Scrambler Owners Association

GREAT 8 Restoration/Raffle Project

1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

Official Rules, as well as links to project details and the official Ticket Order Form can now be found on menu links to the left.    All net proceeds are going to be split equally between two great charities

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and BlueRibbon Coalition.

This has been a nationwide project, so pulling the logistics together presented an exciting challenge. The rolling chassis was assembled in Virginia, while a rust-free OEM Scrambler body was restored in Moab, Utah. The two were brought together at the 3rd Annual S.O.A. "National Scramble" event in Moab in June.    Finally, a father & son team from Thayer, Kansas (who own several Scramblers of their own) brought the whole project to completion, and did a phenomenal job with the detail work. In fact, it just won a trophy for "Best in Show: "All Others 1976 & Later" (non-big 3) in a car show this Memorial weekend of 2007.

This project has a great selection of high-quality parts, including sponsorships from many different company sponsors as well as a tremendous amount of efforts by its own members.

Vehicle Features:

Chassis:

• NEW Advanced Frameworks frame (now Throttle Down Kustoms)
• NEW Rancho RS9000X shocks & RS9000 RCX Remote Control Damping System
• Rancho 1" lift springs
• NEW M.O.R.E. Steering Box Bracket
• NEW M.O.R.E. Steering Box Brace
• NEW M.O.R.E. 1" Body Lift System
• NEW Eagle alloy wheels (compliments of 4x4 Land)

Drivetrain:

• 4.0L Motor
• NEW Hesco 4.0L "Retrofit Kit"
• NEW Advance Adapters bellhousing
• NEW flywheel (from Jeeperz Creeperz)/clutch/pressure plate
• T-176 4-speed Transmission
• Dana 300 Transfer Case
• Rebuilt (by 2 Track Minds Offroad) Dana 30 Front Axle
• Rebuilt (by 2 Track Minds Offroad) Dana 44 Rear Axle (Disc Conversion)
• NEW Interco Tire 32" x 11.50" x 15" Super Swamper Radials (SSR’s)
• NEW exhaust from Hogan Muffler and Brake (Topeka, KS)

Body/Exterior:

• Rust-free OEM Scrambler Tub
• OEM 1/2 hard top, including NEW rear slider window, reconditioned by GR8Tops
• Bodywork from "Body by Dave"
• Reproduction Scrambler Decal Set from Austin Jeeps
• Herculiner applied inside tub

Interior:

• Laredo Seats
• OEM Center Console

Misc:

• Ultimate Air MultiForce 10# Systems with UA's Grip Gaurd Handle
• Misc. parts from Cornerstone Off-Road & Powersports
• Significant cash donations from the folks at EarlyCJ5.com

Pre-decal application:

After the reproduction decal application:

On display at the Thayer (Kansas) Fire & Rescue Auxiliary 3rd Annual Mud Run:

On display at a Caney, Kansas auto show...
...where it took a "Best All Others 1976 & Later trophy (non big 3)! With Jason & Ken Adams:


Topless beauty shot:

Tickets available by mail order by clicking on the link on the right to order them.