1978 Jeep CJ
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1978 Jeep CJ
Standard Features:
4-wheel drive, standard 232 CID 1-barrel 6 cyl. engine (all standard and optional engines utilize overhead valve configurations, lightweight compact engine block castings and a new ambient air intake system for improved engine operation, greater durability and longer life. N/A in California where 258 CID 1-bbl is standard), Fully synchronized 3-speed manual floor shift transmission, Solid-state electronic ignition, New ambient air intake system for lower engine temperatures and improved engine operation, Manual front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, 12-volt 37-amp alternator, 12-volt, 54 plate 50-amp battery, Full floating open-end front axle for tight turning diameter, Rugged chassis components including full length box section side rails with six strong cross members, wide spaced rear springs and shocks for excellent lateral stability and an integral engine/transmission skid plate for under vehicle protection, Multi-leaf front and rear springs, Energy-absorbing steering column with anti-theft steering lock ignition, Oil, temperature, voltmeter and fuel gauges, Redesigned heater and defroster for improved heat distribution, Left and right hand outside mirrors, 8” inside rear view mirror, Passenger assist handle, Folding windshield, 2-speed electric windshield wipers and washers, Padded sun visors, Ashtray and cigar lighter, Deep foam-cushioned front bucket seats in black or flax Wellington vinyl (passenger seat pivots forward for easy rear access), Five H78 Suburbanite XG tires (spare tire is side mounted), Movable tailgate, 15-gallon fuel tank with skid plate, Choice of 14 exterior colors in durable “Diamond Glo” baked enamel finish.
Options:
Appearance: Deluxe wheel covers; Front only, or front and rear carpeting; “Soft Feel” sports steering wheel; Tan or blue Levi’s vinyl front bucket and rear bench seats; Tan or blue Levi’s soft top.
Décor Group: consisting of rocker panel moldings, instrument panel pad and overlay plus a black “Soft Feel” sports steering wheel
Convenience Group: includes courtesy and engine compartment lights, an 8” day/night rearview mirror and body side steps
Other Convenience Options: AM radio; Power steering; Power disc brakes; Air conditioning; Tilt steering wheel; Tachometer and rally clock; 2/3 – 1/3 vinyl bench seat; Rear seat; Instrument panel pad; Center console; Body side step; Fixed tailgate with rear spare tire mount (CJ-5); Rear swing away spare tire carrier (CJ-7); New CJ-7 hardtop sunroof.
Performance: Optional engines include a 258 CID 1 barrel 6 (cyl.) and a 304 CID 2 barrel V-8 (all standard and optional engines utilize overhead valve configurations, lightweight compact engine block castings and a new ambient air intake system for improved engine operation, greater durability and longer life. N/A in California where 258 CID 1-bbl is standard); 4-speed manual floor shift transmission; Automatic transmission (CJ-7) with Quadra-Trac (also available in low range); Free-wheeling front hubs (N/A with Quadra-Trac); Front stabilizer bar; Heavy-duty 70-amp battery; Heavy-duty 63-amp alternator; Extra-duty suspension package which includes heavy duty front and rear springs and shocks plus a frame tie bar and 4,150 gross vehicle weight; Steering damper; Cold Climate Group; Extra cooling.
Protection: Injection molded white of black hard top for CJ-7; White or black soft top (CJ-5 or CJ-7); Full metal cab (CJ-5); Spare wheel lock.
Special Purpose: A special dealer installed snow plow package.
Exterior Colors: Alpine White; Pewter Gray Metallic (N/A for Golden Eagle); Classic Black; Golden Ginger Metallic; Brilliant Blue (N/A for Golden Eagle); Firecracker Red (N/A for Golden Eagle); Sun Orange (N/A for Golden Eagle); Oakleaf Brown; Mocha Brown Metallic; Captain Blue Metallic (N/A for Golden Eagle); Sunshine Yellow (N/A for Golden Eagle); Sand Tan; Autumn Red Metallic (N/A for Golden Eagle); Loden Green Metallic.
Renegade Package: The CJ Renegade package includes blue or tan Levi’s front bucket and rear bench seats with color keyed interior; the Décor Group; the Convenience Group; five 8” white painted spoked steel wheels with 9-15 Tracker A-T outlined letter tires; wheellip extensions; roll bar; rear swing away spare tire carrier (CJ-7); fixed back panel and spare mount (CJ-5); spare wheel lock; and special Renegade hood tape striping in gold or blue.
Golden Eagle Package: The CJ Golden Eagle package includes tan Levi’s vinyl front bucket and rear bench seats with color keyed interior; full carpeting in brown; the Décor Group (substitutes black anodized rocker panel for chrome) and Convenience Group; tachometer and rally clock; five 8” spoked steel wheels painted gold with black accent stripes; 9-15 Tracket A-T outlined letter tires; wheellip extensions; roll bar; rear swing away spare tire carrier (CJ-7); fixed back panel and rear spare mounted (CJ-5); spare wheel lock; tan Levi’s soft top; special Golden Eagle hood decal with name lettering in gold and black; and body side, front fender and grille striping.
CJ-5 Dimensions: Exterior: Length: 138.4”, Wheelbase: 83.5”, Maximum Body Width: 59.9”, Maximum Overall Width: 68.6”, Height: 67.6”, Tread (front/rear): 51.5” / 50.0”, Overhang (front/rear): 23.5” / 31.4”, Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.9”, Tailgate Opening Width: 35.8”, Turning Diameter (curb to curb in ft.): 34.1’. Interior: Head Room Soft Top: 39.8”, Head Room Hard Top (front/rear): 40.8” / 40.9”, Leg Room (front/rear): 37.9” / 30.5”, Hip Room (front/rear): 55.4” / 36.0”, Shoulder Room (front/rear): 55.4” / 55.4”, Cargo Volume (cubic feet): 10.2.
CJ-7 Dimensions: Exterior: Length: 147.9”, Wheelbase: 93.5”, Maximum Body Width: 59.9”, Overall Width: 68.6”, Height: 67.6”, Tread (front/rear): 51.5” / 50.0”, Overhang (front/rear): 23.5” / 30.9”, Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.9”, Tailgate Opening Width: 34.5”, Turning Diameter (curb to curb in ft.): 38.00’ Interior: Head Room Soft Top: 40.6” Head Roof Hard Top (front/rear): 39.9” / 39.6”, Leg Room (front/rear): 39.1” / 35.0”, Hip Room (front/rear): 53.8” / 36.0”, Shoulder Room (front/rear): 53.8” / 56.3”, Cargo Volume (cubic feet): 13.6’.
CJ Specifications: Axle, Front: Full floating open-end; GAW: 2200 lbs. Axle, Rear: GAW: 2700 lbs. Brakes: Manual or optional power disc; 11.7” x 1.2” disc. Clutch, Diameter: 10.5” (11” with V-8) Clutch, Area: 106.75 sq. in. Fuel Tank: 15 gallon capacity; skid plate standard. Windshield: 768 sq. in. total glass area. Gross Vehicle Weight: 3,750 lbs. (Standard). Springs, Front: 4 leaf 170 lbs./in. rate standard. Springs, Rear: 4 leaf 185 lbs./in. rate standard; 5 leaf 180 lbs./in. rate standard with hard top. Steering: Recirculating ball standard 24:1 ratio; Constant ratio power optional 17.5:1 ratio. Transfer Case: 2-speed Dana 20 standard with 2:1 low range gear reduction; Quadra-Trac full-time automatic 4-WD optional on CJ-7 only. Transmission: Fully synchronized 3-speed floor shift (manual) standard; 4-speed manual floor shift optional; column mounted Turbo Hydra-Matic available on CJ-7. Tires: H78-15 Suburbanite XG 78 fiberglass belted are standard. Wheels: 15” x 6”, 5-bolt, 5.5” circle are standard; optional wheels include 16” x 4.5”, 5-bolt, 5.5” circle and 15” x 8” spoked steel 5-bolt on a 5.5” circle.
