1966 CJ5 from ebay...mmm

Great find.
I know the drivetrain and brakes work fine. My biggest concerns are short wheelbase and high C of G. What would happen if you had a blowout at 55 or 60, or had to stop short? I do drive mine to trail heads occasionally but now prefer to flat tow. Someone said it earlier, noise is a huge factor. After driving 4 hours at highway speeds I just want to sit in a quiet room by myself for an hour or so! Must be getting old.

 

That’s a good plan.
I don’t wear ear plugs as often as I probably should because I really enjoy the sound of my motor. Don’t even have a stereo for the same reason, the engine is making the music I want to hear.

 

:iagree: sound sage advise I have had mine up to 60 what a rushR) if i had gotten the death wobble at that speed i would not be here typeing this

 

1966 cj5

great responses, however sad they may be. I must either do a lot of work or deal with the <75MPH. This would not be a daily driver, more like a curio, as it will not be used for 4wheeling. So, I guess most of you would prefer I keep it slow and low and restore or customize?

any of you in SE AZ?

 

what Jeep do you have and what is your setup?

 

thanks for the link...it has great input

 

yes, I am in S FL, I actually purchased it to drive around town, and for the pride of owning an old Jeep that's older than I am. Won't be here for too long, I'm PCS'ing to SE AZ shortly...I-95? more like die-95.

 

@Daryl, thanks for the maintenance advise, I will ensure I check, repair or replace anything that needs to be.

 

Re: 1966 cj5

Pretty much.

Whoa there, that's totally your call.
One of the joys of owning a Jeep is personalizing it. Don't ever listen to anyone telling what it should be, make it do what you like and enjoy it.