Jeep Chief Concept.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:50 am

Retro, I like it

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:09 am

I like it too! What's the story on it?

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:54 am

Hmmm, back half looks to be an International Harvester Scout, front half is a 70's Wagoneer maybe.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:54 am

claybob86 wrote:I like it too! What's the story on it?

http://www.topspeed.com/trucks/truck-re ... 68311.html

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:03 am

jnyork wrote:Hmmm, back half looks to be an International Harvester Scout, front half is a 70's Wagoneer maybe.

My exact thought. Someone left a Wagoneer parked next to a Scout and shazaam, a Scoutoneer

The paint scheme is nauseating.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:45 am

Where's the concept part? Looks like they just slightly reworked an older Jeep Wagoneer.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:57 am

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The "C" pillar has been disappeared (a biggie), for one thing - making it reminiscent of the pillar-less hardtop convertible models of the 60's & 70's - and the angles of the grill & front end are also radically different.

I like it, especially since it provokes the memories of the older Jeeps, before AMC, then Chrysler took them over.

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claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:49 pm

Grizz wrote:
The paint scheme is nauseating.

Paint looks gooooood after seeing the interior.

Mainehunter · Post by **Mainehunter** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:01 pm

marlinman93 wrote:Where's the concept part? Looks like they just slightly reworked an older Jeep Wagoneer.

OOOOMMMMMGGGGGG!!!!!!!

That baby looks GORGEOUS

Mainehunter

JOHNNY WACKO · Post by **JOHNNY WACKO** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:34 pm

The door hinges are like a cj on the front and the pillar isn't different the window post is gone.giving it a hard top look and some cj style has been added in the flairs too. mite be on a shortened wheel base also.

I bet thats a new jeep with the old front and rear changed to look old.1 of those you can take the top+doors off of. can't think of the model name.
windshield is to flat doors are smaller and shaped different thats like a cj7 customized. no way is it a old cherakee,body is to different.I had several of the old 70's cherakees and they wernt anything like that blue 1.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:21 pm

Here in the "SALT BELT" of Obama Land the local body shop stays busy repainting those door hinges on wranglers under warranty. As much as I would like to see a new Jeep off roader built I doubt I could afford the sticker.................

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jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:42 pm

Wow, an interior to puke for.

As near as I can tell, it is a 2-WHEEL DRIVE!!

What good is it with only 2-wheel drive?

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:07 pm

I like the look.

If it's built and performs like a JEEP, I like it.

Best Jeep I ever owned was a full-sized Cherokee Scout.

If it's a prettyied-up, sissified station-wagon, they can keep it.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:14 am

marlinman93 wrote:Where's the concept part? Looks like they just slightly reworked an older Jeep Wagoneer.

The are running with Ford's idea (sadly the T-bird was a miserable example). But Chevy and Dodge have done well with the Camero and Charger/Challenger respectively.

Though "IF" Jeep really wanted to do a retro, just make the CJ-5 again. No need to change anything, and I mean anything, it would sell like hotcakes.

92&94 · Post by **92&94** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:45 am

jeepnik wrote:Though "IF" Jeep really wanted to do a retro, just make the CJ-5 again. No need to change anything, and I mean anything, it would sell like hotcakes.

Got to agree with that one.

Friend of mine had an 02 wrangler or whatever they call them now (then). Decent Jeep on the whole, I could have owned one of those if they were a little more useful or if I were still doing a lot of field work.

That concept truck is kinda silly though. Some kiddo looked at old pics of Jeeps and then put a modern spin on it - short glass and top like the Toyota FJ and moron tires right from the factory. I remember that paint scheme from the '70's, now all they need is the original Quadra-trash transfer case to go with the paint!

I'll take one like marlinman93 posted any day of the week.

4t5 · Post by **4t5** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:25 pm

These have been available in Europe for a while and it seems will be coming to a dealer near you in 2016, I would like one for sure. http://newpickuptrucks2016.com/2016-jee ... r-concept/

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:29 pm

jnyork wrote:Wow, an interior to puke for.

As near as I can tell, it is a 2-WHEEL DRIVE!!

What good is it with only 2-wheel drive?

Dana 44's on both ends with lockers installed? --- not a 2wd

--- I've got a Wrangler thats only been in 4wd once - to test it. Otherwise, -snow, ice, dirt, off road --- all have been fair game for the little monkey in 2wd mode ---- The short wheelbase manages to stay hooked up , when i would otherwise be blowing off the tires in one of my trucks

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:58 pm

92&94 wrote:That concept truck is kinda silly though. Some kiddo looked at old pics of Jeeps and then put a modern spin on it - short glass and top like the Toyota FJ and moron tires right from the factory. I remember that paint scheme from the '70's, now all they need is the original Quadra-trash transfer case to go with the paint!

I'll take one like marlinman93 posted any day of the week.

I suspect they are just following suit with the New Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers that are out there that have been recreated with a RETRO look. I like it except for those darn seat covers.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:42 pm

I like the look, and if done right, it would have some practicality for suburban soccer moms. Although, it better seal up good for inclement weather! Interior coverings in this example tend to make me think it was either for some hippie-chickster or something out of the gay parade!

W/o 4WD it's just another boulevard cruiser w/offroad pretensions. I don't see it as a real off-road vehicle, I suspect it would suffer some serious body flex. Off-road trails could chew it up, looks fine for hard-packed sand or gravel roads, but don't plan on taking it up a boulder strewn creek or wash.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:51 pm

Streetstar wrote:
jnyork wrote:Wow, an interior to puke for.

As near as I can tell, it is a 2-WHEEL DRIVE!!

What good is it with only 2-wheel drive?

Dana 44's on both ends with lockers installed? --- not a 2wd

--- I've got a Wrangler thats only been in 4wd once - to test it. Otherwise, -snow, ice, dirt, off road --- all have been fair game for the little monkey in 2wd mode ---- The short wheelbase manages to stay hooked up , when i would otherwise be blowing off the tires in one of my trucks

Yup....a basic, no option, 2dr Wrangler here.....It really does not need 4wd all that much...There are mountain forest service roads where the 4wd makes me feel very comfortable. I was sitting in a crater with the nose pointed up, in mud, and I needed the 4wd....

Stock sized everything....

Rube Burrows · Post by **Rube Burrows** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:43 pm

I like it.

I just got a wrangler myself and have been enjoying it also.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:17 pm

Interior

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:30 pm

Griff wrote: W/o 4WD it's just another boulevard cruiser w/offroad pretensions. I don't see it as a real off-road vehicle, .

Again -- twin Dana 44's w/ lockers installed --- thats modern Rubicon spec

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:34 pm

Streetstar wrote:
Griff wrote: W/o 4WD it's just another boulevard cruiser w/offroad pretensions. I don't see it as a real off-road vehicle, .
Again -- twin Dana 44's w/ lockers installed --- thats modern Rubicon spec

Okay, a locker for the rear... but driveability dictates a limited-slip in the front! Steering's SO much easier!

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:44 pm

I am pretty sure it said that both axles lock.

YEP, here is the specs on that.

Unlike the rest of the classic styling of the exterior or the custom interior, the Jeep Chief concept sticks with what the stock Wrangler’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and six-speed manual transmission. While a V-8 or diesel swap would make this concept even better, Jeep focused its attention on improving the Chief’s off-road driving abilities. To do so, it raided the Jeep Performance Parts catalog including a cold air intake, two-inch lift with Fox shocks and Dana 44s with lockers at both axles.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:08 pm

horsesoldier03 wrote:
92&94 wrote:That concept truck is kinda silly though. Some kiddo looked at old pics of Jeeps and then put a modern spin on it - short glass and top like the Toyota FJ and moron tires right from the factory. I remember that paint scheme from the '70's, now all they need is the original Quadra-trash transfer case to go with the paint!

I'll take one like marlinman93 posted any day of the week.
Jury is still out on the new Mustang, I hope it's a better rendition than the T-Bird.

I suspect they are just following suit with the New Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers that are out there that have been recreated with a RETRO look. I like it except for those darn seat covers.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:10 pm

Streetstar wrote:
Griff wrote: W/o 4WD it's just another boulevard cruiser w/offroad pretensions. I don't see it as a real off-road vehicle, .

Again -- twin Dana 44's w/ lockers installed --- thats modern Rubicon spec

"Modern" Rubicon? Read I can't figure out how to get over it in my stock Jeep, so I'll just give up and go home.

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:19 pm

jnyork wrote:Wow, an interior to puke for.

I think thats the Mailbu Barbie interior.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:26 pm

jeepnik wrote:
Streetstar wrote:
Griff wrote: W/o 4WD it's just another boulevard cruiser w/offroad pretensions. I don't see it as a real off-road vehicle, .

Again -- twin Dana 44's w/ lockers installed --- thats modern Rubicon spec
"Modern" Rubicon? Read I can't figure out how to get over it in my stock Jeep, so I'll just give up and go home.

The Rubicon is Jeep's tour de force if you will - your internet handle is Jeepnik so you already know this
---- No --- I dont need twin lockers - or even one locker , --- a standard limited slip back and open front axle is fine with me ----- But i was merely stating that this rig is definitely 4wd and some attention has been paid to it

-------- I personally dont get joy out of trying to get my vehicle stuck or piddling around on rock formations when i can just drive around them --- but that is who they are pandering to ---- the redneck idiot brigade who seems to love to drown out late model high dollar vehicles in creek crossings and mud bogs and the like --------- but the fact remains, the potential performance is there i suppose --- but this is a concept vehicle - by the time it makes production (if it ever does) - there will be 3 different trim and performance levels and the hawaiian tropic interior will be bye bye --

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:52 pm

Looks like they crossed a Commando with a Wagoneer. Just need a good 200 cu. inch diesel for economy and low end grunt that isnt compuetr controled.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:02 pm

the redneck idiot brigade who seems to love to drown out late model high dollar vehicles in creek crossings and mud bogs and the like

Bwaahahahahaaaa.....Run it on Saturday, fix it on Sunday.....

A fella can have tons of fun with a Wrangler without being silly with it

If I don't have a wench, I'm not tempted.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:50 pm

Ecclesiastes 1:9

The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:03 pm

BlaineG wrote:
If I don't have a wench, I'm not tempted.

If i had a wench or two, ----- i'd be sorely tempted

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:18 am

1950

92&94 · Post by **92&94** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:29 pm

Just Empty Every Pocket

92&94 · Post by **92&94** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:31 pm

casastahle wrote:1950

My dad had some of those early wagons - engine of the 20,000 mile valve job

"He who own Jeep will know frustration" -- Dad, 1991 when I bought a 1970 Wagoneer.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:23 pm

Streetstar wrote:
BlaineG wrote:
If I don't have a wench, I'm not tempted.

If i had a wench or two, ----- i'd be sorely tempted

Oh, they are tempting. But just make sure they don't belong to someone else if you decide to use them.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:25 pm

92&94 wrote:Just Empty Every Pocket

Very true, but it's so much fun going broke this way. You could just sit around the house and invest in things like stocks and bonds, then worry every time the market takes a dip.

Nope, I like "solid" investments like Jeeps and guns.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:32 am

jeepnik wrote:
92&94 wrote:Just Empty Every Pocket
Very true, but it's so much fun going broke this way. You could just sit around the house and invest in things like stocks and bonds, then worry every time the market takes a dip.

Nope, I like "solid" investments like Jeeps and guns.

As the old saying goes when it comes to investing. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket".

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:20 am

Streetstar wrote:
BlaineG wrote:
If I don't have a wench, I'm not tempted.

If i had a wench or two, ----- i'd be sorely tempted

Stupid otto korrect...it's your wurst enema.....