New Member/New Scrambler Owner

[bobd1983]

Hello.

New member here from Columbus, OH. I just picked up a 1983 Scrambler project earlier this week. I'm looking forward to getting it back on the road. Thanks ahead of time for all the questions I'm sure to ask.

Bob

 

[walkerhoundvm]

Welcome Bob! Post some photos when you get a chance!

 

[timothy]

Welcome. This is a picture craving group

 

[designerRob]

Welcome Bob. Let's see what you picked up.

 

[bobd1983]

Don't get jealous.
The good:
-hood
-grill
-wheels
-doors
-title
The OK:
-frame
-bulkhead
-top
-seats
The unknown:
-engine
-transmission
The bad:
-obviously the tub

 

[Chamba]

For an Ohio rig it's really not bad. Many nicer ones on here started much worse.

If the frame isn't salvageable, the TDK galvanised frame is stunning and ideal for Ohio. Likewise, the Aqualu aluminium tub. These two purchases along with a painless wiring harness and you could be on the road a lot quicker than you think.

 

[FLCJ8]

What's the back story on it? The engine/drivetrain may be fine after a little TLC.
Did you get the seats too, might have been a Laredo
Lots to work with there.
I don't think the body will buff out.

 

[bobd1983]

What's the back story on it? The engine/drivetrain may be fine after a little TLC.
Did you get the seats too, might have been a Laredo
Lots to work with there.
I don't think the body will buff out.

I don't have much back story. I know it left Toledo with a 4.2. It currently has a 304 with a set of headers, edelbrock intake manifold and carb, msd ignition parts, and aluminum radiator. It has a/c, power steering and power brakes. I haven't even started assessing the condition of any of it.
I do have seats, but not the original ones.

 

[Randyzzz]

Welcome! You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you, but trust me- it’s worth it in the end.

 

[jpnmaine]

Welcome. You are in the same boat as I am. My build is 2 yrs going and it is worked on in the off season. Too nice outside to wrench inside..thus the name garage pet.

 

[bobd1983]

I'm still here and slowly plugging along on the 83 project. I also picked up two more last weekend.

 

[certifiablejeep]

Wow, they are growing on trees around you out there... nice haul!

cb

 

[timothy]

You’ve been a busy fella

 

[jak inc]

I'm still here and slowly plugging along on the 83 project. I also picked up two more last weekend. View attachment 98716View attachment 98717View attachment 98718

Did you get these from the same person? If so, great hoard!

 

[bobd1983]

Did you get these from the same person? If so, great hoard!

Yeah, I wanted the red one. He didn't want to separate the two.