AMC INK

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The current issue of Vintage Truck magazine has a
several page article by John Mays about the CJ-8
family of 
"world cab" Jeeps which were produced from 1981
through 1983.

The CJ-8 sold most commonly in the U.S. and Canada as
the Scrambler but was available for export in four
body styles with a modular dash which could easily be
adapted to right or left hand drive.  Four body styles
were available: utility with soft top, half cab
pickup, station wagon and closed van.

In 1981 three engines were available, Iron Duke
Pontiac (base), 4.2L AMC, and a 2.4L Nissan diesel. 
Four and five speed transmissions were available and I
think and auto tranny was available.  There are
several brochure pictures of these Jeeps which I had
never seen and there's a cool Renegade version with
will wooden sideboards.  I wonder if there is one of
those long wheel base Renegades left anywhere in the
world.

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA