Rumors: Jeep may build a pickup truck

Stew · 06-23-2010, 10:17 AM

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php...rs-swirl-again

Rumors are swirling of a jeep pickup truck. I think they should definatly make it and it needs to be Wrangler based like the concept below.

Make that with the new Pentastar V6 and I don't think they could make thm fast enough!

mrray13 · 06-23-2010, 10:38 AM

Throw a diesel in it, like mentioned here,and one would be in my driveway!! I've loved that concept since I saw it a few years ago, IIRC, they were calling it the Gladiator. I also like Dodge's PowerWagon concept...

But the Gladiator reminds me of those old M715s, which are cool as hell!

Stew · 06-23-2010, 10:41 AM

A deisel would be awesome, Chrysler killed the Mini Cummins didn't they?

wylde1 · 06-23-2010, 10:42 AM

I'd buy one.

What was the old 1/4 ton they used to make? the Commanche? My buddy had one in high school and it was a sweet little truck

mrray13 · 06-23-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

A deisel would be awesome, Chrysler killed the Mini Cummins didn't they?

Yes it would! I haven't heard anything about it since this concept. So yes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wylde1

I'd buy one.

What was the old 1/4 ton they used to make? the Commanche? My buddy had one in high school and it was a sweet little truck

Yep, the Comanche.

I love this pic..

which reminds me of the Willy's

Stew · 06-23-2010, 11:47 AM

I think this would just be perfect with the next Dakota becoming a crossover pickup thing (and it had become way too big anyways). Ah it makes so much sense it's driving me nuts! Offer it in Rubicon with all the Wrangler Rubicon add-ons with a Pentastar with 290 HP and 24MPG and a high torque deisel capable of around 30 MPG and a decent tow rating.

Fishdadddy · 06-23-2010, 12:00 PM

I had an old J-4000 full size Jeep pickup, that I built from the ground up when I was 17. It was a very cool and unique vehicle. 4X4, 360 V8, Auto Tranny.

BlownSS · 06-23-2010, 12:01 PM

this concept car was built in the late 2005-2006 car show circuit. It was built as a test to see if people would like the design of the New Wrangler. They really have NO plans to build this.....which is sad.....I want one so bad!

bigearl · 06-23-2010, 01:57 PM

The Jeep rumor mill has broken my heart too many times on too many things. I'll believe it when I see it.

*DGthe3* · 06-23-2010, 03:35 PM

How much of a market was there for the H3 SUT? I imagine demand for a similar Jeep would be only slightly higher.

bigearl · 06-23-2010, 03:42 PM

DGthe3- I don't know if they compare exactly, but I know several people who have taken their jeeps and modified them into pickups. I wouldn't call it a common mod- but it's not rare. The CJ8 Scrambler in a halftop is one of the most desirable of the older jeeps. There's definitely a demand, but it's hard to tell how big it is.

Brokinarrow · 06-23-2010, 04:16 PM

OOo, I want one!

bigearl · 06-23-2010, 04:27 PM

In the meantime you can always get the AEV Brute kit:

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mjf6866 · 06-23-2010, 04:53 PM

i had an 88 Comanche that my uncle gave me as a hand me down. the thing nickel and dimed me to death but it was fun as hell. i had the 2wd version and i would take that thing off road through creeks and had no problems. towed my buddy's toyota pickup out of the mud with it too. i kinda miss it!

06-23-2010, 10:17 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Rumors: Jeep may build a pickup truck http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php...rs-swirl-again Rumors are swirling of a jeep pickup truck. I think they should definatly make it and it needs to be Wrangler based like the concept below. Make that with the new Pentastar V6 and I don't think they could make thm fast enough!

06-23-2010, 10:42 AM	#4
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	I'd buy one. What was the old 1/4 ton they used to make? the Commanche? My buddy had one in high school and it was a sweet little truck __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

06-23-2010, 12:01 PM	#8
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	this concept car was built in the late 2005-2006 car show circuit. It was built as a test to see if people would like the design of the New Wrangler. They really have NO plans to build this.....which is sad.....I want one so bad! __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

06-23-2010, 03:35 PM	#10
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	How much of a market was there for the H3 SUT? I imagine demand for a similar Jeep would be only slightly higher. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#12
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	OOo, I want one! __________________

06-23-2010, 10:38 AM	#2
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Throw a diesel in it, like mentioned here,and one would be in my driveway!! I've loved that concept since I saw it a few years ago, IIRC, they were calling it the Gladiator. I also like Dodge's PowerWagon concept... But the Gladiator reminds me of those old M715s, which are cool as hell!

06-23-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	A deisel would be awesome, Chrysler killed the Mini Cummins didn't they?

06-23-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I think this would just be perfect with the next Dakota becoming a crossover pickup thing (and it had become way too big anyways). Ah it makes so much sense it's driving me nuts! Offer it in Rubicon with all the Wrangler Rubicon add-ons with a Pentastar with 290 HP and 24MPG and a high torque deisel capable of around 30 MPG and a decent tow rating.

06-23-2010, 12:00 PM	#7
Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	I had an old J-4000 full size Jeep pickup, that I built from the ground up when I was 17. It was a very cool and unique vehicle. 4X4, 360 V8, Auto Tranny.

06-23-2010, 01:57 PM	#9
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	The Jeep rumor mill has broken my heart too many times on too many things. I'll believe it when I see it.

06-23-2010, 03:42 PM	#11
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	DGthe3- I don't know if they compare exactly, but I know several people who have taken their jeeps and modified them into pickups. I wouldn't call it a common mod- but it's not rare. The CJ8 Scrambler in a halftop is one of the most desirable of the older jeeps. There's definitely a demand, but it's hard to tell how big it is.

06-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#13
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	In the meantime you can always get the AEV Brute kit:

06-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
mjf6866 Drives: 09 Challenger R/T 6-speed 3.92 rear Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sitting on an angry chair with angry walls that steal the air Posts: 423	i had an 88 Comanche that my uncle gave me as a hand me down. the thing nickel and dimed me to death but it was fun as hell. i had the 2wd version and i would take that thing off road through creeks and had no problems. towed my buddy's toyota pickup out of the mud with it too. i kinda miss it! __________________ a few mods: -180* Jet t-stat -Amsoil Eaa drop in filter -HopNot total package -275/50-17 M&H drag radials on mustang cobra r's for track days future mods: -hurst shifter -exhaust -custom tune -driver mod

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