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My 74 project

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by LXXIV_CJ, Nov 29, 2010.

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  1. Nov 29, 2010
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    Here she is. Picked it up in CO a few weeks ago. Pretty decent shape for a 74.
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  2. Nov 29, 2010
    DREDnot

    DREDnot Not new to JEEPS

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    Nice example of the 74 CJ in stock form.

    Congrats!
     
    DREDnot, Nov 29, 2010
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  3. Nov 29, 2010
    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    yeah, us east coasters hate this kind of stuff.. ......

    Seriously, nice unit, clean.
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2010
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    Thanks guys! I can't wait to get started.
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    clean looking rig
    Jim
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2010
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    it's so,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,straight
    wow ,really nice!
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2010
    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    i'm still on with the full hate thing...

    Pros: nic etop with the Meyer five window.
    Con: it's a long fender.
    Pros: It's clean, and straight
    Pros: Nice original dash pad
    Pros: Jeep on tail gate
    Pros: It's still got the side mount tire carrier
    Con: It's still got the side mount tire carrier

    Hopefully it's got a T18, so we can amp up the dislikedness.



    (JK, that really is a nice unit, well worthy of a full restore)
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2010
    dbender

    dbender 1974 CJ5 I6 258

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    Wow. I wish my 74 was that nice when I got started. Looks like you are going to have a sweet project there.

    Dave
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2010
    timgr

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    Oooh. 258 and T18. Great combination - you'll like it. What's your axle ratio?
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2010
    timgr

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    It is a T-18.
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2010
    atroesch

    atroesch Member

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    Great looking Jeep. Looks just like my 74. Wish I'd never sold mine.
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2010
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Very nice. You have a super start on your project. Good luck. :)
     
    rusty, Dec 1, 2010
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  13. Dec 3, 2010
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    Tim,

    I have no idea. I'm new to Jeeps and rebuilding. The PO said that other than oil changes and some brake work the Jeep was all original. I know just enough to be dangerous. I read a lot so I'm sure the knowledge will come in time.

    -Eric
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2010
    54cj3b

    54cj3b Member

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    what part of Colorado you find it kinda looks familiar
    If its the one I think it is you got a good head start on a really nice jeep finish
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2010
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    What does this mean?
     
    LXXIV_CJ, Dec 18, 2010
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  16. Dec 18, 2010
    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    The later CJ5, had longer front fenders, same fenders as a CJ7. Some folks like the shorter / early look, others may not even care.

    The longer front end allowed the use of the straight six motors.
     
    Long&Low, Dec 18, 2010
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  17. Dec 18, 2010
    73cj5

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    Pro: Its a long fender.... better steering and better brakes from the factory. And its debatable around here if it has a better motor.... :ducking:
     
    73cj5, Dec 18, 2010
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  18. Dec 18, 2010
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Nice score on that one. You might want to re-think selling that hardtop.
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2010
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    I had it pretty much sold and the guy backed out. Glad he did because I would have regreted getting rid of it. The wife didn't want it gone either. She said it looks "cute" with the hardtop. :D
     
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  20. Aug 13, 2011
    LXXIV_CJ

    LXXIV_CJ Member

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    Teardown starting on Monday!
     
    LXXIV_CJ, Aug 13, 2011
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