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Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 2:29 pm
by Yeller
Got a little more done today. Needs a matching console arm pad. Also have a few more tricks coming.

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 8:42 am
by tgreese
Fancy! :-bd

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 9:15 am
by Yeller
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.

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:00 pm
by Yeller
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:

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:37 pm
by devildog80
There's where I left my glasses......been looking for the darn things forever :)

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 5:14 pm
by Yeller
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-)

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 1:54 pm
by tgreese
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.

Image

2.5" BDS lift, 33x10.5-15 BFG KM2s

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 6:29 pm
by Yeller
Really nice Tim!!!!!!!!

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 6:51 am
by Yeller
Got the dash reworked. Gages all read correct and it is nice, bright and clean.

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:16 am
by devildog80
Nice work on the gauge cluster :)

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:56 pm
by Yeller
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:

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:27 pm
by devildog80
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!

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:14 am
by Yeller
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

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:22 pm
by Yeller
More tricks happening. 3 gallon rotopax fuel can mounted up out of the way but there if needed

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:36 pm
by 78 WIDETRAC
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?

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:07 am
by Yeller
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

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:52 pm
by Yeller
Not quite year correct but close enough. Made a nice small add :D

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:23 pm
by thej10guy
That’s pretty dang cool! Just curious, is it a sticker or emblem?


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Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:58 pm
by Yeller
It’s a sticker like the original from the 60’s

https://www.bjsoffroad.com/Gladiator-Ta ... _2245.html

Re: 1970 Gladiator Restomod

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:43 pm
by thej10guy
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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