1973 Jeep CJ5 Old School Barn Find Grandad's Jeep 4 Spd

1973 Jeep CJ CJ5 Description

Ignore eBay's ridiculous shipping calculator, it quotes $598 to Albuquerque NM (216 miles) where I ship trucks on a regular basis for $150. Contact me for a real quote, I can arrange wholesale nationwide shipping.

Call Jim, cell is 6O2 435 211O

The Story:
We're building a house so my personal toy collection must go. I have run around the backwoods in this Jeep for almost 2 years. It's very hard to find a 45 year old CJ around here that hasn't been beat into the dirt, cut up into a "rock crawler", repainted 3 times, has the wrong everything or hasn't been ruined in some other way.

This Jeep belonged to an elderly neighbor for the last 29 years. This Jeep from my childhood, wagon wheels, Power King bias ply mudders, Confer shackles, hi-lift jack, rear storage bumper, old school CB, old school everything. The engine purrs (had an in-frame rebuild a few years back) is nearly silent, a new battery, has a rare 4speed trans with Granny low that shifts up and down smooth as it ever did. This Jeep starts, runs, shifts and steers great. I've only used it creeping around up here (8000ft) in the mountains where I live (see photos) my 2 daughters, 2 dogs and I just crawl around and watch the wildlife.

The body has the usual little Jeep issues but I have left it just as it is because it runs so good, I like the aged orange patina and vintage visual history. The tailgate and floorboards are amazingly straight and smooth, this Jeep has never been abused, previous owner drove his grandkids around the back roads in it. Please dont screw this old rig up,fix what needs it etc but please don't paint it purple of beat on it, it is a nice old survivor and deserves to be preserved.

I also have a spare tire and wheel, an old fashioned tow bar, a big old ammo storage can, misc parts and Ill see what else I can find to throw in the bed.

This is an unrestored 45 year old Jeep and as you would expect there are lots of imperfections, scratches, dings, wear, etc. I am being very "nit-picky" on some of this stuff because I value my reputation/feedback.

There is some worn paint, minor rust and stress fractures in the usual Jeep places (see photos)

There is some minor stains/wear/tear here and there on the interior as you would expect with the age (see photos)

There are a couple small holes here and there on the body and a big stereo size one in the dash (see photos)

The brakes are not good, they pull to the left and need to be rebuilt.

The fuel gauge doesn't work right now, shocker, lol....

There was an old rotted soft top and doors, I threw it away but have all of the frame work and doors for easy replacement (see photos)

The Carter carb looses prime after a few days, have to squirt a little fuel in then it always starts right up (see photos)

Please call me with questions or offers. I'm not some slick haired, polyester clad car salesman. I'm 48yrs old, jeans, boots, t-shirt, down to earth, plain talk, have a family, self employed, work for a living kind of a guy, I won't B.S. you or waste your time.

Jim cell 6O2 435 211O Make a reasonable cash offer and you will own this Jeep.

Below is some of my seller feedback on a wide variety of vehicles

Seller very responsive to questions, would use again - 2008 Ford E350 Quigley 4WD Van

Jim is excellent to deal with, "straight shooter" great, friendly, trust people - 2003 Ford F350 Tuscany Motor Coach Dually

We couldn't dream up a better transaction, Jim, thank you for this awesome truck - 2007 Ford F750 Xcab XLT 5.9L

So far so good - 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Hemi Truck

I had a great experience with the seller on buying my first truck through eBay - 2011 Dodge Power Wagon SLT

Jim is awesome! This truck was everything he described and then some! - 2012 Ford F450 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD Dually

Jim is great; easy long-distance transaction. Van was just as described. Thanks! - 2008 Chevrolet Express AWD Passenger Van

Jim and Leah are awesome! Easy to work with, smooth transaction! A+ - 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel Work Truck

Most helpful person you could deal with, need more sellers like this! - 2010 Chevrolet AWD Express Van

Very nice land cruiser. Spot on description. Thanks Jim! - 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100

Great man to do business with, truck was better than pics. description was spot on - 1994 Ford F250 XLT 4WD Xcab Truck

Thanks much. Van is a really good vehicle. Accurately described, good seller. A1 - 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Maxi-Van

Great truck, hope to do more business in the future, thanks - 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Crew Cab Dually

Great seller!... Great truck! - 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 Cummins Flat Bed Dually

As advertised. Good buying experienced. Thank you! - 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Flat Bed Dually
Second vehicle purchased from Jim.good experience both times. straight shooter - 2007 Chevrolet LT Silverado 2500HD Z71 4X4 Crew Cab Diesel
Jim was very easy to talk to and get ahold of. Description was very accurate. - 2004 4WD Chevrolet Suburban LT2500 8.1
Ram 2500 Utility Service Bed 4X4 Cummins 6SPDJim was very easy to talk to and get ahold of. Description was very accurate. - 2004 4WD Chevrolet Suburban LT2500 8.1
Great seller, Truck as described, Enjoyed our conversation over the phone! - 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Utility Service Bed 4X4 Cummins 6SPD
Easy guy to deal with. Handles any issues and is eager to help. A++ - 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Flat Bed Dually
Great Ebayer Transaction went smooth Good support Truck ran flawless Praise God! - 1997 Ford F350 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel Dually
Honest seller, a man of character. His shipping expertise was extremely helpful! - 1989 Dodge Ram 250 Roadtrek Camper Van
Great Bronco, it 21 years old and drives like its brand new. Love it -1994 Ford Bronco XL
Great communication from the seller, would buy from again! - 1999 Ford F250 Utility Service Bed Truck
Smooth transaction. Great communication. Honest seller. Highly recommended! - 1997 Lexus LX450 Land Cruiser
Great, easy transaction; exactly as described & super easy to work with. - 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ 100
Was better then described! Great to deal with! Would do business with again! - 1993 Ford Bronco XLT
I can't say enough good things about this seller. I hope to deal with him again! - 2001 Sterling Acterra M7500 4X4 Mercedes Freightliner
THANKS!!! It is a GREAT LOOKING AND RUNNING TRUCK!!! THANK YOU!! - 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
Truck EXACTLY as described. Received the day after I paid for it 980 miles away! - 2001 Ford F-250 Utility Service Bed
Perfect transaction! Jim is as honest as they come! Great Guy! Will be back! A++ - 2000 Land Rover Discovery II
Could not have asked for a better eBay seller. A+++ - 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Flatbed Truck
Excellent buying experience. Honest seller. Very solid buy. Thanks again!!! - 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT Truck
Great, Great Ebayer. Was a big help in getting the truck delivered to Florida - 1999 Ford F250 XLT
This guy is the best. Good deal and he made the transaction and shipping easy! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Great! seller! No detail left unattended! A+++++ transaction handled with care! - 1999 F350 Flatbed Dually
Everything went well - seller very much on top of things - 1993 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Perfect in every way. Great people to work with. Thank you. - 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Sterling Bullet 4X4 Utility Truck
Just as described, what a great Jeep, A+ pro seller, the best! - 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Great seller, worked with us on all details of purchase and shipping. - 1978 Ford F250
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Great product, Great folks. - 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic
It was a pleasure doing business with you, my grandson loves his Jeep Cherokee. - 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport
A OK, no surprises, a better experience than I expected.. They are good people - 2008 Dodge Sterling Bullet 5500
Great Guy to deal with!! THANKS AGAIN - 1989 Jeep Wrangler
Was very knowledgeable, courteous, and an all-around good egg! - 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins
Awesome job. Would gladly recommend, look forward to doing more business. - 2008 Ford F250
Highly recommended, great people to do business with. Thanks - 2003 Dodge 3500 Cummins
Very helpful. The easiest purchase of a vehicle I ever had. - 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins
My Highest Recommendation for Seller, A Man of Integrity, Well Described, Thank you - 1953 Willys M38A1