Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  304 V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  J8F93AH105564
• Mileage
  71317
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Silver
• Stock #
  SN3462
• Warranty
  

1978 Jeep CJ-7 — 304 V8, Lifted, Open-Air Build with Clean Undercarriage Why This Car Is Special The 1978 Jeep CJ-7 holds a specific place in off-road history that is easy to overlook until you start digging into the numbers. Introduced for the 1976 model year, the CJ-7 was Jeep's answer to buyers who wanted more interior room and usability than the shorter CJ-5 could offer. The CJ-7 stretched the wheelbase to 93.4 inches, giving it a longer body, proper room for a rear seat, and the ability to accept an optional automatic transmission or hardtop — none of which worked well on the CJ-5 platform. By 1978, Jeep had refined the CJ-7 into one of the most capable factory off-road vehicles available in America, and the optional 304 cubic inch V8 was the engine serious buyers checked on the order sheet. This particular 1978 Jeep CJ-7 is finished in silver over a black vinyl interior and has been built out as a capable, trail-ready open-air vehicle rather than a showpiece. The VIN decodes to confirm it as a 1978 CJ-7 body style with V8 power — the 'H' position in the VIN identifies the 304 V8 as the installed engine. The undercarriage photos tell the more important story here: the frame and floor pan are solid and well-coated, which is the first thing any knowledgeable buyer should verify on a 46-year-old Jeep. Clean metal underneath means you are starting from a sound foundation, not inheriting someone else's rust repair project. The build on this CJ-7 is sensible and deliberate. It is not over-modified to the point where drivability suffers, but it has been upgraded in all the right areas — suspension, tires, bumpers, and recovery gear — so it is ready to use without a list of items to sort out first. Features List - AMC 304 cubic inch V8 engine - Edelbrock carburetor and Edelbrock air cleaner - 3-speed manual transmission - Part-time 4-wheel drive - Lifted suspension - Kuhmo and Cooper mud-terrain oversized off-road tires - Aluminum wheels - Tube bumpers front...