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Which early CJ had a chrome grill?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by mikeps, Nov 4, 2013.

  1. mikeps

    mikeps New Member

    ...if any. I've seen a few on this site and I've seen the grill overlays for the intermediate, larger parking light, versions but I haven't been able to determine if they were stock. My new to me '64 CJ-5 has one and also chromed hood and windshield hinges, front non-stock bumper, grab handle and rocker moldings. This car is not original and probably not a Tuxedo Park model (VIN 57548-136428). It seems to be Jeep hash. It had the 4 cyl replaced with 225 6 cyl but the rest of the drive line is intact with the T90A, T-18 1 1/4" shaft, Dana 25/44. Did the PO have a friend at the chrome shop or might some of this be original?
     
    mikeps, Nov 4, 2013
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    None, AFAIK. All aftermarket/custom.
     
    timgr, Nov 4, 2013
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  3. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    There were some '80s? CJ's with the Laredo package with a chrome grill overlay factory but otherwise aftermarket like Timgr said.


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    nickmil, Nov 4, 2013
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I thought those were all YJs. I don't recall any with round lights.
     
    timgr, Nov 4, 2013
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  5. 58 willys

    58 willys Sponsor

    The Laredo package had a chrome overlay for the grille along with some other chrome goodies
     
    58 willys, Nov 4, 2013
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  6. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    I've got one (for the large CJ marker lights), don't know if it's factory or aftermarket...
    It's been a garage wall decoration for ~18 years... :)
     
    lynn, Nov 5, 2013
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