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The rocks on the edge below the driver's side wheel are cut rather straight, wouldn't you say? The trees just to their left look like a cloned cut and paste type thing. Should have spent just a little more time on it.

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Originally Posted by 5thShock
The rocks on the edge below the driver's side wheel are cut rather straight, wouldn't you say? The trees just to their left look like a cloned cut and paste type thing. Should have spent just a little more time on it.


Pretty certain that picture isn't Photoshopped, I believe that is Black Bear Pass in CO. A Google image search will return several similar pictures.

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Somewhere I read that that photo was altered (pre photoshop).

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I understand that this sign is at the start of it.
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TELLURIDE ——>
CITY OF GOLD
12 MILES - 2 HOURS
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE
CRAZY TO DRIVE THIS
ROAD - BUT IT HELPS

JEEPS ONLY


I don't think they were talking about Jeep PICKUPS, though. This pic is the road. Remember, though, that you only roll down to the next switchback.

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this is what I can find about this picture.

from THIS PAGE

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"So you might actually wonder if this photo right here is real or not, well based on facts it is as real as it gets… BUT don’t take our word for it, take THIS GUY'S word for it! We’re not kidding…

This road was officialy built by POWs during the “Guerra del Chaco” (The Chaco’s War) in the late 1930’s, and due to the Yungas’ extreme and difficult weather conditions, this people had to work through conditions ranging from cold, snow and rain to extreme heat and mist, this can be explained due to the altitude of this road, from 3600 masl to 4650 masl.

Since it’s quite challenging for anyone, prepared or not, to cross this part of the country only to get to the northern amazonic jungle of La Paz, the government built a new road that is safer and, well, completely functional! The Death Road is actually difficult for drivers due to its width, from 4 meters to 12 meters (approximately 13 to 39 feet) in a road that is built on the highest part of a cliff with a drop to a 800 meter imminent death. THAT IS PRESSURE!, but again take this guys word for it!

Nowadays, this road isn’t used for transportation as it used to be, it is mostly a touristic attraction for adventurers and bikers that prepare for different conditions during the most challenging bicycle races throughout the world. And there are tours for people that just love downhill bike rides, it is a nice workout and a nice way to spend a weekend, except if you suffer from a heart condition."










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Reminds me of one of my first vehicles, a '79 Jeep wagoneer. I learned a few lessons, don't be timid when crossing mud or you'll get stuck. A 360 V8 coupled to a teenagers right foot is death on automatic transmissions and differentials. When the fuel gauge starts to get sticky and won't read less than 1/4 tank full, you best keep track of your range or you will be walking.

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Originally Posted by 458 Lott
Reminds me of one of my first vehicles, a '79 Jeep wagoneer. I learned a few lessons, don't be timid when crossing mud or you'll get stuck. A 360 V8 coupled to a teenagers right foot is death on automatic transmissions and differentials. When the fuel gauge starts to get sticky and won't read less than 1/4 tank full, you best keep track of your range or you will be walking.


Had much of the same experiences...and will add that wagoneers dont float at all....

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I've had 2 Wagoneers, 77 & 78. They had 2 serious deficiencies. One was vapor lock. The engine compartments were so tight that it got no air flow. The 77 had a 401 engine. It got so hot that the gas would boil in the float bowl. Switching to electric fuel pumps located back near the tank helped a bunch.
The other problem was the gas filler hole was barely higher than the gas tank and lots farther back. On a steep hill, gas would flow out the hole. Later models with a sealed system didn't have that problem.

Oh - I HATED that t-case locker in the glove box. What kind of an idiot would put it there where you had to crawl across the seat to lock it?


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Originally Posted by Rock Chuck
I understand that this sign is at the start of it.
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TELLURIDE ——>
CITY OF GOLD
12 MILES - 2 HOURS
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE
CRAZY TO DRIVE THIS
ROAD - BUT IT HELPS

JEEPS ONLY


I don't think they were talking about Jeep PICKUPS, though. This pic is the road. Remember, though, that you only roll down to the next switchback.

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There was a time......when nothing longer than a K5 Blazer could it make over Black Bear. A couple of switchbacks were flanked by boulders on each side that no matter how much you jacked the SWB or longer truck, it couldn't squeeze around the corner.

Then the city of Ouray dynamited the boulders (yes, with FS/BLM permission) and made longer vehicles possible. With the bizillions of tourists and off-roaders over the past 30-some years, the road has been wore down enough it's not nearly as hairy as it used to be.......

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I would buy the 1st one in a minute. Love it.







Originally Posted by toad
every year or so Jeep makes a Gladiator/Pickup/Forward Control concept vehicle, but they never make it to production...

this one was diesel powered too

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AEV Makes something very close to it. They start at $39K (conversion, you supply the Wrangler)and can be as mild or wild as you want. You can even have a 6.4 Hemi in it if your pockets are deep enough smile


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Originally Posted by JMR40
I drove this during college. It is either a 74 or 75, I can't remember. Photo taken about 78 or 79 IIRC. Liked a lot about it but with the 360 V8 and full time 4X4 it got about 6-8 mpg. Best I ever did was 11 mpg on a road trip.

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Where was this picture taken?

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Originally Posted by KentuckyMountainMan

I would buy the 1st one in a minute. Love it


well, you are in luck it seems, but like I say we've seen so many Jeep concepts not make it to production I wouldn't hold my breath.

2016 WRANGLER PICKUP

supposedly to be available with a 240 HP diesel that produces 420 ft lb torque.

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I had a cj5 with a very hot 1971 401 in it. At the time the Chevy boys were proud of their 2.02" intake valves.....I ran 2.02" EXHAUST valves and giant intakes. That 401 made just a few ponies shy of 500 hp and was utterly impossible to drive.

I miss it today, all 6 mpg tops.

A built AMC 401 can be in the 500 plus club real easily.


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I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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That is so slick!


I don't remember the drivetrain in this one (probably a hemi) but I'd love a crew cab version of this one... assuming I could fit my 6'6" frame behind the wheel. `


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