Yes, it can burnout.
The Jeep Gladiator we have today was a Jeep truck with a lower power output than the pickup. Willys Jeep Truck’s predecessor, the 2.2-liter flathead four cylinder engine was capable of producing 72 horsepower (54 kilowatts).
This is why Billy Holton modified a Willys Jeep pickup and had to insert a massive V8 engine. But that’s not all that’s remarkable about this build. It’s featured on the Barcroft Cars episode embedded at the top of this page.
35 years ago, Holton and Marcy started a hot rod garage at Marcy’s Oregon farm in Helix. Their garage, located 20 miles from the nearest town, has been a haven for hot rod enthusiasts in the area.
Holton made this a full-time job, but his favorite vehicle is his yellow Willys Jeep pickup. In 2003, he began to work on the truck and has spent $150,000 in modifications to make it what it is today.
There are many exterior modifications, but the most noticeable would be the longer fender flares which made the truck appear wider. Holton used a modified chassis and modern suspension system to create a lower stance underneath the body.
It’s a Frankenstein project at 3250 lb (1,474 kilogram) but it is still a great truck. The flame-decorated hood is from a 1968 Camaro. While the bucket seats come from a Jeep. The Ford V8 is hidden beneath the metal sheet. The Ford 302 engine produces over 350 horsepower, which allows it to travel at a speed of 120 mph (193 km/h). It also has a line lock, which allows for burnouts.
Holton believes the engine is more than just an attractive truck and the many upgrades it has, and that it is the heart and soul of the truck.
“If this car’s engine was less tame milder, it wouldn’t be as fun!” He added.