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hypothetical question on Jeep price

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005.

  1. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    What are your opinions on how much my jeep is worth:

    Title: 1968 Jeep CJ5
    225 V6, GM TH400 trans(reassembled using new gaskets seals)
    Dana 20 transfer case reassembled new gaskets seals( front output drips)
    both painted blue
    New fiberglass body newly painted blue
    New fiberglass hardtop W/ new fiberglass doors (black) locking doors and hatch
    Original steel hood and fiberglass fenders newly painted blue
    New steel windshield frame and new windshield
    4 barrel intake manifold (old looking) will have new carb soon.
    Repainted tube rear bumper and side steps black
    Sandblasted and repainted(blue ) wheels
    Interior coated with bedliner (black)
    Stainless mirrors
    New Headers and new dual exhaust
    new brake shoes
    other numerous small parts( switches etc)
    Runs good needs minor tuning

    What is your ballpark guess?
    Josh
     
    nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005
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  2. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Reallly hard to say w/o pics.
     
    Boyink, Jan 16, 2005
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  3. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    Looks like new. Oh yeah new torque converter.
    Josh
     
    nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005
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  4. 181jeep

    181jeep Banned

    Between $750 and $7500
     
    181jeep, Jan 16, 2005
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  5. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    Awesome!
     
    nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005
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  6. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    ;)

    Not meaning to be a pain...but still tough to say w/o pics. It's like describing used cars in ads...what does "good cond." mean to you?

    As a buyer I'd also be concerned about how the TH400 was swapped in, how the rear driveline is done, what rear axle is in it (hopefully was swapped to match the centered output D20), how the fit and finish is on the body/top, etc. The level of prefessionalism in those areas and any other mods could greatly swing the value one way or the other.
     
    Boyink, Jan 16, 2005
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  7. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    Dana 27 on passenger side.
     
    nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005
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  8. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Rear axle, not front.
     
    sparky, Jan 16, 2005
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  9. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    Dana 44 centered.
     
    nyejos11, Jan 16, 2005
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  10. Dootle

    Dootle New Member

    I've been seeing them around here and northern CA in similar condition, mods for around $ 4500. Price can go up if it's very nice, big tires, and is drivable, electrical works, ect. maybe as high as $ 6-7k.
    However, most are not 'professionally' done, and with rust spots, elect. issues, iffy paint, then they can be a s cheap as $ 2500.
    Only the market can say.....

    Rob
     
    Dootle, Jan 16, 2005
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  11. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    Location also has an influence on price.
    Where are you?
    Fiberglass top? Where did you get that or did you modify one?
     
    Kodiak12060, Jan 17, 2005
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  12. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    No rust holes new fiberglass body new paint. I'm in Pennsylvania 50 miles north of Philly. The top and body are new from AJ's, I picked them up myself.
    Josh
     
    nyejos11, Jan 17, 2005
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  13. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Josh-

    Throw a couple of pics up and it will help. I don't even want to guess without seeing some photos.
     
    speedbuggy, Jan 17, 2005
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  14. Dootle

    Dootle New Member

    Jeep 'RULE OF THUMB'........ Your Jeep is always worth 1/3 of what you have invested into it.

    Rob
     
    Dootle, Jan 17, 2005
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  15. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    I've been lusting after an AJ top for years. I'm just too cheap to pony up the ante for one. Hoiw much was it?
     
    Kodiak12060, Jan 18, 2005
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  16. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Josh, since I'm from the same general area, I'd say $4500 with the new AJs top and tub. It will be difficult to get more than that. Problem could be finding someone who wants a CJ5 with an auto. Of course the type and quality of mods has bearing, as discussed in posts above.

    If you can wait until July, bring it to York to the PA Jeeps show, sell it there. Approx. 5000 Jeep people in attendance for the weekend.
    My Dad sold his '74 CJ5 with glass tub, glass front, 304 stock drivetrain for $4K at the show a few years ago. You don't even need to register to sell it there, many guys just park in the fairgrounds parking lot with a sign on the rig (park near the entrance/exit to maximize traffic)
    See the club website for info on the show.
    www.pajeeps.org

    Good luck !
     
    lynn, Jan 18, 2005
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  17. John A. Shows

    John A. Shows Comic Relief

    I'd sure love to see a pic of that fiberglass top...I didn't even know you could still buy them new.

    Again...how much was it?
     
    John A. Shows, Jan 18, 2005
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  18. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Yup, I know I've mentioned it with a link here recently to AJ's website.

    Used to have one of their catalogs years ago. Looked like good stuff, but $$$$.
     
    sparky, Jan 18, 2005
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  19. John A. Shows

    John A. Shows Comic Relief

    I checked AJ's website...they list it but don't show pics...I tried to email him to request one but it came back with an error message.

    I know they're pricey, but I'm stupid and hopeful....
     
    John A. Shows, Jan 18, 2005
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  20. nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

    The Jeep top was around $2000. Thanks for the info on the Jeep show in York. I had no idea there was one there! So far I have a little over $5000 in parts and many, many hours of my time. The only thing I sent out was the radiator to get soldered.

    Josh
     
    nyejos11, Jan 18, 2005
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