The 51 Coolest Trucks Of All Time - Popular Mechanics
Jeep's replacement for both its Willys pickup and the FC (Forward Control) truck was the Gladiator pickup. The Gladiator was a much more modern full-size pickup than Jeep's earlier workhorses. The earliest Gladiators used an advanced six-cylinder engine, while larger V-8 engines were optional throughout the life of the Gladiator and later J-10 and J-20 trucks. The largest was the AMC 401 V-8—the biggest engine ever offered in a Jeep pickup. By 1976, the J-trucks received a new frame, and an awesomely disco "Honcho" package became available in the late 70s. The rarest and coolest of all the J-trucks of this generation would be the stepside bed Honchos of 1980-1983—only 1264 were made. The Chalet was a pop-up camper body made by Chinook that slid into the cargo hold of a 4WD Blazer and provided sleeping accommodations for two. The Chalet retailed for just under $10,000, and less than 2000 were ever made. Source: www.popularmechanics.com
