Jeep CJ Scrambler History Lesson

[@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.

[@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.

[@corbingarrett1206]

Did the scrambler come from the factory with a V8? If so, what size? My old man has one that's had a few motor swaps, but the factory badges are V8 badges.

[@DUNEATV]

Love the Jeep videos! 🇺🇸

[@ToddKesler]

Jeeps are a investment. I bought a 2000 TJ for 2k in 2007 sold it in 2016 for 7k...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jorgeh0000]

Hola amigos espero estén bien. Gracias por este buen video. Y gracias a Rafael Toro que me dio la dirección de este canal. Yo tengo un Jeep cj7 límited año 1982 y quiero saber dónde lleva la chapa de los seriales este modelo.?? El carro está muy original y quiero saber el precio que lo puedo vender ?? Soy miembro del grupo en marketplace jeep cj7. Si me pueden ayudar por favor 🙏 no tengo como pagarle pero se lo voy agradecer por toda la vida. . Que buenos vídeos tienen aquí y que bien explicado son. . Lastima que no sé hablar inglés para entender lo que dicen en el vídeo. . GRACIAS muchas GRACIAS ❤️

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

He has me going through my vin now. 😆

[@deborahchesser7375]

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

[@ryno8547]

How much knowledge you have is unbelievable mr Collins

[@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.

[@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...

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Just don’t message Collins brothers about your mint scrambler find unless it’s a stupid good deal lol still can’t believe you guys didn’t buy that one. I found in Seattle all because he wanted retail although I suppose you’re not in business to break even

[@nelsonarochomendez6034]

Me gustaría capítulo en español gracias

[@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

[@karlkascha1261]

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

[@stevedean418]

Has anyone every swapped the motor out of a willys “jeep” and if so what was used? I have one that someone ruined by rhino lining the whole thing white and the original engine was been rebuilt a few times before I ended up with it and even when it’s running perfect it could use at least double the horsepower the original engine is capable of making?

[@c4onmylip]

There's a guy who stuck an LSX in a Willy's flat fender and put out a few videos of him on the drag strip. 1000 horse power in a 2000 lb vehicle is a crazy thing to see.

[@c4onmylip]

Here, I found a video of it driving around. He blew the engine up in it a few times so there's a few different videos of it with different engines, at this time he had it built to about 1400 HP kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6sfqVunMqWbpo

[@literallyshaking8019]

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

[@lowerd_223luvsu8]

I wonder how cjs would look if Jeep kept making them?

[@Abstruseish]

There is an Indian company called Mahindra that makes tractors and farm equipment primarily, but they have a long standing agreement with Jeep that allows them to use the CJ body and design and everything. They have a model they sell in the side by side market called the Roxor, which is basically a updated diesel powered Jeep CJ. It isn't street legal in the US though.

[@TheHopetown]

@MS NPC JINX

[@c4onmylip]

@@Abstruseish they make a street legal version in India called the Thar and it looks pretty good actually. They're coming out with a new generation and it looks like a wrangler but slightly off.

[@ctfan1486]

You ever restore the Jeep pickup trucks?

[@donaldbertini7969]

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

[@petersonoliveira8496]

Boa tarde Dennis vai amém carro 1972 Chevy Pu trabalho

[@ryansmith6098]

What percentage of Scrambler were Laredos? I think one time you said about 20%. I have a ‘81 Scrambler SL (SLR) Color Code OM - Dark Brown Metallic, Nutmeg Accents, and Factory Air. That means that I have one of about 1600 SL, but I haven’t seen many (if any) OM - Dark Brown Metallic Scrambler Laredos. Happy to be taking it back to its original color.

[@andysaunders3708]

Hi man, I have a 1995 Orvis Zj/Zg Euro spec, built in Austria, 4.0 auto. Right hand drive, straight and clean - might need paint. Emgine has done 130,000 km Has every feature possible, not rusty - is this a collectible Jeep? Apparentlyonly 170 were ever built to this spec. Is this just another ZJ with a badge, or is it worth anything? Cheers, Andy

[@noyb7214]

Hey Dennis , there’s an early 80s Red Jeep for sale behind the Pizza Hut( www.google.com/search?q=pizza+hut+mines+rd&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#) on FM 1472 “Mines Rd.” In Laredo, Texas. Cross street is Las Cruces. I drove by it this morning on my way back to Austin. Looks good.

[@jackndew2]

I've watch a number of your jeep videos and agree with everyone that you're incredibly knowledgeable on the subject, but I don't recall you ever mentioning the 'Levi' edition of Scramblers. Back in '84 I bought a 1981 4 cyl/4 speed, blue Levi edition, complete with denim seats and soft top, hard doors, chrome grille and 'Levi" decals. Can you tell me more about this model? How rare were they? Any around these days? Thanks to anyone who has any answers.

[@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?

[@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...

[@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?

[@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.

[@andytalbot6719]

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

[@darrenmoore1556]

Another great video. Your knowledge is incredible 👍

[@christianvitti2082]

Hey I don’t know if you look at comments but I’ve got a 1985 scrambler Laredo automatic with under 100k original miles. Currently sandblasted ready for full frame off restore. Would sell for the right price.

[@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.

[@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.

[@inlangford]

My kid ditched me again, so bored as fuuck!, Thx for the video Dennis!

[@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.

[@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?

[@davepetroski1523]

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

[@danielsmith9500]

Me Dennis has so much knowledge with so many vehicles

[@somedude9576]

I just picked up a 1981 Jeep Scrambler that has been stored inside, but has not been started in 3 years. Do you have check list on how to get it running without fucking it 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! 🤣

[@ufohunters4612]

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

[@davidwelch3459]

I know where there is a 81 scrambler mint condition 36,000 miles in Cambridge Ohio on Facebook you look that up

[@jeepersdelight]

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

[@tylerp9620]

I am so confused, I have a 1983 Cj7, auto, wagon wheels, AC, Tach, clock, no gauge surround, no rocker molding, silver, blue interior.... Is this just an optioned base?

[@1982MCI]

Is it a Levi Edition?

[@kenwaldrop9138]

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

[@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.

[@kenfelty7667]

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

[@agirlandherdad2483]

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

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

How about a little love for the guys n gals that built jeeps from my home town?

[@lorieawaitley7662]

On Your Mark , Get Set , GO 🖐✌👍 October 15 '21 09:15 PM 🇺🇸 ♿ 😎

[@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

[@careykuhn9174]

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

[@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?

[@Brad-jg9vh]

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

[@trimcargogaming9894]

my dads first car he bought himself was a 82 cj8 he ended up putting a lift kit on it and swapping the engine for a 305 v8 it hasn't turned on in years i plan to fix it but first step is new tires it has 35in tires right now so that'll be a bit pricey and it doesn't even have a battery in it right now cause the one that was in it died

[@michaelhunter8644]

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

[@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

[@pttn975]

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

[@deborahchesser7375]

So what kind of $ are we talking for a decent 80’s -90’s Jeep CJ7 say ?

[@johnmcelwain5884]

Nice. First look and you can describe...you doeand g som tine eith Jeeps. Lol

[@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.

[@thetreblerebel]

Dumb to part out a rare car anyways to repair another one. In my opinion. But I'm not getting paid to charge people for a Scrambler

[@Merylstreep1949]

That base scrambler will be desirable once you put a Hellcrate motor w a blower. Yeah you are welcome, just want a ride in it once the Hellcrates in it.

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE

[@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!!

[@dj1698]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 CONTENT DENNIS

[@mikeconstantine6084]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@NickTarterOKC]

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

[@faceluckcell9484]

jeeP CJA2 bLack beard history lesson

[@lanceerwin156]

Why does the serpentine belt indicate that it's a California Jeep?

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Never knew about the serpentine belt for CA only jeeps

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

This is the name the new gladiator should have been badged with!

[@jarredcorby7170]

Are Wedgwood blue cj5 hard to find ?

[@raymondpeters9186]

I own a 1985 scrambler California

[@brandonanderson6843]

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

[@smacdiesel]

Mine's a 1983 Jamaca Beige.

[@maxrockatansky5573]

Dennis, how about using one of those nice Coffee Walk coffee cups instead of a new disposable cup every day?

[@johnnycash1612]

Is a any cj automatic rare? Or just scramblers

[@chrisanddeinnasadventures7857]

We’ll now I know where all the scramblers are.

[@charlesclemons8116]

He knows his jeep

[@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

[@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.

[@emilianocruz11]

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

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@MrWill73]

Love the Scramblers! How much would it approximately cost to have you restore the blue Scrambler that you are going to start restoring next week? My dad loved Jeeps and I fixed one up for him back in 2000. A 1985 Renegade. He learned to drive in a 50’s Willys. I have a soft spot for CJs! When I am ready to buy another CJ I am buying it from you.

[@jeeperman19]

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

[@joeyc2103]

Im amazed at how many Jeeps you have!

[@kulunusankalpa5250]

Hi sir I’m from srilanka.i also have jeep scrambler cj 8 I watched your vedios.srilanka has only 23 jeep scrambler cj 8 s

[@projectfree6438]

Haha mine was a v4 till I put a ls and 42s 🤣🤣

[@chickensfloat7427]

How rare is a factory spare tirerack ski rack? My jeeps a 81 and been in the family since it had 800 miles. My grandpa got sick of banging his head on it when fueling up so he took it to the dealer and worked out a deal they get the rack back if they install side steps

[@51-FS]

Their was only 27 that came with the ski/tire rack. If u still have it your sitting on a gold mind

[@chickensfloat7427]

@@51-FS where did you get the number 27 from is there any articles on it ? The ski rack is long gone . My grampa got sick of banging his head on it when he would gas up at the pump so he took the jeep to the dealer and worked out a deal (jeep had less than a 1000 miles at the time) the dealer took the rack and they gave and installed side steps. This jeep was very stipped down aside from a 258 and like i said the ski rack. Not even the spoked wheels in 1981

[@chickensfloat7427]

@@51-FS ive never seen the rack in person . Its all word of mouth from my grandpa. *incomeing story of the life of this jeep* In 81 a doctor in Pennsylvania bought the jeep at 800 miles he laid the jeep on its side. He had a sketchy body shop fix it (didnt tell insurance) and traded it in for a wagoneer. My grandpa bought it drove it for years then gave it to my dad. It sat so he gave it to his uncle. Prior to the uncle having it it was always washed and trans fluid sprayed on the undercarriage then undercoat on top to seal it in. Once a year doing that kept the jeep rock solid for a nothern jeep. My grandpa also hole sawed holes on body channels and even the rear crossmember to flush the frame with water. Well the uncle beat the shit outa the jeep and 2nd gear was raspy and it rusted and even 2 springs broke. My grandpa towed it down to Florida it sat so he towed it to Wisconsin gave it back to my dad. Him and my older Bother fixed up but then my brother sucked at driving so my dad took it and drove it. Eventually it sat even though it ran fine but started to rust again so my dad gave it to my brother inlaw who dropped a 360 in it cause the timing chain jumped a tooth and he wanted a v8. He lifted it put wheels and tires on it. Well it sat again plus he put a t170 in it (originally had a sr4 that was going bad) well 1st gear was like 2nd gear so he gave it to me well i put a nos t176 in it then his used 360 blew so i put a brand new long block in it and its my daily now. Eventually i wanna pull the body and restore the jeep 100%. But im a broke 17 year old so that will have to wait till i get my other 1982 jeep cj7 on the road. That one is a basket case but it has a fiberglass body and a 5 speed. Was and is fix the jeep i currently drive (the 81) then fix the 82 jeep then pull the 81 off the road cause it needs body work pretty bad. Frame is rock solid still though from all the oil my grandpa would spray under it. All the cj jeeps up here the frame rotted away after 10 to 20 years but mine is 39 years strong 💪

[@chickensfloat7427]

@@51-FS fogot this jeep also has the fancyer hiback nutmeg seats fog sev marchel lights and even the original speakers were in nutmeg and green (jeep is a green metallic brown too) so its kinda a weird jeep with high options on a stripped jeep. Still have the fog lights seats and stuff but the speakers went bad years ago long before i was born

[@Jeepers1984]

NEVER let it go!!!

[@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).

[@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.

[@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