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My old 1981 SCRAMBLER returns 25 years later

Also started on my beadlocks.

The DIY kits came from Jeep Armory in Cedar Springs. They are nice, High quality, and came with the anti-coning rings welded on................and they were the cheapest I found anywhere.

I welded 2 of them up quick and stuck a few bolts in to see how they fit. Still need to finish the rest and do some deburring and painting.

The outer rings will be metallic silver when they're done.




 
I sure could get some help from some professionals like you guys I have 81 4.2 L V6 258 and I really really could use some help with the guys knew what they're doing yet this place out here in Laguna Beach called jeeps are us on by this Joe my name Larry for very long time he recently sold the business and the guys a complete crook. I have done some work just recently after I purchased it from a man named Jerry who live in Laguna Beach also who bought the jeep from juicer us through Larry and I have been serviced there since 19 roughly 86 now I will I went over a whole bunch of different things head gasket etc. etc. things that I had receipts from Jerry them Jo man I bought it from thinking that Jerry the guy who owned jeeps are us had actually perform the work sad to say he did not the place is the most biggest rip off for a people trying to get some help from a man that you would think and I'll sincerity was trying to help sad fact is he's just a creek like most I should say most there a lot of find mechanics out there but as far as the four-wheel-drive Jeep mechanic they have a lot to be desired and should be shut down if the new owner would love to contact me my name is John McEntire and you can call me at 949-374-1576 and I'll be glad to discuss with you and how all of your work is fall very short I'm noticing yup they've had quite a few complaints and your only response is that the John if you contact me and I would be more than glad to work it out with you why tell you what I'll give you that opportunity give me a call you have my phone number and we'll work this out and I will continue



MacJohnny63
 
That is a very beautiful 1981 scrambler I hope to see more pictures of it and as soon as I get some work done on mine I will be posting a lot of pictures myself and I am inspired by what from here looks like Veryfine work and exquisite picture if you don't mind me asking where you located at in Colorado even though I've been with this site for around three years I don't get often to be over to look at all these CJ's and how much work you guys are done and the carry taking him.





MacJohnny63
 
Nothing to exciting, but here is a little update.

Went out yesterday in the morning while everyone was sleeping. I got the front flares cut to fit and tacked in place.



This morning I trimmed out the extra aluminum from the fenders and finished the last 2 beadlocks.

 
The armor and flares came out nice. Wasn't sure I would like the rear flares but when done I Like. :drool:
 
jammer1 said:
The armor and flares came out nice. Wasn't sure I would like the rear flares but when done I Like. :drool:
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I still really like the look it had with the wide "stockish" flares............but the tires would have caused major damage when flexing.

I do like how the new ones are coming along..................can't wait to get them painted body color.

And from the flex testing I've done so far. It looks like I may have 1/4" to 1/2" to spare between the tire and front flare. :fingerscrossed:
 
Looking for some input on color for the new tube flares......

The armor and the fenders are going to be painted to match, so I used some blue tape to simulate that.

The debate is on the flares, body color, bare aluminum, metallic silver, or satin black.

Here's a little visual
















 
I like body color on armor and aluminum color for flares. To me black it too much with black tires.
 
I like the look of the first pic. So either alum or silver ish color is my vote [emoji6]
 
Fenders and armor are off, Jeep is out in storage................

And temporary booth is almost done

 
What color are you leaning towards Jeff? You can always wait and let your preferences settle if your not sure.
My :twocents: I like all the same beautiful blue. Nice work! Thanks for sharing the journey with us.

z :ZZZ:
 
I've had a mixed bag of opinions on color. I keep this thread and one on our private Two Tracker forum up to date. Between the 2 a majority have said black flares, but a very close 2nd of body color. I still can't decide. So the plan is to paint them all blue, clear them, and reinstall. At that point I'll decide if I want to paint them black. maybe they'll stay blue till they get trail scuffs, or brush scratches, then be black..............right now I can still be undecided.............:popcorn:
 
Is that a harbor freight canopy ? I see that is on sale for 119 right now if that's the case.
 
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