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Now in Progress- Gaucho (Scrambler's Daddy)

Thanks for the offers, guys.

The bed has been listed 4 times, and I can't seem to get the logistics straightened out to get the darn thing up here. Almaot had it the last time it was listed, but my friend (Grub) was coming up 3 days before the listing ended, and didn't have a trailer to haul it back up. (If I knew he was heading down for spring break I would have sent him down with a trailer- I guess I need to pay better attention)

The Bed and frame are still holding me up at this point- I can't seem to find a CJ6 frame, while I was tripping over them a year ago. I'll keep waiting it out- I know something will turn up soon.:cool:
 
Don't we have a JAX mamber that would be able to pick up and hold the bed for you?

I will probably be making a trip down towrds Daytona in the next month or two. Got to go and check the race schedule. Maybe I can arrange to get it for you. If you could have gotten it to Atlanta I am making the Atl to Va route next weekend and then Craig is comming down this way to pick up a buch of his stuff. Also might be comming from here to OH in 3 to 4 weeks.

Carl
 
Getting Closer...

Just picked up a bed for it. It will need a little work, but much better than a 1,000 mile trip and $500
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Still diggin' around for a CJ6 frame, but I have a new request-

Anyone have a Jan '77 issue of Off Road magazine?

A search on Pirate leads me to believe that there is some Gaucho info there.

Looking for more copies of the May '99 (IIRC) Jp mag that jim Brightly's article appearing in as well. (I have 3 copies floating around here somewhere, but i keep missplacing them)
 
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I probably do, I'll try to do some digging tonight when I get home. I'll check all of various magazines of that vintage and compile what I can, may take a couple days, our copier here just moved to another building. I don't have a scanner either so I'll probably have to send paper copies if that's ok. Unless you want to come get 30 years worth of all the various 4x4 magazines and their file cabinets. I pity my 'heirs' going through my 'treasures'.

tr
Cooter said:
Still diggin' around for a CJ6 frame, but I have a new request-

Anyone have a Jan '77 issue of Off Road magazine?

A search on Pirate leads me to believe that there is some Gaucho info there.

Looking for more copies of the May '99 (IIRC) Jp mag that jim Brightly's article appearing in as well. (I have 3 copies floating around here somewhere, but i keep missplacing them)
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OK Cooter, I found three magazine articles last night, Jan 77 Off Road, Four Wheeler July 77, and PV&4 from April 77. Didn't not the JP issue byut the PV$ article from 77 was also done by Brightly, may be similar, I'll dig it out tonight. I made copies of the first three 1977 articles and can either fax them or put them in the mail, just let me know. I'll do the same with the JP piece if i find it.

tr
 
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OK Cooter, I found three magazine articles last night, Jan 77 Off Road, Four Wheeler July 77, and PV&4 from April 77. Didn't not the JP issue byut the PV$ article from 77 was also done by Brightly, may be similar, I'll dig it out tonight. I made copies of the first three 1977 articles and can either fax them or put them in the mail, just let me know. I'll do the same with the JP piece if i find it.

tr
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Trust, being a fan of obscure Jeep history, I'd love to get my hands on a copy of these, as well. Is there any way you could send me some copies when you send out Cooter's? Cooter is a friend of mine, and he can beat me later for hijacking his thread. :D I'll PM you my address. Let me know if you want me to drop a couple bucks in the mail for postage.

Thanks,
Craig
 
Sure thing Craig, do you care if they're single sided or two sided? each article is only two pages, one is three with one being pictures I guess. anyone else?

I have saved all my various magazines for some reason, so i have some going back into the mid 1970s (obviously), now I would like someone to come take my "collection" to a good home, if anyone is interested.
 
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Trust- that's great!

I will cover the cost for mine, and Craig's, as well. I can PO money order/personal check/paypal (I'll add 5% to cover the fee).


Just one request- make sure that the copies sent to Craig give him a nasty paper cut for Hijacking my thread. (Take that, bicycle-boy!)

Craig- I am trying to get a way to get that D44 from Rodney. I will be at the Sox game tomorrow, so I won't be at the GLJT meeting. I'll try to remember to bring one of the unicycles up when I come up to visit.
 
Cooter, send me a mailing address and I'll get the stuff sent. I've tried filing the edges of Craig's copies to make them extra sharp, not working as well as I had hoped, maybe the grinder...

I was thinking about your frame, why not do like the factory and take a CJ5 frame and section it to the 6 length, be easier to find? Although I doubt they still have any after 30 years anyway, I think Chuchua Jeep became Don-A- Vee Jeep, if they are still around, not sure. You may also want to try Randall Jeep in Tempe Ariz, they had (Have?) an associated modification shop with the dealership and may have some stuff around. Another couple of places I've used in the past are Mile Hi Jeep Rebuilders in Denver, mostly flatty stuff but loads of used parts, and Pedator 4x4 or FN Jeep, both in Colorado Springs, They too have a lot of used parts.

Good luck, I will want some detailed pics when it gets done!

tr
 
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Sending a PM now. (Well, in a minute or two)

I think soap stone is your best bet for sharp edges on paper, BTW.

'6 frames are out there, just on the coasts lately- I'll find one semi-local soon.
 
Hey Cooter.

If you find a frame close to me. I can tote it up to RacinRudy's. I got to go up there in the next 4 weeks or so. Probably brining the trailer. So I could get it that far for you.

Carl
 
Cooter, Craig,
Stuff'll be in the mail on Monday, sorry I didn't get it done already

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Carl- I'll keep you in mind. Unfortunately, I found one in the PN of $49.95 without any bids, but had no way to get it here. Maybe I'll get lucky and find one east soon.


Trust- No worries. I have had this planned for 5 years- a day or two doesn't kill the project. I'm just glad you had the info. (I have 4WOR, but they only go back to '79)
 
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Cooter, Craig,
Stuff'll be in the mail on Monday, sorry I didn't get it done already

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Thanks trust. I'll open it with care, as to avoid getting any paper cuts. :D

Cooter - You know that I'm still scouring the countryside (and every Jeep forum I can) looking for CJ-6s for you. I'll call you shortly to check in & catch up. :)

Craig
 
The darn eBay frame showed up for FREE (Yeah, FREE) on Craigslist, and I STILL have no way to get it here....:(


The only thing that cheers me up anymore is thinkin' about those nasty paper cuts Craig is going to get.:p
 
Cooter said:
The darn eBay frame showed up for FREE (Yeah, FREE) on Craigslist, and I STILL have no way to get it here....:(

The only thing that cheers me up anymore is thinkin' about those nasty paper cuts Craig is going to get.:p
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:D

I tried calling just now Cooter, but you're still online. Give me a call tomorrow evening if you get a chance.

It's good to know that I have good friends who care about my pain (inflicting it on me, I mean). ;)

Craig
 
Trust-

Thanks a ton!

I was thinkin' maybe I would get an old ad or two, or maybe a blurb, but instead you sent full articles from 3 major off road mags of the '70s!

The pix will help a lot, and the articles themselves are priceless in determining that the Gaucho was the basis for the Scrambler, and probably the CJ10 and '10a, as well.

Consider this quote from Jim Brightly, "Pickup Van and 4wd"-

"The Trusty old yardstick proved his initial concept would work, mating a CJ-7 to a CJ-6 to produce a CJ-8. Or is it a J-5?"

or how about this-

"Chuchua was asked whether it was worth all the time, trouble and expense. "Very much so" he repied. "Jeep design engineers were out here a few weeks ago and they were delighted with the truck. They indicated to me that they had been trying to come up with a new design and this one really excited them"

Also-

"Readers who like the Gaucho concept are encouraged to write to American Motors Corp., 27777 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI 48034, to express their opinions"

BTW- the cost for converting your CJ7 was listed at $1800- $2000 :D
 
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