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[mxracer919]

Have been absent working on other projects. Kind of been between running scramblers since selling the LS powered one and gearing up to build the goat built chassis 8. Have a couple more set back in waiting but they are too big of projects to tackle with other projects going on.

Had a friend I made back in 2015 when I bought some takeoff parts off his Scrambler reach out to me and ask if I was interested. I said yes as I had said about three other times over the years. He finally priced it this time, said it was time for him to move on. Anyways onto the jeep.

1982 sun yellow cj8 with 6 cylinder and and 4 speed. Extremely solid and clean, mostly original paint. Windshield frame was replaced at some point. Was originally a half soft top jeep (which I bought the mint top off him 6 years ago and still have it) they sourced a set of yj doors and somewhat painted to match.

Jeep was sold by Collins brothers in 2005 with 75k miles to my buddies uncle who lived in Houston. It currently has 86k miles. Going to be taking it back towards the stock look. Currently has think jeep seats in it, was originally a low back seat jeep (which I bought those off him as well but have unfortunately sold them).

Initially bought it with intentions of enjoying it and then sending it down the road to help pay for other projects but after seeing it in person again it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. Going to have to drag my 82 out of the shed and do the work on it to get it ready for market so I can justify keeping this one.

 

[designerRob]

Looks great. Probably a fairly rare color too. The black windshield frame actually looks good on it with the black hardtop and roll bar.

 

[Belizeit]

Yeah that color combo really does look good. Nice one.

 

[mxracer919]

I’m not crazy about the wheels. One of the things on my list to change but not sure how it will look with a white factory wheel considering the top half of the jeep is black. For some reason I envision it with the solid base model wheel.

 

[Interceptor]

I like it

 

[designerRob]

I’m not crazy about the wheels. One of the things on my list to change but not sure how it will look with a white factory wheel considering the top half of the jeep is black. For some reason I envision it with the solid base model wheel.

I think the white base model wheels would still look great on it. 👍

 

[Chamba]

Easy enough to paint the top half yellow. What don't you like about the rims? They look like aluminium 5 spoke. Are they too narrow or you don't like black?

White spoke will look decent against the yellow. So would chrome. It's a nice looking rig even as it sits.

 

[mxracer919]

Had the opportunity to take my boy hunting and he was fortunate enough to harvest his first deer yesterday afternoon. Was able to put the scrambler to work!

 

[Scramblin Man]

Looks good Kenton, Congrats to the young man !!

Scramblers look best bloody or muddy.

 

[mxracer919]

Thoughts? Grabbed a base model wheel from my parts stash and threw a junk 33x12.50 on it to get a visual feel for what I had planned. Also got the step bumper mounted. Just need to decide on re mounting the plastic end caps or using the aluminum set I bought a few years ago.

 

[Graveltravels]

I like the base model wheels. They look right on there. but I think they'd look good in white to match the bumper. Or maybe the bumper would look good matched to the wheels. either or, it looks killer.

 

[Trevor Davidson]

Looks Great ,so jealous of that bumper !!!

 

[sdsupilot]

I think base wheels will look great and period correct for that 8.

 

[mxracer919]

I like the base model wheels. They look right on there. but I think they'd look good in white to match the bumper. Or maybe the bumper would look good matched to the wheels. either or, it looks killer.

That’s the plan, some fresh white to match the fresh white on the bumper. Bumper was painted black at some point. Guessing the same time the rollbar was painted.

 

[designerRob]

Digging the base wheels and doing them white. Or you could go really unique with grey wheels and bumpers, maybe roll bar too. You can't go wrong either way. She's a beauty.

 

[bigwalton]

I like the base model wheels. They look right on there. but I think they'd look good in white to match the bumper. Or maybe the bumper would look good matched to the wheels. either or, it looks killer.

This. Fully agree.

 

[tower210]

I actually love the grey; just a fresh coat of it!

 

[mxracer919]

Now I just need to pull the four off one of the parts jeeps and strip them and paint. Then to source a set of 33’s that aren’t dry rotted!

 

[mxracer919]

Drug the wheels with me to work last weekend and pulled the tires off them. Brought them today and gave them a quick scuff and couple coats of paint.

 

[mxracer919]

Been tied up with other projects. Finally was able to get with my tire guy this past week and get some new shoes!