1970 Gladiator Restomod

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Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

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Got a little more done today. Needs a matching console arm pad. Also have a few more tricks coming.
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Fancy! :-bd
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Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
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tgreese wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 8:42 amFancy! :-bd
Thanks! Just getting started on the fancy, a friend is 3d printing cup holders and a winch control panel :D

Need pics of your CJ6, I was on the road to build one and got talked into my Bronco the day before I was to go pick up a tub. I have an affinity for the different, aint everyone got one vehicles.
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

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The fancy trickery keeps coming….. :D

Tablet, phone mounts and a dual USB charge port. There is also a charge port in the front of the console, hopefully 4 USB’s is enough lol.

No excuses to not be able to navigate. If this isn’t enough I do have a gazetteer that I know how to read :twisted:
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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There's where I left my glasses......been looking for the darn things forever :)
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
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I have those things everywhere lol. They are like tape measures. 25 of them in 1 room and can’t find one when you need it, tripping on them when you don’t :lol:

Big day!

I have door keys! Also lubed up the door mechanisms so everything is working smooth 8-)
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Yeller wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 9:15 am...
Need pics of your CJ6, I was on the road to build one and got talked into my Bronco the day before I was to go pick up a tub. I have an affinity for the different, aint everyone got one vehicles.
I have an archive of pics I took shortly after I bought it. No newer pics immediately at hand, but this might be entertaining for now.

https://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~reese/ ... JeepIPics/

Here it is after lift and tires/wheels - has a black soft top (Tiger Top) now.

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2.5" BDS lift, 33x10.5-15 BFG KM2s
Tim Reese
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
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Really nice Tim!!!!!!!!
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Got the dash reworked. Gages all read correct and it is nice, bright and clean.
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Nice work on the gauge cluster :)
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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devildog80 wrote: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:16 am Nice work on the gauge cluster :)
Thanks!

Wasn’t after a shiny new restoration, just cleaned up, functional and easy to read/see. Didn’t want it perfect, then the rest of the truck would have to follow :lol:
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395

1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Yep....it can look rough, but have everything working is good enough to please us, one at a time with our own projects :)

Not everything is better with bling!
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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More details getting finished up. A pic of the fuse box, trailer brake controller, 2 way radio and Winch Controls:D

All mounted on the side of the console next to the drivers seat
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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More tricks happening. 3 gallon rotopax fuel can mounted up out of the way but there if needed
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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I'll read the build thread next, but I was wondering what floor shifter you have? Cheatah? or something like that. Do you like the seats?
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The shifter is a Winters, private labeled for several names.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wpp-187-1

The seats are very comfortable, not super easy to get in and out, but was aware of that going in. They also aren’t the look I wanted but for cost, overall fitment and comfort couldn’t be happier.
https://new.prpseats.com/products/daily ... u=+A140110
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395

1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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Not quite year correct but close enough. Made a nice small add :D
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The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

1970 J2500 Resto Mod
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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That’s pretty dang cool! Just curious, is it a sticker or emblem?


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It’s a sticker like the original from the 60’s

https://www.bjsoffroad.com/Gladiator-Ta ... _2245.html
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1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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That’s a nice touch! I was reading through your build thread (for like the third time) and I’m wondering what you did for your air intake. I need to figure out what to do for my air intake and I’m basically using your truck as a guide


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