1976 Jeep CJ Renegade

1976 Jeep CJ5 Renegade Levi's Edition- 61,000 original miles
I have decided to give this amazing Jeep a new home to the right owner. This is a 1976 Jeep CJ5 with the Renegade Levi's Package. This Jeep came factory with the 304 V8 engine and power brakes. With this Levi's package, some of the options include a tachometer and a clock of which both are original and both still work. It really only has 61,000 miles!!! This Jeep will go anywhere and I mean ANYWHERE!!! I have never owned a Jeep that climbs better than this Jeep. It is practically unstoppable and you will soon find out why. This Jeep has had many upgrades and custom modifications.
Most of the following items have ONLY 3000 miles on them. There is nothing brand new other than the new Optima battery so all parts have been broken in on the trail:
Custom Upgrades:
* T-18 Transmission, 6.32 granny first gear (this Jeep just crawls!)
* Dana 44 rear axle w/ 4.27 gears and a Lock-Rite locker
* Con-Fer axle truss
* Dana 44 front axle. Custom narrowed and sources from a Scout
* Flat top knuckles, hi-steering and cross-over steering
* HD front differential cover
* Yukon alloy outer shafts with a fairly new Spicer axle joint, HD/thick wall tie-rod, newer calipers, rotors and master rebuild kit that includes all bearing and seals at the time it was installed
* 30 spline shafts
* GM style calipers and rotors (not the Ford style)
* Warn Premium hubs
* 4.27 Gears and an open carrier ($2000 invested in the rear axle alone). These axles give it a 4" total wider stance for more stability
* Holley digital D2 Pro-Jection fuel injection with the optional closed loop system- (adjusts in the cab)- I can't tell you how nice fuel injection is on a Jeep that is climbing and bouncing in the mountains
* Edlebrock Performer Manifold
* Custom Cut GM HEI distributor with Jacobs electronics cap, rotor, and wires
* HD 3 core radiator
* 15"x6" K&N filter with chrome cover
* Chrome valve covers
* Optima Yellow Top battery (brand new)
* Dana 20 T-case
* 4.5 Pro-Comp lift with poly bushings and greasable joints
* Rancho 5000 shocks
* Saginaw power steering
Tires and Wheels: 33" MUD T/A Radials on 15x10 Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels. There are 5 aluminum wheels and 5 tires which includes the spare to match the rest of the wheels. The tires have great tread on them. Probably 70%. The issue is that they are cracking in-between the tread. They will eventually need to be replaced long before the tread ever wears out. I have driven on them in this condition for about six or seven years and have had no problems. However with time, the tires will start losing air. Therefore, I have taken this into consideration when pricing this Jeep. I have lowered it significantly since the first auction. Someone is getting a steal on this Jeep!
Body and Paint: All factory including the Renegade hood decal and the Levi's decals. All original paint, decals, and trim. The body does have some rust spots on it. The most significant rust is bubbling under the paint below the fuel cap. A common issue with CJ's. The reason is the fuel likes to leak out a little when you fill the tank. There is one hole with a little rust on the driver's side front wheel well just below the driver's door. It took a rock or a tree limb to that small spot. There is minor scratches and dents here and there but nothing major. The couple very small rust spots on the Jeep are minimal for a Jeep of this age. This has been a seasonal Jeep that has been used as my trail and hunting jeep for the past 11 years during the summer and fall months. In those 11 years, I have put only 3000 miles on it and those are mostly trail miles. I tow this Jeep behind my pickup when I want to go somewhere. The paint on the hood has begun to fade after 41 years. However, I have always garage kept this Jeep so it has not sat out in the elements.
* The chrome grill is from a 1983 Laredo Package Jeep
* This Jeep has Bestop bikini top with convertible half doors both of which are in good shape.
* Two older KC Daylighters on brackets on the windshield (toggle switch on the dash)
* Rear tire rack that is custom built and is a swing out for access into the back of the Jeep
* Custom "Shorty" bumper
* Receiver hitch on the rear
* Rubber fender flares
* Chrome trim (actually protects the bottom of the tub from rocks when rock climbing)
* Roll-bar padding
* Soft-top interior frame
* Locking fuel cap
* Steering-stabilizer
* Warn XD9000i winch
* Tow-bar on the front is included in the Buy-it-Now price. Takes a 2" ball
* Rear break/blinker lights when pulling behind vehicle included in the Buy-it-Now
* Newer Hi-lift Jack mounted to the tire carrier that has never been taken off of the Jeep since installed included in the Buy-it-Now price
Interior:
* Bestop Seats. Good condition. NO rips or holes
* Rear seat is a recovered factory bench. This bench is in good shape but is grey in color. All seats have lap belts.
* Bestop center console
* Laredo (1983) top-grain leather grab bar
* Tilt steering column installed in place of the factory fixed unit. This is so nice getting in and out
* Lecarra Mark 4, four spoke polished aluminum wheel with the thick leather grip option. Great feel when driving.
* NO Stereo (Un-cut dash which is RARE!) I do have an AM radio that I purchased that will fit for nostalgic reasons with the Buy-it-Now price
* Entire interior of tub is Rhino-lined (bed liner, no carpet which means no rust)
* The heater works great and blows HOT
* One of the large plastic turn knobs for the front windshield is missing half of it
* INCLUDED is the original 1976 CJ5 OWNERS MANUAL!
*This Jeep has had well over $18,000 invested into it over the years.*
Mileage: In the past 11 years, this Jeep has been driven ONLY 3000 miles. The previous owner drove it about 1000 miles in only 4 years previous to this so this Jeep has been driven a total of 4000 miles in 15 years. WOW!!! Thus the reason for the 61,000 original miles. This is NOT a show Jeep but it is a Rare original body and paint Jeep. This has been built to tackle the trails and mountains. This Jeep is used, never been stuck (not even a close call), and is extremely FUN and has provided my family with lots of memories over the past 11 years. The previous owner, who did most of the aforementioned custom work, used this in the exact same way on the weekends with the family in the mountains of Colorado.
Highway: Any time I go anywhere of distance, I pull this Jeep behind my pickup with the tow-bar. If I use this Jeep around home, which I do quite a bit, I will drive this Jeep on the highway. This Jeep drives amazing down the highway going 65-75 mph. The speedometer runs a little slow by about 7-8 mph so if I am going 60 mph on the speedometer, I am actually going 67-68 mph. It does NOT drift back and forth like some modified 4x4's do I'm sure the wider axles have a lot to do with that. The only issue may be when the bigger tires are in the ruts of the highway, it may drift back and forth just a little. Other than that, I will drive this Jeep down the highway like any vehicle I own usually with one hand on the wheel. The throttle sticks right at the beginning so you can jerk a bit when stepping on the gas at the very beginning when starting out. This will go away with an easy change of the cable. The final driving issue with this Jeep is the same problem that ALL CJ owners face. CJ's have a weird back-draft issue where the exhaust smell will flow back into the tub. If you research this, it is a VERY COMMON problem with almost ALL older CJ's. If you have the entire soft top installed, you have NO problems with this backdraft issue. Also, you could reposition the exhaust out the side behind the rear tire or install an exhaust tip to help. Unfortunately, the full soft top wore out. I actually have the top and will throw it in. The top itself is fine. The side windows have cracked and most of the zippers have blown out so you'll have a top but no side panels or front/back windows. The frame for the soft top is fine and is still attached to the Jeep. It is just folded down and secured. Therefore, the Jeep comes with the bikini top and half doors on it. The buyer can purchase a new soft-top and never have this issue to deal with or reposition the exhaust or possibly a new slanted tip would help alleviate the issue. This Jeep gets about 8 mpg on the highway.
Issues: The throttle is sticky. It always has been since the day I purchased it. I've just gotten used to it. I bought a new cable to replace it but for the life of me, I can't find it (in a box somewhere) so the buyer would be smart to purchase a new one. It's not expensive. Last fall, the power steering pulley came off. I bought a new one but have not installed it yet. It does have an oil leak in the very front of the Jeep on the top manifold. It is very easy to see and shouldn't be too difficult to fix. The Jeep is running a bit rich as well and needs to be adjusted. Again, shouldn't be too difficult with the electronic fuel injection, which by the way fuel injection is simply amazing in the hills! Finally, there is a small crack from the sun in the middle of the top of the dash. Those are the only mechanical issues that I can think of. The Jeep actually looks better and shinier than it appears. I am laid up right now after a foot surgery so I am not able to make the repairs or clean the Jeep the way that it should be. However, I will make sure it is clean and ready to go upon pickup or shipping. Therefore, the chrome in the engine, the exterior paint, the aluminum wheels will all shine.
Buy-It-Now: IF the Buy-it-Now option is used, I will make the following repairs for the buyer: Buy and change out the throttle cable. Install the power steering pulley. Repair the oil leak at the manifold of the engine. Adjust the fuel injection so the Jeep is not running so rich. Purchase and install a slanted, chrome exhaust tip to help with the backdraft issue. Replace the windshield plastic knob. Include the tow-bar. Include the trailer lights for pulling the Jeep. Throw in the new hi-lift Jack. Throw in the original manifold and carburetor. I will throw in an AM radio for originality. If the Jeep is bought by the asking price only, I will leave these minor repairs to the buyer to save a little money. It will probably take a half to a full day to make all of the repairs. It drives fine right now. If the buyer needs the tow bar and lights to pick-up and take the Jeep home, I will keep them installed and throw those items in for $100. The Jeep will be detailed and ready for pick-up or shipping once I have healed up a bit.
Title: The title is a clear Wyoming title in my name. It is just missing. Don't worry, however, I am in the process of having the state of Wyoming issue me a new one. The paperwork has been submitted. The buyer will have to be patient until the new one is delivered to me. I will not expect full-payment until the title is in my hands. So, this is an issue that I am currently working on but it may take few weeks. Please keep that in mind and plan accordingly. It's a comin'!
NADA: The NADA classic cars book values this Jeep at the following: Low retail: $8250, Average retail: $18,600 and high retail $27,000. The 304 V8 engine adds and extra 20% value to this Jeep. And this original engine only has 61,000 original miles and the original tub with original paint! Use this information as you wish. I understand that I am selling a very modified and custom version of the original Renegade. However, the modifications have made this Jeep one of the BEST trail rigs. The real value lies in all of the custom modifications made to make this Jeep stable with the wider stance, and unstoppable with the fuel injection, custom axles and lockers. A lot of $$$ was spent to build this Jeep and this Jeep will never lose value.
Shipping: Shipping of this Jeep will be the responsibility of the buyer. I will assist where I can. If the Jeep ships international, it will be up to the buyer to make all of the arrangements. I have only bought and sold vehicles in the U.S. but will assist an international buyer the best that I can.In the past, I have used many shippers and most reputable shippers are good to work with and will deliver your vehicle in great condition. Also keep in mind that when shipping vehicles with lifts, there are certain requirements that the shippers require and it could be a little more expensive. I have usually found that this is the case with lifted trucks. Jeeps are usually small enough that it isn't too much of an issue. So, this Jeep is a little higher and wider than a normal CJ5 and can send measurements, if needed, for the shipper.. Also please note that once this Jeep leaves my hands when turned over to the shipper, I am no longer responsible. Any damages that might accrue at that point will be between you, your insurance, and the shipper. I have sent and received many vehicles and have never had a problem with shipping a vehicle.
Payment: I will not release the title of this Jeep until all monies clear. I will accept bank cashier’s checks, PayPal, or cash. Other than cash, PayPal and cashier’s checks also take a little time to clear. They are not automatic. I was once given a counterfeit cashier's check thus the reason I am so careful. So, if you personally pick it up, I require CASH ONLY. I do not accept cashier's checks at pickup. The title is a clear Wyoming title in my name when I receive a replacement copy. If using a shipper, all money will need to be paid and cleared before I release the Jeep and send the title to the buyer via USPS certified mail. Please keep this in mind when setting up a pickup date to ship. Your money has to clear the bank first before I turn the vehicle and title over to the buyer or shipper. None of this should be an issue with the new title taking time to be sent to me.
End of Auction: I require a $500 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours after the end of the auction. Please bid with confidence but be sure that you are willing to fulfill the purchase contract made. I have bought and sold many vehicles on Ebay and have had both good and bad experiences. Therefore, I understand “the game”. I am honest and my 100% Ebay rating should speak for itself. Again, I will provide additional pics or a brief video of the Jeep upon request. I recently sold a 1973 Super Jeep and the transaction was great. As you can see, the description of this Jeep is long but I am trying to give the buyer as much information as possible. This is an investment and I want the buyer to be 100% satisfied at the end of the day. Please ask any questions that you may have and don’t be afraid to seriously consider this amazing Jeep. You could finally own a very custom and mechanically modified 1976 CJ5 Renegade Levi's Edition on an original 1976 CJ5 Renegade Levi's Edition 4x4 tub with original paint and decals and only 61,000 miles on this rare custom built Jeep.
IF you are interested, please bid. You will not be disappointed. It is a one-of-a-kind Jeep built to tackle whatever you can throw at it and it will come through with flying colors. If you don't want the hassle of bidding or possibly losing the Jeep to another buyer, just hit But-it-Now. That is what I did when I bought this Jeep many years ago. Come pick it up with the tow bar and tow it behind your pickup, trailer it home, drive it home, or have it shipped. Up to you!
NOTE: I am listing this Jeep locally and will get tons of interest so I reserve the right to end this auction early ONLY if no bids have been placed or the Buy-it-Now price has not been met at the time of sale locally. Note: the crossbow on the hood of the first picture is NOT part of the sale of the Jeep.
Of all of the vehicles that I have bought and sold on Ebay, this is probably the BEST vehicle that I have had the pleasure of owning and using regularly.
Thank you for your interest!

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