Say hello to the newest Doetsch Off-Road Shop Jeep! A 1980 CJ7

[jeepguru]

Excited to share with everyone our latest shop Jeep - it's a 1980 CJ7 with a Chevy 350, Dana 44s, 38.5" old school Super Swampers, and a whole lot more! We're still getting it dialed in, but the retro vibe is unmistakably cool!!!

Who had one of these growing up or in high school??

 

[YGBSM]

Love it!!! I had a white 1979!

 

[bluej]

Now you need to put a 392 in it.

 

[3TV]

I have had several CJs over the years. Yours looks fantastic. It is nice to see a clean simple classic Jeep. Good work guys! Post some more pictures of that bad boy. I would like to see them.

I currently have a 1973 CJ5 that has undergone a complete frame off restoration, but with a goal to keep it as original as possible. It has a new (not rebuilt) 304 crate motor, and all freshly rebuilt stock drivetrain: Borg-Warner T15 Transmission, Dana 20 Transfer Case, Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Even the wheels are original 1970s era wheels from a Jeep Renegade.

 

[Overkill]

Who had one of these growing up or in high school??

I wanted one, but was too poor. Had to wait until I was 38 to afford a 7 year old TJ.

 

[onfire392]

I have had several CJs over the years. Yours looks fantastic. It is nice to see a clean simple classic Jeep. Good work guys! Post some more pictures of that bad boy. I would like to see them.

I currently have a 1973 CJ5 that has undergone a complete frame off restoration, but with a goal to keep it as original as possible. It has a new (not rebuilt) 304 crate motor, and all freshly rebuilt stock drivetrain: Borg-Warner T15 Transmission, Dana 20 Transfer Case, Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Even the wheels are original 1970s era wheels from a Jeep Renegade.

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How much HP is a new 304 rated ? I had a 1971, 1978 , 1980 and 1981 CJ. All wee the only vehicle I had and were driven daily everywhere.

 

[AUSTX]

Love it!!! I had a red 1983 CJ7 on 36s.

 

[3TV]

How much HP is a new 304 rated ? I had a 1971, 1978 , 1980 and 1981 CJ. All wee the only vehicle I had and were driven daily everywhere.

There are several numbers cited. The one I think is most accurate is 160 HP. In this little lightweight Jeep, it feels strong though, especially the off idle torque.

I had a 1980 CJ5 with a Chevy 350 under the hood. It was stronger but had issues with inadequate cooling.

 

[onfire392]

There are several numbers cited. The one I think is most accurate is 160 HP. In this little lightweight Jeep, it feels strong though, especially the off idle torque.

I had a 1980 CJ5 with a Chevy 350 under the hood. It was stronger but had issues with inadequate cooling.

Soooo cool having that is a CJ. Heck , they are 1/2 the weight of our 392 Wranglers.

 

[jeepguru]

Now you need to put a 392 in it.

Right! It has a Chevy 350, for now

 

[jeepguru]

I have had several CJs over the years. Yours looks fantastic. It is nice to see a clean simple classic Jeep. Good work guys! Post some more pictures of that bad boy. I would like to see them.

I currently have a 1973 CJ5 that has undergone a complete frame off restoration, but with a goal to keep it as original as possible. It has a new (not rebuilt) 304 crate motor, and all freshly rebuilt stock drivetrain: Borg-Warner T15 Transmission, Dana 20 Transfer Case, Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Even the wheels are original 1970s era wheels from a Jeep Renegade.

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That's gorgeous!!

 

[Earl 392]

Excited to share with everyone our latest shop Jeep - it's a 1980 CJ7 with a Chevy 350, Dana 44s, 38.5" old school Super Swampers, and a whole lot more! We're still getting it dialed in, but the retro vibe is unmistakably cool!!!

Who had one of these growing up or in high school??

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Love the tailgate

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

That is awesome crazy how huge 38’s look on it compared a JLU

 

[hskr392]

That jeep is gorgeous. Makes me want to go find a CJ7. Not sure how I can hide that from the wife. LOL

 

[RubiconHemi]

I have had several CJs over the years. Yours looks fantastic. It is nice to see a clean simple classic Jeep. Good work guys! Post some more pictures of that bad boy. I would like to see them.

I currently have a 1973 CJ5 that has undergone a complete frame off restoration, but with a goal to keep it as original as possible. It has a new (not rebuilt) 304 crate motor, and all freshly rebuilt stock drivetrain: Borg-Warner T15 Transmission, Dana 20 Transfer Case, Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Even the wheels are original 1970s era wheels from a Jeep Renegade.

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That's really cool!!

 

[Joop392]

Nice CJ-7. I love my 1984 CJ-7 LAREDO.

 

[Need4Speed]

What is drove in the 1980s.