1967 Jeep Background Info
The 1967 Jeep Vibe
While the rest of the country was busy wearing flowers in their hair during the Summer of Love, Kaiser-Jeep was out in the mud building the real legends. Whether you were piloting a CJ-5 through a creek bed or hauling the family in a Wagoneer, your Jeep was dressed for duty, not the disco. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of '67-the crisp, utilitarian Glacier White and the sophisticated, rugged Spruce Tip Green Metallic. These weren't just "options"; they were a badge of office for anyone who preferred a transfer case to a tie-dye shirt.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to the Single Stage Era. Back in '67, your Jeep was sprayed with thick, honest enamel that was baked on to stay. You won't find any clear coat here to peel off like a bad sunburn-but you will find the "Chalky Fade." Without a protective clear layer, the sun spends decades sucking the oils right out of the pigment. If your Spruce Tip Green looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a forest canopy, that's oxidation. It's a slow, dry death where the paint turns to powder and simply waits for the next rainstorm to wash it into the gutter.
Restoration Tip
Listen close: this old-school chemistry is thirsty. It's essentially a skin that needs to be fed, and it needs wax or it dies. If you're lucky enough to have original paint, you can often "rub" the life back into it with a steady hand and a cutting compound, but you have to seal it immediately. When you're respraying with our solvent-based gear, remember that you're building depth with the color itself. Lay it on, let it cure, and keep it waxed like your life depends on it. If you let it go dry, the UV will turn your restoration into a history lesson faster than you can find a replacement transfer case.