@calvin, nope, the front does look like a exaggerated version of the old jag xj6. It's kinda odd that it's so similar. this is a strange j series never actually seen a ext cab. I love those old style shift levers where the boot is on the floor. the interior looks like it's military issue. awesome ride.
Homemade, but awesome, and it looks almost factory. Gladiators, Cherokee Chiefs, all old Jeeps really, are some of my favorite cars of all time. Love the interior, front end, and the overall look.
I happened to stumble across the owner of this while photographing another one of his vehicles across town. He say's it's actually a 1963 Willys, and only one of five that were made.
Used to own a '66 J3000. That thing was a tank. Pretty interesting as I thought Willys didn't start making these until 1964. The extended cab is awesome
Exceedingly rare truck built for the Washington Forestry Service. Only five were built and this makes for two that are still alive. I just want to touch it, just once.
Necropost but... I rode in this same truck this weekend. The current owner has spent quite a bit of effort in replacing the electrical system & getting it back on the road.
Best of OPC. 
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The first potential contender for my favorite jeep since it's similarly hued, best-of sibling back in 2010.
Am I alone in thinking these old jeep front fascias are almost... Jaguar-like?
@calvin, nope, the front does look like a exaggerated version of the old jag xj6. It's kinda odd that it's so similar. this is a strange j series never actually seen a ext cab. I love those old style shift levers where the boot is on the floor. the interior looks like it's military issue. awesome ride.
Homemade, but awesome, and it looks almost factory. Gladiators, Cherokee Chiefs, all old Jeeps really, are some of my favorite cars of all time. Love the interior, front end, and the overall look.
~ 'Grapes of Wrath' reference caught my eye.
Really does look factory. This truck is mean as hell, bet it could survive a nuclear war.
Yes Justin, it really does bring nuclear war survival to mind. I've been thinking the same thing.
fantastic period home-done customization, obviously with work-truck utility in mind.
there aren't a lot of souped-up pickups that qualify as unappreciated opcs, but this us one of the best trucks ever posted here.
a best-of-2012.
I happened to stumble across the owner of this while photographing another one of his vehicles across town. He say's it's actually a 1963 Willys, and only one of five that were made.
Used to own a '66 J3000. That thing was a tank. Pretty interesting as I thought Willys didn't start making these until 1964. The extended cab is awesome
Exceedingly rare truck built for the Washington Forestry Service. Only five were built and this makes for two that are still alive. I just want to touch it, just once.
Necropost but... I rode in this same truck this weekend. The current owner has spent quite a bit of effort in replacing the electrical system & getting it back on the road.
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Awesome news. Thanks for the update. Any pics?
Just bought this beauty. Anyone have any more information on it? Can post more pics when I get it home
Congrats on your sweet Gladiator. Please do post more pictures and any history you learn.
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