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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]Jeeps have their roots in the military. The Jeeps available to the public were referred to as the CJ models. CJ stands for Civilian Jeep. [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ1 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The first CJ. It was only built in 1944. The Willys-Overland CJ1 was basically a MB Military Jeep available for civilian use. Unlike the military MD the CJ1 had a tailgate that could open. Very few were ever built and none survived to today.[/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ2 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]Only 45 CJ2 's were ever built and only 9 survive to today (only one restored). The Willys-Overland CJ2 was also based on the MB Jeep. These were built for test use only. They were designed for agricultural use and were labeled the “AgriJeep ”. They were geared very low with 5.38 differential gears and a 2.4 to one Transfer Case .
As a note, the CJ1 , CJ2 , and AgriJeep are all basically developmental models for what became the CJ2a , the history of these 3 runs together and can be confusing at times but it is certain they had them, it just that which bit of this and that seems to blend at times
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ2a [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The Willys-Overland CJ2a was built from 1945 to 1949. It was the first Jeep that was easily owned by the civilian public. Over 214,000 CJ2a 's were produced. It can be identified by it's two piece windshield with a divider between the drivers side glass and the passenger. [/FONT] Another point to identify it from the MB is the Gas filler behind the drivers entrance and the Grill is not the same as Military models.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ3a [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ3b
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ3b was designed by Willys but in 1953, when the CJ3b was released, the Willys company was sold to Kaiser. The Willys CJ3b was given the distinctive high hood to accommodate the Willys Hurricane F Head engine. This hood is the easiest way to identify the CJ3b .[/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ4 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ4 was a prototype in 1951.I have heard different stories regarding the CJ4 . I have heard that only one was ever built and it was decided the CJ4 would not go into production. I have also heard that the CJ4 was produced in India. Either way I don't think any CJs exist any more.[/FONT]
Edit: A lot of pictures and discussion on the CJ4 here http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f92/jeep-history-glance-11840/
a lot of information on the CJ4 and the CJ4 development program is coming out in the last few years, seems there were more built than we thought, in 3 or more models, all used to develop military jeeps, significantly the M38A1.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ5 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]American Motors bought the Jeep company in 1971 and in the following year AMC engines were used in Jeep CJs. The engine compartment was lengthened to accommodate the AMC engines. [/FONT] There were 3 generations of CJ5s, short nosed ones 53 to 71, intermediates 71 to 75 and later Cj5s 76 to 83
With the CJ5 special editions appeared in the universal line, Tuxedo Park Park, Tuxedo Park Park Mk IV, 462 Edition , Renegade1, Renegade2, Renegade , Super Jeep , Golden Eagle , and Silver Anniversary
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ6 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]While the CJ6 was in production it was never very popular in the United States and most CJ6 ’s were shipped overseas. The CJ6 was basically a CJ5 with a 20 inch longer wheelbase. It can easily be identified by the extra space between the rear wheel and the door that is shaped like a CJ5 door.[/FONT] Produced in America from 1951 to 1975, the CJ7 replaced it in the line up in 1976 there were Renegade versions produced.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ7 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ7 had a longer wheelbase (93 inches) then the CJ5 . This meant the CJ7 no longer needed the oddly shaped door found on the CJ5 and earlier CJs. The CJ7 was often sold with a hard top and hard doors. [/FONT] 1976 to 1986. Renegade Golden Eagle , Loredo and Jamboree among the recognized editions.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ8 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ10[/FONT]
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ1 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The first CJ. It was only built in 1944. The Willys-Overland CJ1 was basically a MB Military Jeep available for civilian use. Unlike the military MD the CJ1 had a tailgate that could open. Very few were ever built and none survived to today.[/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ2 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]Only 45 CJ2 's were ever built and only 9 survive to today (only one restored). The Willys-Overland CJ2 was also based on the MB Jeep. These were built for test use only. They were designed for agricultural use and were labeled the “AgriJeep ”. They were geared very low with 5.38 differential gears and a 2.4 to one Transfer Case .
As a note, the CJ1 , CJ2 , and AgriJeep are all basically developmental models for what became the CJ2a , the history of these 3 runs together and can be confusing at times but it is certain they had them, it just that which bit of this and that seems to blend at times
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ2a [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The Willys-Overland CJ2a was built from 1945 to 1949. It was the first Jeep that was easily owned by the civilian public. Over 214,000 CJ2a 's were produced. It can be identified by it's two piece windshield with a divider between the drivers side glass and the passenger. [/FONT] Another point to identify it from the MB is the Gas filler behind the drivers entrance and the Grill is not the same as Military models.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ3a [/FONT]
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![cj3a.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj3a.jpg&hash=6702d95965c861d7e41af9b1848ab73f)
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]Willys-Overland CJ3a [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The Willys-Overland CJ3a was built from 1949 to 1953. It had a one piece windshield with wipers and a vent on the bottom of the windshield frame. The spare tire was mounted on the passenger side of the body.[/FONT] Also of note is that the indents for tool mounting are gone. [FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ3b
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![cj3b_-_sasquach-64.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj3b_-_sasquach-64.jpg&hash=63efcd1c1f2af674440525970a14ee15)
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ3b was designed by Willys but in 1953, when the CJ3b was released, the Willys company was sold to Kaiser. The Willys CJ3b was given the distinctive high hood to accommodate the Willys Hurricane F Head engine. This hood is the easiest way to identify the CJ3b .[/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ4 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ4 was a prototype in 1951.I have heard different stories regarding the CJ4 . I have heard that only one was ever built and it was decided the CJ4 would not go into production. I have also heard that the CJ4 was produced in India. Either way I don't think any CJs exist any more.[/FONT]
Edit: A lot of pictures and discussion on the CJ4 here http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f92/jeep-history-glance-11840/
a lot of information on the CJ4 and the CJ4 development program is coming out in the last few years, seems there were more built than we thought, in 3 or more models, all used to develop military jeeps, significantly the M38A1.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ5 [/FONT]
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ5 was produced from 1954 to 1983. It no longer had the flat fender look of the earlier models. The CJ5 was originally intended to replace the CJ3b but that model continued to be produced until 1968. The feature that distinguishes the CJ5 from the CJ7 is the shape of the door. [/FONT] ![cj5_-_1955jeepwillys.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj5_-_1955jeepwillys.jpg&hash=182412bc466541eca8d5dd3c8f7a03e9)
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]American Motors bought the Jeep company in 1971 and in the following year AMC engines were used in Jeep CJs. The engine compartment was lengthened to accommodate the AMC engines. [/FONT] There were 3 generations of CJ5s, short nosed ones 53 to 71, intermediates 71 to 75 and later Cj5s 76 to 83
With the CJ5 special editions appeared in the universal line, Tuxedo Park Park, Tuxedo Park Park Mk IV, 462 Edition , Renegade1, Renegade2, Renegade , Super Jeep , Golden Eagle , and Silver Anniversary
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ6 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]While the CJ6 was in production it was never very popular in the United States and most CJ6 ’s were shipped overseas. The CJ6 was basically a CJ5 with a 20 inch longer wheelbase. It can easily be identified by the extra space between the rear wheel and the door that is shaped like a CJ5 door.[/FONT] Produced in America from 1951 to 1975, the CJ7 replaced it in the line up in 1976 there were Renegade versions produced.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ7 [/FONT]
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ7 had a longer wheelbase (93 inches) then the CJ5 . This meant the CJ7 no longer needed the oddly shaped door found on the CJ5 and earlier CJs. The CJ7 was often sold with a hard top and hard doors. [/FONT] 1976 to 1986. Renegade Golden Eagle , Loredo and Jamboree among the recognized editions.
[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ8 [/FONT]
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ8 was also know as the Scrambler. It was basically a CJ7 with a longer wheelbase. The Scrambler was sold with a half cab making it into a pickup. [/FONT] 1981 to 1986![cj8_-_hole-1983.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj8_-_hole-1983.jpg&hash=c7d9739448fe746d134e847abed122be)
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ10[/FONT]
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![cj10a.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj10a.jpg&hash=c382b0f5c07147d8a69b515d6c3447ea)
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]CJ10a
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[FONT=FreeSans, Arial Unicode MS, sans-serif]The CJ10 was a truck that was mainly shipped overseas. It had rectangular head lights and a nine slot grill. There was also a shorter version called the CJ10a that was used as a tug for the US Air Force.[/FONT]
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![cj_production_stats.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeep-cj.com%2Fgallery%2Ffiles%2F1%2F6%2F7%2F1%2Fcj_production_stats.jpg&hash=8606b0ddc0dadd57818ea8d6bad7f88a)
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