Jim's Jeep

this is the first time I have submitted a thread so please bear with me as I attempt to do this. I have a 1978 original cj5 "levis" jeep, all parts are stock and it is in almost mint condition. Does any one know why levis and amc joined for the one year to make this model? I understand they also went with the gremlin same year. Any ideas where I should look? thank you

 

Right, marketing gimmick and pretty sure it spanned many years. Levi's edition Jeeps had a special Levi's sticker on the side and "Levi Denim" upholstery in either blue or tan. Not sure how many Jeep or AMC models Levi came on, I had a 78 Cherokee with the Levi interior, so I know it wasn't just the CJ line. I've seen J-series trucks with it too.

Just a marketing deal, similar to an "Eddie Bauer" Bronco or an "Orvis" Grand Cherokee.

 

A gimmick, but the fabric (actually textured vinyl) they used on the seats was pretty nice. I recall they continued the fabric without the Levi's badges after the marketing agreement expired (or was terminated?).

I had a Levi's tan 'factory replacement' Bestop on my '73 ... looked sharp, and was very practical.

 

I have a 75 Cj5 Levi's Edition. Other than the Levi's buttons on the seats and the logo on the body I see no real difference.

 

i bought a new 77 cj 5.it had the levi package. blue levi seats and blue levi top. think the first were in 1975.

 

OK, it was mentioned once already, but...
:uwop:

And welcome, you've come to the right place.

 

I am amazed at all the respondses, thank you. I was hoping the levis status might make it a bit more valuble, or rare(r). I have just re-built the 258 and had a very hard time trying to set up the emmision stuff. It was all diconected when I bought it and had screws in the ends of hoses which led to no where. Any idea where I could find pictures to make sure all is in the right place? it seems to be running alright now.

 

Year? Model? Equipment? State origin (ie CA or not)?

Reviewing the thread, year = 1978, model = CJ-5 (?), engine = 258, California?

The best reference is the factory manual (FSM or TSM) ... I have the '77 manual which will be close, but the '78 will be different - likely different enough that you'll need it if you need to pass a visual. Reply about the specs, and I can list the devices for '77.

 

AMC used the levis back in 73 with the gremlins

 

thank you, I know it came from california originally, it has a straight six 258 single carb. I don't know what model it is I thought it was only a cj5. It engin seems to working now but I have know idea how to tell if the emission parts are doing there thing.

 

VIN # would help too.

1977 Jeep CJ-5, 258 cid, 1V, manual transmission, California vehicle.
1) air guard (air injection)
2) catalytic converter
3) EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)
4) FTVC (fuel tank vapor control)
5) PCV (positive crankcase ventilation)
6) TAC - mechanical type (thermostatic air cleaner)
7) carb vent to vapor canister
8) throttle solenoid

 

The Levis model was available from '75 to '86.The material for the interior & top simulated Levi's denim jeans' texture and stitching and came in tan or blue. Early versions had a red "Levi's" decal above the Jeep emblem behind the front wheel opening.This package was available or included with many other packages. It was very common.