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Magnus wanted to share his beautiful CJ-10. I can’t think of a nicer one I’ve seen.
“Hi! Here is a pic of my CJ-10: 1984,3.3l diesel, dana 45,60,complete restored, probably unusual in usa.”
Wow! Very very nice.
Why wasn’t this available in the US? – I would have bought one in a NY minute. As it was I bought a Ford Ranger Diesel that year. There was rumors of a Jeep Cheyenne pickup fitted diesel that year, but after checking all the dealers I never found one. Back then diesel fuel was cheaper then gas and I got 40MPG – it was a good deal
If they’d have stuck a cj7 front on this they would have sold like hot cakes. How’s your ranger diesel hold up?
CJ10’s were built as military airplane tugs. They had a Nissan diesel engine, automatic transmission, no bed, and no front wheel drive. I used to see them often on the Government Surplus auction site a few years ago.
http://www.govliquidation.com/
Gordon is correct in his recollection. I saw several of them at the State of Arizona Surplus Auction a few years ago. They were all Arizona Air National Guard aircraft tugs, with identical front ends as this one, but no bed behind the cab.
You only see the CJ-10 tugs here in the ‘States so it makes sense to believe that was the only CJ-10 version produced. However, non-tug CJ-10 trucks were produced for several overseas markets. They were a very capable Jeep, not a one trick pony like the CJ-10 tug. This very nice Swedish version looks like one of those trucks. I wish we could find them here.
I used to drive those tugs in the Air Force pulling bomb trailers. I don’t know the pulling capacity, but we pulled 30,000 pounds with one out at nellis once. The diesel was an absolute powerhouse.
I have one in the states. My starter was stolen how do I find another?
Randy,
It will depend on the engine installed. Some had the Nissan Sd33 engine. A quick look on Google revealed this one:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Starter-for-Nissan-Sd33-Diesel-Engine-Patrol-MQ-Cj10/1940439860?thm=1000
I can’t say for sure this is correct for your installation, but it’s a possibility.
Here’s a Four Wheeler article about them: http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-1008-1985-jeep-cj10a-wide-eyed/
– Dave
Update. Had a starter made. Runs like a top extended wheelbase and made it 4wd love it never seen anything like it.
Randy,
Congrats on finding a starter solution. I’m happy to hear it’s working great for you!
– Dave
The CJ10 was sold in Australia as a J10 in the 80’s and looked the same as the Swedish version but they also had the AMC 258 engine from the CJ. The J10 in Australia was 4×4. In 1984/85 Jeep Australia in Queensland made a limited version with the standard CJ front grille. I have a J10 in Australia. They are still very popular with jeep enthusiasts.
Thanks Mark!