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New guy with and interesting find (Overlander Build)

OK here are a few pics I have handy:

The toy fetcher:

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My VX:
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during surgery.... :D

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My Trooper....

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Still on the operating table though...

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My personal favorite.......

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Not pictured is my 1971 all original 240Z and my 2006 Mustang GT (well you can see them inthe background of some of the pictures).
 
Nice VX. Did I see a thread on the build. Looks nice.
 
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We were in Moab back in 01 or 02 and ran into a Vehicross Club on Moab Rim. You don't see them very often, and to run into 10-15 on Moab Rim was unexpected. I always liked them. Interested to see how yours turns out.
 
Your favorite is the bike? You own one of, I think, 250 or so Scramblers that were made in 1986, in amazing condition no less, and your favorite is a bike? You were kidding right?
If not, I'll trade you my 2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail with 1600 miles for your Scrambler.
I just found this thread and am incredibly envious. I think you found the score of the century! Congratulations! :cheers:
When's the webcast?
 
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Your favorite is the bike? You own one of, I think, 250 or so Scramblers that were made in 1986, in amazing condition no less, and your favorite is a bike? You were kidding right?
If not, I'll trade you my 2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail with 1600 miles for your Scrambler.
I just found this thread and am incredibly envious. I think you found the score of the century! Congratulations! :cheers:
When's the webcast?
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Actually there were only 128 built in 86. I wold love to verify if this was the last CJ-8 built with the world cab top but have been hitting dead ends with all my research. So if anybody out there has any ideas or can off some leads please PM me!

Well I do love my bike but all my toys are like my children. It is hard topick a favorite. I find something at a great price and think I will fix it up and sell to pay for one of the other projects. Then get it complete and can't bring myself to get rid of it. :rolleyes: The wife is used to it by now though. The VX is now my daily driver and I have about 10K miles on it since the rebuild.

I really want to get started on the CJ but I don't want to rush it. I want to detail out the motor real nice. Would like to get a custom exhaust manafold built so I can run the style turbo that come on the modern diesel trucks.
 
I am in process of selling my VX. Once that sells I will have enough money to complete the project! So, build time is getting close. :fingerscrossed: I am just hoping no more family emergencies show up to empty the bank account!
 
Hi Guys!

Thought I would update you on the latest. Brian Campbell and I have been scheming on my Jeep for about a year now. The current plan is to take the Jeep to him in April. We are planning about a 2 inch lift and run some 33" tires on it to take advantage of the diesel's torque. I am so excited to get this project moving forward. My next hurtle is getting the engine and tranny lifted into the back of my truck. Last time I lifted the motor I had to have 2 people stand on the lift for balast. May look into having a wrecker come by and pick it up or something. Brian promises to take plenty of pictures during the build.
 
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It may have been said already but that sure looks like a Ranger Over/Under Drive unit????:drool:
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That is actually an Advanced adapter overdrive unit, I will have to dig through the paperwork to verify. But definitely good eye!
 
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That is actually an Advanced adapter overdrive unit, I will have to dig through the paperwork to verify. But definitely good eye!
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Same thing...they offered it in over and underdrive configurations. Really looking forward to this build up.
 
I will say we are really looking forward to doing this project...this should turn out to be one of the absolutely coolest vintage projects to grace our shop....but I will be sad that the world cab is going to staying with us, as I have always wanted one :evil: ....even though I sold my real scrambler to start building Adventurers.
 
I am like a 5 year old waiting for Christmas morning to get here. Then once I drop if off, I will be that same kid waiting on presents again! This is going to be a fantastic project.
 
OK guys the time has finally come. I will be taking my Scrambler to Brian (sixshooter) this coming weekend. His shop will be doing the work to install the motor and get my baby back on the road after almost 20 years of being in storage. The last time is was on the road was 1993. So hopefully Brian will keep us all updated with pictures and progress reports. We have had many long conversations about design ideas and what the final product will look like. I want this to look like a concept car built by Jeep, Dodge and Cummins. I am giving Brian lots of leadway on some of the creativity parts of the project. He knows what I want after a year and a half of conversations but I want his shop to have fun with the project and show us all what they are capable of! Here are some pictures of me getting ready for the trip!

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