Rare 1980 Jeep Honcho - Fully Reconditioned Interior/Exterior+ New Diesel Engine

Make:	Jeep
Model:	J10
Type:	Standard Cab Pickup
Doors:	2
Year:	1980
Mileage:	1024
VIN:	J0M25NC018676
Color:	Blue
Engine:	Cummins R2.8/8 Speed Automatic
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Diesel
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	4WD
Interior color:	Tan
Drive side:	Left-Hand Drive
Vehicle Title:	Clean
Item location:	Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, United States

1980 Jeep J10 Additional Info:

This 1980 Jeep J10 Honcho (VIN # J0M25NC018676) is a fully rebuilt project pickup truck, completed in December 2021. A fabulously repainted Jeep J10 body with a new Ricaro beige leather interior, this vehicle has only 1,024 miles/162 hours on a Cummins 2.8L/8-Speed Diesel engine. ALL engine components have been replaced - including steering, cooling, starting mechanisms and power.
A summary of the extensive work performed on the 1980 Jeep Honcho (Gladiator):
Powertrain:

Complete engine swap to a Cummins R2.8L diesel engine with 8-speed automatic transmission
Installation of Atlas 3.0:1 transfer case with cable shifter
Custom motor mounts and transmission crossmember fabrication
Full cooling system including custom radiator, intercooler, and transmission cooler
Custom cold air intake system with aluminum intake tubes
Custom exhaust system with Borla muffler

Suspension & Steering:

Complete front and rear suspension overhaul with Bilstein shocks
Spring-over axle conversion with new leaf springs
Anti-rock sway bars front and rear
High-steer conversion with Reid Racing components
Red Head rebuilt power steering gear box with box brace
Cross-over steering kit installation
New steering column and custom steering shaft

Axles & Drivetrain:

Dana 44 front axle rebuild with 4.88 gears and new bearings
AMC 20 rear axle rebuild with 4.88 gears and Detroit Trutrac limited slip
Heavy-duty chromoly rear axle shafts
Custom front and rear driveshafts

Brakes:

Hydroboost brake system conversion
Front disc brake upgrade with EBC Greenstuff pads
Complete rear drum brake rebuild
Stainless steel brake lines throughout
Emergency brake cable system

Electrical:

Complete chassis rewiring with 23-circuit wiring harness
Dakota Digital gauge cluster installation
Alpine audio system with amplifier, speakers, and subwoofer
Vintage Air A/C system installation
Full engine harness and ECU wiring

Body & Paint:

Extensive bodywork and professional paint job
Rhino liner undercoating
Custom front and rear crawler bumpers with Rigid LED lights
Method Racing 17" beadlock wheels with 35" Toyo tires
Complete weatherstrip replacement
Fat Mat sound deadening throughout

Interior:

Recaro expert seats with custom brackets
Custom center console design
Glove box installation
Three-point retractable seatbelts

The project transformed this Jeep into a modern, diesel-powered off-road vehicle while maintaining its classic appearance. The total investment of this project was well into 6-figures. Overall, the work reflects extensive mechanical, cosmetic, and structural enhancements aimed at significantly improving the performance, safety, and aesthetics of the Jeep Honcho, transforming it into a specialized high-performance off-road vehicle! Please inquire for a detailed .PDF file itemizing the full project details.
The Jeep is currently garaged in Goochland County, VA. Buyer assumes all responsibility for pick-up/transporting the vehicle.