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The Missus told me she had heard that Jeep was planning on bringing out a new pickup truck. After checking into it a bit, it seems they are planning on doing an overhaul of the Wrangler due out this year and then building the truck version off of that in 2018. When I was shopping for a new vehicle last time, I wanted a small truck. I was looking for something like the Dakota I used to have. Four cylinder, 5 speed manual, eight foot bed. Good mileage, cargo capacity and big enough to haul a small trailer. However, no-one makes an animal like that anymore. There's a couple of mid-size trucks out there but most of them have cabs longer than the beds. I don't need a back seat. I own a car. I need a truck so I can haul things, not people.
I'm sure the new Jeep won't look like this, but I dig this thing. Not at all practical for around here but man does not live by practicality alone.
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This I could live with. This is a concept vehicle from a few years back. Since the old Dodge will be 15 years old next year, might be time to trade it off and get something to haul my little teardrop around and see a bit more of the country while I'm still able.
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The blue lifted truck in the middle is also a prototype. It's based on an old production model. I've got a truck with an 8' bed, 6 cyl, manual trans that I'll sell ya. Already got a hitch...
I don't think your truck would be much of an improvement over my Dodge. I'll wait and see what Jeep comes out with next year.
This place is in Boone, NC where I live now. They fetch crazy insane prices for these. Still not long enough bed for you probably, but thought I would share:
https://www.rubitrux.com/aev-brute-conversions.html
Another cool one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI8L9DEbZ1I
Thanks for the info. I can't see me buying a truck for the same price as a new F Model Jag. Of course, I can't see me buying the Jag either.
A truck based on the Wrangler with a stretched wheelbase and something you could put a plow on would be just right for me. I'll have to wait and see what they come up with. However, it wouldn't be that hard to do on your own. I've stretched a few things over the years. Splice and fishplate the frame rails, longer driveshaft and extend the bed. Nothing to it! Should be able to finish it by my 80th birthday if I get started real soon.
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