Restomod 57-year-old pickup Jeep Gladiator (13 photos + 3 videos)

Vintage Jeep Conversion Specialists at Vigilante 4×4 introduced a new project. It is based on the sample Jeep Gladiator pickup 1966. The truck is equipped not only with a completely new suspension and redesigned interior, but also a modern 6.2-liter V8 from Dodge challenger.





Work on a pickup begins with its complete disassembly - up to before the separation of the frame and body. Full metal parts restore and protect against corrosion. Demo copy painted in nostalgic Empire Blue, but the customer can choose any shade.

For an old Gladiator using 3D scanning methods designed a new chassis. It uses Dana bridges, Eibach springs and durable Fox dampers. Big wheels with off-road tires are complemented by Baer brakes with 6-piston calipers.

The regular engine is changed to a V8 from the Dodge range. Basic assembly version implies the use of a 485-horsepower engine, but the tuners ready to equip the pickup with the most powerful modification available - the one which is installed on the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. On this line muscle cars compressor unit with a volume of 6.2 liters develops up to 717 liters. With. The engine will work with a 6-speed Tremec manual.

The interior of the Jeep Gladiator retained its classic look, however complemented by a number of modern solutions. For example, tuners have developed for him a new instrument panel - it looks vintage, but completely modernized. In addition, the pickup was equipped with an up-to-date audio system with Bluetooth, amplifier and two subwoofers from JL Audio, installed power windows and central locking, and the interior itself was pulled over new skin.

Jeep produced the Gladiator pickup until 1988. Model returned to the line in 2019, and now the new pickup costs in the US from 38.7 thousand dollars. Most likely, this restomod is from Vigilante 4×4 cost at least ten times more.