New member introduction, 1983 Jeep Scrambler

[jbeshears]

I just got the Scrambler back that I drove for my senior year of high school and through college. It was used as a farm truck and not maintained well, but mechanically it is all there. It still runs and drives with the ignition switch bypassed as there is an issue with the ignition system. Has a few rust spots, but the body is solid and straight. I am hoping to get it on the road within a few weeks or so with some basic stuff, and then slowly work on fixing it up. It has the 258 4.2 and a 5 speed manual transmission. I have some pictures but it looks like I can't upload pictures yet.

 

[jbeshears]

Here are some current pictures. It will look a lot better soon. Wheels need some spray paint, and it needs quite a bit of paint on the front.

 

[jbeshears]

Trying the pictures again.

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[bigwalton]

Welcome! LOVE stories like this about folks getting their Scramblers back Assume you've seen Moabite's story on here, look it up if you haven't.

With a little bit of work that can be a great looking rig with lots of patina

Great to see another one coming back!

 

[Polarfire]

Welcome! That looks great! Not bad at all for Missouri! Can't wait to meet up sometime and see it in person!

 

[Randyzzz]

Awesome story. Glad to see you here!

 

[jbeshears]

I am really looking forward to driving it again. It really brings back memories. I already have a bunch of little parts ordered. I need to get a new exhaust pretty quick. Am I better off just going to an exhaust shop or should I buy a kit online?