Spotted in Edmonton: Jeep Wrangler JK8 Conversion.

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5)
03/12/2015 at 16:13 • Filed to: Spotted in the Wild

The conversion was flawless. If you did not know they didn't come from the factory like this you would never be able to tell it was a conversion.

DISCUSSION (26)

Party-vi > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 16:17

Kinja'd!!!

Melikes the Brute better.

Matt Kirsch > Party-vi
03/12/2015 at 16:19

if only they would make it in a 2 door for the JK…

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 16:22

WANT.

GORDONBOMBAY > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/12/2015 at 16:27

ALL THE WANTS

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 16:29

Wouldn't mind it with a removable fiberglass roof, and just a little more length for more cargo space in the bed, and maybe being able to stow the spare tire along the outside of the bed side, between the rear fender and the door... leaving the tailgate unencumbered... maybe even with a second attachment point on the other side, for two spares as an option.

Make it turbo-diesel, with a 4WD-full time-diff/locked/low-range/2WD-Hi multi-mode transfer case... and it is good to go.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 16:30

There is one here in Lethbridge too! Orange and black like the one above.

Party-vi > Matt Kirsch
03/12/2015 at 16:35

That's what I posted, is it not?

Matt Kirsch > Party-vi
03/12/2015 at 16:37

That's a really, really good photoshop. The JK Brute is only offered as a 4 door. I'm active on AEV's forum, and we're trying to persuade them to make a 2 door.

Party-vi > Matt Kirsch
03/12/2015 at 16:39

Well that sucks. I guess they needed the extended wheelbase to make it work and the 2-door isn't long enough.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
03/12/2015 at 16:52

pretty demanding list you got there. The odds of them making exactly what you want are about a billion to one.

I'm with you on the spare tire placement tho because the tailgate is a pretty bad spot for it.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 17:05

They are already considering Turbo-Diesel power, and Grand Cherokee has had QuadraTrak multi-mode 4WD for a long time, that has a 4WD-full time option, in addition to 4Hi (locked, so no dry pavement use), 4Lo, 2WD Hi, and disengaged neutral.

I really would want the full-time AWD mode in variable road conditions... but none of the Jeep community would want to lose their locked-transfer-case modes for off-road... and it is already in Jeep's parts bin.

A removable hard top is hardly too difficult for a Wrangler platform... and it would be nice to have both options. Taking the top off, and putting half-doors, or even no doors on would be nice in warmer, dryer weather... (and water-resistant interior/drained rubber floor/neoprene seats would be even better, not having to cover it from the rain, or being able to hose it out to clean it.)

If the top were modular, I could easily see just the cab roof with an open bed, or a full length roof being interchangeable, like an old Bronco or K5 blazer, in addition to completely open in the summer.

If Wrangler has an ultimate saving grace, it is modularity, and re-configurability for whatever the owner might want.

Jon-o > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 17:13

wooo Fort Saskatchewan! I saw this guy leaving the plants one day it's a nice conversion!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jon-o
03/12/2015 at 17:14

Wait??? Are you in Fort Sask too?

Jon-o > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 17:16

I am now (again)! Just left Toronto and came back to my home town for a while. My dad is the guy with the dark blue Factory 5 Cobra kit car that's always at the car shows and terrorizing this sleepy little city.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jon-o
03/12/2015 at 17:29

I can't say I've seen the factory 5 around town yet.

What do you drive?

Jon-o > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 17:37

I'm shocked! It's been around for about 10 years now but it'll be back on the roads in time for the big canada day show in town when he gets back from Saudi.

At the moment I'm relegated to a black 2012 fusion sport. While it drives pretty well and it's a lot faster than my tbird I do miss having something unique and interesting.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jon-o
03/12/2015 at 17:40

If you ever see a black 2013 Ford Fusion with this in the back window then thats me. Don't be shy to come say hi.

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jon-o
03/12/2015 at 17:43

I always look forward to the Canada Day show. I might put my lincoln in there this year.

Kinja'd!!!

I've probably seen the cobra but just not recall seeing it.

I've seen a porsche 996 Turbo that is alway out and about as well as the black Reg Cab SRT10 Ram oh and a Lada Niva hehehe

ranwhenparked > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 18:29

They are fantastic, but very expensive. Price is the only real barrier, otherwise I have no doubt we would see the things literally everywhere.

JeepJeremy > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 18:45

That's awesome!!!!!!

Jon-o > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 19:33

awesome stickers! And excellent choice in dd! I have t driven the newest one like that yet but it's so much nicer than my old one. Will definite keep an eye out for the Lincoln at the show! Looks very clean

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jon-o
03/12/2015 at 19:41

The Lincoln is good from far but far from good.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > ranwhenparked
03/12/2015 at 19:44

I know. isn't it like 10K just in parts to convert it? plus labour plus paint. I can see this costing about 20K more that the jeep it started out as by the time it's done.

ranwhenparked > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/12/2015 at 20:02

I think that's about right, last time I checked. My dad's been in the market for a small truck for awhile now, and I looked to see if a JK8 could even be a viable option (he loves Wranglers), but, nope, not at $43,000+ all in.

Burrito de EJ25 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/13/2015 at 02:12

This thing looks amazing.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/16/2015 at 21:37

There is a black one in my town. The owner is part of the group of retired guys that meet at Mcdonalds every Saturday morning. They all have some cool trucks. One has a 53 International Harvester pick up look like this one but a few shades of flat green

Kinja'd!!!