1981 CJ8 Project “Penny”

[Chamba]

Very clever. Great to save that nutmeg dash, I'm partial to them myself.

 

[rubclt]

Installation of new exhaust piece from two local parts stores

 

[rubclt]

Top back on, out of the shop and ready to roll…

 

[rubclt]

Penny went to gas station for some fresh fuel and fill up some gas cans. Had two different guys walk up asking questions and stating they always wanted a Scrambler… I said you can buy this one jokingly and one said out of his budget and the other took pictures… I guess for right price it is all for sale.

 

[AdamH]

The sticker patina makes that Jeep.

 

[rubclt]

New power steering box, power steering hose, steering shaft coupler and lower steering column bearing by Wolff Engineer.

Link: https://www.wolffeng.com/store/p2/M109SS_Lower_Steering_Column_Cartridge_Bearing.html

 

[rubclt]

Replaced leaking master cylinder and bleed lines. Stops well…

 

[rubclt]

Now that Penny is on the road, time for new shoes

 

[rubclt]

Penny has new shoes and rides nice… the 7” wheels look classy with stock tire size

 

[rubclt]

I used an OEM bed mat to trace pattern onto a DeeZee mat and cut with straight edge, utility knife and Windex. The Windex and sharp blade make quick cuts.

 

[gpassida]

I used an OEM bed mat to trace pattern onto a DeeZee mat and cut with straight edge, utility knife and Windex. The Windex and sharp blade make quick cuts.

Good call on the Windex. I cut my DeeZee mat dry, and it was not fun. Glad to still have all my fingers...

 

[rubclt]

My first mat I cut dry and had blister… the Windex makes it easy…

 

[rubclt]

Something coming for Penny…

 

[rubclt]

Used 360 is home and maybe a little while before installation. I am planning new gaskets, paint, new carb, HEI, valve covers and run it… will see if it needs more when replacing all the gaskets.

 

[rubclt]

Penny out doing chores to get TPMS from Gladiator’s stock wheels and tire which are going out on marketplace

 

[SKT]

Is this Penny’s twin?

https://www.cj-8.com/threads/1982-jeep-cj-8-scrambler-18-000.53187/

 

[rubclt]

Penny getting wide tracs with 4:10 gears. Plan to add one-piece rear and limited slip. Not sure what to do with T5…

 

[rubclt]

Degrease, wire wheel, acetone wipe, and a coats of VHT Rust Converter. I didn't clean brakes as new drums and rotors forthcoming. Will top coat with black later…

 

[mhinchliffe]

You gonna keep the tear 2-piece?

 

[rubclt]

You gonna keep the tear 2-piece?

I have one piece kit for it…