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1979 AMC JEEP CJ-5 SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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  • Item location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
  • Make: Jeep
  • Model: CJ
  • SubModel: CJ-5
  • Trim: Silver Anniversary Package
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 3,800
  • VIN: J9F83EH836612
  • Color: Silver
  • Engine size: AMC 304 V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: 4WD
  • Interior color: Silver/Black
  • Options: 4-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

Jeep CJ 1979 Description

After much internal deliberation, I have decided to sell my 1979 AMC Jeep Silver Anniversary CJ-5. In 1979 I purchased one new and regrettably sold it years later. I decided in 2009 to acquire one once again. After a lengthy search I was able to buy one, however it was in need of some major refurbishing so I decided to do a complete frame-off restoration. After a lot of blood, sweat, tears and $$$ later, I was the proud owner of this great Jeep. It’s time to pass it on (and I’m sure I will regret selling this one as well). Since the restoration was completed, only 3800 miles has been put on the Jeep. Prior to therestoration, the Jeep had 54,000 actual miles on it.

Here’s some info on the Jeep – about the Silver Anniversary Edition and all the work that was performed to bring it back to life.

In 1979, in celebration of 25 years of the Jeep CJ-5, a special limited issue Silver Anniversary Edition was released. Approximately 1000 were produced.

The Silver Anniversaries were featured with:

· Special Quick Silver Metallic Paint

· Uniquely Trimmed RENEGADE Decals

· Chrome Rims

· Power Steering

· Tilt Steering

· Power Brakes

· Tachometer and clock added to the instrument panel

· Marked with a special emblem commemorating the special issue model (see cover of glove box)

To date, only a handful of TRUE Silver Anniversaries remain, as many have either rusted away or have been modified over time and have lost their original appearance.

This Silver Anniversary has been painstakingly restored from the ground up. Every effort was made to return it to its original stock appearance and pristine showroom condition. The matching VINs can be found on the dash and firewall. It retains its original AMC 304 V-8 engine and T150 3-speed transmission as well.

To date, this Silver Anniversary has won over 25 Trophies to include, numerous 1st Place in Class, several BEST IN SHOW, Peoples Choice, Cleanest Jeep and many, many others. (Trophies do not convey)

It runs BEAUTIFULLY and can be used as a daily driver. You know how rare these Jeeps are, and their value. PLEASE, only serious bidders. If you are local to my area, I am willing to arrange a test drive, etc.

This Silver Anniversary has:

Original (rebuilt) AMC 304 V8 engine

Original T150 3-speed manual transmission (rebuilt)

Matching VINS (see pictures)

New BestTop Soft Top

New exhaust (Magnaflow)

New TDK frame (galvanized to prevent rusting)

New metal tub – I had the underside and interior of the tub painted with Raptor that was infused (tinted) with the correct paint color (Quick Silver Metallic 8C). I did this to inhibit/prevent the chance of rusting long-term, and to give the tub better protection from ‘dings’ as a result from gravel, etc. that may get kicked up from the tires when driven.

‘Alterations’ (i.e. non-stock) are as follows:

New Edelbrock Thunder 4BL Carburetor

New Edelbrock Performer Manifolds

Ten Factory AMC 20 rear axle

When reassembling the engine, etc., I chose not to reinstall the smog equipment as it was no longer functioning AND in my state of VA, emission inspections are only required on gas powered vehicles that are “a model year that is less than 25 model years old”.

Front seats are not ‘factory’ but are OEM, as they had been replaced before I purchased it.

Chrome rims are from the Laredo Jeep package

The Jeep has been pre-wired for Kenwood 350W power amplifier that is not installed but will be included in sale. In addition, I will include a vintage (and working) Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette SuperTuner that I had in the Jeep back in 1979. It was to be placed under the dash but never installed. This too will be included in addition to two 6x9 framed Kicker Speakers.

When replacing parts, I did my best to replace them with parts that were OEM.

Following is a list (as complete as possible) of every part, nut, bolt, gasket, etc. that was purchased and date of installation. It demonstrates I did my best not to take any shortcuts in the restoration.

PART DESCRIPTION

QTY

INSTALL DATE

Fuel Tank Skid Plate

1

2/21/10

Bellcrank Bushing

2

7/18/10

Transmission Shifter Boot

1

7/18/10

Daystar Master Bushing Set

1

7/30/10

Engine Mount

2

7/18/10

Wiper Motor Cover

1

8/17/10

Rubber Transmission Mount

1

SS Fuel Line

1

2/21/10

SS Fuel Return Line

1

2/21/10

SS Brake Line Kit

1

2/21/10

SS Front Brake Line

1

2/21/10

SS Rear Brake Line

1

2/21/10

TDK Frame

1

2/14/10

Frame Galvinization (Dipped)

1

2/14/10

Steel Body Tub

1

7/16/10

Steel Fender - Passenger

1

7/16/10

Steel Fender - Driver

1

7/16/10

Steel Grille

1

7/16/10

Stainless Steel Bolt Package

1

Cowl Seal

1

8/10/10

Bestop Supertop (2-pc doors)

1

8/28/10

Speedometer

1

8/7/10

Clock

1

8/7/10

Tachometer

1

8/7/10

Oil Pressure Gauge

1

8/7/10

Voltmeter Gauge

1

8/7/10

Oil Pressure Sending Unit

1

4/3/10

Grab Bar

1

8/7/10

Dash Indicator Lamp Kit

1

8/7/10

Headlight Switch Knob

1

8/7/10

Transfer Case Shift Knob

1

8/24/10

Mirror Kit (R & L)

1

8/25/10

Taillight - Passenger

1

7/31/10

Taillight - Driver

1

7/31/10

ACC Mass Backed Carpet

1

8/24/10

Fender Flare Set

1

8/28/10

Sun Visors (pair)

1

8/25/10

Gas Tank Strap - Driver

1

2/21/10

Gas Tank Strap - Passenger

1

2/21/10

Rear Emgcy Brake Cable/L

1

Rear Emgcy Brake Cable/R

1

Heater Cable/Air

1

8/24/10

Heater Cable/Defrost

1

8/24/10

Heater Cable/Temp

1

8/24/10

Wiper & Headlight Knobs

2

8/7/10

Front Bumber

1

2/21/10

Clutch Linkage Kit

1

8/2/10

Fuel Filler Hose - Vent

1

8/1/10

Fuel Filler Hose

1

8/1/10

Front Shock Mounts - TDK

2

3/6/10

Battery Tray

1

8/7/10

Front Frame Cover

1

Windshield Wiper Arm

2

8/25/10

Wiper Blade

2

8/25/10

AMC V8 SS Bolt Package

1

4/3/10

Windshield Glass Seal

1

8/25/10

Steering Column Cover

1

8/8/10

Amber Side Marker Lense

2

8/8/10

Red Side Marker Lense

2

8/2/10

Heater Defrost Duct

1

8/24/10

AMC Exhaust Manifold P/S

1

8/7/10

AMC Exhaust Manifold D/S

1

8/7/10

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

1

8/7/10

Rearview Mirror

1

8/25/10

Edelbrock Thunder 4BL Carb

1

8/7/10

Edelbrock Performer Manifold

1

3/28/10

Transfer Case Shift Boot

1

8/2/10

Glove Box Insert

1

8/24/10

Poly Engine Mounts

1

7/18/10

Seat Belts (Lap)

4

8/2/10

Clutch Fork Boot

1

8/3/10

Clutch Pedal Return Spring

1

8/4/10

Windshield Wiper Switch

1

8/7/10

Windshield Wiper Motor

1

8/10/10

Emergency Brake Clips

1

8/7/10

Brake Light Switch

1

8/7/10

Backup Light Switch

1

8/7/10

Headlight Switch

1

8/7/10

Heater Motor Switch

1

8/7/10

Ignition Switch

1

8/7/10

Water Temp Sending Unit

1

8/7/10

Power Steering Hose (return)

1

8/15/10

Windshield Washer Assembly

1

8/15/10

Fan Shroud

1

Front Parking Lamp

2

8/8/10

SS Headlight Bezels

1

8/8/10

Leaf Spring U-Bolt Kit

1

8/23/10

Front Spring Shackle

2

8/23/10

Leaf Spring Bushing

2

8/23/10

Spring Plate - front psngr side

1

8/23/10

Spring Plate - right rear

1

8/23/10

Spring Plate - left rear

1

8/23/10

Spring Plate - front driver side

1

8/23/10

Front Spring Bushing

2

8/23/10

Rear Spring Shackle

2

8/23/10

U-Bolt Kit CJ R

1

8/23/10

Leaf Spring - Rear

2

8/23/10

Leaf Spring - Front

2

8/23/10

HD Gas Shocks

4

8/23/10

SS Hood Prop Rod

1

8/24/10

PS Pitman Arm

1

Bestop Bikini Top

1

Breather Vent (Diff)

2

AMC 20 Rear Axle

1

9/16/10

Rear Brakes - Drum/Cyls/Adj

1

9/16/10

Renegade Decal Kit

1

304 Engine Decal

1

CJ-5 Emblem

1

Cold Air Induction - Duct

1

Crank Shaft Pulley

1

8/4/10

Tilt Steering Wheel Column

1

8/8/10

Side Steps

2

Radiator Overflow Tank

1

8/28/10

Rocker Panel Bolts

1

Locking Hubs (Factory)

2

New Clutch Kit

1

7/18/10

Heater Blower

1

8/2/10

Heater Core

1

8/2/10

PCV Valve

1

8/6/10

Distributor Cap

1

8/6/10

Rotor

1

8/6/10

Spark Plugs

8

8/2/10

Spark Plug Wires

1

8/6/10

Thermostat

1

4/3/10

By-Pass Hose

1

Fuel Pump

1

4/3/10

Water Pump

1

4/3/10

Fuel Filter

1

4/3/10

Heater Tubing

1

4/3/10

Master Cylinder - New

1

7/30/10

Visteon Starter

1

8/7/10

Alt/Gen Belts

2

8/6/10

Power Steering Hose

1

8/6/10

Battery Cables

1

8/6/10

Relay

1

8/7/10

Dimmer Switch

1

8/14/10

Distributor

1

8/6/10

Alternator

1

8/4/10

Power Steering Pump

1

8/4/10

"Jeep" Side Repair Clips

2

7/16/10

Engine Rebuild

1

3/28/10

Labor Included: Disassemble & Hot Tank Block, Install Cam Bearings & Freeze Plugs, Prep Gasket Surfaces, Bore & Hone V8 Block (.030 O/S), Remove & Replace Piston, Hot Tank, Grind, Polish & MIC Crankshaft (010R./.010M), Clean & Magniflux Cylinder Heads, Grind & Resurface Heads, Install Vavle Seals, Reassemble Heads, Clean & Grind Flywheel, Hot Tank Oil Pan & Valve Covers

New Parts Included: Pistons, Rings, Rod Bearings, Main Bearings, Cam Bearings, Freeze Plugs, Full Gasket Set, Camshaft, Lifters, Valve Spring Set, Rocker Arm Kit, Oil Pump Repair Kit, Oil Pump Pickup Screen, Pushrods, Timing Chain & Gear Set

KUHMO KL78 30x9050x15

5

9/1/10

New Exhaust System

1

8/23/10

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