What is my 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Worth?

  • Hey Guys and Gals -

    I am thinking about possibly selling my 86 Jeep CJ7, but not sure what its worth. My Dad and I built the Jeep years ago and I started to sand it with the idea to repaint but the funds never were availble to go through with my plan. Its an automatic, it has a completely rebulit AMC 304 V8 in it that starts right up every time and sounds mean. It does need just a little fiberglass work on the passenger rear quarter panel. Also, the automatic transmission is starting to slip, but I think it might just be the belts need tightening since I am under the impression that the tranny was rebuilt too when we got it. The engine cant have more than a couple of thousand miles on it. It has been sitting for a few years now, but I will go out and start it up from time to time. I have the mirrors, hood latches, etc. Everything is pretty much stainless. It kills me to think about getting rid of it, but the realization is sitting in that I probably wont be able to fix it up anytime soon. I have attached a few pictures and I would appreciate everyones opinion of what they think I should sell it for.



    Thanks,
    Chris

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  • *The following is my opinion.

    If it were in great condition (body, frame, motor, moving parts) you could probably get about $5-7,000 in this economic state. With the it needed body work (both fiberglass repair and paint), transmission work, and has a fiberglass tub (again this is my opinion, I'd rather have a favctory steal tub), I think would be VERY lucky to see $3,000 out it. With all that said I could offer you $1,000 cash today :wavey:

  • I'd say $2000. Personally, I'd fix the fiberglass work (not hard to do), change the tranny filter and fluid to see if that fixes the issue, and then you may be able to get $3000.

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  • I'd say $2000. Personally, I'd fix the fiberglass work (not hard to do), change the tranny filter and fluid to see if that fixes the issue, and then you may be able to get $3000.


    Clean, painted and fixed, not over built, $3-4 k. Might even get $4-5k if its clean and pretty enough.

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