Restored 1978 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
Why This Car Is Special
The 1978 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade we have here at Skyway Classics is a great restored and modified version of am All American iconic vehicle. It has had thousands of dollars spent on it from top to bottom and it shows it. It is painted in Sable Brown Metallic Exterior over Tan Interior with a Tan Canvas Soft Top, and Gold and Orange Decal Stripes and is a 4×4.
Features
- 304 V8 engine
- Power Steering
- Front Disc Brakes
- 4 X 4 Drivetrain
- Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor
- Aluminum Intake
- Rear-Mounted Spare Tire
- Dual Exhaust System
- Leaf Spring Suspension with Shocks
- 15-Inch Chrome Wheels in 31×10.5R15LT Tires
- Borg Warner T150 3-Speed Manual Transmission
- Tan Weather-Proof Bucket Seats
- Color-Matched Dash, Roll Bar, and Center Console
- AM/FM Cassette Player
- Rear Speaker Boxes
- Soft Doors with Zipper Windows
- Sable Brown Metallic Exterior
- Tan Canvas Soft Top
- Gold and Orange Decal Stripes
- Black Plastic Fender Flares
- Chrome Interior Accents
- Owner’s Manual and Copy of Dealer Invoice
Mechanical
This CJ has been completely restored and modified but still retains the factory 304 V8 engine. The 304 is backed by the 3-speed manual transmission, and has 4WD, all in a clean and detailed engine compartment and it wears blue paint on the engine block and heads, has an aluminum intake, Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor, chrome valve covers, the factory black painted air cleaner system, Power Steering, Front Disc Brakes, 4 X 4 Drivetrain, Dual Exhaust System, and a Leaf Spring Suspension with Shocks.
Power goes to the ground via the Borg Warner T150 3-Speed Manual Transmission and down to the 15-Inch Chrome Wheels and in 31×10.5R15LT Tires with a fifth Rear-Mounted Spare Tire.
Interior
The interior looks better than new as it has all been replaced with a Tan Interior and Tan Canvas Soft Top. They are Weather-Proof twin stock style tan bucket seats and matching rear seat, and also has a Color-Matched Dash with all the gauges and controls, a Roll Bar, Center Console, AM/FM Cassette Player, Rear Speaker Boxes, Soft Doors with Zipper Windows, a tan top, a tan spare tire cover, black Jeep steering wheel. It has chrome dash panels, a chrome grab bar above the glovebox, and tan carpet.
Exterior
This is an all metal body and not a fiberglass body kit as almost every nut and bolt on this Jeep has been restored, rebuilt or replaced in the last few years. Painted in a stunning Sable Brown Metallic Exterior with a Chrome grill, Black Plastic Fender Flares, chrome tube front and rear bumpers, shiny chrome mag wheels, BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, and chrome hinges.
Conclusion
This 1978 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade that has been restored we have here at Skyway Classics is ready for wherever you will drive it, the beach, local car shows, or as your daily driver. You will have fun and be noticed as you become a part of the Jeep family. So, please call or text at 734-323-9260 or 727-688-1148.
For the full listing and photo set, please visit skywayclassics.com.
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