Will it run? JEEP J10 Full Size Truck.

You won't believe what this JEEP does! Trying to bring my FSJ back from the DEAD. But can I get it to run and drive?
1987 Jeep J10 REVIEW with an AMC 360 motor 5.9.
Mohawk Auto: located in Boise Idaho.
📲 Email: [e-mail]
📲 www.mohawkautopro.com
#amc #jeep #j10

[@tannertolson]

Cant beat em. Twister got me into these as well. Crazy

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@tannertolson there’s a brief cameo of one in Twisters too

[@tannertolson]

@MOHAWKAUTO I seen the trailer. And I'm happy with it

[@ukjeeper]

82 WT Cherokee Laredo, sitting on my driveway, in the UK. Inherited from a friend, who passed away too soon (leukaemia ...). His family called it 'Freddie' as it was a nightmare, to work on. One of the VERY few Jeeps remaining from AMC's short attempt to sell Jeeps in the UK (and Europe) between 79-83. 360 with Edelbrock, NP219, AMC 20, Dana 44 front, RHD converted. Needs serious work (roof is fubar, for instance) but just can't junk it. As far as i can tell it's the only 82 Cherk still registered with the UK DMV. 'Rare', redefined.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

That’s incredible! I wouldn’t junk it, I’d try to revive it and drive it. Doing an HEI conversion will help with it running better and more consistently and is top on my list. I have ignition/spark related stumbling and the ford based system in these are awful. The Chevy HEI based system is way better.

[@ukjeeper]

@@MOHAWKAUTO HEI, TBI, etc are all on the "one day" list. Right after i win the lottery to afford the bodywork! :D

[@warkal868]

Wow, such a joy to see your kids loving your tuck. Hope i can get mine running too. Sadly I'm from the Caribbean where parts are unavailable, and work is very slow with extra income. This was highly inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Harry_Dawg.]

Nice rig. Glad you were able to get it back after all these years!

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thank you!

[@bobbates7343]

I would get a pro job paint job on that truck and restore it to the point that it is as reliable as it was when new. Then I would use it just like any other truck

[@canadianhaywire5200]

This is awesome. We are restoring an 81 Jeep J20. Look up Canadian Haywire.

[@stevemcconnell9574]

For such a small channel you have really quality videos. Love the Twisted scene haha. Just a recommendation, be careful reving that high of rpm. Made me nervous.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thank you! The truck ran for a lot longer than what the video let on. I was nervous about revving too high to soon as well. These 360 motors like to starve the 4 and 5 main bearings at high rpm and I don’t want to break into the motor just yet.

[@phillipbouchard4197]

Nice old Jeep, although mine is older. I have my Dad's 1966 J - 2000 with a 7'-0" pickup body. It has the 232 Straight six engine and three speed manual transmission. This truck was bought new in December of 1965 with 7 and one - half foot Meyer snowplow which I still plow with. My advice on your truck which appears solid is to clean it up and paint it and use it as a truck - that is what it was made for. Good luck with your project and thanks for the video. Please advise if you would like photo's of my Jeep and where to send them.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

It will absolutely be used as a truck. I’m debating whether I want to keep the patina and just protect it as it is, or fix what little body work there is and repaint. I have many other plans and hope to get started on new videos soon. I’d love to see those photos! Please send them to [e-mail].

[@pattybutterfield9648]

I love walt... Glad to see it up and running.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I’ve been driving it since too! He needs a little love to be running better. He’ll need a lot of love to do some of the off roading done in our other videos

[@jeeprubi759]

Sick! Awesome vid man!

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@jeeprubi759]

Nevermind the last one. This is the one I was talking about haha.

[@matthiashellmann6211]

you are doing everything right. Those truck deserve to be restored and rescued. I did the same 8 years ago. greetings from Germany.....

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

That’s awesome and hello! What vehicle did you restore?

[@matthiashellmann6211]

@@MOHAWKAUTO Hi my friend, I restored a 1985 Jeep J10 long bed with a 360 AMC V8. Completely restored, everthing, 100% rust free, I got parts from summit, team wagoneer and BJ's.. It took 3years. The truck came from Carmel by the sea, CA. An elder gentleman sold it.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@matthiashellmann6211 how wonderful! These are becoming so hard to find, and even more difficult to find in good condition.

[@wl3016]

you're gunna have this truck forever,..... take it all the way with the restore!

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I might do that in the long run. It’s just hard to do with these trucks as parts are really hard to come by.

[@wl3016]

@@MOHAWKAUTO resto mod.... put whatever you want in it, does not have to be original ;)

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@wl3016 restomod would be more like what I’m doing. Combine new with old where appropriate and try for a stockish look

[@ohdamnitsthatguy60]

First things to do I think is go through engine change fluids and same with transmission then brakes all the lights( think you might have done these already).

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

You’re 100% correct. As it sat for so long, total fluid change is on the list. Brakes are…. well they exist and kinda work (sometimes). All lights work, expect for one headlight that I may have a replacement for. Stay tuned to see what I find in my boxes of parts that came with the truck and I’ll go over the future plans

[@rickgonzales1219]

Bro. That is so fricken awesome. I have a gladiator 2020 and I love mine. I am here in Oregon where are you.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thanks man! I’m in Idaho.

[@ecesarchavez]

Nice Rig! Congrats 👍🏼

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thank you!

[@jamescorless8283]

Raise it up and fix it, nice truck. That's what I would do.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Great suggestions!

[@westy4973]

Love it mate, trying to do the same with my old j20 here in Perth Western Australia 👌🏼

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

That’s fantastic! I’m amazed by where everyone who owns these are at in the world. I wouldn’t have thought about these making it to Australia. Although, I shouldn’t be surprised. You Aussies get amazing cars and do incredible builds.

[@westy4973]

@MOHAWKAUTO actually I think there's aussie/kiwi specific builds (on release date) of the ol fjs... legally we can't modify anywhere near as heavily as you guys to restore these, but I am planning a actuator driven hard tonneau to camper roof.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@westy4973 that would be killer!

[@bruceklassen8261]

Love your truck

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

Thank you!

[@pjmartin8044]

I can see Eleanor learning to drive it.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I love Eleanor, but I don’t think I want her driving this anytime soon with how wild she can be 🤣

[@journeyman2003]

I love my jeep, ‘74 j20. It’s a shame they took the visors off in the early 80’s. Revell actually made a j10 model which is awesome, I painted mine just like my full size

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I really like the roof brow and it’s the only thing I wish mine had

[@journeyman2003]

@@MOHAWKAUTO I guess they have to change things up once every 10 years or so haha

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@journeyman2003 seems to me like they changed the grille often enough they could have left that alone 🤣

[@evannemeth9797]

Jeep trucks are imported first coat of paint on it

[@jacobchoate3818]

I'll leave it alone and just clear coat it I like the patina

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

It’s something I’m considering. The hood and passenger fender came from a different truck and the paint doesn’t match. I have a few ideas though, so stay tuned to see what happens

[@08Irishsaint]

R.I.P. Ketchem

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I can only imagine how much he’d enjoy being a part of these videos and how much fun he’d have.

[@cesareborgia-78]

First ad I get while watching this is an ad for Ford... Shame.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

@@cesareborgia-78 I agree!

[@rickgonzales1219]

Keep the patina and clear coat it.

[@MOHAWKAUTO]

I’m debating it for sure