CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

Hello,

Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.

Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an '83
CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?

Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??

Thanks for the help.

Richard

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

One addition,

I may have been a little too generic with the comparison. CJ-5s were
produced a lot longer than the 7, so there are more iterations of it. The
pre-1976 models of the CJ-5 can be a good bit different. Most similarities
between the 5 and 7 are in the 1978 to early 1980s models.

GK

"GK" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> CJ-5s are a narrow track, shorter wheelbase version than the CJ-7. Parts
are
> almost 99% interchangeable between the two. The 7 will have a tailgate and
> be a little easier getting in and out of it. Not all CJ-5s, mainly later
> models, had tailgates. The 7 should have a slightly larger cargo area
> without the backseat which may be a plus for your farm. I drive a 79 CJ-5
> myself and love it.
>
> Regards,
>
> GK
>
> "Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
> >
> > Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
> '83
> > CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> > Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
> >
> > Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

One addition,

I may have been a little too generic with the comparison. CJ-5s were
produced a lot longer than the 7, so there are more iterations of it. The
pre-1976 models of the CJ-5 can be a good bit different. Most similarities
between the 5 and 7 are in the 1978 to early 1980s models.

GK

"GK" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:W_H3b.11352$Pn6.4359@twister.austin.rr.com...
> CJ-5s are a narrow track, shorter wheelbase version than the CJ-7. Parts
are
> almost 99% interchangeable between the two. The 7 will have a tailgate and
> be a little easier getting in and out of it. Not all CJ-5s, mainly later
> models, had tailgates. The 7 should have a slightly larger cargo area
> without the backseat which may be a plus for your farm. I drive a 79 CJ-5
> myself and love it.
>
> Regards,
>
> GK
>
> "Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
> >
> > Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
> '83
> > CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> > Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
> >
> > Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

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Richard and Michelle wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
>
> Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an '83
> CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
>
> Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Richard

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

http://jeepresource.com/model/model.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Richard and Michelle wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
>
> Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an '83
> CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
>
> Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Richard

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

The 7 is longer. They share all of the same parts except the rear
driveshaft, frame and tub.



"Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> Hello,
>
> Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
>
> Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
'83
> CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
>
> Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Richard
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

The 7 is longer. They share all of the same parts except the rear
driveshaft, frame and tub.



"Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> Hello,
>
> Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
>
> Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
'83
> CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
>
> Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Richard
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

The 7 had an optional fiberglass hardtop and steel doors.

--
- Pablo

1981 CJ-7 Laredo 360 V8
2000 WJ Laredo QD V8
2003 TJ Rubicon

"Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> The 7 is longer. They share all of the same parts except the rear
> driveshaft, frame and tub.
>
>
>
> "Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
> >
> > Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
> '83
> > CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> > Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
> >
> > Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

The 7 had an optional fiberglass hardtop and steel doors.

--
- Pablo

1981 CJ-7 Laredo 360 V8
2000 WJ Laredo QD V8
2003 TJ Rubicon

"Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vkv85fah2tn45f@corp.supernews.com...
> The 7 is longer. They share all of the same parts except the rear
> driveshaft, frame and tub.
>
>
>
> "Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
> >
> > Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has an
> '83
> > CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> > Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
> >
> > Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
>

Re: CJ-5 vs CJ-7?? What's the dif??
 

My '81 CJ5 also had an optional fiberglass top and full doors. My doors and
also fiberglass, and only work when the top is installed. But, I am not sure
this level of detail is needed to answer the original poster's question.




"Pablo Riofrío G." <pabloriofriog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vkvaqadjh8qpd8@news.supernews.com...
> The 7 had an optional fiberglass hardtop and steel doors.
>
> --
> - Pablo
>
> 1981 CJ-7 Laredo 360 V8
> 2000 WJ Laredo QD V8
> 2003 TJ Rubicon
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:vkv85fah2tn45f@corp.supernews.com...
> > The 7 is longer. They share all of the same parts except the rear
> > driveshaft, frame and tub.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Richard and Michelle" <mr.barnes@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> > news:iVG3b.364$Om1.17@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Got some "don't know jack about Jeep " questions.
> > >
> > > Trying to find an old mechanically sound jeep for the farm. Man has
an
> > '83
> > > CJ-7 with shot body and decent running gear. Wants about $1500 for it.
> > > Sound reasonable with no top ,doors or spare?
> > >
> > > Also, what is the difference between the 5 and the 7??
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help.
> > >
> > > Richard
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>