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<\/p>\nJeepHeritage is a division of Vigilante 4×4 that specializes in restoring classic Jeeps. It recently revived a 1981 J-10 Honcho Sportside pickup to look as good as new. The truck is currently for sale for $145,000.<\/p>\n
The restoration process started by stripping the truck down to its bare frame.\u00a0JeepHeritage sandblasted, galvanized, and powder-coated the pieces to protect them from corrosion. The body’s undercarriage received a polyurea coating for additional rust resistance.<\/p>\n
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Rather than opting for a modern powerplant, which we often see in restomods, this Honcho uses a period-correct AMC 401-cubic-inch (6.57-liter) V8. However,\u00a0JeepHeritage adds a multi-point fuel injection system, rather than the original carburetor. It also has a stainless steel exhaust.<\/p>\n
The suspension receives a 6.0-inch lift at the front and a 4.0-inch lift at the rear. The truck rides on\u00a0BF Goodrich All-Terrain 35×12.5 R15 tires, but larger Goodyear 37-inch MTR rubber can also fit.<\/p>\n
The truck’s exterior is Firecracker Red with yellow and orange side stripes for a look that’s fitting for a stylish truck from the early 1980s. The bumpers and grille are replacement pieces with the original design.<\/p>\n
JeepHeritage reupholsters the cabin in a mix of black and gray leather but leaves the aesthetics looking original. A Bluetooth-capable stereo adds a modern feature to the interior.<\/p>\n
The Jeep J-Series pickups shared a platform with the Wagoneer and Cherokee, including a similar exterior design from the cab forward. The J-10 was a half-ton truck that was available from 1974 to 1987. The\u00a0Honcho trim package arrived in 1976 as a $699 option. It included gold stripes on the bed, fenders, and tailgate, larger wheels, off-road tires, Levi’s denim interior upholstery, and a sport steering wheel.<\/p>\n
Buyers looking for more capability could upgrade to the J-20 three-quarter-ton model that was available from\u00a01974 to 1987.<\/p>\n
The Gladiator is the only pickup in Jeep’s current lineup. The company recently launched the\u00a0Rubicon FarOut edition as the final truck available with the\u00a03.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel option in the United States. The automaker loaded the model with 17-inch black wheels, 33-inch mud terrain tires, a steel front bumper, spray-in bedliner, body-color fender flares, and leather upholstery. Prices start at\u00a0$71,790 (including the $1,795 destination charge), and this edition is limited to 1,000 units.<\/p>\n