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Hardly anyone knows the Jeep CJ-8 as a pickup variant of the legendary CJ-5. He achieved world fame especially in the Korean War. The CJ-8 is virtually non-existent, especially in European road traffic. No wonder, in this country the pick-up, which has the name annex scrambler wore, not even offered. Add to this the fact that not even 30.000 CJ-8s were produced. And what is the difference to the CJ-5? It has been extended by around 20 centimeters to 2,62 meters, there is a tightly cut driver's cockpit for the pilot and copilot, and a firmly bolted roll-over frame comes with it from the factory. And the team from “Ball and Buck” has now presented just such a rare specimen and at the same time announced that it should not remain a one-off. One would like to manufacture the CJ-8 as a so-called “BALL UND BUCK CJ-8 JEEP SCRAMBLER TRUCK” in series and install either a 4,2-liter AMC V8, a GM LS3 or a 2,8-liter Cummins on request Turbo diesel.
new chassis and lift kit
No matter which engine will be under the hood, you should make sure in advance that the base is stable and durable. The renovation costs of $ 65.000 to $ 105.000 are scheduled for a maximum of 100 hours for the restoration. The CJ-8 will then receive modern components such as an ARB Old Man Emu suspension kit with 2 inch (approx. 5 cm) lift function, there is a switchable all-wheel drive with manual freewheel hubs, a short reduction and the tank capacity almost 15 gallons from now on , The CJ-8 is also placed on American Racing aluminum Baja rims with BF Goodrich AT2 tires and new aprons (front with impact protection), a reinforced roll bar and a loading area protection from American Cypress are included. Small technical details of the present such as the full LED headlights and outdoor lights bring the CJ-8 up to date. And the cabin has also arrived in the present.
everything is painstakingly handcrafted
In summer it is cooled with an air conditioning system filled with R134A refrigerant and shows itself with Ball and Buck Signature door panels and original Camo seats. There is also a Tuffy® Security glove compartment and a classic Ball and Buck Signature leather steering wheel. And here, too, it is the small details such as the handmade knobs and buttons, the electronic Speedhut GPS instruments or the stereo sound system from Alpine® with Polk 5 1/4 coax speakers that make the Ball and Buck Signature CJ-8 so extraordinary , Incidentally, the tuner specifies about 3 to 4 months lead time for a finished vehicle. If you are interested, you have to pay just under $ 1.800 online and off you go. If we receive timely information on further changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed if you simply use ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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more details about the Ball and Buck "Signature Jeep CJ-8":
- Ball and Buck Signature Canvas and Original Camo seats
- Signature canvas door panels
- ARB Old Man Emu driver with 2 inch lift kit
- Tuffy® Security glove box and console
- Ball and Buck Signature leather steering wheel, grab handles and dashboard
- hand-turned control knobs and heating controls made of brass
- Factory air conditioner with R134A refrigerant
- 4-speed ratio 3,23
- fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission
- manual freewheel front hubs
- 2-speed transfer case with 2,62 reduction
- 15 gallon fuel tank
- American Racing aluminum Baja rims with BF Goodrich AT2 tires
- American Cypress bed paneling
- electronic instruments from Speedhut GPS
- Full LED headlights and outdoor lights
- Alpine® Stereo with Polk 5 1/4 coax speakers
- Full size roll bar
- reinforced stainless bumpers
- Towbar and wiring 2000lb capacity
- Hard top with sliding rear window
- 3-point belts
- Raptor® loading bed tub
- 5ft pickup bed with 1500lb (0,68t) payload
- Carbotech brake pads
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