Hello all.:wave: I’ve been working on this jeep for a while, so I figure its time to start a build thread for it. I’ve always wanted a Scrambler but never could find one at a decent price. Back in Dec ‘08 I found this jeep on craigslist. It was somebody’s project that was never going to be put back together. The previous owner was just going to replace the floor pans and it went from there. Four years later, it was still sitting in pieces in his backyard. Bought it with no motor, trans or transfer case but a whole lot of spare parts.
The jeep:
1982 CJ 7 that’s been stretched
Dana 30 front
Model 20 rear
4” susp. lift
Lift shackles
33” all terrains
The plan:
Chevy 350 V8
Auto tranny
Atlas transfer case
Body armor
37 - 40” tires
Dana 44 or 60 front
Dana 60 rear
Its being built so I don’t have to beat up my LJ on the more extreme trails. Hopefully it will be drivable by the spring of 2010. The dana axles will probably come after the factory axles break.
I will probably use the factory seats to start since they are in good condition. Eventually want to put in Corbeau Baja Ultra or Baja SS front seats with the matching rear bench seat. I was doing some measuring a while back and don't think the baja rear seat will fit due to the width the rear fenders were made so I might have to use the safari style seat. Also want to run a 4 or 5 point harnesses up front.
:drool: I know, it's a friend from our local club, Baltimore 4 Wheelers, but I still haven't had the chance to see it in person yet.. Awesome rig though!
EDIT: Here is his partial build "fixin some stuff" thread:
Had to work half of the day so I didn't get much work done. Got the tailgate mounted and cut some holes for the tail lights. Also finished drilling holes for the corner armor. Once I get the lights I'll clean up the holes a little better for a tight fit.
Some shade of orange with black accessories. House of Kolor has some colors that I like, but their paint is pretty pricey for a trail rig. Looking at a few Ford and GM colors. Right now I'm learning towards a regular orange like this one:
why not Gm's Sun Burst Orange Metallic? that color is crazy! unfortunately though, its one of those colors thats nearly impossible to match if you screw something up
Maybe it's just the picture or the monitor, but that color is terrible. It looks like a shade of lipstick you'd find in 1987. I was waiting for the lei and the stuffed animal with a graduation cap thingy hanging from the rear view mirror.
I think the old Dodge orange works well, much like the new Challengers come with.
competition orange is pretty much pumpkin orange with a shade of red in it. i think the crayola color burnt orange is pretty close
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