Modernized Classics: 7 Pickup Trucks with Reimagined Designs & Swapped Engines

Описание: Besides being bold and reliable, retro trucks carry a healthy portion of nostalgia, letting us relive the glory days of auto manufacturing. Today we invite you to do some window shopping and look at companies that restore and re-invent the coolest classic trucks.

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00:00 Introduction

00:18 Fat Fender Revival Series
fatfender.com

The company gives a second life to vintage trucks by bringing in a brand-new Porterbuilt frame, swapping in a powerful engine unit, restoring the bodywork, freshening up the paint, and modernizing the cabin with premium materials.

01:38 Desert Power Wagons
www.desertpowerwagons.com
This North Carolina company is dedicated to reinventing trucks that were originally manufactured by Dodge back in 1940s.

02:46 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
pressroom.toyota.com.au/media-library

Not available on the US market, this classic gem is still offered to drivers in Australia.

03:53 Seven82Motors
www.seven82motors.com.au/lot/feb28-mar10-2025/1977-holden-hx-sandman-xx7-ute/
Here you'll be able to find the more traditional Chevrolet, Ford, and GMC builds, as well as quirky regional icons like this 1977 Holden HX Sandman.

04:56 Himalaya Defender 90 Tonka
drivehimalaya.com/blogs/defender-90-builds/defender-90-tonka

Underneath the revamped bodywork, hides an upgraded suspension, an LS3 Engine, custom wire harnesses, and modern Wil-wood disc brakes.

05:57 ECD Project Poppins
ecdautodesign.com/portfolio-item/project-poppins/

The exterior features a dual-tone paint job that goes well with contrasting black bumpers and a roll cage, matching 18-inch wheels with A/T tires, and a blacked-out front grille.

06:59 Toyota FJ by ECD Auto
ecdautodesign.com/toyota-fj40-and-fj60/

The service extends to both FJ40 and FJ60 models; they are improved with a combination of a 6.2-liter V8 engine by Chevrolet and a six-speed automatic gearbox.

08:03 Kahn Defender 90 Wide Track 03
projectkahn.com/products/tailor-made-defender-90-wide-track-03

This Defender was converted to a single-cab design with the rear seat area now serving as a truck bed.