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New guy with and interesting find (Overlander Build)

bigwalton said:
An 86 too??? :drool: :drool: :drool: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
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I've seen a few pictures of the square headlight version of the Overlander.
Were those produced in the US as well? Maybe this is a YJ version
Were all overlander tops produced in US? Were they also produced 81-86 for export or +/- years
 
I found an article that said 400 tops were made here in the US with 230 going to the Alaska models. It wasn't very specific on what happened to the other 170. It lead to to believe they were all sent out of the country. Very interesting to say the least which is why I am intruged by this truck.
 
bigwalton said:
With a brand new 4BT, glossy paint, no rust and a "factory fresh frame"?

This could be the steal of the century...
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I agree...i would love to have this thing..I could bob it ..comp cut the rear..and I bet if u flipped the top over it would make a heck of a sled to pull the kids on...:smokin:

I am kidding of course:rotfl:
 
That thing does sound sweet. I have a friend that travels to Africa to film hunts for people. He also films sporting events. He's into that camera stuff. He'll enjoy this vehicle too
 
Does the rear barn door have the handle on the left side or the right side of the Jeep? Left side is an Overlander (exported) top and right side is the Postal (USA) top.
 
Jeep Addict said:
I've seen a few pictures of the square headlight version of the Overlander.
Were those produced in the US as well? Maybe this is a YJ version
Were all overlander tops produced in US? Were they also produced 81-86 for export or +/- years
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I just got word that the Jeep has the round lights in it. He is going to send me some pictures over the next couple days.
 
Lugnut, I noticed where you are...Snow Camp. That just sounds like a cool place to live. In the winter, we've been referred to as just that.
 
Hey, I have an idea.
Why don't you tell me where it is and I can go by and get some pictures for you. :fingerscrossed: :evil:
I'll even load it on a trailer :D
I have a nice picture in my mind of what it looks like. usually not the case once you see it in person :cool: but, I think this one may be :drool:

welcome to the family :cheers:
 
Jeep Addict said:
I've seen a few pictures of the square headlight version of the Overlander.
Were those produced in the US as well? Maybe this is a YJ version
Were all overlander tops produced in US? Were they also produced 81-86 for export or +/- years
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I do not believe the YJ versions were made here, but I'm not certain on that. I thought they were an Indian joint venture or something to that effect.

By all accounts, World Cabs weren't offered in the US outside the AK Postals. In the 8 years this site's been around, no one has shown up with a US-sourced WC that wasn't a postal. I have to believe that we'd have seen one if it was a possibility.

I believe there's a handful of threads around here where Jeff Scherb posted pics of all kinds of variants of the Scrambler from around the world. I'm sure some of them were left hand drive "wagons" with the windows in the top (steel sides were "vans").

Buffy, can't you just go to the shop and take pictures, or is it not local?

You have a TON of us (most of whom I'm sure haven't even posted replies here) waiting on the edge of our seats to see this thing! :huh::bow::woot::drool::popcorn::smokin:
 
Just thinking about this find is making my oants fit funny!!!!:rotfl:

You sir a very lucky man!!!!:bow:

Please post pics as soon as you can!

Wanna sell it yet? Cant blame me for trying.:D:cheers:

Congrats and welcome.

Later
Sean
 
I hope you've bought this by now. A Scrambler with a world cab and a diesel drive train is on just about everyone's "dream ride" list here! We gotta have some pictures!
 
There's an old saying running around here that more than a few of us have experienced. "He who hesitates is lost"..."snooze, you lose". Get a hold of that beast and make it yours! If then you feel you don't want it there will be a multitude of takers here and it will be in good hands, guaranteed.:fingerscrossed:
 
Unfortunately it is 300 miles away. It is safe and hidden and promised to me. The man who has it is a man of his word and will not sell it out from under me. I am currently finishing up a VehiCROSS restoration so my funds are low. :(
 
Buffy said:
Unfortunately it is 300 miles away. It is safe and hidden and promised to me. The man who has it is a man of his word and will not sell it out from under me. I am currently finishing up a VehiCROSS restoration so my funds are low. :(
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Isuzu vehicross? Boy you are all about low production vehicles aren't you? Always thought those were a cool looking ride, kinda looks like a tennis shoe though.

Bugman: just had the "snooze > lose" theory bite me last week. I hate that.
 
Yea, I'm a glutton for punishment....

I got a couple pictures this evening but only of the motor....

Yep, that is a Lakewood skattershield installed on the tranny!

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This thread could be full of complete Win!! that drive train alone could be worth the price. Confused on the title, Is it registered to the PO?

Congrats and hopefully everything works out.
 
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