15 in Janurary and we are going to do it together.
Awesome job!
What specifically is the motor? and the trans? assume you used the original transfer case?
Beautiful.. Love the mileage..
Now that is a great Jeep and I love that conversion.
Very nice job!
Love the color! Interesting conversion.