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Around the topic "Restomods“ we have from the team Legacy classic trucks seen a whole flood of converted Dodge Power Wagons from Driggs in Idaho (see gallery at the end of the post). And every now and then there was also a modified Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler to admire. But currently the American specialists have made a completely different example. Of course it's a pickup again, but this time the choice fell on a special one vice from Jeep. And on the Honcho (J20), the conversion of which took a total of around 1.200 working hours! For those who don't know, the Honcho was a special variant of the Gladiator (J10 pickup) of the time. Jeep built the Honcho exactly 1.264 times in the second half of the 70s to the early 80s. Then it was over!
Jeep Honcho restomod
But the layman has to look twice to be able to recognize the honcho directly. Because the bow view seems to be much older. Why? Because Legacy is the more distinctive and much more popular Kaiser front section installed by the Gladiator from the 60's. You can recognize it by the narrower and higher grill and of course by the four round headlights. In this case, however, only the two outer lights are functional for lighting the road. In return, the insides supply the engine with more fresh air. However, it is doubtful whether this is absolutely necessary. After all, the tuner did not install a fat V8 in this vehicle, but a 2,8-liter one Cummins turbo diesel with around 163 hp and a maximum torque of 420 Nm.
35 inch Toyo Tires off-road tires
Incidentally, the engine is coupled to a modern one Eight-speed automatic as well as a 3:1 Atlas transfer case. And then there's the huge one wheelset. Specifically, these are voluminous 35 inch (0,89 m) Toyo tires Off-road tireswho are at 17 inches tall Beadlock alloy wheels are raised. Incidentally, the manufacturer of the bronze-colored Alus with a black ring is Method Race Wheels. Other visual changes are a chic one Painting in dark blue and as a contrast are the new ones purse set off black. Both the front and the back are bumper equipped with additional LED lights. And such an extensive project naturally requires a modified one Cabin. She is completely modernized and now with modern Recaro sports seats equipped with beige leather upholstery and matching carpets.
Retro-style steering wheel with a classic wooden rim
There was also a Retro style steering wheel with a classic wooden ring and stuck in the dashboard Dakota Digital gauges. You can now hear music with one Premium stereo system with Bluetooth connection and USB charging sockets and also on a brand new one Air conditioning does not have to be renounced. It goes without saying that the Restomod truck has its price. You have to budget at least 150.000 US dollars. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Legacy Classic Trucks Jeep Honcho custom truck
Photo credit: Legacy classic trucks
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