Josh Smithey's 1983 CJ-7
Josh's CJ has a 258 inline six with an Offenhauser intake and Holley 500cfm carb, a two-inch
spacer, and a K&N air cleaner. It breathes through a set of dual-outlet Hedman headers with
dual Flowmasters making the noise. "I replaced the plastic valve cover with one from 4Wheel Drive
Hardware and it stopped the leaks!"The axles have been rebuilt throughout, and have 3.78
gears (soon to be 4.10). The transmission has been rebuilt and beefed up a little, so has the
dana 300. The Jeep rides on a 4.5-inch Superlift and heavy duty leaf springs. "I also
have some 35x12.50 tires wrapped around 15x10 Centerline Hellcats. My interior has a new Grant
steering wheel, new carpet, a Steel Horse Ultimate Console, a 200-watt amp, two 10-inch Pioneers,
and a Pioneer CD player." - Josh
Jeep Score: 316
Jason Boswell's 1985 CJ-7
Jason's Jeep is a CJ-7 with a 258 6 cyl., a 4" SkyJacker suspension lift, 325/60 BFGoodrich
All-Terrain tires on 15" American Racing rims, 8000lb Warn winch, dual-tube rear bumper,
racing-style front bumber, Maxi light bar with 4 KC DayLighter spot lights, 2 KC fog lights,
padded roll bar cover, 500-watt amp, two 12" subwoofers, 6x9" speakers, 5-1/4" speakers, 2
tweeters, fire extuigisher, CB radio, painted under-carriage, chrome headlight and taillight
covers, and miscellaneous other chrome and stainless steel parts.
See his site!
Russell Naylor's 1982 CJ7
It has a 258 6 cyl, with a 4 speed trans, 2" suspension lift and a 4" body lift, 33x10.50
BF Goodrich M/T tires, full roll cage, and a 40 channel high and low side band CB.
"I'm just getting started :)"
Ken Allen's 1977 CJ5
Ken's Jeep is pretty much stock with 33" BFG Mud King tires and nerf bars.
Jeep Score: 196
Steve Tuckey's CJ-7
Steve's CJ has a 440 Dodge motor, 727 tranny w/ dana 300 T-case, 35-inch Boggers, dana
44's front & rear, 4WD Hardware fiberglass body, a full roll-cage, and the frame has been
lengthened 7"."This Jeep is very, very fast. I used to build drag cars; this is my first Jeep.
I am so happy with it, I want to build a Hemi-powered Jeep next." - Steve, Tuckey's Machine Shop
Fernando Zapata's 1983 CJ7
Fernando's Jeep is mostly stock, and has a 258-6 cylinder, 4" lift with Currie
shackles, 33x12.5x15 tires, nerf bars, KC Daylighters, and stock drive train.
Matt Schaapveld's 1980 CJ7
Matt's CJ has a stock 258 and an almost stock suspension ("I think I have a 2-inch shackle
lift"). He has replaced the tub, fenders, seats...almost everything except the motor,
drivetrain, and frame. He's also added a BesTop Supertop and stainless steel all around.
See his website!
Jeep Score: 81
Dennis Smith's 1981 CJ5
"I bought this Jeep from my brother-in-law, who paid $350 for it and we brought it
home in buckets. It has a 4" suspension lift and a 4" body lift, 35x12.50 BFG All
Terrains, a 304 that has since been tweaked with an Edlebrock cam, timing gear and chain, intake
manifold, and carberator. It is also equipped with an Accel ignition, K&N air filter, and front
tow hooks.Future plans include a new body (this one is kind of in bad shape covered with
paint). I'd like to get Dana 60 differentials, 4-wheel disc brakes, an Optima battery, a
winch of course, maybe some rear tow hooks, a full roll cage, and plenty of off road action." - Dennis
Jeep Score: 238
Lori Evans' 1981 Scrambler CJ8
"We bought our CJ8 in Sigonella, Italy from a Navy Corpsman; he didn't want to sell it, but we
were persistant. At that time, the SR-4 and Dana 300 were in the bed, and it had been sitting
not running without the hard top and doors for 1-1/2 years. The day we towed it home, I was
stopped by a guy with a T-5 he wanted to sell (in Italy! I think It must have been an OMEN).
4WD Hardware and 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers shipped us some parts and we had it on the road and
later moved back to Florida when the NAVY transfered us.
It drove like and old farm truck, plowed in the corners (scary, like the tires were flat), so
some suspension upgrades were needed. We added 2" springs and a shackle reversal, shocks and
sway bar bushings (it now rides pretty firm, I am going to try some adjustable shocks later).
My wife Lori very much likes the factory paint, 'AMC Sherwood Green', but the rust was starting
to win. So for her last birthday I had it repainted the same color, plans to get the 'SCRAMBLER'
and 'JEEP' emblems in spice are in the future.
We want to keep it kind of 'factory looking' - I'll do anything to my YJ, you can get them
everywhere, but a CJ-8 (they are easier to sell than buy these days). It only does light
trails!
Our CJ-8 didn't come with a spare tire or carrier, I traded for this CJ factory swing away and
got a junk yard wheel (sanded and painted all 5 rims this tan color and installed JEEP center
caps). The rear bumper isn't made for a CJ, but with a little cutting and grinding it fits good
(it has a bad departure angle, but a great daily-driver bumper in cause of a rear end accident).
Installed a Ramsey RE8000 lbs winch and Hella 55 watt Fog Lights. Thinking about some of those
wooded side rails, but just ain't sure if I like them. Future plans include a 30-spline, 3.73
geared, and a Dana 44 rear with a Trac-Loc differential." - Lori
Click here for more information, or to see Lori's page.
Joe Cole's 1985 CJ7
Joe's CJ7 has almost nothing stock. It has a 258 engine, auto transmission, Holly carb.,
headers, Hurst shifter, 35-inch BF Goodrich tires, five inches of lift, and lots more.
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