Jeep Gladiator!

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This thing looks very similar to the Wrangler replacement and Rescue from this thread: http://www.northeastjeep.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1323 .

From Rockcrawler.com...

"The Jeep Gladiator is a lifestyle pick-up with all the capability of the famed Wrangler. It is an authentic statement of Jeep brand heritage, featuring the historic box side-mounted spare of past models. This “Flexible Utility Truck,” featuring an open-air canvass top, an expandable truck bed and a stow-away rear-seat cushion, has a rugged functionality only found in Jeep. "

 

[jon]

looks to be more of The CJ-8

since the unlimited is a redesign cj-6

 

[jeep.xj.4x4]

Finally a new Jeep Truck!! 8)

 

[jeepgod]

I think maybe tj-8

 

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The original 1960s Jeep Gladiator:

 

[pyagid]

gotta love them

 

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More info here:

http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101260

"The Jeep Gladiator marks the resurrection of a Jeep pickup nameplate not heard from since the 1960s, and a body-style absent from the company’s lineup since the death of the ’80s-era Comanche.

The Gladiator is built on a unique platform but takes the simple style trail to strongly resemble the production Renegade. Senior vice president for design Trevor Creed says to expect “a lot in a short time” from Jeep’s corner of the DaimlerChrysler universe, and while DC officials deny the Gladiator is intended for production (natch), Creed’s statement, along with the development of a new platform and the Gladiator’s subdued familial cues, imply a production version might very well be on the cards.

The Gladiator draws power from a 163-hp version of the 2.8-liter common rail turbo-diesel I4 engine now available in the Liberty, with torque rated at a strong 295 lb-ft. Part-time four-wheel-drive is transferred to the wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Other trick features include a rear-seat access hatch on the driver’s side, a full passenger-side rear door, drop-down rear glass and an expandable cargo bed.

In normal configuration, the bed measures 5 feet 6 inches long; with a simple manual process, the rear seat slides beneath the bed and the entire rear bulkhead slides along rails forward into the cab to grow the bed to 8 feet. The Gladiator also features a canvas top similar to the Renegade’s, which may be folded back partially for a sun-roof effect, or removed completely."

 

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Let me know if you're ever looking to part with that!

gotta love them

 

[pyagid]

Let me know if you're ever looking to part with that!

Sold it 2 years ago on ebay for $250, with no motor or Tranmission ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)

but this one should be running in the next couple of days

-paul

 

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Had my eye on this one, even though it has a 258:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4504891889&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

 

[pyagid]

thats pretty clean looking, nice that it is a long bed as well. Mine is only a 6cyl the 258 is not a bad motor, and it is always easy to swap a v8 in place of it.

Mine is lacking all around but the price was right, 6cyl, 3 speed, dana 44 front and rear Drum Brakes all around. Short bed, post style suspension

Eventually everything will be changed except the short bed. Or I may sell it and search for a J4000

I would prefer a 1 ton personally

-Paul

 

[NomadJeep]

Jeep Gladiator Pickup Heading for Production??? -

CNNMoney is reporting that DaimlerChrysler is considering bringing a Jeep-based pickup truck to market. With last week's sketches of the Jeep Gladiator, we can't help but wonder...

Here's a snippet from the article:


DaimlerChrysler AG may build a new Jeep pickup truck, the first in several years.
The company revealed sketches of the Gladiator, a prototype Jeep pickup, and a sports car concept called the Chrysler Firepower. The company will officially unveil both vehicles in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Jeep's last pick-up, the Comanche, was discontinued after the 1992 model year. The company produced a a pick-up called the Gladiator in the 1960s.

The Gladiator concept is called a "Flexible Utility Truck," according to the company, and features a expandable truck bed and a removable rear seat cushion. The truck is designed to have the capabilities of a the Wrangler, Jeep's spartan off-roader.