my newest scrambler

[cjpartsguy]

This is my 6th or 7th scrambler. I've missed all of them. Some became organ donors & some lined my pockets when I was done with them. I'm keeping this one for the long haul. Not sure what direction I'm going. I will do some minor work and enjoy it while I make plans. More than likely it will get a 360, gm 5.3L or a 4bt. Other than minor surface rust this one is in great shape. Actually the most solid one I've owned. I hope my 84 cj-7 and 86 cj-7 won't be mad.

 

[walkerhoundvm]

some lined my pockets when I was done with them

Come again?

What are your plans with this one, I'm looking forward to seeing what you end up doing with it!

 

[cjpartsguy]

Come again?

What are your plans with this one, I'm looking forward to seeing what you end up doing with it!

meaning I made good money when I sold them. At least I thought I did! maybe I just got part of my money back.

I'm likely going to tear it down and do a frame off. Just might wait a year or so to do it. Working on plans now. I've got some work to do on my 84 cj-7 before I get too deep into this one.

 

[CJeep]

Looks purty darn solid to me.

Have fun.

 

[wimps81096]

Congrats. wish my new one was that solid. Mine will definately be a frame off... not much of a frame left

 

[rustycrawler]

I just see a truck pulling a trailer and a bunch of trees?

 

[cjpartsguy]

Thanks!
Had a good set of 31" bfg at's on aftermarket rims recently removed from my 86 cj-7. Put them on, fixed a fuel leak, replaced blown fuses, fixed dash lights, fixed blinkers, fixed running lights, replaced the battery tray, replaced the battery terminals, replaced the firewall to battery ground wire, replaced some dash light bulbs, replaced the defrost indicator lamp, secured the upper hardtop strip to the top, replaced a split vacuum line, reinstalled tire carrier, mounted spare...

Removed the cobbled together stereo, amp, center console speaker type thing, all the non-factory wiring...

Paid the property tax, registration, got a tag and insurance.

It has fresh motor I expect to need a few kinks worked out.

Drove it today for the first time.

 

[MrBeep]

Nice!

Looks like a nice find. Congradulations!

Scramblers in that good of shape are getting harder and harder to find.

Look forward to following the build.

 

[MrBeep]

I just see a truck pulling a trailer and a bunch of trees?

Classic. Beat me to it.

 

[bigwalton]

I just see a truck pulling a trailer and a bunch of trees?

Sent from my iPad HD

 

[cjpartsguy]

Just a quick update. Since the last post I have:

Driven it 100 miles or so
replaced marker lenses (crown)
replaced tail light lenses (crown)
replaced pedal pads (crown)
replaced fender flares (omix)
installed 4in lift with shocks (rough country)
replaced all shackle hangers (crown)
replaced all shackles (crown)
ordered bfg m/t's 33x10x50's (online tire)
ordered sony head unit with tune tray (amazon)
purchased paint to re-camo
removed and painted- hood hold downs, spare tire stop, side mirrors, headlight rings and related bolts
replaced sway bar bushings (crown)
replaced all shackle hanger, steering box & sway bar bolts (fastenal, grade 8)
replaced tailgate cables (crown)
replaced rear view mirror on windshield (crown)
replaced tie rod (crown)
replaced drag link (crown)

more to come such as:
paint half top black
paint body shadowgrass camo
paint tire carrier black
paint roll bar black
mounting bfg m/t's
installing extended brake lines (crown)
installing std replacement front bumper (crown)


Thanks for looking

 

[cjpartsguy]

Here is a picture from today. Made a good deal of progress. I'll enjoy it for a while and plan for a engine swap in the near future. I've got the re'maned 151 running well for now.

 

[tower210]

That's sweet, did you paint it?

 

[bigwalton]

Nice!!!!!

 

[cjpartsguy]

Thanks,
I did paint it. I did everything solo with the exception of bleeding the brakes.

 

[donaghy]

ahh... fond memories.... I can faintly remember the days when I had the time and money to get that much stuff done with a jeep....

looking good don....

 

[cjpartsguy]

ahh... fond memories.... I can faintly remember the days when I had the time and money to get that much stuff done with a jeep....

looking good don....

Fond memories indeed. As a matter of fact I can recall some nights we wrenched on yours when we were younger. Thanks Matt. To be honest I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to work on them again. I make it a priority now. Probably shouldn't but...