Stoffregen Motorsports
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The shop is called Commercial Speedometer. They are in Sacramento. I have not used them yet, but they should be able to fix this problem. Restoring gauges... I might look for a gauge restoration specialist.
CJ5 Resto-Mod Project
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74renegade
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Thanks, I'll give them a call.
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Stoffregen Motorsports
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Owning a beautifully restored Jeep CJ is a unique experience. It is not a rock crawler, so this is new for me. Driving it around reminds me of the British convertible sports cars I grew up with. It get's quite a lot of attention too, which I am not used to...
It is ready for sale, but I am waiting until warm weather to officially post it up for sale. Also, expect to see a magazine feature in the near future.
Here are some pics of the CJ5 "in the wild". Photo credits got to Harry Wagner.
It is ready for sale, but I am waiting until warm weather to officially post it up for sale. Also, expect to see a magazine feature in the near future.
Here are some pics of the CJ5 "in the wild". Photo credits got to Harry Wagner.
SheepnJeep
Active member
Looking very nice. People just go wild for stock restored jeeps in my opinion. I think there are so many modded ones around with goofy wheels and rickety lifts that people see a stock one and gravitate to it. Plus people aren't affraid to talk to a person with a restored car.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Thanks.
Since I started with a basket case, I had a lot of work to do figuring out all the small details. On the positive side, this allowed me some carte blanche to make changes as I saw fit. What I ended up with is a modern interpretation of what the original builders may have put together if they were building it for themselves.
Since I started with a basket case, I had a lot of work to do figuring out all the small details. On the positive side, this allowed me some carte blanche to make changes as I saw fit. What I ended up with is a modern interpretation of what the original builders may have put together if they were building it for themselves.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Someone mentioned that the pics aren't showing up. Is anyoen else having this problem? I can see them fine.
KellyM
Adventurer
The photos show up fine for me.
Explorerinil
Observer
Well done! Love the color btw.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Weather here has not been great, but I take the Jeep out whenever I get the chance. Working out the bugs too.
Had to replace both fuel filters the other day after junk got into the needle and seat causing it to flood over. Weird, considering I had two filters installed to begin with. I blew out both of the replaced filters to see what came out and rusty chunky stuff came flying out. The entire fuel system is new, so this was unexpected.
Having a closer inspection showed corrosion forming in the metal filter body. Apparently, this new fuel we have these days wreaks havoc on old fuel systems. In that regard, I do always make sure to use top quality, properly spec'd fuel hose, but the corrosion in the filters...?
I replaced them with plastic OEM Toyota filters to keep that from happening again. Bonus? I can now see if there's any junk in the filter with just a quick look.
Hard to believe it's been almost two years since I got it back from paint.
Had to replace both fuel filters the other day after junk got into the needle and seat causing it to flood over. Weird, considering I had two filters installed to begin with. I blew out both of the replaced filters to see what came out and rusty chunky stuff came flying out. The entire fuel system is new, so this was unexpected.
Having a closer inspection showed corrosion forming in the metal filter body. Apparently, this new fuel we have these days wreaks havoc on old fuel systems. In that regard, I do always make sure to use top quality, properly spec'd fuel hose, but the corrosion in the filters...?
I replaced them with plastic OEM Toyota filters to keep that from happening again. Bonus? I can now see if there's any junk in the filter with just a quick look.
Hard to believe it's been almost two years since I got it back from paint.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
FYI - Expect to see this Jeep CJ5 listed on https://bringatrailer.com/ soon. I submitted the vehicle for sale today and we're going through the process, working out the details.
I'll let you know more when I do.
I'll let you know more when I do.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
There is now an online auction live on Bring a Trailer. Please bid!!! Below is the link.
bringatrailer.com
Restored 1974 Jeep CJ-5
Bid for the chance to own a Restored 1974 Jeep CJ-5 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #20,572.
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Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Six days left to go in the auction. I would love to see this Jeep go to a good home.
If you want to see the Jeep in Action, I just posted three short videos to my Youtube channel -
Also, a Magazine article has been confirmed for the November issue of JP magazine.
If you want to see the Jeep in Action, I just posted three short videos to my Youtube channel -
Also, a Magazine article has been confirmed for the November issue of JP magazine.
givemethewillys
Jonathan Chouinard
I dont think Holbrook makes leaf springs for the cj5 anymore, just fyi
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Thank you. The short wheelbase is the Achilles heel. This one drives quite nicely, but I have driven some rattle traps. My first CJ5, a 1980 with iron duke 4 banger, was all over the road. It was such a pile of junk.
The Last Cowboy
New member
Saw this on BaT, which brought me back to EP. I haven’t been here for awhile. A great amount of thought and attention to detail have been put into this build.
I have been considering taking a CJ5 or CJ3B on as a project. But my ‘66 C10 is in line first. I bought it from the original owner’s son. Every time I think about just cleaning it and selling it, I can’t. It’s lived an honest working life. But everything is still there from day one. Anyway, I digress.
This Jeep speaks to me. It’s done close to how I would like to build one. I appreciate the simplicity of the original design. And while I have not owned a CJ yet, I have owned 2 Scout IIs, a YJ, an XJ and a JK.
I fully agree with the decision to leave the roll bar off and not add a soft top. The paint color is a nice choice (it closely matches the panels on my shop) and the sun will be kind to it. That was a popular color shade for pickups in the 60s-80s as it wore well when left outside. Single stage paint was an excellent call. 80s and older vehicles don’t look right in basecoat/clearcoat in my opinion.
I’ll bid a couple times, but I’m sure it will climb higher than my cash flow can handle. Great job and best of luck on the sale.
I found this old marketing video. It’s for 1973, but not much changed between ‘73 and ‘74.
I have been considering taking a CJ5 or CJ3B on as a project. But my ‘66 C10 is in line first. I bought it from the original owner’s son. Every time I think about just cleaning it and selling it, I can’t. It’s lived an honest working life. But everything is still there from day one. Anyway, I digress.
This Jeep speaks to me. It’s done close to how I would like to build one. I appreciate the simplicity of the original design. And while I have not owned a CJ yet, I have owned 2 Scout IIs, a YJ, an XJ and a JK.
I fully agree with the decision to leave the roll bar off and not add a soft top. The paint color is a nice choice (it closely matches the panels on my shop) and the sun will be kind to it. That was a popular color shade for pickups in the 60s-80s as it wore well when left outside. Single stage paint was an excellent call. 80s and older vehicles don’t look right in basecoat/clearcoat in my opinion.
I’ll bid a couple times, but I’m sure it will climb higher than my cash flow can handle. Great job and best of luck on the sale.
I found this old marketing video. It’s for 1973, but not much changed between ‘73 and ‘74.