I think it's because it reminds people of a simpler time. An age when there was a less complicated way of life. Work was work, home was home, without this complex electrified modern era where people are available to work all the time and home life is almost constricted now to just vacation days. At least that is what I think of when I see all these desires for retro looks. It also feels, to me, 'warm' compared to modernization. Houses are a good example. I had the 'modern' look some 10 years ago and while neat it never felt like a home. Now with a 1930 house to restore I will go for a more age appropriate style as it qualifies for a historical registry, and thus far it feels much more like a home than did the modern styling of years past. Maybe its the same reason I love the TJ/LJ look and simplicity over the JT even thought the JT is significantly more capable, more comfortable, and easier to drive.
Yup - exactly how I feel. 2500 to 3000 for the full kit and I'd jump hard at this upgrade. The look is so cool...had a 2023 Gladiator and now a 2024 and my biggest complaint is the new grill. Not only the front look but the side look is awesome imho...Being in the sign business I'm thinking of buying a cheap 2024 replacement grill and then using it as a template to design a cnc routed version of the Kaiser look, but not with the integrated hood - it would need a top piece to allow the grill the necessary front tilt - just the grill and then rout it out of 3/16" aluminum - once the file is done - cost would come in at approx 1000 - Canadian!
