Jeep CJ Scrambler History Lesson

Welcome to Coffee Walk Ep 118! Today we’re going to look at 8 Jeep CJ Scramblers. The Scrambler is considered by most in the industry to be the most collectible amongst all of the 76-86 Jeeps- I totally agree.
We are also often asked here at Collins Bros what the differences are between a Base Model Scrambler, a Scrambler Renegade (SR) and a Scrambler Laredo (SLR). In today’s episode we really get a good look at each model and their differences.
Interested in any used pull-off parts from the Scramblers featured in this episode? Shoot me an email to [e-mail] with what you’re looking for & your contact info and either me or one of my Jeep Specialists at CollinsBrosJeep.com will be in touch.
GO FAST, HAVE FUN & HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
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[@neilperry2224]

I like the way you greet every member of staff/team as though they're friends and not employees. Ty it's nice to see this instead of the usual.

[@tylermclain1571]

I've spent years studying and working on jeeps....and even still every time I listen to Dennis I learn something new. I literally get taken to school every episode. So damn cool. Can't wait to get back to TX and pay a visit.

[@nachovalenti]

Dennis,no doubt that you are the master of Jeep. You make us learn and enjoy those we love Jeep with your knowledge about them. Manu thanks.

[@ryno8547]

How much knowledge you have is unbelievable mr Collins

[@andytalbot6719]

The highlight of my week. Thanks Dennis for sharing your knowledge.

[@karlkascha1261]

Another great video Dennis. You are the font of Jeep knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

[@dannydaniels3593]

Mr. Collins all I got to say is you’re remarkable man all the Jeeps that you buy I watched every video of you and your daughter and you guys have a merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@adamzimmer6365]

What an awesome history lesson in Scramblers. I absolutely love the 84 Scrambler Laredo in the Ice Blue with the Nutmeg brown interior. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of all these Scramblers Dennis. I really enjoyed and appreciate it.

[@NickTarterOKC]

Your yard is downright impressive sir. Love the old Jeeps!

[@klaw163]

I can only strive to be half as passionate about anything as Dennis is about Jeeps...or even cars in general! It's an honor listening to your knowledge good sir, such a great YT channel

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That was my Saturday morning Jeep education class Thank you for more Jeep gold 👍👍😍😍😍

[@phhugg]

Back in the late 80s, I was working for the USDA in Spokane Washington. Our office had a Scrambler. It was light blue with a white cab. I always wondered what happened to it.

[@darrenmoore1556]

Another great video. Your knowledge is incredible 👍

[@davidb.turknett4447]

I love watching your videos. This one really brings back memories. I was very fortunate to be able to own and drive a 1982 Scrambler for 10yrs +. My youngest son was born and brought home in that jeep. I've owned 5+ jeeps since and about to take delivery of a 2022 gladiator sport s this week. If it can live up to half the feelings that I had with the scrambler I'll be very happy.

[@petemcl99]

Dennis, Every time I watch one of your videos I think back to 1986 when I was in charge of the plant quality audits for all AMC & Jeep plants. I had a lot of jobs in my 34 years with AMC/Jeep (Service, Sales, Marketing & Engineering) and lived in three locations (Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA and Detroit). In 1986 I had an office in each of the plants and in the old Toledo plant it was in the Mather Spring Building which was opposite from the final inspection line where the Jeeps came out of the main plant. In that building they also stored all the old build records which were on pink carbonless paper (the original was what was in the glovebox or sometimes taped under the LF seat). One day we were looking for the records of a specific vehicle from 5 years prior. Even though these records were stored in boxes by build date finding a specific vehicle was an impossible task. We never did find what we were looking for but it was an interesting experience and made me appreciate later computerization. I would imagine that those records were destroyed when they tore down the plant in the mid-2000s. I don't believe that those older records were ever computerized or converted into a suitable format. Perhaps you would know better as you seem to be able to quote production volumes.

[@fdmackey3666]

I know a gent who really, really wanted a Scrambler in his youth but could not afford one back then. Years later he's a very wealthy man with a collection of cars and trucks that he commissioned to suit his tastes and sometimes his sense of humor. None of his vehicles left the factory equipped as they are today. In the late 1990s he decided he was going to have a Scrambler even if he had to have one built....So he did! He had a four door Jeep converted into what he calls a "Scrambler II" (picture the Jeep Gladiator). IF you didn't know better you might think he had managed to purchase a prototype Gladiator OR one of a Scrambler that never saw the light of day as a production vehicle. His "Scrambler II" has a five speed manual, is of course 4X4, is powered by a "robust" rebuilt AMC era 304cid engine that has been converted to fuel injection, and has both soft and hard tops. Of his "I just wanted one." vehicles the oddest may be his 4X4 Geo Metro even though the 2015 Mini he had converted into a pickup with four wheel drive that he often uses to haul feed around his farm for his cattle that looks the strangest in my humble opinion. All of his vehicles are road legal, registered and insured and he takes turns driving them with his wife.

[@1234Testicle]

Thank's Dennis

[@benmudn]

These Scrambler videos are hard to watch. My 83 CJ8 Laredo was bobbed by the previous owner back in the late 90s and turned into a rock-crawler. It is mean off-road, but would be so much more valuable if it was stock.

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

He has me going through my vin now. 😆

[@deborahchesser7375]

You better, CJ-8’s are rare as hens teeth

[@farcohollis1369]

Hey Dennis! What about CJ6’s? Had 4 of them. Loved the extra space and they didn’t do bad off-road! Maybe a video on them?

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Great idea!!! I’d love to here what Dennis knows about them as well. Super rare!!!

[@mindeloman]

CJ-6s are cool. Ronald Regan had one on his ranch. It's still there! I believe Dennis isn't interested in CJs before 75. They're hard to get parts. He's said this a lot.

[@jimijefferson82]

Great walkaround, glad to own one of 4K 1984's! Very informative indeed!

[@amx19733]

Always Fantastic Dennis!!!!

[@archiebunker6059]

Your knowledge of automobiles of all types is crazy impressive, had no clue you were into jeeps of all things. Subbed about a month ago, really really really enjoy your channel. 👍👍👍

[@kevinmorgan4453]

Great video. I’ve seen a beige Scrambler sitting in a field in Newburgh, Indiana about once a month for the past 16 years. Pretty cool vehicles. I saw a twin to my Loden Green CJ5 in you yard. 😎

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Outstanding

[@madpainter69]

i HAVE NEVER WANTED A JEEP, IN MY LIFE, BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT I REALY ENJOY THESE VIDEOS. THANKS I"M WATCHINGTHEM ALL.... With my coffee...

[@danielsmith9500]

Me Dennis has so much knowledge with so many vehicles

[@rockercater]

I HAVE NEVER KNOWN SO MUCH ABOUT JEEPS.. I always wanted one because of the doors come off and the top comes off .DENNIS knows his shit!! THANK YOU ...

[@kraigteeling7420]

You have to show the CJ collection. For someone who grew up with these it would be maybe a once in a lifetime chance.

[@rjr1227]

Dennis...your knowledge of jeeps is just mind blowing. HOW do you remember all of this....AND where everything is on property? NOW....maybe you can do a vid of all of the Jeep models with a side by side of them....please..I love jeeps but don't know what LK JL etc is or meaning...Thank you for these videos...we all love them

[@mariopassi5252]

I had a black Scrambler Laredo with tan roof and interior. Came with wood side boards on the bed. Loved it. One day my wife and I were cruising through a local park with the top and doors off, and some guy yells, "Get a real Jeep". He must feel pretty foolish now if he's looked at the current values of Scramblers, LOL.

[@Brad-jg9vh]

You need to do a history of jeep. Love your knowledge. We also would like a history of how you started.

[@careykuhn9174]

The Jeep man Dennis teaches us all about the good stuff! Thanks for your knowledge and love for Scramblers!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Great content... Can't believe @Tyler didn't fix @Dennis collar! 😂

[@dj1698]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 CONTENT DENNIS

[@jakespeed63]

Working as a Jeep mechanic, late 90’s, we had an elderly customer with a Scrambler. Was only used to plow his factory parking lot. Had less than 5k Miles. Dark green hardtop. Was mint. Stored in heated factory. Drove like new

[@craigwood3498]

As always Love all the information that you give 👍 I have a 78 cj5 , cj7 a 87 long bed mj and a 90 xj. Just bought my girlfriend a 04 tj sport

[@dirtfireservices]

Very knowledgeable

[@tasco13]

Your button up shirt is awesome...

[@dougberry6886]

I'm a Scrambler fanatic. Well any CJ as far as that goes. I've had several of them. I had a black Laredo J10 as well. I mentioned on a previous video that it'd be nice to see you do a Coffee Walk on the J10 & Comanche trucks. PLEASE!!! This was a great video as always.

[@1982MCI]

I would love to see a coffee walk on the J10 or 20 as well! I just sold my 77 CJ7 a bit ago and I’ve got 3 Grand Wagoneers but I’d love to get either a Scrambler or a J10 next. I love em!!

[@brianr1220]

Love the CJ's!

[@literallyshaking8019]

0:55 Dennis must’ve been saying good morning to his accountants 😂

[@joeyc2103]

Im amazed at how many Jeeps you have!

[@kenwaldrop9138]

My '81 had the chrome below the doors, chrome bumper, gauge cluster, under the dash a/c, but it had painted grill.

[@agirlandherdad2483]

Being retired military, his messed up collar is driving me nuts. LOL🤣

[@ufohunters4612]

50 years old and never owned a jeep ... But dam if I dont respect Dennis passion for something he loves

[@kc0lif]

i like the scramblers for sure especially the more loaded ones. soft tops are nice. one of these days like get one as long it's runs.

[@frpdude]

I own a 81 scrambler inherited from my grandfather. Has 80000 miles still have original window stickers and all maintenance records, owners manual ect... grandfather bought it new. Little to no rust. Wood front bumper original. Southern ca origin.

[@pttn975]

I had an 81 AMC Spirit with the 258 and the plastic blue valve cover.

[@rodneylewis4402]

I have two of them; an '83 & an '85. The '85 came out of Venezuela & has a factory Dana 44 rear (I also have an '86 CJ-7 Laredo with the Dana 44).

[@randymack2222]

When I got my1981 scrambler in 1990 it still had the original wood box rails

[@frpdude]

Mine as well also the wood front bumper mine was my grandfathers he bought new so I have window stickers owners manual dealership paperwork for sale and all maintenance records only 80000 miles on it.

[@donaldbertini7969]

U stands for Undesirable! Dennis you are a funny guy!

[@davepetroski1523]

Are you going to do follow up videos of the blue/nut meg restoration?

[@MrMctheking]

This is who I want to be when I grow up

[@Smokeroux]

Thank you for the History Lesson on Scramblers. I feel guilty for putting a Cammed 6.0 in our ‘82 CJ8… …HELL NO I DON’T! 🤣

[@p-nut4209]

Awesome as usual. I grew up in a 77 Levi’s CJ5 304 4sp which is still my favorite Jeep. Just curious, what’s your favorite CJ?

[@explorepa5322]

There is a scrambler with a plow on it growing up in Philly the funeral home uses it as a plow vehicle every year

[@ericwheat9540]

I love CJ8 Jeep’s

[@phildonnakilmer5109]

Some day soon, I'll bring my 89 Grand Wagoneer to your shop to start an update plan

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Very nice

[@jodymandella3516]

Didnt see the '84 postal edition's that Alaska had done with world cabs. I have one and see few on the net here and there.

[@koltonriddle_3514]

I have a 83 cj7 it’s running and in pretty decent condition

[@donchandler755]

We bought our '86 Scrambler from Collins Brothers when we lived in Garland. Hauled it to Utah, drove it several years, then sold it. Loved that Jeep and now we wonder why, why why did we sell it? Would love to have another.

[@leadfootnick4x4]

Good video

[@thomasconnolly7452]

Great video. What makes a CA Scrambler so special? I have a CA delivered 83 SR but it was ordered with seemingly every option but Auto.

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

Merry Christmas to everyone reading this comment. I hope we can all get back to normal in 2021!

[@mikeconstantine6084]

Dennis, You are the Jeep Scrambler Yoda!.... Restore them.. We will!

[@brandonanderson6843]

I live in Texas and have a 81 white with blue decals SR

[@jeepersdelight]

Jason from Maryland here Uhh, where is this CJ collection you mentioned? Let's see that! I bleed olive drab!

[@nelsonarraial2780]

Hello Dennis I love your Channel I was just wondering I have a 65th anniversary TJ with a 6-speed is that worth holding onto?

[@thetreblerebel]

I miss stripe kits and wonderful metallic paint!

[@Armydude2017]

I own a 82 base in chestnut brown metallic 😁 nutmeg interior with the t4/258 and still rockin the factory swing out tire carrier 😎 owned it for the last 17 years and counting 🤘 (for anyone curious, definitely NOT for sale lol)

[@americanthundergod9749]

I like that beige 83. I’d do a full resto if I owned it. Just make it look spiffy.

[@donnstambaugh1506]

Thanks.,.

[@smacdiesel]

Mine's a 1983 Jamaca Beige.

[@kobyashee1832]

At 9:43, Dennis introduces us to a California-emissions specific 1984 Scrambler Laredo color code 4C (Ice Blue) with nutmeg-colored interior. Pay very, very close attention to this particular Scrambler because it now represents what may be the finest example of any CJ-8 that exists the world over - no hyperbole/exaggeration. Approximately two weeks ago on an episode of Coffee Walk Dennis and his team unveiled this true masterpiece of restorative automotive craftsmanship to the masses. Simply jaw-dropping in the build quality and the numerous impossibly rare NOS parts that make up most of the build.

[@robertmaxwell3548]

Major issue! I have a 1986 CJ Laredo,6 Cyl, AC, Automatic with Air ,and Full Roll Cage, Chrome Wheels, Chrome Grill, under hood Light, Swing away Spare Tire rack, with Hartop, Lester Steering Wheel and Grab Bar,Tachometer,Clock, Ash Tray and cig lighter option. The Bad, dropped a Rod. Should I rebuild this Engine or replace with a 1999 6 Cyl,5 Speed 4x4 Sport Model? Keep Original or Modify with new Motor?

[@Abstruseish]

I have an 82 cj5. I don't know what trim it was, but it has a chrome front bumper, fender flairs, tilt steering wheel, tach, clock.. is there any way I can find out exactly what it came with from the dealer?

[@johnrossi6212]

Are you gonna do an episode on the CJ6?

[@ChuckWD33158]

I like the Scramblers.

[@michaelhunter8644]

Now I know why I can't find one or see them anymore 😭 and I know we're all the Jeeps have went

[@charlesclemons8116]

He knows his jeep

[@kenfelty7667]

I am working on a cj5 with 304, need bolt size for water pump that hold the fan/pully on?

[@jeeperman19]

Hey Dennis, do you know were there any examples of 81 cj8 with the 304? If so what kind of production numbers?

[@DannyWalker1949]

I've owned Jeep's before. But Never was crazy bout the Scramblers. I prefer the Old Models Army Jeep's and the CJ-5's are my favorite one's.

[@andolinithedon]

You know, if your put your creamer in first and then the coffee, the coffee will mix it for you. Just saying. Love watching your vids!

[@1982MCI]

It doesn’t always mix it good enough tho. The dispenser he’s pouring the coffee out of really doesn’t give enough pressure behind it like you get pouring it out of a pot in order to mix thick syrups and sugars well enough where the last couple drinks you get nothing but sugar and syrup. Been there, done that before many times and it ain’t pleasant!! If the man wants to stir, then let the man stir, lol

[@branon6565]

I thought I knew everything there was to know about jeep's, but I was mistaken cuz I never noticed the narrow track of the 81 compared to newer model years...does that apply to all jeeps, as in cj5 and cj7, as well? Also, I'd love to switch my cj7 high back seats to those low backs seen in the baseline cj8 in this vid, cuz the stock high backs just suck...

[@mdg4902]

Not so much a comment but a question. I want to increase horsepower in my truck. 2012 chevy silverado LT, 5.3L V8 K1500. I know that changing plugs a day wires can help but is there other options?

[@DavidBrown-qt1rr]

Is there a way to tell if you have a Renegade by the vin or the data plate? My CJ7 has all the specs he mentioned in the video minus the decals. Maybe the PO took them off?

[@danielvazquez719]

Hey Dennis, just wondering if they ever made a factory 304 v8 cj-8 ?

[@ctfan1486]

You ever restore the Jeep pickup trucks?

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE

[@petergrant2331]

I daily drove an 84 cj7 with a 1 barrel 2.5 hurricane. Great gas mileage but hated 31"s. Also had 3:55 gears. Couldn't kill it but not very much power

[@mikedobrint6007]

Just wondering if the Jeepster Hurst Edition are worth collecting?

[@chuckstith838]

Your a Jeep dealer. You restore all kinds of jeeps. Where's the Willy's jeeps? Early iron. You don't do those? Show me some oldies Dennis. Enjoy

[@mrbobsshow]

Oh yea brother would LOVE that

[@W4RH4WK_W468]

@Dennis Collins

[@AndrewAMartin]

Pretty sure they only do CJ-5 and newer, no flat fender jeeps. But I could be wrong...

[@edstransitscott9186]

Great

[@joevald3]

I wish I was younger I love jeeps . I would get one a .but now n rebuild it I did a couple of CJ fives and I have to say I love them but now I can only drive them

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Never knew about the serpentine belt for CA only jeeps

[@emilianocruz11]

david frieburger from roadkill have a 1981 jeep cj8 scrambler with v8 and atlas transfer case and a 46 cj 2a williys

[@nelsonarochomendez6034]

Me gustaría capítulo en español gracias

[@vetguy2562]

This is always so cool to learn Dennis, thanks to you and the whole crew for that 👍 Whatever happened to President Ronald Reagan's Scrambler? And does Steve McQueen's family have his old tan CJ?