1981CJ8 Scrambler Overlander Build

[svaras]

Hi guys, probably 8-10 years since I post on this forum, time flys !
Sharing my current project.
1981 CJ8 Scrambler SL that I plan to use as camping rig.
I made a frame off restorarion and now Im ready to start building it as overlander rig.

Specs:

5.3 LS
SM465
Dana 300
Front an rear D44s
35s.

A few items I have added in the last weeks:

ARB twin air compressor with 4 gall tank
VHF radio
CB Radio
Tie down rails and 12V outlet for the Fridge

What´s next
Rear rack to accomodate my roof tent, Rotopack jerry cans and Action Packer boxes

I will post photos of the rack once it´s done

 

[givemethewillys]

What a beautiful jeep! I look forward to more posts!

 

[svaras]

Engine bay and OBA
And a photoshop of the finished product that my kid made.

 

[akpostal]

That is just flat out sexy.

 

[Little Foot]

Beautiful.


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[X-plorenow]

Beautiful. Love the old scramblers.

 

[bluejeep]

wow wow wow
good times ahead for sure

 

[Todd n Natalie]

Very nice!

 

[SBSYNCRO]

Wow. I always wanted to build something like that back when I was in my 20s but never had the $$. I did manage to build a '64 Scout that was very similarly set up - Chevy 327 + SM465+Dana 300 + Warn OD & D44s with PowrLoks. Never looked as clean as this one though! (never got around to the interior or the paint)

 

[svaras]

Wow. I always wanted to build something like that back when I was in my 20s but never had the $$. I did manage to build a '64 Scout that was very similarly set up - Chevy 327 + SM465+Dana 300 + Warn OD & D44s with PowrLoks. Never looked as clean as this one though! (never got around to the interior or the paint)

Yeah, I´m close to 50 and my interest for the 70s and 80s just gets bigger and bigger #nostalgia
Thats why the Jeeps needs to have period correct accesories, like the winch and those ******** Cepek Off Roader driving lights !

 

[Deleted member 9101]

That LS swap looks factory!

 

[Hristo34]

Wow that's nice. My LJ is jealous ?

 

[Zeep]

Great looking rig! Stock up on cassettes.

 

[m-l_johnny]

That's awesome!
I bought a project '85 Scrambler from a friend for the purpose of rebuilding into a dedicated camping rig. The memories of how many hours I put into rebuilding my '76 CJ7 15 years ago had obviously faded. I realized that I was going to be sinking $10-15k just in missing parts and my dreams are bigger than my ambition. Fortunately, he bought it back.
I ended up buying a used 2017 JKU with an Ursa Minor. That was essentially what I was wanting to build.
Kudo's to you! Looking forward to seeing where this goes!

 

[AggieOE]

As everyone else said, gorgeous. I love how you kept the original styling with the simple front bumper, lights, and... is that a PTO Winch? Just Gorgeous. That'll be a fun camping and exploring rig!