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1971 Cj5 Finally Sees Light!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by KJSR, Apr 11, 2022.

  1. KJSR

    KJSR New Member

    I thought I would never get this out of the garage. Took about a year to get where we are (2nd photo) and still have a few things to complete but I'm close! I will do a build thread sometime down the road but I thought I would post a teaser.

    I wanted to thank everyone who posts on this board. I have came here many o' times for guidance. Jeeps certainly are outside what I typically build but all was worth the smile as my wife drove it for the first time yesterday.

    Before-
    jeep.jpg
    After-
    IMG_2418c.jpg
     
    KJSR, Apr 11, 2022
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  2. 53A1

    53A1 Member

    Nice Yep, this site is awesome. Smart folks hanging out here.
     
    53A1, Apr 11, 2022
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  3. Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

    Is that a cam lock on you gas filler? I like the color, just a tad darker than mine..
     
    Jeepenstein, Apr 11, 2022
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  4. KJSR

    KJSR New Member

    That is actually my wife's thermal cup. She always has a drink with her and needed a cup holder......
     
    KJSR, Apr 11, 2022
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  5. KJSR

    KJSR New Member

    1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg
     
    KJSR, Apr 11, 2022
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  6. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks fantastic. Funny thats a cup holder. :lol:
     
    Buildflycrash, Apr 11, 2022
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  7. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Love it
     
    jeepstar, Apr 11, 2022
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  8. Cj5dale

    Cj5dale Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Can’t wait to see how the gas tank connects! I like it! :clap:
     
    Cj5dale, Apr 11, 2022
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  9. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Welcome from Michigan, Nice Jeep. You can get any answers here, these Guys know Jeeps. Good Luck.
     
    Rick Whitson, Apr 12, 2022
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  10. CJ51973

    CJ51973 Member

    Tell me you saved those shag seat covers! :D
     
    CJ51973, Apr 12, 2022
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  11. baldjosh

    baldjosh Member

    Thats fantastic...love the cup holder
    very nice lookin Jeep
     
    baldjosh, Apr 12, 2022
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  12. KJSR

    KJSR New Member

    Lol yeah the seats are at my shop....I need to offload them!
     
    KJSR, Apr 12, 2022
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  13. KJSR

    KJSR New Member

    Thanks
     
    KJSR, Apr 12, 2022
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  14. Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

    Cup holder.. Dangit Bubba, you always over think stuff haha..
     
    Jeepenstein, Apr 12, 2022
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