I found this Canadian made CJ-5 listed on EBAY in San Jon, NM. It was rough but all original and it was rust free and it had the dauntless V6. I trailered her back to Ft Worth, TX and then in Dec 2018, I shipped her off to Mark Altschuler in Sandy Valley, NV for a complete frame off restoration. I got her back about six months later and with the expert help of Mike @ Mikes Off Road in Haltom City, it runs like a top. When I registered it in Texas the DMV folks said the Jeep was previously registered in Texas from 1967-1997. I believe its remaining time was spent in New Mexico. I had intended to keep the original color of Indian Ceramic but the paint shop couldn’t find the color so I chose this red and I think it was a good choice. I added the hubcaps to dress her up a bit.
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nice job on the restoration. What year is this CJ-5. I have a 1971 Jeespter Commando (C-101), with the Dauntless V6, being rebuilt at present.
nice job on the restoration. What year is this CJ-5. I have a 1971 Jeespter Commando (C-101), with the Dauntless V6, being rebuilt at present.
I had a CJ-5 with the Canadian 6V engine 1977 model Bordeuax red. The jeeps looks good with the hubcaps. The truth about the Jeep is that is doesnt have to be in 4 wheel traction mode all the time. Disloging of the front gearbox will allow for a longer life and smooth runs on the road. Offroad is a different story if using all four. The front wheels can be fitted with gearlocks and put into position when driving with four wheels on rough terrain. Reason I say this is that the caps do not allow for the locks to be placed. Look good or be practical? In any case fine work Jeep looks great.
Have fun driving
Nev
I had a CJ-5 with the Canadian 6V engine 1977 model Bordeuax red. The jeeps looks good with the hubcaps. The truth about the Jeep is that is doesnt have to be in 4 wheel traction mode all the time. Disloging of the front gearbox will allow for a longer life and smooth runs on the road. Offroad is a different story if using all four. The front wheels can be fitted with gearlocks and put into position when driving with four wheels on rough terrain. Reason I say this is that the caps do not allow for the locks to be placed. Look good or be practical? In any case fine work Jeep looks great.
Have fun driving
Nev
Is Mark Altschuler still doing Jeep restorations? I have a 1945 MB in Phoenix that.needs expert care.
Is Mark Altschuler still doing Jeep restorations? I have a 1945 MB in Phoenix that.needs expert care.