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78D200 · 05-01-2008, 05:01 AM

The bodies are different. I would just get the cj7 and buy a fiberglass tub that way there you'll be set for life. never have to worry about rust and any damage is easily taken care of with the help of some fiberglass repairs kits.

While you have the body off, I would clean the frame and POR15 it.

Now the cj5 could have the old buick 225 which is a sweet little motor for a small jeep like that. the cj7 will either have the 4.2 or a 304. Both decent motors, but I would prefer the 304 as there are a lot more upgrades for it.

05-01-2008, 05:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 588	The bodies are different. I would just get the cj7 and buy a fiberglass tub that way there you'll be set for life. never have to worry about rust and any damage is easily taken care of with the help of some fiberglass repairs kits. While you have the body off, I would clean the frame and POR15 it. Now the cj5 could have the old buick 225 which is a sweet little motor for a small jeep like that. the cj7 will either have the 4.2 or a 304. Both decent motors, but I would prefer the 304 as there are a lot more upgrades for it. __________________ Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/ Last edited by 78D200; 05-01-2008 at 05:03 AM.