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It’s not actually on the bench, but my Scrambler went under the knife today. I started pulling it apart to swap the engine. New engine is on the stand.

I think the key to using the racks is that you can put several racks of ribs on at once. Ribs take up a lot of real estate on a grill or smoker.

Even better this evening, it runs. He got gas to the carb, but nothing going through the carb. Pulled the top off, cleaned out the float bowl and freed up the stuck needle seat. It starts and runs off of a gas can. He’s had a great learning process on this thing. Next on to pulling the gas tank...

Progress! My son learned how to install and set points. Plus a new condenser. He got it to fire on carb cleaner. Next is try to get it running off of a gas can. We don’t trust the gas tank yet until we get a look inside.

Go! My wife and I went for the first time last year. We had a great time. I can’t say that I’ll make that trip every year, 900 +/- miles, but I’ll be back.

Back then, dealers were willing to do most anything if you were willing to pay. Even AMC factory did some interesting things, but they weren’t really available to the public….of course, I’m sure there was a back door/gate.

I get stressed just reading this, I’m glad that you enjoy it Ray.

Thanks, sent the link to my son.

It may end up getting a swap, but first we’re trying to see if the original motor is viable. We haven’t managed to get it to fire yet, but it does turn over.

Pretty sure it’s a 1961.

We got it off of the trailer this evening and started tinkering with it. Oil and antifreeze look good. Plugs look oily. 12 volts in and out of the coil. Distributor cap, points, condenser look new. There’s no gas in it, but the electric fuel pump, added obviously, with a regulator does run...

He’s big into hunting. It’s a couple of turkey tail feathers he plans to mount. He’s mostly shed hunting this time of year.

My son has been wanting a Willys pickup, but he found a deal on a wagon and dragged it home. He doesn’t have a title yet, doesn’t even know what year it is. We’re going to see what it takes to get it running and stopping and go from there. Might need a head gasket and a lot of other things.

My condolences for your loss.

Coming soon to an engine compartment near me. My good friend, Mr AMCJEEPMAN, has been putting this together for me. It is another AMC 360, but built significantly better than the one currently in my Scrambler (which will be for sale soon). This will get some other upgrades that I’m currently not...

IMHO…that Dana 30 is on borrowed time. Your results may differ. Good luck.

Removing these roll bar Torx bolts is considered a rite of passage for real Scrambler owners. If you’ve never done it, you’ve missed out on one of the true “pleasures” of ownership.