The CJ-6
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- 1982 CJ-7 258 / T-18 / Dana 300 31 in All Terrains.
1978 CJ-7 304 / TH 400 / Quadratrac 32 in Mud Terrains
The CJ-6, A Longer CJ5
The Cj-6 model was offered to civilians from 1955 (sold as a 1966 model) up until 1981. Basically a longer version of the CJ5, the Cj-6 had its wheelbase stretched to 101 inches. In 1972 3 more inches of wheelbase were added bringing the total to 104 , the longest for a Cj model. Here you see an early half cab edition along with Lloyd Allisons modified full soft top version.
Military, Workman-like Roots
The CJ-6 was based off the M-170 which was already at work in the military in 1953. The M-170 had some very noticeable differences. It was often used as a field ambulance and had a larger "U" shaped passenger door opening making it easier to transport up to 4 wounded seviceman. They also had the military style headlights that could be turned around in the grill to illuminate the engine compartment.
The CJ-6 never enjoyed the fanfare of it smaller wheelbased counterpart the CJ5. However its Jeep capability along with its increased capacity made it a favorite of fire companys along with border patrol. Photo credits: Jp magazine , vintagemilitarytrucks.com ,caftulsa.org, and The 3bpage.com
Engines
With the CJ-6 being produced from 1955 all the way through to 1981 it ran the gamut of Jeep engines.
Photo credits : 3bpage.com, Jpmagazine.com, bringatrailer.com, vintagemilitaryjeeps.com and member Blkstx 87 258 engine picture.
Drivetrain
As with the engines there were a number of different transmissions used in the Cj-6. The three speeds offered were the T-90 , T-14 , T-15 and the T-150. 4 speeds were the the T-98 , T-18 and T-176. In 1976 the Th-400 automatic was introduced. More information on these and other Jeep transmissions can be found here:
Drive-train Section: Transmissions:With all the different engine and transmission combinations an 4 different transfer cases as well. The Dana 18 , Dana 20 and Dana 300 found their way behind manual transmission models. The Borg Warner Quadra Trac unit backed up the Th-400 automatic. More information on these transfer cases can be found here:
Transfer Cases
With an almost 30 year production run , there were also quite a few axles under the Cj-6. Out front the Cj-6 used the Dana 25, Dana 27 and the Dana 30. The Dana 44 and AMC Corprate 20 were the axles of choice for the rear. More information on these axles can be found by clicking each of their links.
Tops of the time
Pictured here are a few of the top options offered over the 31 year production run. First is a Myers 1/2 cab , a Whitco full soft top , a Myers full hard top and the last is a Koenig full hardtop. Many other soft tops were offered by the aftermarket throughout the production run. Photo credits: Boyink!.com , vintagemilitaryjeep.com and fortheloveofjeeps.com
Enthusiasts
You could use your Cj-6 as a workhouse around the ranch as you see
former President Ronald Reagan doing here in this photo from Raysjeeps.net
Do you envision a tasteful resto-mod like member @DrumDawg s green
CJ-6? Or a nice red version like the this one pictured from the Turbotville
Auto Museum?
However you picture your Cj-6 , like this clean lifted white version from
motortopia.com or this eye catching maroon colored wheeler from
JPmagazine.com you can bet your Jeep will bring a smile to your face.
The Cj-6 model was offered to civilians from 1955 (sold as a 1966 model) up until 1981. Basically a longer version of the CJ5, the Cj-6 had its wheelbase stretched to 101 inches. In 1972 3 more inches of wheelbase were added bringing the total to 104 , the longest for a Cj model. Here you see an early half cab edition along with Lloyd Allisons modified full soft top version.
Military, Workman-like Roots
The CJ-6 was based off the M-170 which was already at work in the military in 1953. The M-170 had some very noticeable differences. It was often used as a field ambulance and had a larger "U" shaped passenger door opening making it easier to transport up to 4 wounded seviceman. They also had the military style headlights that could be turned around in the grill to illuminate the engine compartment.
The CJ-6 never enjoyed the fanfare of it smaller wheelbased counterpart the CJ5. However its Jeep capability along with its increased capacity made it a favorite of fire companys along with border patrol. Photo credits: Jp magazine , vintagemilitarytrucks.com ,caftulsa.org, and The 3bpage.com
Engines
With the CJ-6 being produced from 1955 all the way through to 1981 it ran the gamut of Jeep engines.
Photo credits : 3bpage.com, Jpmagazine.com, bringatrailer.com, vintagemilitaryjeeps.com and member Blkstx 87 258 engine picture.
Drivetrain
As with the engines there were a number of different transmissions used in the Cj-6. The three speeds offered were the T-90 , T-14 , T-15 and the T-150. 4 speeds were the the T-98 , T-18 and T-176. In 1976 the Th-400 automatic was introduced. More information on these and other Jeep transmissions can be found here:
Drive-train Section: Transmissions:With all the different engine and transmission combinations an 4 different transfer cases as well. The Dana 18 , Dana 20 and Dana 300 found their way behind manual transmission models. The Borg Warner Quadra Trac unit backed up the Th-400 automatic. More information on these transfer cases can be found here:
Transfer Cases
With an almost 30 year production run , there were also quite a few axles under the Cj-6. Out front the Cj-6 used the Dana 25, Dana 27 and the Dana 30. The Dana 44 and AMC Corprate 20 were the axles of choice for the rear. More information on these axles can be found by clicking each of their links.
Tops of the time
Pictured here are a few of the top options offered over the 31 year production run. First is a Myers 1/2 cab , a Whitco full soft top , a Myers full hard top and the last is a Koenig full hardtop. Many other soft tops were offered by the aftermarket throughout the production run. Photo credits: Boyink!.com , vintagemilitaryjeep.com and fortheloveofjeeps.com
Enthusiasts
You could use your Cj-6 as a workhouse around the ranch as you see
former President Ronald Reagan doing here in this photo from Raysjeeps.net
Do you envision a tasteful resto-mod like member @DrumDawg s green
CJ-6? Or a nice red version like the this one pictured from the Turbotville
Auto Museum?
However you picture your Cj-6 , like this clean lifted white version from
motortopia.com or this eye catching maroon colored wheeler from
JPmagazine.com you can bet your Jeep will bring a smile to your face.