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84 Sherwood SL & dozen Jambo

great score!!

I talked to Jim five or so years ago about his Jamboree and the chance of buying it. It was for sale, but it was for more than I wanted to pay at that time (kicking myself now!!!). He was also the very first I met who could definitively say that the Jamboree sales literature and website was wrong and they had indeed come customized. (His never had the light bar, came with a hard top, not a soft top.)

At that time, he also had one of those unique CJ5 camper setups out there, as well as the very first YJ off the line. It was an amazing collection to see.
 
Jambo #12 drives better then a Cadillac, it drove back to south LA from Colorado at 70-75mph, no problems:thumbsup:

The '84 Scrambler started up just fine, and drove itself up on the trailer, no big deal:thumbsup:
 
I only took two pictures of the Jamboree, I was too busy working on it/driving it/enjoying driving it to take pictures:thumbsup:

A few quick words before I post my two pictures:

1) I am NOT the new owner of these two Jeeps. My buddy from Baton Rouge is, I am sure you can figure it out:crazy:

2) Out of respect for the prior owner, and his privacy, I will only say the two Jeeps came from Colorado, and I will leave it at that. The previous owner is a super great guy, I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him:thumbsup:


My "part" of this story:

My buddy from Baton Rouge wants to buy these two Jeeps, no problem there. But, he only has a 1/2 ton truck and one trailer. Now, it would have been easy enough to get another truck and trailer, or a bigger truck and trailer, but what fun is that:ZZZ:


I knew the Jamboree was original, low(ish) miles, and ran great when parked. It was parked 5 years ago, last registered in 1990, so sitting for awhile. But, I gamble that we can go up there and drive it back with minimal work, paid off. So, while I don't own this Jeep, I did get it running/drove it cross country. So, I got a little adventure out of the deal, and who would pass up the chance to drive a low mileage/stock Jamboree on a last minute trip.....................

The only work I did to this Jamboree to get it running again/drive it cross country:

1) Went to siphon the tank, it was empty.
2) Changed fuel filter/rubber fuel lines under the hood, even though they still looked good.
3) Pulled the carb needle out, cleaned it out, blasted out the float bowl with carb cleaner.
4) New battery.
5) We put 4 newer tires and wheels on it, the original tires were cracked up.
6) Dumped a bit of fuel down the carb, engine fired up on the third try.
7) After the engine warmed up, changed engine oil filter.
8) Greased the rear driveshaft/u-joints/steering linkage, checked axles/transfer case/transmission oil, they were OK.
9) Added about 1 gallon antifreeze, 1" brake fluid.

That's it. I only had 1/2 day to work on it, but that's all it needed. Besides a loose headlight connection, everything else works perfect, all gauges, heater, etc. This Jeep drives like new, tight steering, good suspension and brakes, no rattles or squeaks, it is solid.

As I found it, before working on it:

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Driving Jamboree #12 down the highway, pretty cool trip:thumbsup:

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Does that mean that you went thru Phoenix on your way home without stopping by?

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Bummer.. I thought that all of the good stuff was only out here- [emoji12]

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Something tells me that Jeep Addict has CJ Brushguards with Ramsey center section for both of these awesome Jeeps.
 
Yep is correct.

I've been making room to bring the Scrambler to my office to live in the A/C for once.
My mind is going in a dozen different directions on what to do with it.
Depending on how well the paint responds to a buffer I may do a color change.
I already have a green Scrambler and its the rarest of all editions and factory paint. No, not a Tomb Raider, a Scorpion Rider, a Lion Tamer, or any of the other cool editions.
It's a Yard Scrambler!

Talk about technology rules. This scrambler has a lot of options. Other than a/c at an extra $750 can anyone guess what the 2nd most expensive option is on this Scrambler?:popcorn:
 
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