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*no Reserve* Rust-free Cj8 Scrambler - V8 - New Paint - Runs Excellent on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:385 Color: surface has less than two coats of
Location:

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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Yes, there are really 385 miles on this restoration.  This one is a steal at the opening bid price.  Parts alone far exceeded the starting bid.


The Scrambler has a rebuilt 304 V8 engine, with a fresh carb and runs great.  There are absolutely no known drivetrain flaws.  The Scrambler runs down the highway well,  even with the lift and massive, 35-inch Super Swampers. The drivetrain is tight and responsive, and there are no leaks or drips. It has been professionally built and adult owned.  It has never spent the night outside. 

 

The Scrambler has a new, professional, 6 mil paint job.   It has a 100% rust free, clean steel body, and has never been off-road or abused.  My painter claims he’s never seen anything like it. 

 
While I firmly believe that no 33-year-old jeep should be considered a daily driver, this one comes as close to being a reliable day-to-day driver as you will probably find.  Essentially, just climb in, turn the key, and go. 

 

The Scrambler has a rebuilt Dana 300 transfer case. The entire drivetrain, suspension, body, interior, and electrical have been gone through and updated.  The only known defect is an intermittent gas gauge.  All of the gauges and sending units are new. 

 

Drivetrain 

Small block V8, 304 CID:  rebuilt, less than 1000 miles 

Headers 

Fresh Holley carburetor 

T-15, heavy duty, 3-speed transmission; generally considered the heaviest-duty 3-speed transmission ever manufactured:  rebuilt, less than 1000 miles 

Dana 300 transfer case:  widely considered the best transfer case ever manufactured; rebuilt, less than 1000 miles 

Dana 44 (upgraded) rear axle, replacing the standard Model 20 rear end 

Dana 30 front end 

New front disc brakes; stops great 

  

Body 

100% rust-free body 

New neoprene body grommits 

Rock solid frame 

Fold-down windshield (which I’ve never had down) 

Rugged Ridge double front bumper 

Custom, super heavy duty rear bumper 

Bushwacker fender flares 

  

Paint 

This is a true, 6-mil, three-stage professional paint job.  Needless to say, this isn’t typically what you find on a classic jeep.  The first coat is Deltron epoxy primer; if you know your paint, you know that this is as good as it gets.  No exterior surface has less than two coats of PPG 4273 Radiant Fire Red.  Everything was wet sanded and buffed appropriately. 

 

Wheels and tires 

35-inch Super Swamper tires 

Warn locking hubs 

 

Interior 

High-back, BesTop Aqua front seats, in very good condition 

Completely Linx’d interior 

All new gauges  

All new sending units 

Locking Tuffy center console, set up for concealed stereo, in very good condition 

New heater core and defroster unit 

Billet aluminum knobs 

  

Extras 

Brand new Warn CE M8000 winch, with remote, never used

Dual Glaspaks

All trim pieces are stainless steel 

Hard half-doors, in good condition 

Bikini top, in good condition 

Lots of spare parts, should you want them, including 

Original exhaust brackets 

Army jerry cans 

1981 Chilton’s CJ guide 

A pair of stainless steel  1000lb tow hooks 

A new WindJammer, which I’ve never had on 

Anything else I might turn up  

  

Legal 

If you have any questions whatsoever, please ask.  If you would like pictures of anything in particular, please let me know prior to bidding.  I encourage you to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase.  I will be happy to facilitate you and/or your chosen mechanic’s inspection prior to the end of the auction.  I try to be as thorough as possible, but I’m not an expert or a mechanic, so please take the time to ask questions, and look at all of the pictures.  At the end of the day, the vehicle is listed in ‘AS-IS’ condition, and no warranties or guarantees are made or implied. 

  

Ultimately, by bidding you are entering into a legal contract.  There will be no exceptions, and I won’t hesitate to utilize all appropriate legal avenues to enforce the bidding contract.  The winning bidder will pay a $500 non-refundable deposit at the close of the auction.  The balance will be paid within 48 hours.  I’m happy to accept funds via wire transfer or cash. 

  

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