Texas-based Vigilante 4×4 has unveiled its latest Jeep restomod build, a 1975 Cherokee S with a two-tone scheme of Brittany Blue with a Glacier White stripe.
The Jeep was first stripped down to the bare metal and 3D scanned, which allowed Vigilante to design a custom chassis for it incorporating modern upgrades. The chassis had to accommodate a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 crate engine producing 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. That’s the same amount of power this engine produces in Stellantis production vehicles, including the Dodge Challenger, where it gets “392” badging in reference to its displacement in cubic inches.
Vigilante 4×4 1975 Jeep Cherokee S
Vigilante also installed a high-density aluminum radiator, a brushless electric fan, and a powder-coated stainless steel fuel tank. A custom exhaust system incorporates Mopar high-flow cast iron headers and Borla stainless steel mufflers.
The V-8 is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel-drive system, which churn Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear axles. Baer 6-piston brake calipers and a modern hydraulic brake booster provide stopping power, while newly added power steering makes maneuvering this Cherokee easier.
Vigilante 4×4 1975 Jeep Cherokee S
To maintain the 1970s feel, Vigilante chose leather upholstery with a flower pattern. A modern climate control system was installed, along with a six-speaker audio system that incorporates Bluetooth and HD radio without altering the look of the stock AM/FM/CB radio.
All Vigilante builds start at $295,000. The company focuses on Jeep models built between 1964 and 1991, including pickups trucks such as the J-Series and Gladiator as well as the Cherokee. It does everything from wild 1,000-hp builds to more historically accurate restomods.
