I had an 82 CJ-7. With 304. Leaked something terrible (someone put an awful sunroof in the hardtop) and the body was rusting bad. But it was awesome in ice and snow. Wish I had another one.
The CJ7 has a blown 6-258 (known) and got it cheap. I looked at is a chance to have a later CJ the way I wanted it.
The body is half stripped. A full tub is out of the question. I can’t justify it. The rust isn’t that bad.
I’ve replaced the fenders. A tailgate is next on the list. After that a hood, windshield and dash panel. Beyond that, the fuel tank, seats, console, wiring harness, exhaust, and some misc stuff before a reman engine. I will probably go back to a 6-258. AMC V8s are pricey and getting harder to find.
I pick up small pieces and parts and install when applicable.
The idea is to build it and it will come.
Some photos of the menagerie.
http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/Todd4077/library/?sort=3&page=1
I might even get a smugmug protected gallery again soon. It’s something that was a budget cut.