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  1. finorman

    Radiator set up recommendations

    I was hoping to reach out to ask some of the brain trust for suggestions on a radiator/cooling system. Background... I am currently in the middle of mostly original, resto mod of an '84 Scrambler, with a 258, bored 0.10 over, matched to a Chevy 700r automatic transmission. running 31 inch...
  2. finorman

    CJ Automatic shift column clear plastic indicator window

    Does anyone happen to know where I can source the clear plastic for the shift indicator? there are some for other columns, but I need the one with the square hole at the bottom.
  3. finorman

    OEM seat spring replacement

    I'm in the process of restoring some Laredo seats. The covers themselves are in really good condition, but the springs in the seat bottom look like they rusted out. However, when you look under the seat bottom the "S" shaped seat spring is infused into the foam. Can this be replaced or has...
  4. finorman

    Color Code of the interior hard top

    I'm looking for information on the original color code for the interior of the CJ hard tops... specifically 84 CJ8 Laredo 4E (chestnut brown metallic with nutmeg interior) and a '80 CJ7 Laredo OM (dark brown metallic, with Desert Beige interior T-06PN. The CJ7 currently has a Tan exterior...
  5. finorman

    Can you identify this bumper?

    I think this bumper is just an aftermarket generic bumper, but has anyone seen this before?
  6. finorman

    Value this CJ7

    I'm looking to get some input from this board. the I love original CJs, and recently ran across this one a couple of hours from where I live. I put a deposit on it, and the owner was nice enough to hold it for me until I can see it at the end of the month... 1980 Jeep CJ7 4X4 4 speed manual...
  7. finorman

    Replacing corners, tailgate gaps

    I'm in the process of replacing my corners as well as the rear roll bar pans. The PO had replaced the corners, but the tailgate gaps are off on both sides... when I put pressure on the bottom quarter panel and lift up, it adjusts and fixes the gap for the tailgate, but I can't tell what I need...
  8. finorman

    Rocker Trim Moulding Restoration

    I purchased a set of Scrambler Rocker Trim Moulding from a member and I'm in the process of polishing. This is a pic of one side done vs. original, and another pic of the difference between sanded with 3000 grit and polished. The polish allowed me to get to a mirror shine, but I'm not sure...
  9. finorman

    Pics of original location of fuel and brake lines

    I bought a set of fuel, brake and vapor lines from Inline Tubing for a 85 CJ8 with a 258, but I'm looking for some pics of where the clips fit onto the frame. Anyone have pics or a diagram? thanks in advance
  10. finorman

    Recommendation for OEM look tire

    The goal is to get the Scrambler (258cc, Old Man Emu 2.5" springs) but otherwise to look much like it did in 1984... I'm looking for recommendations on 31x10.5x15 tires to go on some original Laredo rims. This build is intended as a daily driver/garage queen... it should never see the trail...
  11. finorman

    Rear corner Bracket

    Can anyone tell me the name of this bracket circled in red, and if original Scramblers had the bracket painted the color of the tub, or powdercoated black?
  12. finorman

    Direction of rear hanger

    Could someone confirm for me that the “eye” of the rear hangers points towards the front and the bolts go rear-most. Also, the hanger doesn’t seem to sit flush on the frame because the crossmember from the gas tank sits higher.... is there a shim or a nut that goes there to sit flush?
  13. finorman

    Technical and engine bay decal locations

    Does anyone have some pictures of the technical engine bay/tub sticker locations for an 84? I think there is a vin sticker on the left rocker, seatbelt stickers, the shift pattern sticker on the dash, the emissions decal and fan decal. Collins tech decals Any others that come on original 84 cj?
  14. finorman

    Hard top strip rivets

    Couple of the rivets on the strip for my metal top are out... I bought the McMaster brackets but I thought the brackets attached to the metal strip. I was thinking of cutting out the rivets, cleaning the rust off the metal and replacing it with rivets. This is the first time I have used a...
  15. finorman

    Metal strip on hard top

    Couple of the rivets on the strip for my metal top are out... I bought the McMaster brackets but I thought the brackets attached to the metal strip. I was thinking of cutting out the rivets, cleaning the rust off the metal and replacing it with rivets. This is the first time I have used a...
  16. finorman

    Does this bracket come off?

    Can anyone tell me if this bracket comes off to do sand blasting or is it welded to the frame?
  17. finorman

    Location of VIN on Frame

    Can anyone give me the location of the vin number on an '84 cj8?
  18. finorman

    Half Hard Top Seat Belt Holes

    Can someone take some pictures of the holes in the hard top for the shoulder seat belts and give me some dimensions for size and location? I have the grommets that are utilized, and I thought the way set was created was a 1 and 1/4 inch hole with the grommet fitting in the hole and the seat...
  19. finorman

    What's up with Chestnut?

    The resource I have states in 1983 it's code 1h chestnut brown metallic..... then in 1984 it's Chestnut Brown Metallic 4e, and it looks like a different color. Did the color change from year to year? anyone have pics of the different Browns? 1983 1984
  20. finorman

    Looking for a set of nice side boards

    I’m bummed out that I have been looking for a set of side boards and one just got sold on here. (I am new to the site and didn’t realize the posts extended .... it was set to display only a months worth of postings. ). Reproduction is fine, but I’d like it to look authentic. I could have them...
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