Scrambler project - Page 2

**Tigger01** · 04-01-2009, 06:58 PM

Looked like a very clean CJ-8 tub their

frame is coming along great also

wont be long Motor will be built

I will be checking out the Write up

here and their

thanks

tigger

Crockett · 04-01-2009, 08:10 PM

thank you. motor is pretty much built, its bran new. just got to put the comp cam and new lifters in it, then got to build the tranny. hopefully i can get the rear locker put in and prime the frame this weekend. Just ordered the tires and wheel and the mastercraft custom seats. also the powerslot breaks and new ball joints and arb diff cover.

**Tigger01** · 04-01-2009, 08:24 PM

You are definatly rolling on this project

Look forward to seeing it coming along

Get the motor in the frame & then body

you will blow past me I'm on the CJ-7 body now

Rolling Chasie is done then I will be on the edge of my seat

looks awsome

tigger

**SHAKEnBLAKE** · 04-08-2009, 10:59 PM

First of all: good work and awesome jeep!

as top of line as you seem to be going, are you going to wheel it? If so, I wouldn't recommend that rampage rear bumper. I have it for my TJ (with a swing out) and it does its job, but could be better. It hangs a little low and catches mud like that's it's job. Do a search on rampage bumpers and you'll come across some more in depth reviews.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do with your rig, but I thought you might like to know before it's bolted up.

Keep up the good work!

**spyder6** · 04-08-2009, 11:28 PM

this thread needs more pictures. if you have actually spend the amount of money you have claimed to, the number of pictures do not equal the ratio.

Crockett · 04-08-2009, 11:57 PM

Its a slow go right now but i do have more pictures to put up this weekedn. just got the frame finished and painted. I have the parts there just not on it yet. all together the total on parts so far is about 22,000 plus the 6500 on the jeep so its getting up there. kinda help up right now cuz the local shop wanted 9000 to paint it. thats right 9000. i was like what the hell. so i got to find someone else to paint it while i get the motor and tranny put in and the rest of the suspension on.

Crockett · 04-09-2009, 12:04 AM

as for the wheeling question. i dont no what he plans to do with and i could not talk him out of the rampage stuff. his money. but the bumpers do look really well built.

Lifesgoodhere · 04-09-2009, 12:07 AM

Must have been REALLY REALLY rough if it cost 9 grand. how much does the shop charge per hour. Paint and other supplys should total 1 grand, and thats the expensive fancy crap.

I always wanted a CJ-8, but its just too expensive, for me anyway. Good progress thus far, keep it up

Crockett · 04-09-2009, 12:11 AM

well the body needs work but there price doesnt add up they said 100 hours of work at 47 dollars an hour for the body and 2000 to paint it. so thata 6700 which is still 3700 more than i expected. but it still dont add up to 9000

Lifesgoodhere · 04-09-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Crockett

well the body needs work but there price doesnt add up they said 100 hours of work at 47 dollars an hour for the body and 2000 to paint it. so thata 6700 which is still 3700 more than i expected. but it still dont add up to 9000

get it in writing, and if you are charged for 9 grand sue their sorry azses.

Crockett · 04-09-2009, 08:59 AM

I dont even know why it would cost that much. but the owner has a shop with nothing in it he said i could set up a paint booth and do it, i just dont have the time.

JoonHoss · 04-09-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Crockett

... all together the total on parts so far is about 22,000 plus the 6500 on the jeep so its getting up there...

is that a typo, or are you at $28.5K already, with paint and assembly left to go???

Hoss

xsf531 · 04-09-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Crockett

Here is the front axle, not sure if i like the color what do yall think. Also the front and rear bumper came in.

Rampage front bumper??

Crockett · 04-09-2009, 10:30 AM

paint and assembly still to go. but most everything is already in my shop
jeep-6500
Motor-3000
Intake Lifters Headers-500
Tranny-1200
Lift-1300
Shocks and stb-400
More SRS-300
Steering column-1200
Mastercraft seats(custom colors)-1520
Tires and Wheels-1800
Super 30 with ARB-1800
AMC 20 one piece rear with ARB-1200
ARB compressor-250
RE air lines-170
Currie steerint-300
AC-1200
Bushwacker Flares-500
ARB diff cover -190
Ball joints-200
Powerslot bakes-275
Hubs-200
WIndsheild-250
Grill-250
Tailgate-150
REar crossmember-100
Bumpers-750
Paint for frame and engine-100
Various stuff -500
New switches-100
door and window and tailgate seals-200
Labor so far-2500
SO thats 26205 and im forgetting a few things cuz im not looking at the parts list right now

Crockett · 04-09-2009, 10:43 AM

oh the advanced adapters th350 to d300 adapter-500