Going to look at an 1982 Scrambler this weekend and would like so insight. I am not new to the jeep game I just finished restoring a 1978 CJ7 Renegade and have had several Tj's. can anyone offer any info on the jeep as far as trim level(pretty sure its a base model), Problem spots to look for etc. This is the original owner and the tub was replaced with a fiberglass one.
Looking at This 82 Scrambler
- Thread starter Bmann412
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sdsupilot
CJ-8 Member
- City
- OKC
- State
- OK
The trim tag under the booster would have some info on trim. That said much has been messed with in changing the tub. This is not 100% but the lack of a tach, clock, dash appliqué, chrome grill cover, aluminum rocker trim are suggestive of base. The easiest thing indication for me has been the steering wheel - this one has a base model wheel. The base, renegade and Laredo all use different steering wheels.
- City
- Allen Park
- State
- MI
This picture shows that it could be the ultra rare Playboy Bunny Edition,highly collectible.
Sorry, I couldn't resist. Good luck finding what you're looking for.
Chamba
Not obsessed: focused.
- City
- Vero Beach
- State
- FL
Look really closely at the frame for any evidence of rust repair. Given you're in the PA area and it's already had the tub replaced that seems fairly likely. If the price is right, this is not a deal breaker though as the TDK frame can be purchased and it is actually far superior to the factory frame.
Like all Playboy Editions it looks like it's had lots of cosmetic work; just make sure that the bones are good.... One should always buy the Playboy Edition for the bones rather than the cosmetics.
Like all Playboy Editions it looks like it's had lots of cosmetic work; just make sure that the bones are good.... One should always buy the Playboy Edition for the bones rather than the cosmetics.