Archive for August, 2009
Finishing Up Another Project – Jeep CJ7
by cshutchinson on Aug.27, 2009, under Misc
I have been finishing up another project over the past couple of months. This project was started around Thanksgiving of 2006! Anyway, this project was expensive so I had to spread it out over a period of years. It is not something you can do overnight anyway…
Here is what I started with, a 1985 Jeep CJ7.
1985 Jeep CJ7 in November of 2006
Bead Blasted and Painted Frame
A Cool View of the 383
Fitting the Body Prior to Paint
So, fast forward to August 2009. Here is what the jeep looks like after a total frame-off restoration and a bunch of goodies:
1985 CJ7 in August of 2009
I built the motor for the jeep which is a 383 small block chevy. There is a 4-1/2″ rubicon express suspension lift and a 1″ body lift. 35″ Super Swamper SSRs put the power to the pavement. The jeep is completely new. Nearly all new and upgraded parts. A few parts that can’t be replaced were reused, but only after repainting and some time to make them look like new.
Here is a photo of my masterpiece:
383 Small Block Chevy
If you would like to follow the entire build of this project, you can see it all here:
Hutch’s 1985 Jeep CJ7 Frame-Off Restoration
The motor will be cranked for the first time tomorrow, August 28th. It will be an exciting day for sure. Can’t wait! 
08/29/3009
Just an update, the motor cranked and ran great. I was pretty excited ! Here is an image of the 383 just after it was started for the first time.
SBC 383 Stroker
