Jeep Beach 2014
Classic CJ5
While I attended Jeep Beach 2014
I spotted this classic CJ5 waiting in
line for the Obstacle Course with
their 1967 ΒΌ ton 2 wheel M416
trailer in tow, and I wanted to know more. So I
tracked the owners down in the infield of Daytona International Speedway.
Proud owners Norm & Sue Vanderheyden of
Hobe Sounds, Florida have owned this classic
1982 CJ5 for fourteen years. Recently they
spent eighteen months doing a frame up build
and restore. They had rebuilt the 6 cylinder
258. The tub is an original Willis Overland, and
the Renegade decals are from Phoenix Graphics.
Norm found the M416 trailer for sale on ebay
on night for a buy it now price of $650, which
was located in North Carolina. A rare trailer in
such great shape was surely a great investment
and compliments the CJ5 perfectly. He had the
trailer Tuff Coated on the inside, and added the
gas and water cans.
Norm and Sue enjoy cruising the beach and
festivals in the area with their perfectly restored Jeep. Sue was excited to run the Obstacle Course for the first time, and handled it like
a pro. The M416 follows along on the dirt off
camber course beautifully.
I enjoyed speaking with the Vanderheydens
and enjoyed all the Jeepers I met at Jeep Beach
2014. I have to say this set up was truly a classic.
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April 2014