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- Valrico, FL
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- classiccars.com
The renegade was the top-of-the-line cj, a package that gave the utilitarian jeep a look-at-me makeover that's probably the off-road equivalent of the trans am screaming chicken hood decal. And finished in burgundy paint, it looks as handsome and rugged as john wayne in a gun belt. Hailing from the warm, dry southern us, none of the usual rust issues are a factor here, with solid sheetmetal even above the rear wheels and in the tailgate. Goodies include a chrome grille, custom front bumper, tubular chrome steps, fender flares, and a swing-away rear tire carrier out back. Likewise, the dash pad, door panels, and even the visors are new, so it all has a consistently fresh look. The carpets may be original and are showing a little wear and the painted areas of the doors show where someone's elbow has been resting, but that's only proof that this is an honest, original jeep. A custom center console houses the kenwood am/fm/cd stereo system with fresh speakers throughout, and it locks for security in the open jeep. All the original gauges are fully functional, and all the weather seals are new, so it's surprisingly devoid of squeaks and rattles. There are a lot of new parts, including a new carburetor, air filter housing, rear main seal, plus replacement starter and alternator, so it's ready to rock. The 4-speed manual shifts well and feeds the stock 2-speed transfer case and the stock axles, so it's still reasonably friendly on the pavement, which is obviously where it spent most of its life. The exhaust system includes a catalytic converter, so it's still legal on the streets just about anywhere, and it's remarkably clean, suggesting not a lot of time out in the dirt. There's a new gas tank hanging out back fresh shocks on the axles, and 15-inch aluminum wheels with giant 33x12. 50x15 wild country off-road tires. With all the upgrades, this awesome renegade is a lot of fun, both on and off road. Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Aluminum Wheels
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