Modified 1982 Jeep CJ-5

Description

In late 1954, Kaiser revealed the CJ-5. Based on the M-38A1 from the Korean War, the CJ-5 featured stronger, more off-road-capable components. Yet its styling was softer and more rounded for the consumer market, and its longer 81-inch wheelbase made it more comfortable too. Over the years the drivetrain evolved from the original “Hurricane” F-head four-cylinder to numerous four-, six- and eight-cylinder options, as well as improved manual transmissions and axles.

The attractive, capable CJ-5 proved to be the longest-running version of the always-improving Jeep with a 30-year production run and more than 600,000 made. The CJ-5 has also crawled its way into the hearts of enthusiasts as well, with plenty of aftermarket parts available for this rugged 4x4.

This 1982 CJ-5 is a great example of a clean, highly customized Jeep. The current owner states he has spent more than $50,000 on its restoration and modifications, including a new engine, retrofitted five-speed transmission, lift kit and off-road parts, interior upgrade, and textured paint job. And it only has gone 10,000 miles since being completely refreshed.

Highlights 

• Recently restored CJ-5 with updated drivetrain and off-road-ready modifications 

• Rebuilt 151 cu-in Pontiac “Iron Duke” four-cylinder 

• Five-speed manual transmission with dual-range transfer case 

• Finished in chip-resistant, textured Desert Sand paint (originally black) with Black interior 

• Updated interior with bucket seats and harnesses, power steering, and upgraded dash with a full suite of gauges 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Holley two-barrel carburetor, tubular exhaust manifold, and replacement distributor 

• Rubicon Express Extreme Duty 4.5-inch suspension lift with leaf springs and dampers 

• Warn front bumper with Warn Powerplant 9.5 winch and synthetic rope 

• Smittybilt XRC rear bumper with receiver hitch 

• Poison Spyder rock sliders 

• Rubberized undercoating on frame and body, bedliner on interior body surfaces 

• Roll bar, Bikini-style top, and fold-down windshield 

• Black-finish 15-inch ATX alloy wheels with 35x12.50-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires and matching spare 

• Upgraded engine and interior wiring harnesses 

• Front discs, rear drums with stainless brake lines 

• High-end Bluetooth audio system and Cobra CB with antenna 

Known Imperfections 

• Owner states that they have sanded and POR treated a very light surface rust spot on underside of rear bumper 

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Service records back to 1988 

• Winch controller 

• Raingear all-weather dust cover 

 Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1982 Jeep CJ-5 in Idaho and Washington.