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Thanks. I appreciate the input.

Is there a price at which someone here may be interested? New, the retail price is over $1200. Make me an offer!

The thought did cross my mind to complete the build with the body more or less "as-is" but I think I'd have better luck selling it with a fresh coat of clean on it. I thought so too. Yes, the new body is also a 1974, or at least that's what the VIN says. VIN tags are easily removable though...

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I would never build a CJ5 as a crawler, I've made that mistake already. But as a small grocery getter or toy to play with at the cabin, I think they're perfect. Part of the intrigue is the look (obviously) and any roll cage ruins that look, (IMO) so this one won't be getting a cage or a roll...

Here are the pics I have. If you want to see anything specific, let me know and I'll snap some more.

I'm not sure if we have a classified section here on ExPo so I'm posting this here. I have a BRAND NEW FJ80 full float rear axle housing for sale. Bought it about 5 years ago and never used it. Complete with all factory brackets and spindle nuts. Not sure what year or if it's e-locker or not...

Yeah, don't miss the rust. A few years back, we brought my grandfather a 1980 Ford F150 4x4 shortbed to drive in the winter (at his place in northern Wisconsin). It was perfect, not a ding in the body, one owner CA truck. It rusted completely in about 4 years. Rust was a particularly bad...

I have not. I'm checking out their website right now. Thanks for the lead. Northern MN, huh? I was born in Duluth. I really miss the north country.

I use a rebuilding service for all my starter and alternator needs. Last year I had a Tacoma alternator modified to 170 amps and it was under $200. If you're willing to be without an alternator for a few days, take the time and give this guy a call. And really, their turnaround time is...

At this point in the build, we've pretty much decided that it has to be awesome. All of the mechanicals are already or will be 100% restored. The clutch rod asseembly, the pedal assembly, the parking brake pedal mechanism, steering column and shaft...all rebuilt/rebushed/generally made awesome...

I recently installed a set of Old Man Emu springs on a solid axle Toyota and I was really impressed with the quality. They sell them in roughly 2" lift or stock height and there are three spring rates available for the rear. Oh, and they were $100 each!! Can't beat that price, especially for the...

At this point in the game I got so busy that I had my dad come up to my place for a few days to help me keep this Jeep ball rolling. We installed the motor in the chassis and decided it was time to do a complete mock up of everything else. The goal was to make the pile of parts disappear. We...

Yep. 31x10.5 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.

Where is it and where is it going to? I have had good luck with only one company, but that's not entirely the industry's fault. My shop is tucked away in the Sierra Foothills and getting a truck out here is impossible with length restrictions on the local roads. They all say they ship door to...

While the motor was at my Dad's, I went to work on the chassis. The frame was now straight and reinforced and ready to accept parts. Some of the bolt holes had elongated over time. I welded them up and drilled them out to make them nice and tight again. While I was at it, I decided to stitch...

That's a good idea. I wonder how hard those steering wheels are to find. Thank you.

I have never rebuilt a Toyota LC 6 cylinder, but I hear they can be quite expensive to keep running. I bet you will get $1500 just into the head project. If I had to make that decision, I would weigh the LS option. You can buy a takeout 5.3 Tahoe motor for $1800. A couple adapters, cooling...

There was one for sale on the east coast about 6 months ago. It was clean, but needed a lot of TLC. They are out there, but not really for sale...

It will be when it's done. It will also be the most expensive 1st gen out there. Thanks.