CJ5's Comparison and Walk-Around

@therealjeepguy in a Walk-Around gives some history and compares two CJ5's from 1960 and 1981. #jeep #thejeepguy #offroad #cj5 #willysjeep

[GabeLsonnie]

Video actually made me sad, I worked at an AMC/Jeep, Pontiac and Cadillac dealership in the late 70s and your shop reminded me of the showroom and car lots of the dealer! CJs were just as hot as Trans Ams in those days so they sold a lot of CJs! spent days working with Jeeps, gassing up, prepping new Jeeps, washing and moving them around, etc. Really miss that old place after these 40+ years. I bought a 2-year-old '77 CJ7 from them with the 304, 3 speed, the heavy-duty suspension package (trailering package-extra leaf springs, thicker radiator and heavy-duty alternator) Hardtop and the 60/40 bench seat! Loved that seat, we four wheeled with 5 on board all the time and it was great with your sweetheart snugged up beside you straddling the shifter. Wish I had the 60/40 seat in my current '80 CJ7 Renegade but I had found a set of N.O.S. bucket seats and back seat new online for it instead as I restored it back to week one condition. I still had my original bikini top, saddle bags and SuperJeep spare tire cover from my'77 and added them to the current '80. Love your video and channel.

[RealJeep]

I had my 79 CJ5 (built 304, T-150, Dana 44 rear) for 25 years. I loved that thing and you're 100% correct, it would and could get away from you real easy! Mine had factory tilt, dash pad, pwr brakes and steering so it was a rare beast.

[disneydorks]

My first Jeep was a 1959 CJ-5. It had the battery compartment on the cowl along with a snorkel opening on the hood with a filler piece in place just like the M38-A1. The previous owner removed the L-Head engine and dropped a 327 with a factory stock 2 BBL carb from a Corvette. Talk about a rocket! I have also owned a stock 1947 CJ-2A and a 1977 CJ-7 with the AMC 304 V-8 with standard three speed. One thing you did not mention was the older Jeeps (flat fenders) could have a heater in them, but NO way to defrost any moisture from the windshield. All the round fender jeeps had pass-through vents built into the windshield that was easy to connect vent hose to and have no vision problems if you have a full top on in the winter with the heater running. I still enjoyed the CJ-2A as my most favorite. But I did like having the defrost that the CJ-5 & CJ-7 had. I sure would enjoy a day in your garage just looking at all those jeeps! Love your vlogs! I did not hesitate to Subscribe and hit the "like" thumbs up!

[thomasmcdaniel]

Good video! I drove a Jeep when I was in the army from 70 to 72. Then I had a 79 silver anniversary Jeep Renegade with a 304V8 with headers. Then I had a brand new 2002 yellow jeep CJ7. I miss all of them😢

[tekno]

Hi from Argentina. Im propierty of Jeep IKA industry Kaiser Argentina 1968. This video help me for know difference between two models. Thanks you !!!
The Jeep with V8 Is amazing ! Really feel the sound of the horse power !!!

[robr]

Sweet Jeeps! I daily my '77CJ5 w/ a 304 and I never get tired of hearing that amc v8.

[IHUTCHI]

Wow man this is one heck of a collection! And my 2001 TJ doesn't like anything above 70 mph so not much has changed over the years. Also my first car was an 84 Renegade that loved to beat the hell out of me when i would drive it on long trips. Better seats only went so far!

[nuke]

I bought a 75 CJ-5 (inline 6 motor) new after I got out of college. I drove that everywhere for 15 years in all conditions. It was tough as nails, and I just loved it. I finally sold it after we had kids, but I’ve missed it all these years

[theamaturepro]

People had been buying them up for almost 30 years and loved em. Then a story comes out on TV that they're unsafe and roll, and over night they became too dangerous. You'd think if it were true, they would have figured it out at some point over 26 years. Even back then the media was our puppeteer. Crazy. I have a stock 64 and it's my daily driver most the summer, I love it.

[thomasbilington]

Really appreciate the video very informative! I have a 1980 cj 5. I have always wondered if my jeep had the tire mounted on the back since it does have a tailgate. This video pretty much answered my question!

[josephraker]

I am sad too I had a brand new 1979 cj5 I miss it alot now I got 90 yj and 2015 jk 2dr sport but love cj5 the most.

[PauloFiaschiBrasil]

In Brazil, we had the Willys Overland version until 1975, when it was taken over by Ford and the engine was replaced by a 4-cylinder. Many enthusiasts kept this version to use on 4x4 trails. Original versions remained in the hands of purists, as was my case. Mine is a civilian with a military body, which was replaced at some point before I acquired it. I'm sorry for my English, but it's because of Google Translate. brasilian hugs. Thank you for sharing your beautiful specimens.

[JeepTJWheelin]

Wow that CJ-5 Golden Eagle is insane! The AMC V8 sounds like a muscle car caged animal. My wife complains when I get on the '05 TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0L with the Banks cat back exhaust. And that's nothing compared to this amazing sound. One of my favorite Jeep videos, well done!


Only in a 2 Dr
'41 - '06

[The_Temple]

Interesting! I have a ‘72 CJ5 (first of the intermediate years) and can see several factors of it being a transitional model.

[freevvvssss]

Love that white Cj5! I got a white 79 Cj7 v8. Love these thing!!!

[randy-mwdq]

You can also take another fuel tank and modify it to go under the passenger seat and hook up additional fuel lines.

[johnmcclanahan]

I had a 1966 CJ5 that had the 2/3-1/3 split bench seat.

[juanpablochongvelarde]

Muchas gracias por tu explicación, te felicito por el trabajo que haces, todo lo que dices en tu video en cuanto a las diferencias entre unos modelos y otros me ayudo a entender muchas cosas ya que he tenido 2 jeeps, el primero un willyz m38 y ahora tengo un cj5 que estoy reparando . Te mando un fuerte abrazo y un cordial saludo desde Jalisco, México !

[barrypettit]

Awesome video, never seen so many jeeps in such great condition.

[fricknjeep]

hi there another good walk around, thanks, best to all john