1978 Jeep CJ5 3spd V8, good condition

1978 Jeep CJ Description

For Sale, 1978 CJ5 3spd V8
The reason I am selling is that I need to thin my car stable. I have little ones running around and don't have time for much else anymore. This is painful to see this Jeep go but it is the right decision. I have given my CJ my own blood, sweat and tears over the years and hope to find her a good home.
STOCK SPECS:

• 1978 Chassis, powertrain is original
• AMC 304 V8
• T-150 3 Speed
• Dana 20 T-case
• AMC 20 rear end
• Dana 30 front end
• Manual locking hubs
• Original mileage unknown since odometer was broken when I bought it. I have put about 1500 miles on it since I've owned it

HISTORY:
I bought the CJ a little over 4 years ago, this is not a daily driver for me. It's one of three side project cars I am working on. It spends most of the time in garaged storage. I have never driven it in the rain in the 4 years I have owned it, it's driven maybe 50 miles a month. I have put around 1500 miles on it since I bought it. I try to drive it to work once a week to keep it loose. It runs great, no smoke and a nice throaty V8 sound. If the Jeep sits for 7-10 days at a time, I give it a spritz of starting fluid to avoid wrenching on the starter. However, hot and cold starts are not an issue if driven regularly. Battery is charged at my garage once a quarter, twice in winter. Fuel always treated with Lucas Ethanol Stabilizer every fill up.
POWERTRAIN:
The AMC 304 V8 runs like a champ. No smoke at startup, idles smooth. I installed a new Holley Truck Avenger 470cfm carb. The resting oil pressure is about 40 psi. The rear main seal leaves a couple drops on the floor after being driven but this is typical of older V8s with two piece seals. Transmission and clutch work fine.
BRAKES:
All hard lines and rubber lines replaced, no leaks. Newly rebuilt rear drums.

WHEELS/TIRES:
15x8 lightweight Pacer magnesium wheels with 12.50 x 33 BFG ATs (@ 40% tread remaining)
CHASSIS:
Frame and underbody in solid shape, has some surface rust/grime/mud that needs a wire brush scrub. I had planned to undercoat in POR-19 at some point.

INTERIOR:
Interior is in great shape. All knobs work, new gauges, new stereo, waterproof amp and speakers, seats, tub is Rhino-linered
EXTERIOR:
New soft top installed. Body is good shape, a few dings here and there. I've clayed it and polished the exterior so it is pretty shiny.
WORK I HAVE PERFORMED:

• -Engine oil and filter have @1000 miles on them so oil is good for a while
• -Installed manual oil pressure gauge in engine bay to prove gauge on dash
• -New coolant hoses and heater line hoses
• -3 point seat belts installed
  
• -New coolant
• -New water pump
• -New brake fluid
• -Complete power steering pump rebuild and new hoses
• -New power steering fluid
• -New intake gasket
• -New OMIX-ADA exhaust manifolds (have some surface rust now), hardware and gaskets
• -EGR system deleted
• -Complete new brake hard lines, rubber hoses and prop valve
• -Complete rear drum brake rebuild, both sides, rust encapsulated, repainted
• -Stripped and repainted AMC 20 rear end
• -Rear diff fluid change with Mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90, new hardware
• -Brand new top of the line BestTop SuperTop and doors
  
• -Brand new BestTop matching seats
  
• -New waterproof stereo (JBL marine amp, (2) Bazooka marine speakers, JVC Bluetooth/USB head unit)
• -Custom dash rebuild with brand new AutoMeter gauges, LED bulbs installed
• -Dash markers rewired with LEDs
• -Oil pressure warning sender installed (light in dash illuminates if under 15psi)
• -"New-old-stuff" AMC lock tumbler installed (comes with cool AMC Motors key)
• -New wooden steering wheel
• -2.5 Rancho lift kit with Rancho RS5000 shocks, new suspension bushings
• -New Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer
• -Under seat lock box installed
• -New battery
• -New fuel pump and hoses
• -Repainted radiator
  
• -"Jeep Covers" brand rain cover mounted in interior, comes with Jeep. Good to have in case it rains unexpectedly.
• -New fuel cap
• -Come-along jack included

THINGS THAT NEED ATTENTION:

• Front u-joints need to be swapped (I never got to this project)
• Headlights need rewire with relays (I have these in a box to give to the buyer)
• Replace front sway bar bushings (I have these in a box to give to buyer)
  

Clear title in hand, buyer responsible for arranging pickup. Paypal deposit required, cash only at pickup for the rest. Please contact me with any questions. Seller reserves the right to end listing early if this vehicle sells early.
$9,000 obo