Hazel - 79 Jeep J10 Gladiator

[Dalamar]

What does every project garage need? - another project!

I'm helping my buddy Josh build this pickup for his daily driver, custom built how he wants it.
He's always liked this truck since he was a kid and finally has one of his own.


In short we're fabricating a custom suspension with ALCAN all spring lift, reinforced with custom trusses and trailing arms.
Powerplant - replacing the AMC 360 with an SBC stroked 383
Trans - upgraded the TH400 with red eagle pro stock kevlar and B&M convertor.
Borg Warner 1339 transfer with an all gear mile marker with 16% OD
Disk brake conversion
Interior will be upgraded
ect.
More info to come


Here's what we started with:

 

[bonestock3.8DTH]

Dude I love these trucks, my step dad had one when I was little that he was trying to get running but never could. I was so sad to see it go when he sold it. I look forward to seeing the progress of this truck!

 

[joekd]

Buddy of mine had one years back, loved that thing

1 out of every 10 people would ask him how long it took to do the custom work to make the pickup bed and refused to believe Jeep made a track

 

[Orange 94]

Awesome! There's a couple kicking around here, pretty cool!

 

[CC'S95GT]

looks to be in decent shape. Didn't they also call these "Honcho's"?
I hope his project doesn't take up more of your time away your Mustang project.

 

[Dalamar]

it is a pretty cool truck, and in amazing shape.

People apparently either like em, or go what, jeep made a truck?

He's been accumulating parts for about the last 6 months, this is going to be fun and pretty cool when we're done.
More on that soon.

looks to be in decent shape. Didn't they also call these "Honcho's"?
I hope his project doesn't take up more of your time away your Mustang project.

It might, but we made a deal that he has to help me on the mustang when this is done. we have a finish goal for 5 weeks.... no body work, but everything else.
Yes, they did have a special model of the truck called a Honcho - you're good CC!

 

[CC'S95GT]

it is a pretty cool truck, and in amazing shape.

People apparently either like em, or go what, jeep made a truck?

He's been accumulating parts for about the last 6 weeks, this is going to be fun and pretty cool when we're done.
More on that soon.



It might, but we made a deal that he has to help me on the mustang when this is done. we have a finish goal for 5 weeks.... no body work, but everything else.
Yes, they did have a special model of the truck called a Honcho - you're good CC!

I'M NOT GOOD JUST OLD. I thought it was a cool name for a truck.

 

[duh09]

Love old Fullsize Jeeps, been looking for a cheap one for awhile. Excited to see this one

 

[Tony]

those are awesome!!!! but i refuse to comment on your thread till you comment on my jeep thread :grin:

edit: i just commented though....dammit!! after this no more comments :lipsrsealed:

 

[Dalamar]

hahah, thanks Tony.
your build looks good so far man.



Thanks Duh!





Front axle: DANA 44 open knuckel passenger side drop.
Rebuilding it with custom trusses, bearings & seals. Gears are good.

 

[Dalamar]

 

[Burninriverdiver]

Wow, not bad on the rust overall. My buddy did the floor pans in his 98 f-150 last winter, looked a lot worse than these did.

 

[white95]

cool project

 

[Dalamar]

Wow, not bad on the rust overall. My buddy did the floor pans in his 98 f-150 last winter, looked a lot worse than these did.

Totally, it really is very rust free

98 F150, wow that's not very old!

 

[Burninriverdiver]

Totally, it really is very rust free

98 F150, wow that's not very old!

Never underestimate the power of 5 months of salt caked roads every year lol. This gem of a jeep looks like it's been treated well throughout its life. I'm looking forward to the progress

 

[mcglsr2]

Cool truck, nice project!

 

[Tony]

is this you dal?

looks like you got your hands full on this thing lol.

 

[Dalamar]

Thanks guys,


It has been a nice life - it came from NV, dry place, no humidity and no not much rain/no snow.


Love your avitar mcglsr2!

 

[Dalamar]

Tony, That's my buddy Josh.

 

[Dalamar]

last nights cave fun