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Early CJ5 driveablity??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mikec4193, Dec 19, 2014.

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  1. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I know what you're saying, but then why come up with a name for every scenario. I'm just saying I understand the logic behind Oldtime describing it the way he does. All we are really talking about here is driveability on the street/highway, but the discussion gets widely ranged because of so many different situations out there.
     
    Glenn, Dec 23, 2014
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  2. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    My only trip on highway was when I bought my CJ5 and brought it home. 400 miles non-stop (except refuelling!). The Hurricane is a very good engine, but on highway... no. You need more power. And good tyres for the road.
    You must also drive carefully, braking is not so easy and if rainy weather, it is worse.
    It must be seen distinctively that you drive and old historic car, by all means, if not people become agressive.
     
    Alan28, Dec 24, 2014
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  3. Code Red

    Code Red Member

    If you want the look and the performance, just go with an intermediate.

    My '72 with worn out original springs and shocks will reliably and regularly run 70 with one finger on the steering wheel. In fact I recently did a 100 mile dash at about 75 pulling an M101 trailer in the rain. Saginaw steering, 11 inch drums, and a 304 really made the platform interstate worthy.
     
    Code Red, Jan 8, 2015
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  4. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    No topR)R)R)
     
    duffer, Jan 8, 2015
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  5. Code Red

    Code Red Member

    Top was fine, but the typical worn out Intermediate wiper linkage had me hurrying a little bit. At 75 Rainex will keep it clear "enough.":p
     
    Code Red, Jan 11, 2015
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  6. mikec4193

    mikec4193 1947 CJ2A

    Thanks guys for all the great replies....I am taking a break from the whole Jeep lifestyle thing...I have everything Jeep in my yard for sale...I am working on a 1952/53 Chevy truck...maybe when I can get my head on straight I will attempt the Jeep thing again....hoping the old Chevy gets me down the road with out much issue...first thing I did was swap out the 5.13's and I got a K5 Blazer rear end with a gearing in the "3's".....

    I think this will make my old truck much less tractor like....like the old CJ2A was...

    Steel top, steel doors, and a heater are all plus's too...

    thanks again guys....

    MikeC
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2015
    mikec4193, Jan 13, 2015
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