When ICON 4×4 builds restomods, the customs shop isn’t merely including some fashionable componentry to a long-in-the-tooth classic automobile, however as a substitute aiming to proper the wrongs left by the donor’s authentic design and engineering groups. And the newest donor to have its wrongs righted by Jonathan Ward and his staff is a mid’70s Jeep Cherokee dubbed “Secure Flight.”
The Fundamentals
The Secure Flight construct began out as a 1975 Jeep Cherokee, however that’s been closely modified, in and out, whereas nonetheless being readily identifiable as a ‘70s Cherokee. Every little thing from its powertrain to its suspension and operating gear to its inside has been fully reworked or changed, giving technique to one of the crucial breath-taking restomods we’ve seen in a protracted whereas. The challenge additionally makes use of a mixture of bespoke components, and parts borrowed from different retro donors, starting from all the pieces from 1965 Kaisers to 1979 Jeeps.
The HEMI Powertrain
The Cherokee’s authentic AMC mill was pulled and changed with a contemporary 6.4L HEMI V8. The 392 engine has been bolted to a Basic Motors 4L85-E automated transmission. The V8 additionally generates a very respectable 485hp.
Modern Parts
ICON has managed to vastly enhance the Cherokee’s efficiency by including a bunch of contemporary top-shelf components. This features a FOX shocks, Hydroboosted ICON x Brembo brakes, an Atlas II switch case, a Dana 44 heavy-duty excessive pinion entrance axle and a Dana 60 within the rear.
Bespoke Upholstery
To convey its bespoke inside to life, Ward known as on Wyoming’s Mercury Leather-based Works, tasking the grasp saddle maker and leather-based tooler with hand-carving and hand-tooling Wickett & Craig saddle leather-based into {custom} Sheridan-style sample (that even incorporates a couple of of the lizards from ICON’s brand). These Sheridan-style components now adorn the door panels and the seat inserts. The inserts are surrounded by Italian Moore & Giles leather-based upholstery, which the rest of the inside is trimmed in.
Customized Cabin
Along with all of the advantageous handcrafted leatherwork, the challenge’s cabin has additionally acquired {custom} inside trim spears, {custom} arm rests, a full {custom} Alcantara headliner, restructured entrance seats, one-off coat hooks, a {custom} dome mild, and an all-custom sprint. The inventory steering wheel has been recreated in machined aluminum earlier than being fitted with a {custom} ICON brand badge
Bespoke Bodywork & Trim
The Cherokee’s exterior has additionally been flippantly modified to provide it a extra up to date really feel with out altering its character or core DNA. This was achieved by finishing up modifications equivalent to a bespoke billet aluminum grille that appears just like the unique however has a bit extra depth — and a cultured chrome end. The interior lights that the {custom} grille is now sandwiched between have additionally been jettisoned with a view to make house for {custom} cold-air consumption ports to feed the HEMI.
Chief-Accredited Paint
The outside of the Jeep has been cloaked in a coat of Porsche Chalk paint. The inventory automobile’s belt line trim featured a scheme often called “Injun.” Being less-than-culturally-sensitive, Ward consulted with a Cherokee chief and a handful of specialists with a view to create an eagle feather sample symbolizing “secure flight” — therefore the identify of the challenge.
A Bespoke Belt
Along with the bespoke, handworked inside, Mercury Leather-based Works additionally whipped up a {custom} leather-based belt in the identical W&C saddle leather-based development and Sheridan-style sample because the seat and door inserts. The belt additionally boasts a bespoke one-off ICON brand buckle crafted from German silver.
Spec Sheet
Class: Restomod
Builder: ICON 4×4
Undertaking: Secure Flight
Donor: 1975 Jeep Cherokee
Engine: 6.4L V8
Energy: 485HP
Transmission: Computerized
Upholstery: Mercury Leather-based Works
Pricing & Availability
ICON 4×4’s 1975 Jeep Cherokee “Secure Flight” Restomod is already spoken for, although the store is at the moment accepting commissions ranging from round $200,000. Having stated that, count on a prolonged wait listing and a markedly increased price ticket in order for you a restomod build just like the Cherokee Secure Flight.
1975 Jeep Cherokee “Secure Flight” Restomod By ICON 4×4
ICON 4×4 fully revamps a mid’70s Cherokee, treating the Jeep to fashionable componentry, a bespoke inside with hand-tooled leatherwork, and a 6.4L HEMI V8 cranking out nearly 500hp.
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