Readers Rigs
Owner: Richard DeSanti, Deltona, FL; Model: 1978 AMC CJ-5; Engine: 1985 350 cid Chevy, decked 4-bolt main block, bored .40 over; Equipment: Tremec T-176 4-seepd manual tranny, Dana 300 transfer case, Dana 33 front axles, Dana 44 rear, 4.10 gears w/Posi Trak Lok, Summit Racing/Pete Jackson "noisy" timing gear set, Explorer Pro-Comp ES-2000 hydraulic shocks, stainless steel dashboard and Kentrol mirrors, Tuffy security console with custom armrest, JVC CD stereo head and Rockford Fosgate power amp; Other: Full frame-off restoration. Just about everything has been replaced except the main tub, steering box and column, rear brake drums and front differential.
Owner: Jackie D. Fain, Murray, KY; Model: 1972 CJ-5; Color: Sky Blue; Engine: 304 V8; Equipment: Edelbrock Performer cam, Hedman headers, Jaz seats, 33x12.50 15 tires on 10-inch modular wheels, 3-inch suspension lift, fiberglass hood and front fenders, Bestop Tiger top; Other: All work done by owner.
Owner: Fred Hein, North Reading, MA; Model: 1953 Willys CJ-3A; Engine: 1979 Buick V6; Equipment: Body is 1/8-inch aluminum diamond plate hand cut, bent and welded to the original design; 3.5-inch rugged trail lift kit, 2-inch body lift kit, 33-inch mud tires, 11-inch brakes.
Owner: Dan McLain, Sutherlin, OR; Model: 1997 Sahara; Color: Black; Engine: 4.0L; Equipment: 3.5-inch Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Smittybuilt bumpers, tinted windows, A/C, Trac-Loc, K&N air filter, custom wheels and tires.
Owner: Bradda Hart, Oahu, HI; Model: 1983 CJ-7; Color: Fleet White; Engine: 258 inline six; Equipment: T-18 tranny, 2-inch body lift, Rancho 5000 shocks, BFG tires, CJ-8 half-hardtop, hard doors.
Owner: Bryce Foster, Elmira, OR; Model: 1953 Willys Panel Delivery; Color: Purple and black; Engine: 350 Chevy; Equipment: Shortened (26-inch) frame, and running gear is from a 1979 Chevy truck, custom running boards, Rancho RS-9000 shocks, aluminum wheels, 33x12.5x15 Wild Country All Terrain tires, Suburu bucket seats, mahogany center console; Other: All work done by owner and his father. A 1946 CJ-2A is in the works.
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