Know & Respect Your Jeep
JeffP
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- '75 CJ5, 304, T18, D20, D44s w/3.73 1974 CJ5, 304, 4 spd., Dana axles 3.73 gears. 1973 CJ5, 258 I6, T18, Dana 20, Dana axles 4.27 gears. 1972 CJ5, 304, 4 Spd, Dana 20, 4.27 gears. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150, J20 w/4.10 gears. 69 CJ5 Hurricane 4 cyl, 4spd all original! ‘53/‘54 M38a1 100% original but also 100% apart! Low 3 digit Vin! One of the very first m38a1s!
There isn’t enough room here to explain the entire history of Jeeps but researching it is a worthwhile effort.
The prototype was designed and created faster than any vehicle in history with very few minor changes prior to going into production.
In addition, I can’t think of any other vehicle that had remained in production for as long either.
Most understand it was created for the military yet not many realize why it became so popular in the civilian market.
As soon as American soldiers got their hands on one of these strange vehicles, they fell in love and had to have one. Willy’s learned about that and as WW2 was winding down started modifying the military versions for the civilian market. There wasn’t much difference in the beginning.
My guess is that the first Jeeps saved more lives than the Huey in Vietnam. That’s huge!
When you get time, read up on the history or search Youtube for a documentary on it. You are sure to be impressed.
Now... go hug your Jeep!
The prototype was designed and created faster than any vehicle in history with very few minor changes prior to going into production.
In addition, I can’t think of any other vehicle that had remained in production for as long either.
Most understand it was created for the military yet not many realize why it became so popular in the civilian market.
As soon as American soldiers got their hands on one of these strange vehicles, they fell in love and had to have one. Willy’s learned about that and as WW2 was winding down started modifying the military versions for the civilian market. There wasn’t much difference in the beginning.
My guess is that the first Jeeps saved more lives than the Huey in Vietnam. That’s huge!
When you get time, read up on the history or search Youtube for a documentary on it. You are sure to be impressed.
Now... go hug your Jeep!