It’s not vintage, but it’s an oddball 6×6. Thanks to Seth for spotting this one.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/4932658107.html
“Welcome to Tyrant Motorworks home of the true six wheel drive Tyrant, the ultimate in offroad traction.Tyrant offer a true 6×6 conversion of a Jeep Wrangler. We customize your Tyrant for your specific needs.
The Tyrant is powered with a 6.1 Hemi engine producing 450 horse power! Featuring 38” tires for extra grip for those for need the ultimate in offroad machines.
The six wheel drirve (6×6) allows you to go places 4×4 drive Jeeps need to air down to travel. All of our 6×6 Jeeps are trail tested and the JK6 and Tyrants and proven performers]
6×6 Jeep Wrangle Unlimited
Year: 2012
Weight: 5370 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 65 gallons
Range: 1000+ mi.
Dimensions:
85″ Wide
215″ Long
79″ Tall
Custom 6×6 conversion, fabrication, stretched & gusseted JK frame with inter fender sheet metal rolled.
Seven Toyo Open Country MT’s 35×12.50 R17
Seven Method Race Rims 17×9 Bead lock with bronze powder coat
Rear Differentials: Currie Ford 9″ rear ends with Eatons coupled with CV drive shaft
Gears: 4:88’s
Front Differential: Modified Dana with RCV Axles”
That is one long jeep
Neat conversion. Nice for wide open country spaces.
But those 4×4 jeeps can go lots of places aired down or not. That thing just will not work well around trees!
Reminds me of the Dodge T-Rex concept from ’97, only Chrysler used dana 60’s on all 3 axles and powered with their big 8L V-10 motor. Nice truck suffering from lack of interest.
Nice rig but, seems to be the answer to a question that wasn’t asked. Wonder if they corrected the lack of ground clearance for the rear shock mounts.
Meh, I’d take a locked up 4×4 over that any day.
Whats the name and website of the company doing this conversion.
Kiptanui: That’s a good question. I just did some google searches and couldn’t find a location or address for Tyrant Motorworks. This is the only URL I could find http://www.JK6wheel.com, but it has been abandoned.
Finding the URL led me to the former CEO of Tyrant Motorworks, who is now a sales manager at an RV outfit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-eberhardt-7114a831
I hope that helps,
– Dave
Thanks for the info. I ended up here http://dakota-customs.com
Given they are still in business, I’d say that is a better choice 🙂