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1983 Jeep CJ7 CJ-7 Limited (with YJ Tub Swap!)

Location: Belleville, Illinois, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
SubModel: CJ7
Type: SUV
Trim: Limited
Doors: 2
Year: 1983
Mileage: 163,856
VIN: 1JCCE87E7DT053148
Color: Copper
Engine size: 4.2 Liter
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: 4WD
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Interior color: Tan and Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety options: Shoulder Seat Belts
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear

1983 Jeep CJ Limited Description

1983 Jeep CJ7 Limited (only made two years -- ultra luxury package)
The good:
1993 YJ Tub installed (galvanized and undercoated -- no rust), family style roll bar and shoulder seat belts
258 ci Straight 6
Automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and FACTORY cruise control (see notes)
HEI distributor
MC2100 Carb
Aluminum valve cover
New battery
New Radiator
Refurbished condenser
New brakes
New 31x10.50 BFG All Terrain Tires with American Racing Aluminum Wheels
Newer battery
New locking hubs
All new rubber under hood
Recently replaced power steering pump
New body mounts, transmission mounts and engine mounts
Thermostat, water pump, etc., all replaced recently
New fuel tank and sender
New Centech wiring harness
New windshield frame and glass
Padded roll bar cover
New plastic glove box
Extra set of mirrors (for use without doors)
"Low-maintenance" hammer finish copper rustoleum paint
Blazer blower motor upgrade
Half-doors and full doors included (full doors apart with lots of new parts)
New bestop supertop included (with half-door toppers)
Bestop bikini top included (shown in photos)
Original seats under seat covers
Tuffy locking storage console with Alpine Bluetooth CD / USB stereo system
Infinity speakers in front and Infinity powered subwoofer in rearMany other new parts not listed here

The story:
I purchased this vehicle in 2013 from a friend who had plans to do a restoration. It sat at their father's house untouched for eight years, when I took on the project. When I got it, it was pretty rough. I did a tub swap on this vehicle from a 1993 Wrangler. While it was off, I undercoated the new tub and performed a bunch of mechanical tasks which needed to be done while the access was easier. Nearly everything which needed to be done with this is taken care of. Air conditioner is not currently installed but will be included with the vehicle, as well as factory hardtop (no rear liftgate). Also, there is factory cruise control, but it takes a special speedometer cable, and I purchased a non-cruise cable locally to get it working and just never got around to hooking it back up.
I have poured many hours of labor into this Jeep, and I don't even want to say how much money. Just know that this price is a sacrifice, and I don't want to sell it but I need something bigger to haul my K-9 partner around in. It will be missed.
I started to do a build thread on one of the forums, but was much more interested in wrenching than blogging. If you want to check it out, it's here:https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/jfab-s-1983-jeep-cj7-limited-rebuild-thread-2362193/

The bad:
It needs a good tune-up. I think it is running rich and the electric choke needs some tweaking. It sometimes runs a little rough when you first start it up. Looks-wise, it's not bad -- it looks really nice from about 20 feet, and some of the warts show a bit when you're close up. But it's still beautiful -- it's a Jeep! :) No windshield washer installed (never got around to it). Never mounted dimmer switch on the floor. Was going to reinstall the carpeting in a slightly different position over the winter and decidced not to mount it until then.
It really is a nice Jeep, and it's been a lot of fun to work on. It'll be missed, but I have a second Jeep which I am starting work on as soon as I can sell this one. It's been in the family for about 50 years, and any time I have to work on vehicles will be spent on that one.
Vehicle is for saleoutside of eBay as well. This listing will be removed if it sells locally.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. I would be more than happy to answer them. If I can think of anything else I have missed, I will be sure to edit this post to include it. If you can still see this post, it's still for sale! Thanks for reading!

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