73 v8 cj-5

[oh1bullitt]

I am looking at buying a 73 cj-5 with the original 304 in it. What am I looking at as far as being able to run down the highway at 70? Also I am 6'2" and curious about what kind of leg room I will have in a cj-5. It is listed at $4500 ready to go. If not that then I also found a '83 Jeep Scrambler. I drive down the highway every day to work and this will be my daily driver. I only have to go 6 miles down the highway though. Any advice on what problems in these to look for? Which seems more practice as a daily driver? The Scrambler is pretty much perfect and $6500. Thanks in advance.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I had a CJ5, not much leg room and Im 6'1". Highway travel isnt fun, but doable.

Id be more inclined to pick up the scrambler than the 5.

[oh1bullitt]

There is also a 65 tuxedo edition jeep that is pristine for $6500. It only goes 55 though. What is average top speed in the cj5 with the v8?

[Baron Von Crowder]

not a clue. I had the little 6 in mine, and it was so scary on the highway I only did about 70 once.

[GrayStangGT]

I don't know about CJ-5, but my CJ-7 with 35's is squirly at 70mph and not any fun at all to drive that fast. Personally I would get the Scrambler, I've always wanted one of those.

[Baron Von Crowder]

the scrambler has a much longer wheelbase than the CJ5, and would be much more stable at highway speeds, given that they are both in reasonable shape as far as suspension and steering goes.

[blownragtop]

What is average top speed in the cj5 with the v8?

I had a CJ-5 back in my college days. 304, three speed (T-15?), 3.73's, long tubes, Performer intake and a Holley. Cruised at 70 effortlessly - and in a moment of youthful indiscretion had it above 100 once.

[CJ]

I'm 6'3" and have a booster seat for a butt, and I drove in a '45 MB which is considerably smaller than a CJ5. You might need to make adjustable seat brackets to bring the seat further back but you should be fine. I had to weld new brackets for my TJ but it's great now.