Jeep Cj-8 Scrambler 1983 Six-seater With Manual Transmission Cj on 2040-cars
West Milford, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:258 ci 4.2 liter inline 6-cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Trim: Scrambler CJ-8
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Drive Type: 4wd
Mileage: 999,999
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1983 Jeep Scrambler CJ8 six-seater with power-steering and manual transmission. All lights work properly - turn signals, high beams, brake lights, reverse, gauges, etc.
The body is virtually rust-free! The entire body tub and underbody has been stripped down to bare metal and treated with POR-15 rust protectant coating (see one of the pictures of the undercarriage in the rear of the vehicle). The frame is similarly rust-free, not rot anywhere.
258 cubic inch 4.2 liter inline 6-cylinder engine, starts right up and runs great. 4-speed manual T-176 transmission and Dana 300 transfer case. 4wd engages and works properly.
Newly rebuilt carburetor (installed last week) which is now tuned to a perfect idle and runs great at 85mph as well. It's got the more reliable and responsive Motorcraft 2100 carburetor with manual choke, nutter bypass, high-flow K&N filter, GM TFI distributor upgrade, and manual throttle for in-cab idle modulation. I have two extra Motorcraft 2100 carburetors as well as some other parts that will be included with the Jeep.
Centerforce II clutch installed, and aftermarket exhaust (a nice, low tone, not loud). New battery, starter, and starter relay. Steering linkage is tight and brakes are good.
Bestop Supertop soft-top and two-piece soft-doors -- like new condition. New windshield and windshield frame and rubber cowl.
Fold-forward adjustable front bucket seats, Bestop fold & tumble rear bench with removable headrests. Two folding rear seats with seatbelts from a 1990's Ford Ranger which fold up and out of the way when you need the storage space in the rear. All new seatbelts, with modified TJ Wrangler seatbelts in the front with the YJ buckles for added safety. Also has a removable, steel locking security console with armrest. Boss audio CD player/radio with aux-cable plug and remote, Pioneer box speakers in rear, Boss speakers in dash.
32x11.5x15" Goodyear Wrangler MTR's newish with less than 10k miles on them. Wheels appear to be American Racing Baja Alloy wheels. Aftermarket bumpers front & rear, with 2" receiver and shackles. Rear tire carrier has been removed but is in good condition and will be included with the Jeep.
It's a great mild-mannered family vehicle (my part-time daily driver in the summer), and isn't heavily modified. It would take a little work and a new paint job to turn this into a showroom Jeep Scrambler (it would be well worth the time & effort), or you could go the other direction and modify for offroad use (I would rather see it continue its life as a daily driver or restored to showroom condition and preserved, but that's for the buyer to decide). If planning to use as a daily commuter vehicle, I would recommend installing the Chevrolet K5 Blazer heater blower-motor (directions can be found online), an easy modification which will make this vehicle very hospitable in the winter months (please just avoid the salt!).
Not sure of mileage, but it's a great daily driver, and very reliable for a 30 year old Jeep!
Be assured this is a turnkey vehicle which you can confidently drive home as soon as it's yours, even if you live very far away!
The paint job is not professional, it looks decent but you'll see in the pictures it isn't a high gloss finish. Some chips and imperfections etc.
There were two small patches rusted through the floor (driver and passenger outer floorpan area) which didn't spread beyond the 3" size (a full rollcage had previously been removed which uncovered these). These spots were treated and patched up with POR-15 fiberglass, and can easily be cut out and welded if you do decide to go the 'showroom restoration' route.
Also, there is slight bending of the body sheet metal in the typical area near the lower-front corner of the passenger door. It's not rust, just warped a bit.
The fuel gage doesn't work - I've got a replacement (which will be included with the Jeep) that I just never got around to installing. Also, I like the Spartan look of the steel dashboard, but if you'd like a black plastic dash I can get one pretty easily.
These are great vehicles -- the CJ-8 is similar to the CJ7 (Renegade and Laredo editions were made of both, and the Comanche trucks as well as the Wranglers trace their lineage back to the CJ's) but with a different body style -- extended as a pickup truck for utility purposes. The CJ8 and CJ7 were designed to provide a more comfortable alternative to the CJ6 and CJ5, respectively. The Scramblers were only manufactured for a few years in the early 1980's, and less than 30,000 were made. Today, only a few thousand are left in various stages of condition, many are pretty bad, and far fewer are still in drivable condition with the body intact. This is an American relic. Thanks for looking, and to prospective buyers, I hope you can preserve it, and that you enjoy it as much as our family has.
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