1981 Jeep Scrambler. Underwent a three-year full frame-off
restoration with modifications. 5.3-liter V8 LS engine with an
AX-15 5-speed manual transmission. Major restoration work includes
a tub replacement and a 4.5-inch Rubicon Express lift with 33-inch
tires, including upgrading to a Dana 44 rear axle. As part of the
rebuild, the Jeep was repainted its factory Copper Brown Metallic
color with period-correct decals installed. The interior was
treated with bed liner tinted in the same exterior brown metallic
color for long-term durability. A range of OEM and
restoration-quality pieces were collected over the years for
installation once all the heavy lifting had been done, including a
Jeep Special Edition WARN 8074 winch, OEM Whitco soft-top with
storage bag, OEM Whitco tonneau cover, OEM center console with
reproduction armrest pad, OEM lockable bed box, OEM mud flaps,
reproduction wood side rails and a full Laredo interior. Exterior
modifications include a front bumper with winch plate and rear
bumper with tire carrier, jerrycan and Hi-Lift jack mounts, as well
as matching rock sliders. Other notable parts include color-matched
half doors with Nutmeg upper soft windows and an original Nutmeg
bikini top and bag. The dash was updated with OEM-style clock,
tachometer, oil gauge and voltmeter, a fully restored and working
AM/FM radio with cassette, and a hidden weather-resistant amplifier
powering both the dash speakers and rear speakers in a custom
fiberglass pod behind the seats. The speedometer is original with
working gas and temperature gauges. fuel: gas odometer: 5,000 title
status: clean transmission: manual Please Note The Following
**Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac,
Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by
appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at
231-468-2809 EXT 1 **
Vehicle Details
1981 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler
Listing ID:CC-1913492
Price:$44,495
Location:Cadillac, Michigan
Year:1981
Make:Jeep
Model:CJ8 Scrambler
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:5000
Stock Number:397304
VIN:AMS41563
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