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05-08-2009, 05:04 PM
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1981 CJ7
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A new Project...81 CJ7 Laredo V8
So I have had the new toy home for a couple of weeks now and I wanted to take the time to post some pics and get some opinions.
It’s a 1981 CJ7 Laredo V8 with a 4 speed manual. It has some surface rust but no serious rust issues that I can find so far. I have changed all the fluids and installed new spark plugs and wires as well as a new cap and rotor. I ordered a brake kit for it and plan to install new brake components all around and then bleed the system. Once I have that done off comes that awful body lift and on goes a suspension lift which will be followed by new wheels. I am not going to do any serious off-roading with this jeep but would like to be able to trail ride and have all the goodies just incase I need them. I plan to drive it with the body like it sits all summer then but it in the body shop in the winter to have the body re painted and a new Laredo kit installed. So what do you guys think? Is this a good starting place for a first time jeep owner? Please take a look at the photos and tell me what you guys think. I want to do so much to it I really don’t know where to start! http://s584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/ldg62/
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05-08-2009, 05:08 PM
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1984 CJ7
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nice cj!
tilt, air, new door panels! wish I had air 
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05-08-2009, 06:42 PM
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1983 CJ7
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
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looks like a good start for a new jeeper
welcome to jeepforum
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05-08-2009, 07:32 PM
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1981 CJ7
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Thanks guys. Too bad the air does not blow cold. Do you think it has any lift? Besides the obvious body lift. Need some opinions.
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05-08-2009, 08:09 PM
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1984 CJ7
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Looks like a 2 " body lift with no Suspension lift
I'm going with a 1" body lift a 2 1/2 suspension lift and 3/4 " with the Bigger Shackles good tires though and a good start Welcome to the forum |
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05-09-2009, 06:45 AM
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1981 CJ7
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Thanks. I was looking at the black diamond lift but I guess they are having problems with shipping. Does anything stand out to you guys about this jeep that I should do first. I have really been looking at the team rush upgrade but most of the write ups and pics are for the inline 6 not the v8.
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05-09-2009, 11:34 AM
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1978 CJ7
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I live a mile away from where you bought that jeep?......Looks like a good start... I wonder if it's an original v8....You can check by the vin#. If so, not to many laredo v8's running around. welcome to the forum and a never ending project.
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05-09-2009, 12:04 PM
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Great looking jeep you have. Laredo's are my favorite, leave that thing black. Black CJ's are the best looking IMO. Good luck.
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05-09-2009, 12:06 PM
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1981 CJ7
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Yep I ran the vin and it is a original V8. Was that a rare combo for the year?
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05-09-2009, 01:24 PM
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1982 CJ7
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Yeah my first Jeep was a laredo, and wish I never would have sold it and it was always great to have a hard top!
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05-09-2009, 04:52 PM
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1981 CJ7
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I have been piecing the stereo together today and I have a question for you everyone. How do the 6x9 sounds wedges sound, the ones that install behind the seat on the roll bar. Thanks
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05-09-2009, 09:10 PM
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1982 CJ5
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05-09-2009, 10:56 PM
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1981 CJ7
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Mine is also a 1981 CJ-7 Laredo V8... although I upgraded the original 304 for a 360. Not too many stock Laredo V8s hanging around...
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05-09-2009, 11:11 PM
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1983 CJ5
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CJWho,
That has the makings of a great rig.... But I am very concerned. You shop is much too neat and clean.  Great snag and Good luck. Jon In Tucson
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05-10-2009, 07:06 AM
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1981 CJ7
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Well thanks for all the help. I will post pictures as projects come along. Sgtbookie i would love to get the contact info for the guy you know off of craigs list.
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