Frank wanted his CJ's interior to retain a relatively stock look, so the upgrades he made were key, but not over the top. He gave the Jeep tilt steering and replaced the stock top with a Bestop Super Top. There are Steel Horse gray seats in the front and rear, and a Steel Horse center console up front. Rich Gortzina of Spokane built the six-point rollcage. Frank purchased a stainless steel dash, which he proceeded to fill with gauges.
Frank was introduced to 'wheeling four years ago, and once he saw the beauty of the backcountry, there was no going back. Frank had been an avid drag racer in Southern California and has built his share of cars, including a Camaro, a '41 Willys (coupe), and an Anglia. Now he hits the trails with his club, the North Idaho Trailblazers, every month, and goes out with other friends on numerous runs. He has more plans for this CJ, including the possibility of EFI, but for the most part, he has it just the way he wants it.
Specifications
| Owner/hometown: | Frank Roberto/Coeur D'Alene, Idaho |
| Make/model: | '84 Jeep CJ-7 |
| Engine: | Chevy 350 |
| Induction: | Quadrajet four-barrel carb |
| Transmission: | SM465 four-speed |
| Transfer case: | Dana 300 |
| Frontend: | Dana 44 with Warn axles, Lock-Rite locker |
| Rearend: | Dana 60 with Currie
35-spline axles,
ARB Air Locker |
| Ring-and-pinion: | 4.56 |
| Suspension: | Springover conversion |
| Tires/wheels: | 36x12.50R15 TSL Super
Swamper SX/15x10
Mepco Bead locks |