Purchased this CJ8 on craigslist. It is been sitting for the last few months while I gather parts (from Craigslist), funds, and knowledge. Have read tons of posts on tons of topics and have learned so much so far. Though no practical experience with mechanics other than your basic tune up stuff.
The plan is to do as much as reasonably possible myself.
So here it is.
1983 CJ8 Scrambler
304 engine/2bbl
T5/Dana 300
Amc20/Dana30
ebay HEI
No fuel lines, no brake lines, no alternator, no exhaust, runs like crap, entire wiring harness coming out of the firewall, save 3 wires, is cut (see next comment). Seats from a TJ (I think), no rear shocks, flat leaf springs front and rear, leaky transfer case, leaky rear diff, 32" BFG MUD - dry rotted.
Voltmeter is the only gauge that works and the only other electrical that works is the starter, one headlight and one front signal.
Body is rattle can (I believe) primered and it looks like it was sprayed right over original paint. Undercarriage has some sort of coating that I think was rolled or painted on. Not sure what it is as I have not used POR15 anything like that....yet. Not rubbery though.
Body GOOD, Frame GOOD, Cowl GOOD, Windshield Frame GOOD, Floor pans Good! Undercarriage Good!
The plan is to do as much as reasonably possible myself.
So here it is.
1983 CJ8 Scrambler
304 engine/2bbl
T5/Dana 300
Amc20/Dana30
ebay HEI
No fuel lines, no brake lines, no alternator, no exhaust, runs like crap, entire wiring harness coming out of the firewall, save 3 wires, is cut (see next comment). Seats from a TJ (I think), no rear shocks, flat leaf springs front and rear, leaky transfer case, leaky rear diff, 32" BFG MUD - dry rotted.
Voltmeter is the only gauge that works and the only other electrical that works is the starter, one headlight and one front signal.
Body is rattle can (I believe) primered and it looks like it was sprayed right over original paint. Undercarriage has some sort of coating that I think was rolled or painted on. Not sure what it is as I have not used POR15 anything like that....yet. Not rubbery though.
Body GOOD, Frame GOOD, Cowl GOOD, Windshield Frame GOOD, Floor pans Good! Undercarriage Good!