Where can I restore my Jeep in Texas?
Our shop is conveniently located in Anderson, Texas, just north of Houston and south of Bryan/College Station. We can help restore your Jeep and get you back on the road again.
Where can I find pictures of jeeps you have restored?
For pictures of Jeeps we have already restored go to the Pictures Section here on our website to see just some of the restorations we have performed.
Why restore a jeep?
Most of the Jeeps we restore are sentimental to a family and have been in the family for many years through several generations and the family wants the Jeep restored back to how they remember it. We have some customers that prefer the Jeep be restored back to it's original condition as aif it were new and some want .
What parts can you rebuild on a jeep?
We have the ability to rebuild any component on any Jeep including engine rebuilding, transmission, transfer case, axles starters, generators and carburetors. Our fabrication shop can pretty much fabricate or repair any metal part on any Jeep or trailer.
Is it worth restoring a Jeep?
Jeeps Are Definitely Worth Restoring Due to shortages and war production, there just were no new cars available to buy. Advertised as a dual-purpose piece of agricultural equipment, the small 4×4 Jeep was shown pulling plows and performing all sorts of tasks around the farm or orchard.
What does Willy's Jeep mean?
This Jeep was called the Willys because the government selected a vehicle based on the fashion of the Bantam Car Company. Bantam lacked the production facilities to mass-produce, and the military wanted suppliers, so Willys got a contract to build this model of Jeep in the late 1940s.
What is CJ Jeep?
The Willys CJ (later Jeep CJ) (or Civilian Jeep) is a public version of the famous Willys Military Jeep from World War II. The first CJ prototype (the Willys CJ-2) was introduced in 1944 by Willys, and the same basic vehicle stayed in production through seven variants and three corporate parents until 1986.
How much is an old Willys Jeep worth?
Case in point: an original Willys Jeep formerly owned by McQueen is expected to fetch close to $130,000 at auction — they usually go for $30,000.
What does Jeep stand for?
Contrary to what a lot of people believe, the word Jeep isn't technically an acronym. Each letter doesn't stand for something, but it's a reference to another acronym from back in the days of the war. Military personnel would refer to some vehicles as GPs - or General Purpose.
What's better CJ5 or CJ7?
Many Jeep enthusiasts would choose the CJ7 over the CJ5. Its primary advantage is its size. Compared to the CJ5, the CJ7's door opening is bigger, making it easy for the driver and passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. Tall drivers like the extra leg room because it's easier for them to fit behind the wheel.
What is a 1976 Jeep CJ7 worth?
By comparison, it seems to be a buyer's market for the Jeep CJ7. Today, the average price is between $9,000-$10,000, while a #2 condition truck is valued at approximately $16,000.
What year Jeep CJ is best?
The most valuable CJ is the 1977-1980 CJ-7 Golden Eagle 4×4 with the 150-hp, 304-cubic-inch V-8 engine. The #2-condition (Excellent) value is $18,200, which increased 15.2 percent since September 2016. On average, CJ-7s are up in value 14.7 percent over that same time period.