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Illustrated
BUYER'S GUIDE
JEEP
by Jim Allen
Over the past 60 years, Jeep has become a word that gets
instant understanding in any language from Spanish to Swahili. More
than just a vehicle, Jeeps have become unofficial ambassadors in every
corner of the globe. They are an Amercian icon that has been woven
into the fabric of hisory and day-to-day life worldwide.
Whether you are looking for a daily driver or a collector
vehicle, the Illustrated Buyer's Guide: JEEP
is the information resource on all Jeep models from 1940 to 1999.
With such a long-term and widespread popularity, Jeeps,
new and old, are still much sought after today. This book offers
history, technical specs, option lists and even production information on
(virtually) every 4x4 and 4x2 Jeep model produced. This includes the
Universal, Dispatcher, Jeepster Commando, Forward Control, Commanche,
Wagoneer, Gladiator, J-Series truck, Wrangler, Jeepster, Grand Cherokee,
and Cherokee. Even more obscure civilian models are covered like the
Fleetvan, the Glala Surrey, the CJ-10, and Hurst Commando. Military
Jeeps are also well represented, starting with the 1940 pilot and 1941
prototype models through postwar Jeeps.
A special technical detail section on each model includes
Collector's Ratings for "Day-to-Day", "Off-Highway",
"Investment Potential", and "Parts
Availability". Typical Specifications for Engine, Transmission,
Transfer Case, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Wheels, Dimensions and
Capacities, along with Factory Options, Colors, Major Changes, Production
Numbers, Serial Number Information, Engine Number Information and
Collectability Notes are also included for each model.
With detailed text and more than 200 photographs, the Illustrated
Buyer's Guide: JEEP is a must-have resource for any
Jeep collector, fan or historian.
About the author:
Jim Allen is the author of many books on Jeep or
four-wheel drive topics and also some 1,500 magazine articles on
four-wheeling and automotive topics in general. An avid four-wheeler
since leaving the U.S. Army in 1975, Allen spent nearly 20 years as a
professional and certified mechanic before going full-time into writing.
He also spent three years as an off-highway driving instructor for Land
Rover North America. Tracing the origins of four-wheel drive is one of
his particular interests, both personally and professionally.
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Introduction
Evolution of a Company · Birth a the Jeep ·
Jeepology: Jeep Model Designations · Pilot Model Specifications |
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Chapter 1
The Prototypes
Owning and Restoring Prototype Jeeps ·
The Willys MA · The Bantam BRC-40 · The Ford GP |
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Chapter 2
World War II Jeeps
Evolution of the MB: Slate Grille · Fully
Standardized: Stamped Grille MB · Ford GPW · Ford versus Willys ·
Rebuilt Wartime Jeeps · The GPA Amphibian · Oddballs and
Prototypes · Mythical Jeep-in-a-Crate · Rebuilt Jeeps |
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Chapter 3
Early Cililian Jeeps
The 1944 - 1945 CJ-2 · The 1945 - 1949 CJ-2A · The
1949 - 1953 CJ-3A · The 1953 - 1968 CJ-3B · The 1950 CJ-4 |
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Chapter 4
Postwar Military Jeeps
The CJ-V35/U · Model MC: The M-38 · Flat to Round Fenders
· Model MD, the M-38A1 · The M-170 · The M-422 Mighty Mite · The
M-606 · The M-151 M.U.T.T. · The M-715 · The M-606A2 & A3
(Military CJ-5) |
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Chapter 5
The Late CJs
Short-Nose CJs 1955-1971 ·
Long Nose CJs 1972-1986 · The Renegade · The CJ-7 1976-1986
· The CJ-8 Scrambler 1981-985 · AMC-Era Specials and Tim
Packages · The CJ-10 1982-1985 |
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Chapter 6
Willys 4x4 Station Wagons and Trucks
The Willys Wagon 1949-1965 · The Willys 4x4 Truck · Special Bodies
1954-1964 · Utility Vehicle Mechanicals 1947-1965 |
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Chapter 7
Forward Controls
The FC-150 · The FC-170 · The FC-170DRW · The Militay
Forward Controls · Tractor-Trailer Forward Controls |
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Chapter 8
Kaiser-Era Gladiators and Wagoneers
The Wagoneer 1963-1970 · The Super Wagoneer 1966-1969 · The
Gladiator 1963-1970 |
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Chapter 9
Jeep Commando 1967-1973
The C-101 1967-1971 · Jeepster Commando Specials 1971 · The
Commando C-104 1972-1973 |
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Chapter 10
Late Wagoneers and J-Series Trucks
The Wagoneer 1971-1991 · The Cherokee 1974-1983 · Jeep Trucks
1971-1987 |
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Chapter 11
Jeep Sport Utilities
The Cherokee XJ 1984-on · The Comanche 1986-1992 · The Grand
Cherokee 1993-on |
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Chapter 12
Wrangler YJ and TJ
The Wrangler 1987-1996 · The Wrangler TJ 1997-on |
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Chapter 13
Two-Wheel Drive Jeeps
The Wagons and Deliveries 1946-1965 · The Willys 4x2 Trucks
1947-1951 · Willys Utility Mechanicals 1946-1965 · The Jeepster
1948-1951 · The DJ-3A 1956-1965 · The DJ-5 1965-1973 · The Postal
Service DJ 1965-1982 · The FJ 1961-1965 · The Gladiators and
Wagoneers 1963-1968 |
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APPENDIX 1: Enthusiast Resources
INDEX |
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