1983 AMC Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 SIX PASSENGER Hard-Top AC AUTO 5-YEAR BUILD
1983 Jeep Scrambler
The Scrambler was introduced as an extended pickup version of the CJ-7 for the 1981 model year. Scramblers were produced from 1981-1986. In 1983, American Motor Company produced only 5,405 Scramblers.Recent sale results of 1983 Scramblers (original with low miles and custom builds like this one) average $70k This CJ-8 Scrambler has been the subject of an extensive build that spanned the course of six years under current ownership and oversight. I purchased this Scrambler out of Florida in Feb of 2015 and began building the ULTIMATE Scrambler. I spared no expense during this build, I used the best of the best while assembling it. All rust areas were properly repaired, frame and undercarriage are spotless.The custom silver paint was sourced from Glasurit. Glasurit produces all paints for Bentley. Zermott silver is the color which was sprayed in a MATTE, and looks incredible.The front axles feature Warn locking hubs.The cabin featuresa leather wrapped passenger-side grab handle, and a locking Tuffy center console.The three-spoke steering wheel looks great. The centrally mounted Pro Comp instrumentation includes readouts for oil pressure, transmission temperature, battery voltage as well as an 160-mph speedometer and a 10k-rpm tachometer. With matching inset gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows just 3,447 miles since restoration, all of which were added by the seller.Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a Chevrolet 350 engine, the transmission is a 700R four-speed automatic with O/D. It has a Dana dual-range transfer case. The transmission, transfer case, and axles were also rebuilt .Replaced or rebuilt components during 2015-2021:Lo-Car shifter700R TransmissionARB Airlockers front and rearJeep Air Air conditioning and heat, new hosesA Sony Touchscreen AM/FM Bluetooth radio, Sirius XM Radio Backup Camera, Apple CarPlay with remote control5 matching 17″ Mickey Thompson Black matte wheels wrapped with 37 X 12.50 Toyo R/T tiresBlack full hardtop produced by ProBox Tops, top includes (8) 6x9” speakers (1) 400W RMS Plate Amp(1) Double row 50” light Bar (front). (1) double row 6” light bar on rear of top. Full tree slides along sides of top.Custom designed, and fabricated and powder-coated full roll cage (to accept ProBox Top)Custom designed, and fabricated fender sets front and rearAdjustable Rock Slider Nuff BarsWarn XD9000i winch with Black mountain synthetic 3/8” rope 94’ long. Black Factor 55 Prolink Winch Thimble w/Titanium Pin and GuardPainless Wiring HarnessFlex-A-Lite dual cooling fans w/thermostatsOil coolerTrans coolerWindshield wiper arms and bladesHood ventsLed taillightsFront Windshield (green tint)Glove box assembly insert and doorYJ doors, latches, Brackets, and mirror assembliesFour LED rocker switches (Front and rear lockers, bunny burners (fog lights) Heater)Custom Bullitlined fabricated front winch bumper and plateCustom Bullitlined fabricated rear bumper and receiver hitchHella fog lightsBlacked out turn signalsFabworks tunnel coverTailgate cablesStreering column, Steering Wheel and componentsRugged Ridge Pash PanelShift and transfer bootsDash padNew front high-backed bucket seats trimmed in custom Sunbrella fabric. (Quick-drying, stain resistant)(Two) Jeep rear bench seats both covered in Custom SunbrellafabricRemovable Bestop door uppersBlack matching black Bullitliner throughout the entire tub.(6) new seat belts and anchor boltsTuffy Locking Center ConsoleLED 7” retro headlightsPro Comp Gauges full set Exhaust system past headersOptima batteryXPEL Stealth PPF (paint protection film) has been applied to the hood, fenders, door sills, rear panels, and door edge openings
I’ve done the best I can to properly describe this Scrambler. It has no known issues, other than normal seepage, and has always been a garage queen. Never off-road, Driven a few miles weekly since build was completed. This Scrambler looks great at red lights, on the road, and in any parking lot. It gets wiped down monthly. Never seen another Scrambler close to this quality. Hate to see it go… Check my feedback, no games, no international bidders, full payment (bank wire) must be made within 3 days of auction close. Please leave a phone number when bidding and/or messaging to keep the tire kickers/wannabes at bay. I will call you to make sure you’re not wasting my time. Thanks for looking.