Jeep J-Series Pickups 1970-82 Performance Portfolio

Book excerpt: Truck derivatives of the Wagoneer range appeared at the same time as the big station wagon itself, in November 1962. Since 1969 they have been known as J-series trucks. As originally introduced the Jeep trucks were simply utility vehicles. But fashions changed and Jeep trucks began to appear with dress-up packages such as Honcho, Golden Eagle and Custom. The larger-capacity models were the favorite and the smaller trucks became a fashion accessory. This is a book of contemporary road tests, technical data, new model intro's, driver's impressions, owner survey. Models covered include:- Gladiator Pickup, J-4000, J-20, J-10. Propane conversion, J-10 Townside, Honcho, Golden Eagle, Sportside Pickup.