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1976 Jeep CJ5 Renegade Levi Edition

Condition: Used
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
SubModel: Renegade Levi Edition
Type: Convertible
Trim: CJ5
Year: 1976
Mileage: 72,700
VIN: J6F83AA018010
Color: Orange
Engine size: AMC 258 I6
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Brown
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear
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1976 Jeep CJ Renegade Levi Edition Description

This is an example of an honest original unmolested Jeep CJ5. Everything works as it should with no issues. I found this Jeep in Eastern Oregon last February and made it my winter project. The paint is factory original and there are just a couple of minor body dings. I don't see any evidence of an accident. One of the pics show it on a tow dolly the day I picked it up and brought it home.
This Jeep originally came from California and then settled in Eastern Oregon, so it has been in mostly dry weather. There is no rust on the body and there is some surface rust on the passenger floor pan. The driver side had a bit more but not major so I reinforced it with fiberglass and painted it (see pic). There are a few places where the factory paint has worn to the primer and some chips on the front of the fenders and bottom of the sides but none to bare metal. I wanted to keep the originality as much as possible therefore I did not have it repainted so that the next owner finish it they way wanted.
It has the original Levi seats. The rear seat is in good condition, passenger fair - good but the driver seat upholstery is well worn. I never did get to the point of looking for correct replacement seat covers, thought I would leave that task to the next owner.
The winch is the original dealer installed Warn 8403, 8000 lb capacity. It works very well.
It had the original factory Renegade hood vinyl decal, which was badly sun baked and faded. I just finished spending 2 days removing it with an eraser wheel, looks much better now!
Since February, I have inspected every moving part. Repaired or replaced whatever needed attention. The running gear was in pretty good shape, no issues and it works great. The engine is pretty much all original, it just needed a new exhaust manifold and general clean up. It runs very well, no smoke or oil usage and the plugs burn clean.
It has the original Renegade wheels including the spare. The tires are Goodyear Wrangler 31x10.50-15LT with about 85% life left. The spare is same in almost new condition.
Drivetrain Specs:
Engine - AMC 258 w/ 1BBL Carter YS carb
Transmission - Borg Warner T150 3 speed
Transfer Case - Dana 20
Rear Axle - AMC 20
Front Axel - Dana 30
Below is a summary of recent work that has been done:
New Exterior Parts:
Bestop top w/ hardware & spare tire cover
Rugged Ridge Nerf Bars
Fender flares
Tail light and side marker lenses
Cowl to windshield seal
Wiper blades
New Interior Parts:
Billet Aluminum knob set
AutoMeter oil & temp gauges
Dash indicator lamp set
Transmission and transfer case shift boots
Turn signal switch
Headlight dimmer switch
Brake / Clutch pedals
Defrost hoses, ducts and deflectors
Heater core
Seat Belts
New Engine / Drivetrain Parts:
Exhaust manifold
Remanufactured electronic distributor
Ignition Coil
Water pump
Fuel pump
All coolant & heater hoses, fan belt
Radiator overflow system (these earlier Jeeps did not come with one)
Temperature sending unit
Carb choke heater
Brake shoes
Services performed:
Engine oil & filter, air filter, transmission / transfer case / differential fluids changedEverything with a grease fitting greased
Carburetor rebuilt
This Jeep is truly turnkey ready to enjoy. The WA license tabs are good through Feb 2017. I am sure that I have left some things out so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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