1983 Jeep CJ7

[djt]

I am pretty Jeep Ignorant and need some help. A guy wants to sell me this Jeep for about $12k. I cannot afford that so I wanted to bring it to the experts. This forum came highly regarded. The facts listed below are about all I know. Owner mentioned it has 1500 miles since the work including the new engine and new gauges, no telling how many miles are truly on the frame. He did promise there is no rust nor has there been any bodywork.

Any help is greatly appreciated. This thing is 5 hours away so if purchased I will need to trailer it home. I'm in Fort Mill, SC

350 Chevrolet Engine
4 barrel carburetor
650 CFM bored to 60
400 small block head
Cam – 260
Flathead pistons
MSD distributor
All new disc brakes – power brakes
Edelbrock intake manifold
New power steering
3 speed gears
Transmission cooler
Electric fan for coolant
TH 350 transmission
Transmission case – DANA 300
D&M Mega speed shifter
New fold-up tumble seat
New carpet factory formed
New custom upholstered seats
Vent inside window
9 inch Ford rear-in
Front gears = 373 Rear gears = 370
Rear-in – Auburn Limited slip
Torsion bars
Rims – Centerline Hellcats 33-12.50-15
Aluminum water pump
Hard top and soft top

 

[Baker]

Looks to be in decent shape from the pictures but than again seeing it in person and looking it over really good is one thing.

 

[1983Bronco]

Looks like its worth closer to 6 to me

 

[Ron]

Looks like its worth closer to 6 to me

+1

Then again its a 7 so if he has the patiene he can probably get it.
Driver's side panel below door opening I see what appears to be evidence of body work.
Really anyone who body lifts a CJ to clear 33's is cheaping out ( a real suspension lift would be what 800?)
torsion bars? hrmmm...
Why is there smoke if in the firts picture?

I wouldnt dream up offering 12 and 6 is absolutely top end...but from what little I see I suspect there are a few surprises waiting for you