Florida '84 Scrambler

[finorman]

Replacement seats... I love the nutmeg. I bought the skins for a guy on Ebay. I think they are a great match for the originals, however never having previously owned a Laredo, it's hard for me to tell.

 

[finorman]

A side note... we were on a ride on the CJ7 and my 10 year old daughter was complaining that her feet were hot. When I pulled over I felt the floor and it was enough to almost burn my hand.

We decided to add insulation (sticky tarry stuff we bought on Amazon) and a carpet.... it made a huge difference. If you are having the same problem it's well worth it. I think we will be doing the same for the Scrambler.

If someone could please post pictures of the heat shield over the muffler/catalytic converter on the 258. Mine has a couple of rust holes that I will have to repair and want to make sure I have it on correctly. Thanks

 

[Belizeit]

Nice seats. Was thinking about the insulation myself, but was afraid of water getting in between the metal and insulation

 

[finorman]

Nice seats. Was thinking about the insulation myself, but was afraid of water getting in between the metal and insulation

I struggled with that thought too, but since she’s garaged and used for fair weather country road strolls or occasional trail rides, it definitely made the jeep more practical, and therefore an easier decision.
Of course it does nothing for the noise, however for Christmas my wife got me the EarPods Pro. It has noise canceling which nearly eliminates that annoying painful scream that 18 wheelers give as they drive next to you.

 

[John N]

A side note... we were on a ride on the CJ7 and my 10 year old daughter was complaining that her feet were hot. When I pulled over I felt the floor and it was enough to almost burn my hand.

We decided to add insulation (sticky tarry stuff we bought on Amazon) and a carpet.... it made a huge difference. If you are having the same problem it's well worth it. I think we will be doing the same for the Scrambler.

If someone could please post pictures of the heat shield over the muffler/catalytic converter on the 258. Mine has a couple of rust holes that I will have to repair and want to make sure I have it on correctly. Thanks

Ive used that spot over the catalytic converter to reheat pizza from the previous day’s dinner for a trail lunch. Just slip the box under the carpet and you’ll be set By lunchtime.

 

[finorman]

Ive used that spot over the catalytic converter to reheat pizza from the previous day’s dinner for a trail lunch. Just slip the box under the carpet and you’ll be set By lunchtime.

Genius kick ass idea.

 

[finorman]

700r Transmission cleaned and ready for painting.... I'm at work, my 14 year old daughter is at home masking off the edges to pain.

 

[finorman]

Any thoughts on the color, Black vs. Silver/Aluminum ?

 

[finorman]

Painting the Dana 44 rear and 30 front

 

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Test fitting plumbing

 

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View attachment 92160Test fittingplumbing

 

[finorman]

Metal work

 

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Slow going

 

[finorman]

I’m using an OME YJ conversion spring. It’s supposed to be a 2.5 inch lift. The goal was to have the scrambler close to original height with 30in tires. However, that OME lift looks tall

 

[finorman]

Metal work

 

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Getting some help

 

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Metal work