1974 Jeep Restoration

I needed a retirement project. I rebuilt a CJ7 on a much smaller scale about 40 years ago. I always wanted to have another, but a CJ5. 

I haven’t mig welded in so long the old mig welder didn’t work anymore, so I found a used Lincoln.

I cut, formed, sanded, welded, ground, and bondoed for 2 months. For the last 3 weeks I determined I’d finally be finished bodywork tomorrow. Tomorrow another task showed up. 

Frame was near perfect however. It’s way I jumped on this particular jeep. I decided I could fix anything else, but want a solid frame. It’s been wire wheeled, wire brushed and power washed. It’s got a coat of Summit Racing self etching primer and Chassis paint. Before it ever hits the highway it will be undercoated with New Hampshire undercoating or Fluid Film.

Next order will be a 2” body lift kit, I already have the original kit, and a painless wiring harness.

My current plan (and it’s a fluid plan) is to replace the rear bed with a wood floor similar to the old vintage pickups.