Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 041

041: Matt Melton’s 1970 CJ-5

My jeep was purchased new by my dad in 1970. He kept it until it was sold sometime during the years when I was a little boy. It has the 225 V6 and an original dealer installed Ramsey PTO. About 4 years ago, I found it retired on a pasture, where I acquired it. It was a total basket case.
Every bolt was replaced and everything rebuilt. I’ve done every detail, large and small back to stock including the original dash layout, decals, complete drivetrain, seats, etc.  I’ve also been able to find those special V6-only items like the original gas pedal, etc.  The only thing not stock is a disc brake upgrade on the front, tires/wheels, a swing-out tire carrier and the color, although it’s still a Jeep color, just a little newer; 2004 Jeep Light Khaki Metallic.

-Matt Melton

Have Willys Jeep photos? Submit them to our blog webmaster.

Get Connected. Stay Inspired. Build Your Willys.