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    AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians

    AEV Working On Jeep Wrangler J8, Unlimited Military Package?

    SEMA 2007: AEV Hemi-fies Wrangler Unlimited JK For SEMA!
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    Image of FrankGrimes FrankGrimes
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    They should change their name to American Exploitation Vehicles.


    They charge more for a jeep that is missing a ton of parts?

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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    04/07/09

    @FrankGrimes: People who just don't get it are encouraged to keep their wallets in their pockets and walk the other way.
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    Image of Armand Armand
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    I WANT!!!


    My dad's first car was a '48 Willys pickup truck. Go-Devil four, 4.88:1 axles, primer gray paint, topped with a big steaming dollop of awesomeness. If I won the lottery tomorrow, he and I would be driving around in a Hemi-powered flat-gray Scrambler this father's day.


    I have a feeling that, unlike Dad's Willys, the 330-horsepower J8 won't run out of steam (and revs) at around 65 miles an hour.

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    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    How much does it cost if I order the big box of parts from Chrysler and build it myself?
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Ex-squeeze me? A-baking powder? Did you just say I can get this thing with a Hemi? Damn.
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    Image of X3SoB X3SoB
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Funny, the outrage expressed here is that this was not being produced, then that it's too expensive. But with the X6M the outcry is that it's too expesive, and that it's BEING produced. Ironic and weird double standard.
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    Image of FЯeeMan FЯeeMan
    04/07/09

    @X5 Son of a Beach: Jeep J8 - getting back to the roots of the brand, appealing to its once and forever market core.


    BMW X6M - moving further away from what made the brand the "Ultimate Driving Machine" and pushing it further into the douche bag/trophy wife only category.


    Hope that cleared things up for you.

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    Image of tenbeers tenbeers
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    I'll take mine in flat black with an LMM Duramax and Allison 1000.
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    1) And I saw the forth Jeep Wranglerman, breaking forth in all our fury.
    2) And said Wranglerman went about destroying one-third of all Geo Metros, and econbox trash,
    3) And one third of the blind, the halt,
    4) And one third of the streams, valleys, and beaver dams.
    5) And I cried, how long, great Chrysler man, shall the Warnglerman crush all that stands in it's way.
    6) For the I-beam bumpers never showed signs of stopping.
    7) And the great Chrysler man cried out. It Shall never stop, for it has a lifetime powertrain warranty,
    8) And after all of the diesel runs out, it will run on the blood of kittens.
    9) And I looked, and lo, Wranglerman's name was Chuck Norris.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    04/07/09

    @maximum-sienna: Actually, reading that, I was thinking MacGyver.
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    04/07/09

    @pauljones: I didn't see any bombs made out of fertilzer and chewing gum, but I did see long hair. Therefore, it's Chuck Norris. MacGyver was all about saving the environment, and I don't think Chuck Norris cares.
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    Image of baldy_pm baldy_pm
    04/07/09

    @maximum-sienna:


    CO2 doesn't create global warming, Chuck Norris does.

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    04/07/09

    @baldy_pm: Wait a minute, I thought it was Megan Fox that caused global warming!
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    04/07/09

    @pauljones: No, that's pants warming.
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    Image of OldeEnglishD OldeEnglishD
    04/07/09

    @maximum-sienna: Chuck Norris chose not to put an engine and transmission in his J8, for he is powerfull enough to propel it with his feet like Barney Rubble.
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    Image of FЯeeMan FЯeeMan
    04/07/09

    @OldeEnglishD: He has to pedal it? I thought the sheer force of his will would make it move.
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    Image of Armand Armand
    04/07/09

    @maximum-sienna: And one of the four Wranglermen said, "come and see," and I saw. And behold, a pale (beige) Scrambler, and the name it said on him was Death.


    And Hell followed with him.

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    Image of Sloop_John_B Sloop_John_B
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    50k for a stripped down re-inforced Wrangler/Truck? That's crack pipe territory. Why couldn't Chrysler just do it? I'd buy it in a heart beat if it were sub 27k.
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    Image of elwood elwood
    04/07/09

    @Sloop_John_F*cking_B_Jalopnik_Gold_Edition: I hope the $50k includes the cost of the drivetrain that you have to get installed. Otherwise, tack another $15k onto that asking price for the parts and labor of getting an engine, transmission, tcase, and driveshafts in there.
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    Image of Ben Wojdyla Ben Wojdyla
    04/07/09

    @elwood: the $50k is an estimate for a fully complete vehicle with powertrain.
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    Image of Chet Offensive Chet Offensive
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Hey check this out!!!!!!!! I would love to get your feed back!
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    04/07/09

    @Chet Offensive: Well, I'd say your avatar could use some work, but I like your user name. It's punny.
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    04/07/09

    @Chet Offensive: Or maybe you work for AEV and want feedback on the Jeep? In that case I second Ben's "badass."
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    Image of X3SoB X3SoB
    04/07/09

    @Chet Offensive:What exactly are we supposed to be checking out?
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    04/07/09

    @X5 Son of a Beach: Wes.
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    Image of Ben Wojdyla Ben Wojdyla
    04/07/09

    @Chet Offensive: I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure this is Michael Chetcuti peeking in, he's the guy behind AEV, just so you all have a frame of reference.
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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    04/07/09

    @Chet Offensive: Well Chet, if this is your baby, I highly approve. It would be nice if it were available as a rolling chassis so it could be outfitted at home with the motive power of your choice and titled as a kit car.
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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    So if I bought one and installed the drivetrain myself, I could title it as a kit car? I am intrigued...
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    04/07/09

    @Mike the Dog will work for a Preview Button!: That's exactly what I was just thinking. What would I put in it? A diesel engine, of course. Converted to run on biodiesel and/or vegetable oil.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    04/07/09

    @engineerd: Screw your vegetable oil.


    Mine would run on dead unicorns and the smashed hopes and dreams of cute, cuddly little kittens.


    There should be plenty of that in supply.

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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Just what I need for a post Obama Nation. Running over Obama-zombies with diesel fury.
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    Image of badco/LoJ badco/LoJ
    04/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- we're boned....: We prefer "Obamatons", thank you.
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    Image of Gearhead's Garage Gearhead's Garage
    04/07/09

    @badco/LoJ:


    I thought it was "Obamination"?

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    Image of The Big Cheez The Big Cheez
    04/07/09

    @Gearhead's Garage: I thought it was called the Black Plague II? no... too far?
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    04/07/09

    @The Big Cheez: I felt bad, but I laughed hard.
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    Image of Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Would the dealer install a Willys Go-Devil or AMC 4.0? Cuz otherwise it's not a real Jeep, right?
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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    04/07/09

    @Slantsick is a wagon ho: You want an AMC 4.2 with the 4.0 head conversion. If you start with a 1980 or earlier block it will weigh a little more but take more power-making mods. Not like I've done any research, mind you.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    04/07/09

    @Mike the Dog will work for a Preview Button!:


    At the risk of stirring up heresy, a simple 327 Chevy small block and 3L80/4L80 transmission makes for a pretty bulletproof combination.


    I have seen a number of old CJs so equipped.

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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    04/07/09

    @pauljones: The torch-and-pitchfork mob will be along presently. They're at some 2-wheeler unveiling in New York right now.
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    Image of Armand Armand
    04/07/09

    @Slantsick = FAIL: The Go-Devil four-banger; when you need to save civilization, accept no substitutes.
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    Image of .357 .357
    04/07/09

    In reply to AEV J8 MILSPEC: A Jeep J8, Built For Civilians
    Does Chrysler even produce enough cars for AEV to take some? If they do, then this is a kickass Jeep. If they don't, this is a kickass Jeep.
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    Image of Lotucris Lotucris
    04/02/09

    In reply to AEV Working On Jeep Wrangler J8, Unlimited Military Package?
    unless it has extreme modification. this will not be put in the military. An extreme downgrade from the HUMMV performance and safety wise. Unless you don't need those aspects in the military, then go for it!
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    Image of Ben Wojdyla Ben Wojdyla
    04/02/09

    @Lotucris: The actual Wrangler J8 from Chrysler is stamped out in Toledo, shipped overseas and assembled in Egypt, then sold to local governments, military's, etc.


    The J8 is an extreme downgrade over the HUMMV only if you must have outrageous fuel consumption, a large turning radius, wide footprint incapable of going down narrow alleys, complicated service requirements, a low top speed, crash safety designs from the 70's, extremely high purchase and parts costs, and the ability to drop it from a helicopter.


    Not all military vehicles have to be capable of being retrofitted with armor plating.

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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    04/02/09

    @Lotucris: @Ben Wojdyla: I hate to be "that guy", but HMMWV for High Mobility (or Highly Mobile, depending on your source) Multi-Wheeled Vehicle. Though it is perfectly acceptable to call it a Humvee, as that name is trademarked by AM General.
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    04/02/09

    @smalleyxb122: Oh, who am I kidding? I love to be "that guy" even at the risk of looking like a prick. Sometimes I just need to feel smart.
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    Image of FlakJack FlakJack
    04/02/09

    In reply to AEV Working On Jeep Wrangler J8, Unlimited Military Package?
    To me, this says: "Hey, look at me! I've got a jeep like an Army guy!"


    No, the Army guys are hip-deep in a sandhole right now defending your right to gas up your rig. Unless you've served... you're a poser.

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    Image of gomerkyle9 gomerkyle9
    04/02/09

    @FlakJack: Ok then, I'm gonna buy one!
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    Image of IN THE FACE! IN THE FACE!
    04/02/09

    @gomerkyle9: I'm a poser, what do I need to do again?


    Would rattle-canning it flat black mean I'm still a poser?

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    Image of IN THE FACE! IN THE FACE!
    04/02/09

    @FlakJack: But wait, wouldn't that make me a German/Egyptian Military poser?


    As far as I've heard the US has exactly zero of these.

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