Author Topic: Jeep Ranchero-kee (Read 21956 times)

vangremlin · « **on:** November 13, 2011, 11:11:01 PM »

I went to the junkyard yesterday and found this Cherokee which had been modified to be kind of a Ranchero/El Camino/Pickup truck.

rollguy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:17:31 PM »

Very interesting.......
I remember seeing a photochopped Eagle into a pickup somewhere, but it might have been lost in the big delete.

vangremlin · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:23:50 PM »

I had also posted a couple of Gremlins that had been turned into Rancheros/El Caminos.

carnuck · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2011, 12:17:00 AM »

Cheromanche out here had one. He welded up my front door post to the A pillar for me

shanebo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2011, 02:40:51 AM »

ive seen a couple of those running around here. I talked to one guy that did that with a bronco 2 and although it looked really cool he said it opened a whole new can of worms with water leakage and rust issues. If i had the skills and money i would love to do that with a junk yard eagle wagon....kinda do that whole subaru baja thing

Hawk258 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:20:26 AM »

all I can think is the modern "SUT's" Sports Utility Trucks. like the Ridgeline, Avalanche, Baja, and explorer "Pickup" type, and the new "Rampage" that's suppose to be replacing the Dakota... I just have to wonder though, WHY DOES EVERYTHING NEED 4 DOORS!? (Sorry... I had to do it)

shanebo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2011, 01:37:12 AM »

x2 hawk, 30 years ago who would have thought half the "sport cars" on the road would have 4 doors.

captspillane · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:34:10 AM »

This is a common conversion. The four doors can get away with it without strengthing the frame, tho obviously they should be strengthened, while the two doors straight up need stiffeners added. The two doors won't fold in half instantly, but they will bend and distort over time or fold under offroading stresses. I plan on doing this to my two door cherokee. I want to use an MJ tailgate, and might use the MJ rear cab section with the little window like this guy did.

amc78concord · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2011, 11:07:04 AM »

I'm so sorry... but yuck...

Not my thing lol

big_iron · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2011, 12:19:05 PM »

ive been looking for one to do this too.... there is a really good example of one in the indy area cl.

shaggimo · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:14:00 PM »

Not a fan of the 4dr ones honestly, but this 2dr one looks awesome, it was done right, this should have been factory.

Who ever did it did an amazing job on making it look right.

Prafeston · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2011, 04:15:25 PM »

Wow...that red one looks great!

Draekon · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2011, 04:19:34 PM »

Quote from: vangremlin on November 13, 2011, 11:23:50 PM

I want it!

Prafeston · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2011, 08:11:25 PM »

Geez, such awesome concepts and build quality. That pacer is amazing!

vangremlin · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2011, 09:51:02 PM »

Hey that Pacer Pickup looks pretty cool - and very well done!!

That red 2 door cherokee looks really good too!

Quote from: Hawk258 on November 14, 2011, 05:20:26 AM

all I can think is the modern "SUT's" Sports Utility Trucks. like the Ridgeline, Avalanche, Baja, and explorer "Pickup" type, and the new "Rampage" that's suppose to be replacing the Dakota... I just have to wonder though, WHY DOES EVERYTHING NEED 4 DOORS!? (Sorry... I had to do it)

I just have to wonder with those type of vehicles, what good is the pint-sized bed - you can't really fit anything in it! Might as well have the covered inside storage for luggage, valuables, etc

Prafeston · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2011, 09:55:20 PM »

They remind me of the old Subaru Brat! What a cool little truck/car!

vangremlin · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2011, 10:55:24 PM »

Quote from: Regalwizard on November 15, 2011, 10:25:42 PM

while XJs tend to get converted for wheeling reasons.

That makes a lot of sense, but doesn't explain the Avalanche, the Baja, or the Explorer pickup - those vehicles never see the trail, and the bed is still useless

shanebo · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:40:59 AM »

The Cadillac EXT and the Lincoln Mark LT were the ones that really blew my mind. The craziest thing is they actually sold quite a few of them....of course I never thought I would live to see the day that Toyota has a NASCAR team and Hyundai has a 50,000 dolla v8 luxury car....sign of the times I guess.

shaggimo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:46:38 AM »

That is probably the coolest pacer I have ever seen, just awesome in every way, lol.

Sunny · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:11:30 AM »

Quote from: vangremlin on November 15, 2011, 10:55:24 PM

Quote from: Regalwizard on November 15, 2011, 10:25:42 PM
while XJs tend to get converted for wheeling reasons.

That makes a lot of sense, but doesn't explain the Avalanche, the Baja, or the Explorer pickup - those vehicles never see the trail, and the bed is still useless

I love going to hardware stores and seeing guy's try to fit 4x8 sheets of plywood into their ridgeline or explorer sport trac's..

shaggimo · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2011, 01:35:43 PM »

Did anyone check out that 2 seater concordthat was on the same site as the pacer truck? WOW

These guys don't skimp

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Prafeston · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:08:21 PM »

Quote from: shaggimo on November 16, 2011, 01:35:43 PM

Did anyone check out that 2 seater concordthat was on the same site as the pacer truck? WOW These guys don't skimp .

Yeah, I checked that out. They did good work. I liked the black version of it better though.

83Eagle! · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2011, 03:08:09 PM »

I have always wanted to have a four door commanche. I would want a bigger bed than that Cherokee. Actually I think it would be really cool to figure out a way to make four door J series truck.

shaggimo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2011, 03:53:20 PM »

They were offered in four door model.

Don't recall if I've ever actually seen one in person though.

carnuck · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2011, 07:56:07 PM »

Quote from: 83Eagle! on November 16, 2011, 03:08:09 PM

I have always wanted to have a four door commanche. I would want a bigger bed than that Cherokee. Actually I think it would be really cool to figure out a way to make four door J series truck.

I was going to take a 2dr XJ and graft up to the B pillar from it to the front of an MJ. The cabs are too dang small for a 6 foot tall, 300 lb guy like me!

vangremlin · « **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2011, 09:46:06 PM »

Quote from: casper on November 16, 2011, 07:46:34 PM

that shortened concorde is forsale on the bay site. go check it out. alot of pictures with it on there.

Its available for a very reasonable price, but the listing I saw had only one picture posted. I would really love to see more, including what they did with the interior.

Prafeston · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2011, 09:50:12 PM »

Quote from: vangremlin on November 16, 2011, 09:46:06 PM

Quote from: casper on November 16, 2011, 07:46:34 PM
that shortened concorde is forsale on the bay site. go check it out. alot of pictures with it on there.

Its available for a very reasonable price, but the listing I saw had only one picture posted. I would really love to see more, including what they did with the interior.

Sometimes you just got to know where to click!

https://picasaweb.google.com/102025741572500312171/78Concord?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite&gsessionid=3bpC6AAb_08tjmuWnv414Q

Still aren't any real good shots of the interior.

vangremlin · « **Reply #27 on:** November 16, 2011, 09:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Prafeston on November 16, 2011, 09:50:12 PM

Sometimes you just got to know where to click!

https://picasaweb.google.com/102025741572500312171/78Concord?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite&gsessionid=3bpC6AAb_08tjmuWnv414Q

Still aren't any real good shots of the interior.

Thanks and have an egg!

I was really interested to see what they did in the back seat area.

j2sax · « **Reply #28 on:** November 17, 2011, 09:27:09 AM »

NOPE! That 4 Door J truck was a totally custom build combining a Wagoneer Bod and rear of a J-cab. THere are actually several examples of this... one was even on the last Cabelas vehicle "vote" for coolness!

I did one of these myself and doing another one, however, I may use a 2 door Chero body rear... ala avalanche, etc...

Have a great weekend!

Jesse
They were offered in four door model.

Don't recall if I've ever actually seen one in person though.

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Prafeston · « **Reply #29 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:10:43 AM »

I didn't think that was correct. I looked it up and couldn't find any info on a 4 door J Truck.

shaggimo · « **Reply #30 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:18:39 AM »

hmmm, fooled me, lol, when I googled 4 door j truck, a number of them came up, I figured it was factory,

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Prafeston · « **Reply #31 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:21:29 AM »

Quote from: shaggimo on November 17, 2011, 10:18:39 AM

hmmm, fooled me, lol, when I googled 4 door j truck, a number of them came up, I figured it was factory, .

Yeah, I found lots of pics...but they all looked fabricated...some of them really well...but after some digging on the forums the photos were posted on I saw they were built and couldn't find any info on production 4 door J Trucks.

carnuck · « **Reply #32 on:** November 17, 2011, 11:40:54 AM »

Unlike IH and the others, Jeep didn't build a crew cab

mudkicker715 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 17, 2011, 02:23:27 PM »

It was aftermarket like a limo or 4dr bronc

83Eagle! · « **Reply #34 on:** December 28, 2011, 05:25:59 PM »

Got passed on I-80 by an interesting AMC today....

Sorry for the picture quality. I had my good camera, but these are taken thru the Saturn window going somewhere between 45 and 70 mph. I think he knew I was taking pictures, and was messing with me-kept changing lanes.

Actually I had to slow to about 45 mpg, so it could catch me. Looks to be pretty well made. Looks like he cut the top of a back hatch to make the back window. I liked it a lot.

txjeeptx · « **Reply #35 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:09:12 PM »

Just to keep yall informed - the shape of the top of the MJ Comanche cab and the shape of the top of the XJ Cherokee roof-lines DO NOT match up easily, and much fabrication and patchwork time will be spent there. Believe me, I wanted to build one with my MJ, but decided it was best to not cut up my really clean truck just for a tiny XJ back seat and have to shorten the bed or live with a ridiculously long but narrow vehicle. The proportions wouldn't be right unless it was lifted and sat on tires on the order of 37's. It just looks goofy near stock ride height or slightly lifted. The 2dr XJ mini truck(red one, first page of thread) is one of my favorite custom XJs.

And too bad there were no factory 4dr J-trucks, or an Eagle El-Camino.

83Eagle! · « **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2011, 08:21:34 PM »

I would drive the one I saw. It's made from an amc-designed xj too. Can't imagine how useful that bed would be though

shaggimo · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:15:25 AM »

That white one does look like a lot of effort went into making it look good, nice spot Brandon!

rollguy · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:23:15 PM »

Quote from: shaggimo on December 29, 2011, 10:15:25 AM

That white one does look like a lot of effort went into making it look good, nice spot Brandon!

Yes, and it looks like the guy is from my neck of the woods!

83Eagle! · « **Reply #39 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:02:48 PM »

Quote from: rollguy on December 29, 2011, 09:23:15 PM

Quote from: shaggimo on December 29, 2011, 10:15:25 AM
That white one does look like a lot of effort went into making it look good, nice spot Brandon!
Yes, and it looks like the guy is from my neck of the woods!

Yeah definitely well-built. Cross country trek attests to that.

83Eagle! · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:28:11 PM »

Didn't mean any offense to Pepper or any of the other cross-country Eagles out there.