• Seller: L B ac (Contact)
• Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Mileage: 300 Shown
• Chassis #: 8305A221061
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 350 cui V8
• Transmission: TH400 Automatic

This 1955 Kaiser Jeep CJ-5 is far from stock, having undergone a full frame-off restomod that transformed it into a rear-wheel-drive street cruiser. Now finished in bright orange and packing a Chevrolet 350 small-block V8 with a TH400 automatic transmission, it’s a unique take on Jeep’s classic off-roader. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this custom CJ-5 is being offered with a clean title and just 300 miles since the build.

The CJ-5 debuted in 1954 as a direct descendant of the military-spec M38A1, and it quickly became one of Jeep’s most recognizable civilian models. While most surviving examples are preserved or restored for off-road duty, this build takes an entirely different approach, reimagining the CJ-5 as a street-friendly cruiser.

Under the hood sits a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8 paired with a TH400 automatic transmission—an engine and transmission combination known for reliability and easy parts sourcing. The seller notes that the build also incorporates components from a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada, including front bearings, power steering pump, tie rod ends, brake calipers, brake pads, and the rear differential, which carries a 3.73 gear ratio. Power steering and upgraded brakes should make this CJ-5 far more comfortable to drive than a stock mid-1950s Jeep.

The bright orange paint gives it an eye-catching street rod vibe, further emphasizing that this is not meant to be a rock-crawling trail rig. However, the seller does note that a proper alignment and radial tires would be smart upgrades for higher-speed cruising, and the parking brake still needs adjustment. Those finishing touches should be straightforward for the next owner to handle.

A frame-off restoration like this often means much of the heavy lifting has already been done, and with only 300 miles since completion, this Jeep should have many years of fun ahead. It won’t appeal to purists looking for a military-spec restoration, but for someone who loves the idea of a classic Jeep with modern power and highway-friendly manners, this one could be a perfect fit. Would you finish the sorting work and keep it as a cruiser, or would you return it to its off-road roots?