Jeep CJ Scrambler History Lesson

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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 Social@CBJeep.com 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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ryno8547 3 жыл бұрын

How much knowledge you have is unbelievable mr Collins

@nachovalenti 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dannydaniels3593 Жыл бұрын

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

@farcohollis1369 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mindeloman 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@andytalbot6719 3 жыл бұрын

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

@karlkascha1261 3 жыл бұрын

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

@phhugg 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@klaw163 3 жыл бұрын

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

@adamzimmer6365 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@archiebunker6059 3 жыл бұрын

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. 👍👍👍

@petemcl99 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rockercater 2 жыл бұрын

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 ...

@davidb.turknett4447 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidbarnsley8486 3 жыл бұрын

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

@danielsmith9500 3 жыл бұрын

Me Dennis has so much knowledge with so many vehicles

@kevinmorgan4453 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😎

@fdmackey3666 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@darrenmoore1556 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Your knowledge is incredible 👍

@rjr1227 3 жыл бұрын

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

@madpainter69 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

He has me going through my vin now. 😆

@deborahchesser7375 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jimijefferson82 3 жыл бұрын

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

@1234Testicle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank's Dennis

@kraigteeling7420 Жыл бұрын

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

@jakespeed63 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mariopassi5252 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@benmudn 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dougberry6886 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@Brad-jg9vh 3 жыл бұрын

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

@careykuhn9174 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amx19733 Жыл бұрын

Always Fantastic Dennis!!!!

@craigwood3498 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shineoncoffee4772 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@blackbuttecruizr 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Smokeroux 2 жыл бұрын

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! 🤣

@kenwaldrop9138 2 жыл бұрын

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

@literallyshaking8019 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ufohunters4612 3 жыл бұрын

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

@frpdude 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@agirlandherdad2483 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donaldbertini7969 3 жыл бұрын

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

@randymack2222 3 жыл бұрын

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

@frpdude 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kc0lif 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dj1698 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 CONTENT DENNIS

@tasco13 3 жыл бұрын

Your button up shirt is awesome...

@p-nut4209 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@brianr1220 3 жыл бұрын

Love the CJ's!

@joeyc2103 Жыл бұрын

Im amazed at how many Jeeps you have!

@pttn975 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dirtfireservices 3 жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable

@MrMctheking 3 жыл бұрын

This is who I want to be when I grow up

@rodneylewis4402 3 жыл бұрын

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).

@explorepa5322 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donchandler755 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ericwheat9540 Жыл бұрын

I love CJ8 Jeep’s

@shineoncoffee4772 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@phildonnakilmer5109 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Armydude2017 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@jeepersdelight 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasconnolly7452 Жыл бұрын

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.

@andolinithedon 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vetguy2562 Жыл бұрын

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?

@nelsonarraial2780 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@donnstambaugh1506 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.,.

@DannyWalker1949 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jodymandella3516 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikeconstantine6084 3 жыл бұрын

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

@leadfootnick4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@davepetroski1523 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kobyashee1832 2 жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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?

@MrWill73 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ChuckWD33158 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Scramblers.

@edstransitscott9186 3 жыл бұрын

Great

@chuckstith838 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea brother would LOVE that

@W4RH4WK_W468 3 жыл бұрын

@Dennis Collins

@AndrewAMartin 3 жыл бұрын

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

@koltonriddle_3514 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ccsmith2937 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@charlesclemons8116 3 жыл бұрын

He knows his jeep

@christianvitti2082 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@americanthundergod9749 3 жыл бұрын

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

@inlangford 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thomaspeters2076 3 жыл бұрын

Dennis yr the eddie van halen of jeep...geez i can't even remember the color of mine half the time...lol

@michaelhunter8644 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ruxtonnoble 3 жыл бұрын

Dennis, you didn't mention the wood rails, something unique to Scramblers. My '81 Scrambler has wood rails that seem a little different than later Scramblers. Wondering if they are original and if Jeep made changes throughout the years of production.

@brandonanderson6843 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rpeterson223 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, like many others, I’m interested in you talking CJ6.....they were good enough for President Reagan

@mrbobsshow 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt Dennis is the master of jeeps i hope someday for him to build me a fresh jeep My daughter had a liberty and was fun to drive bit i really want a 1980s style (when I saw them more as a kid. I'll be honest I really don't know much about jeeps other than they are cool A/F BUT LEARNING so much from Dennis and he seems like a straight shooter and MAN does he know his stuff. I'm from the Northeast so finding a older one nevermind one that isn't rotted beyond hell is nearly impossible. BUT SOMEDAY 😉😉 I WILL OWN ONE

@AndrewAMartin 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of 97-06 Wrangler TJs out there that have that CJ look but with better driveability and you won't worry about it being rare and dinging it. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are full of them. Just have to be careful about frame rust. I bought a 97 about 18 months ago for offroading for $7K, has a few issues but no rust, and I'm in PA. Seen a couple ads for TJs really cheap (under $2K) at a dealer in Philly, but I suspect there are serious problems...

@jackndew2 Жыл бұрын

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.

@petergrant2331 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thetreblerebel 3 жыл бұрын

I miss stripe kits and wonderful metallic paint!

@Abstruseish 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@ryansmith6098 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@orion4480 3 жыл бұрын

Dennis does your friend Richard have the same knowledge as you do? Or are you the master, and he, still the student. You're an interesting history teacher.

@joevald3 3 жыл бұрын

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

@branon6565 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@jeeperman19 3 жыл бұрын

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

@danielvazquez719 3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulolson6380 3 жыл бұрын

I watched Barrett Jackson the other day. There was a jeep Gladiator with a Hellcat under the hood. When I saw it my first thought was thats a Collins jeep. Can u confirm or deny it. Keep up the good work.