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Looking at a '64 Cj5, have Q's

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by zoro, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. zoro

    zoro New Member

    Found a '64 CJ5 that somebody swapped a 289 V-8 and a 3spd manual from a 66 Mustang GT into, unsure of the original drivetrain but I'm guessing it was the Dauntless. Basically I've only ever messed arround with 'late model' Jeeps like CJ7's, FSJ's, some XJ's and a TJ but my heart lies with the older Jeeps.

    Call me crazy but I've been looking for a 2nd Jeep to drive and I came accross this CJ5. I've noticed most of the aftermarket Cj5 stuff available is for the 'newer' CJ5's, does anybody make a windjammer/tonneau cover/bikini top combo or do ya have to go with a full top &door setup? Not looking to make this one into a cross country driving Jeep, although it would be sweet, and I'm not looking into modding it out into a rock crawler either, might paint it to match my M416 though.

    So what year did the roll bars go into CJ5's? What are some things to look for other than rust &rot? What's the weight?

    Thanks!
     
    zoro, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    21-2700 pds. depends on options (full metal top, winch, etc...)
     
    66cj5, Aug 23, 2007
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  3. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Full top/door or bikini top, I think some have made a windjammer work, Hudsonhawk IIRC did. No tonneau that I know of but the tub didn't change much so you could probably make a Late CJ-5 cover work.
     
    sparky, Aug 23, 2007
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  4. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Sounds like a fun rig.
    Roll bars became optional sometime in the early to mid 70s. Roll bars prior to that were aftermarket or made locally.

    Look for sheet metal rust/hat channel rust (some of the hat channels had oak stiffeners that promoted rust)
    Check the frame for heavy rust/pitting, and for cracks at the frame horns and at the shackle hangers/spring mounts. Also around the replacement motor mounts.
     
    lynn, Aug 23, 2007
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  5. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Canvas work is relatively easy to do custom or have done - just find some boat places around.

    I think next year I'm going to have a custom bikini made for the 6, and thinking about a little "mini-tonneau" to cover the area behind the back seat (since there's so much of it...:twisted: ) where it won't be under the rollcage.
     
    Boyink, Aug 23, 2007
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  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    First year* for optional factory roll bars was '75, or maybe '74. Prior to that, they were all aftermarket and dealer/owner installed.

    * Except for the Renegades - a roll bar was part of the early Ren package.
     
    timgr, Aug 23, 2007
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  7. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Wouldn't a '64 have had an F-head engine, not a Dauntless? I thought the V6 didn't come around until '66....
     
    Rondog, Aug 23, 2007
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  8. Alexis

    Alexis

    You are correct sir!
     
    Alexis, Aug 23, 2007
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