The perfect Jeep expedition vehicle???

[Rockcrawler]

This could be a fun platform to work with....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:us

 

[Grim Reaper]

Now that is cool!!!! I would drive that!

 

[Fergie]

This could be a fun platform to work with....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:us

Not bad.

The town I grew up in had 4 of the very rare Postal Scramblers. They looked exactly like that vehicle, but with panel sides, isntead of windows.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Not bad.

The town I grew up in had 4 of the very rare Postal Scramblers. They looked exactly like that vehicle, but with panel sides, isntead of windows.

That would be very cool. This is sort of like a Jeep version of a troopie, the rear door swings to the side, stout looking permanent top. With panel sides, it would make a great base to build on.

 

[upcruiser]

That's hot, what's the story behind this? Was this some rare factory option?

 

[DaveInDenver]

That's hot, what's the story behind this? Was this some rare factory option?

The speedometer is in KM/Hr, so it's got to be a non-US model. The eBay listing says it's Canadian anyway. There is no roll bar inside, so I assume it's supposed to have the top on all the time. Hard to tell, but also does not seem to have 3 point seat belts, so I dunno what that means. But in 1980 I would have thought most anything sold in the US and Canada would have shoulder belts. Curious, it would be neat to know the story. I wonder if it's not a military vehicle or something at least originally designed for something at least governmental.

 

[Rockcrawler]

The "world cab" is an international model. They were never sold in that configuration in the states. The closest were the 1984 Alaskan Postal Scramblers. I forget how many were made, but only 100 or so if I remember correctly. The seatbelts are factory. 3 point harnesses didn't come out in the CJs until 82 or 83. Mine is an 84 and has the factory 3 point harnesses (or did). I wonder what it would take to swap one of those tops onto my 8... hmm....

Kyle

 

[viatierra]

I would have a blast driving that 'as is'. What an awesome interior!

 

[upcruiser]

Cool info. I wonder what will go for on ebay. That takes the things I liked about my old CJ5 and adds to them with the extra interior space which was the hardest thing for me to deal with, oh, and the lack of a hard top. Good stuff

 

[2500Adventures]

really cool setup....

I'm going to give my Liberty a whirl for "Expedition" travel over time, got a trip to Moab planned and scheduled here in a few weeks, so we'll see how it does.

I'm starting to plan a trip to Baja Cali for 2009 or 2010. It will be for 2-4 people for sure. This trip to Moab will be a big test since there will be a definite 3 maybe 4 people in the Jeep for about a weeks long camping/traveling trip.

Time will tell what the durability of it will be and I for one hope it holds up well. I already know what I need to add in the future once funds get better, but based on the stuff I have now I'll see where improvements need to be made. I also hope to find things that don't need to be taken too so as to help with the packing for the trip.

 

[Nullifier]

Thats about 45 minutes from me. if someone really wants it let me know I'll go take a look at it for you.

 

[Rockcrawler]

Hmmm.... I think the wife would kill me if I had 2 Scramblers in the garage... especially since it would displace her car into the driveway! :gunt:

 

[AZCPP]

FYI... There is one of the Alaskan Postal CJ8's in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. I see it setting at the Blue Ridge School quite offten.

 

[XXXpedition]

awesome find
cool rig

 

[OverlandZJ]

It sold for $8,000. Someone used the BIN option. That was a good buy.