1968 CJ5 Start to almost finish

Hello All,

This is my first attempt with a restoration project. It took me about three years to complete. All the work was completed by me in my garage. None of the work was outsourced to a professional mechanic or body shop. I learned to do the mechanical work, weld, paint and eveything else involved in a restoration project. It is not perfect but I am very pleased with it. I tried to use as much of the original jeep as I could without buying replacement parts.

I do want to thank all the members on this site, the information I obtained from the site and the members is priceless. There is no way I could have comleted this project without this site and a good service manual.

Original parts include: body, frame, engine, transmission, transfer case, drivetrain, Ross steering, 10” brakes, electrical wiring, gauges, seats, windshield, exhaust system, ignition system, cooling and heating, clutch and carburetor.

Restoration objective: Was to return this jeep as close to the day it was purchased from the dealership. Learn and do all the work myself.

Cost: $1,250.00 Color: Spruce Tip Green (original color)
Engine: F-134 Hurricane 4 – Cylinder 60 Horse power
Transmission: T-90 –A1 Transfer Case: Spicer / Dana 18
Clutch: 3 spring Auburn Carter YF single bbl. Carburetor
Distributor: Prestolite 1AY-4401A-9Z Brakes: Front and Rear 10” Emergency 9”
Front Axle: Dana 27 4.27 gear ratio Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.27 gear ratio

Please enjoy the pictures below.

http://s942.photobucket.com/user/Leebormann/library/CJ5 Progression

http://s942.photobucket.com/user/Leebormann/library/68 CJ5/CJ 5 Completion

 

Man that thing looks great !

Nice job !

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Just stunning.

Salute

 

Are you going to restore the plow and stuff also?

with your talent and skills

That would make that thing so very UBER!

 

that is impressive. glad it went to a good home:drool:

 

I'm impressed, you built a good Jeep from a rusty pile.
Enjoy it.

 

That is a beautiful work of art great job! and what is the name of that paint color? My 68 has the same color but I can't find the name and I would like to re paint it the same

 

It is "Spruce Tip Green", it is the original color.

 

I stopped by Lee's house today to see his Jeep. I can tell you first hand he did a great job and his Jeep is beautiful. Well done Lee!

 

Very nice work. It can be a little discouraging when you start discovering all the hidden rust, but you did it proud. Great job!