Bobbed 83 cj8 project

[FINOCJ]

I really like this as an idea...title issue is a big red flag and non-running engine so seems way overpriced. If I were looking to build up something a bit different but still kind of old iron - this would be it. I like to the long wheelbase of the cj8, but the rear overhang is usually an issue - this is a good solution. Drop in a HO 4.0 with EFI, T18 and 35s and put a lock box in the back.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/conifer-1983-bobbed-jeep-scrambler/6804692260.html

[Spieg]

TDK makes a nice bobbed frame for the purpose (even available with hybrid TJ suspension setup), but at some point you are just spending a lot of cash/effort to essentially make your own CJ6 (or LJ if you go hybrid).

[FINOCJ]

spending a lot of cash/effort to essentially make your own CJ6

true...but with old cj6 (or whatever) you then spend a lot of money to try and make it useable and driveable...there are advantages to either and money to spend in improvements either way as well. The boxed cj8 frame is nice advantage as well (no cj6 came with a boxed frame) as some brakes and steering upgrades (at least compared to the early) that are factory included on the cj8. For any highly built project...your basically buying a frame and body and probably replacing a lot of drivetrain components ....just seems like the aftermarket support for 'easy' upgrades is better for the cj8 than the early stuff.

[Getaklu]

Nice Willy's pickup and a couple of other projects in the background too.

[Hypoid]

Nice Willy's pickup and a couple of other projects in the background too.I was thinking, "somebody has a Jeep problem!"

[Spieg]

The boxed cj8 frame is nice advantage as well (no cj6 came with a boxed frame).
I guess what I was alluding to is that I wouldn't build a wheeler (CJ6 or 8) on a stock frame. After years of welding cracks in my box frame I can tell you, it's not built all that strong (a TDK frame is in my future... some day).

When you consider there was only 6 years between production runs that took place a long time ago, I don't think there is necessarily much more work required to make one usable/drivable than the other. Really depends on maintenance/care updates/upgrades from previous owners.