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72 cj 5 project begins

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by keithbarone, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. Mar 10, 2013
    keithbarone

    keithbarone New Member

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    picked up a 72 cj5 few months ago and im about to start a minor resto. jeeps body and frame are in great shape! very little to no rust! my first question for anyone is. I have a dautless in it with 4 speed tanny and as far as i can tell they stopped putting the dauntless in in 71. the motor looks original it runs great i am just wondering if this was something a previous owner put in or is it factory?
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2013
    timgr

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    If it's a '72, it should be an AMC engine - either the 232 or 258 inline six, or the 304 V8. The V6 ended with the 1971 model year. Jeep sold the V6 tooling back to GM.

    There was a 4-speed option in 1972, but only with the inline 6s.

    Post up your VIN and we can positively identify what you have.
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2013
    MarkK

    MarkK Rita the Jeep

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    I would hope it's a 71, 225 is the bomb, and the 4spd is just icing on the cake. IMO.
     
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    04sd2

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    So I guess your not located in the NE :)
    Pictures would be great.
     
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