1983 Jeep Scrambler CJ8

[don]

1983 Jeep Scrambler Project

258 Inline 6 cylinder
5 speed gearbox
Soft top on it now
Hardtop available

Body is very rusty - would need a new tub and windscreen frame and tailgate
Frame is pretty solid from what I can see. I found a couple of spots that need some repair but very doable.
I've had the engine running off a separate container but that was 2 years ago. It turns over fine.

$2,000

 

[Johnny Utah]

You need to get this on NJ Jeep Parts on Facebook.

 

[Pearl]

@bonefishjake

 

[don]

You need to get this on NJ Jeep Parts on Facebook.

I don't go on FB much and didn't know there was a NJ Jeep page - thanks for the tip!

 

[bergsnj]

really cool project. Shame it is so rusty

 

[don]

really cool project. Shame it is so rusty

I remember that they would be rusty not long after they were new esepcially in the north east. The great thing about the Jeep's is you can get a steel tub and all the parts very easily. One way of thinking on rustier rebuilds is you may not feel tied to keeping it original. A 4.0 liter, LS, 4BT, OM617 or that R2.8 (drool) swap would be pretty straight forward especially when it's down to frame. Here are R2.8 mounts for for CJ's for example: https://www.farmstronginc.com/product-page/cummins-r2-8-repower-jeep-cj-conversion-engine-mounts

I was going to strip it down to bare frame and then build it back up but I just bought a Land Rover 90 that needs a full rebuild too. I'm way more into the Land Rover scene so that will be an easier build for me as I already did a 110. But for most people this Scrambler wouldn't be a bad project if you know how to turn wrenches and have the time/space. Parts very readily available.

 

[shrpshtr325]

would be a cool build for sure, too bad iv drifted towards the track rather than the trail with my car hobby.

 

[don]

would be a cool build for sure, too bad iv drifted towards the track rather than the trail with my car hobby.

At some point in my life I'd like to have a fun track car and a solid off road vehicle. Those time, money and space things get in the way tho

 

[SmooveP]

I had one of these new back in the day. Fun vehicle!

 

[bonefishjake]

Please, please don’t torture me with Scramblers. ☹️