This Jeep’s listing begins with “I am getting old so am getting rid of all my old cars…” Credit the seller for realizing this before their collection rusts into oblivion as we see too often. Clearly this Jeep enjoyed a charmed life, at least under the care of its seller. The 1977 Jeep J10 looks clean and unmodified… until you pop the hood! A tricked-out big block V8 should burn the tires with ease, and we can only imagine the glorious sounds and grins it promotes after a stab of the go pedal. Check out more pictures of this Toledo, Ohio classic here on Craigslist, where $35,000 inks the title. Thanks to reader Mitchell G. for spotting this Buckeye State classic.
The listing’s only engine picture suggests a thoroughly detailed 454 cid Chevrolet big block with dual-quad (twin four-barrel) induction and what looks like an MSD distributor. Count on higher horsepower than either the Jeep’s original powerplant or a stock ’70s 454. My friend Casey’s Dad bought an orange and white Jeep pickup with the 360 and an automatic during our high school days. Unless the key was removed in a particular lock cylinder position, you could just reach in and twist the key socket with no key to start it and drive away. The old man said that was because they were popular with farmers who didn’t like fumbling with key chains. True or not, it made a good story!
Speaking of farming, some Jeep pickup interiors look like all-metal farm implements, but this J10 brings high style with power seats, supple-looking upholstery, and perfect vinyl and carpeting. Fancy! The nondescript automatic transmission is probably GM’s stout TH400 three-speed. Despite the lack of an overdrive, that big block will power you up hills with its satisfying torque and no downshifting. Modest highway gears out back make the best choice for close-to-stock tires.
These J-series pickups barely changed from 1971-1988. This one flies its ’80s flag high with square headlights and its oh-so-fine interior. Running and driving details escaped the listing, but let’s assume it’s safe to drive. The ideal buyer may be a Jeep pickup lover who wants a turn-key truck and values the surprise under the hood more than originality. Would you troll for unsuspecting victims to smoke with this big block Jeep or keep that secret under wraps?
Holy Toledo! Like this truck-always have and with the big motor what’s not to like if you’re a J10 fan?👋🏻🙌🏻
IMO a good price besides.
That’s a nice truck!
I remember those Marchal fog lights. Believe they were a factory option too from Jeep.
Yes, the Marchal 850 fog lights were a factory option. (I worked for the manufacturer/importers rep. who helped set up the deal with AMC.) Marchal was the best quality (as far as light output) of any of the aftermarket auxiliary lighting companies out there at the time. Unfortunately they were bought out by a conglomerate who also owned a better known (Cibie) competitor so was shut down.
I wonder how this truck would do against a Ford Raptor in a drag race?
Initially, I thought, yep, ain’t this America, in a cynical way, but then I thought, you know, yeah, ain’t this America. It is a sharp truck, and clearly going for maximum results, also America. Practical? Heavens no, the 360 was enough of a gas hog, but this incorporates the coolness of a J10 with the most ultimate motor made, the 454!!! Pure silliness, where you going to use this thing? Obviously, it wasn’t meant to be used, just makes a heck of a statement. Did a nice job.
this is a nice one. the interior looks like it’s straight out of a Grand Wagonner.
A few more pics of the 454 would have been fun. The fun part shows that back in the day an engine swap could easilly be done without having to reprogram
15 body modules and 6 pcm’s and cross your fingers that Amc wanted to talk to Chevrolet ;)
Good eye, that is a swapped-in GW interior.
Is this a ’77 with a more modern grille or an ’87 with a typo?
I’m thinking 87, because it doesn’t have the sheet metal bulge over the windshield. I believe that the area above the windshield became smooth in 1981.
Nice truck though. I did have two 1982 J-trucks . . . both copper metallic . . . J-10 with a 258, and J-20 with a 360.
I’ve always loved Jeep trucks like this J10, and it’s one of the few modern models redesigned that still have the flavor of the original. I have a buddy who just finished a 1UZ-FE V8 swap into his 84 Toyota 4 Runner, so this 454 swap really got my attention. I wish I had room for it.
Not a 77 , no brow on cab
One has too wonder what other toys he has to offer in this purge ? Interesting !
Perfect truck if you own a gas station
Miles per gallon?
Try blocks per gallon lol.
I have had 2 J-GLADIATOR pickups.
I LOVED them.
Really loved the odd sized bed, 7′, not your typical 6′ or 8′ beds.
IMHO, best pickup on the road.
The only drawback was the animal gas mileage. Power, plenty….
Rough and rugged, but civilized enough for daily driving.
Only bone I got is a Chevy motor, I am MOPAR, I would have put a 426 wedge in there.
Just saying, the chevy was probably a lot easier to swap in as it would have already had a gm 400 autobox in it. Had a 79 Cherokee for awhile back in the 90’s with a gm 400 backed 360 under the hood. Ran smooth and stout.
Of course growing up with Fords I’d have wanted to drop one of Henry’s 8’s in if the need arose.
I do think a warmed up 340 Mopar or its original rebuilt 360 would have been a better choice, but still like it. No wonder what all this guys got in his collection. Love those Grand Wagoner power leather seats.
a customer bought 1 from Cali (3K mi away) to dump in the shop “Plez prep for ‘sticker’ & reliability.” It’s really hacked but solid (for a MA truck). I think an 80? 82?. Same color. “Comanche” w/the plastic vent on each ‘sail panel’ (behind driver’s / pass’s head). Might B new enuff to have ‘shift on fly’ (not manual) frnt hubs. It’s in pretty good shape body/chassy (we need sort fuel system in its entirety, get pass’s seat, de-crumple bumper corner/tail lght bucket, small stuff). She or girlfr (same household, long time customers) hasa Zuk Sammy tricked out (SAS, lockers, etc). The ladies have good tastes in rec vehicles (dont think I ever serviced dailies. Hope these 2 are not for that). 8^ )
I’d not put that motor in (cross platform) esp when the 258 is available. Dont like that new an interior in these older models either. To each his/her own, eh?
AMC and GM key cylinders would wear out and one could pull they key from the cylinder. As long as you didn’t lock the column, you could start the vehicle without the key. Ran my 1993 k3500 without a key everywhere.