A Brief History About The Original Jeep
While the Jeep is famous in its history of serving the US military there is some misunderstanding concerning who created the original Jeep. Many incorrectly attribute the development of the first Jeep to Willys. The true inspiration of the first Jeep design came from a small and relatively unknown company by the name of the American Bantam Car Company based in Butler, PA.
A Brief History About The Original Jeep
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Jeep Wrangler YJ Budget Suspension Lift
Lifting your Jeep Wrangler can be an expensive project that's also time consuming, especially if you've never installed a lift before. Often times, customers will ask if there's a cheaper or faster way to get 33-inch tires on their Wrangler YJ without parting with the cash for a complete suspension lift. The answer to that is yes, and while it may not be a setup that will perform as well off-road as a full suspension lift, it will certainly make your Jeep Wrangler more trail-worthy than the factory Wrangler setup.
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Brand New Car Reviews: 2012 Jeep Wrangler With Pentastar V6 Engine
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Military Vehicles For Sale
There was a time when everyone knew that if you wanted a great price on a car, you could get a military surplus Jeep. WWII jeeps were and still are a popular military vehicle to own, and many of them are vintage or antique military vehicles. Now a day, the military uses a lot more than just Jeeps to carry out its businesses.
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Jeep Wrangler YJ Budget Suspension Lift
Lifting your Jeep Wrangler can be an expensive project that's also time consuming, especially if you've never installed a lift before. Often times, customers will ask if there's a cheaper or faster way to get 33-inch tires on their Wrangler YJ without parting with the cash for a complete suspension lift. The answer to that is yes, and while it may not be a setup that will perform as well off-road as a full suspension lift, it will certainly make your Jeep Wrangler more trail-worthy than the factory Wrangler setup.
Jeep Wrangler YJ Budget Suspension Lift
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Jeep Cherokee Death Wobble Trouble Shooting
One of the scariest problems that occurs on Jeep Cherokees is know as death wobble. Death Wobble is when the front tires start to shake violently. Think of a shopping cart wheel that flutters and having two of them on the front of your Jeep.
Jeep Cherokee Death Wobble Trouble Shooting
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How to Replace the Water Pump on a Jeep Cherokee
A leaking water pump can quickly damage the otherwise very reliable Jeep Cherokee Engine. The water pump can be changed by a home mechanic with some patience and ordinary hand tools.
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Military Vehicles For Sale
There was a time when everyone knew that if you wanted a great price on a car, you could get a military surplus Jeep. WWII jeeps were and still are a popular military vehicle to own, and many of them are vintage or antique military vehicles. Now a day, the military uses a lot more than just Jeeps to carry out its businesses.
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Army vehicles such as the Jeep and the Sherman tank have become valuable collector's items. Whether you want to restore an antique army truck or have a whole fleet of military vehicles for your collection, army surplus vehicles and vintage vehicles are not as hard to find as you may think. Read the whole article on where you can find huge collections of military vehicles for sale!
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Military Vehicles For Sale
The military takes good care of its vehicles, so you can get a really good deal buying a surplus vehicle, regardless of whether you want a Jeep, car, or truck. In fact, you may also be able to purchase surplus motorcycles, airplanes, or helicopters. The military is constantly replacing its vehicles and there is a steady turnover of each type of military surplus vehicle. Today, military vehicles are back by popular demand.
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Advances in the use of military vehicles have revolutionized the way the modern military fights wars, but military vehicles are still evolving in both technology and tactics. The military like to keep up with the latest technology. It is not uncommon for these military vehicles to have all kinds of new technology perks in them. Once they upgrade to new vehicles with modern technology, the old ones have no further use to the military. So they offer them to members of the public to kindly take them off their hands.
The military doesn't worry too much about how much they sell the vehicles for, only that the vehicles are sold at what people are willing to pay when the vehicles need to be cleared from inventory. When this happens the most efficient way of disposing of them is auctioning them off to the general public. Typically these items are auctioned off via live or online auctions. They have reached mass appeal lately, mainly attributed to the Internet and its incredible power to get 'the word' out. The exceptionally cheap prices and deals don't hurt its popularity either.
Now that you know that you can buy a military surplus vehicle, knowing what they're all about is just as important. And knowing is half the battle. It is well worth carrying out some research before the auction about what type of vehicle you're interested in or what type of vehicle you'd like to sell on. These items are generally in good working order and any typical malfunctions are normally reported to you before the auction. Buying a surplus army vehicle can give you a chance to own a piece of history.
Master military vehicles basics before you buy. Familiarize yourself with the various types and uses for army vehicles, study manuals and other information regarding the proper operation of military vehicles. Once you have the information you need, you'll have the necessary tools to find a range of military vehicles for sale that can benefit your business.
You don't have to have experience with military vehicles to buy or operate all surplus vehicles either, since manuals and information are available online. When buying a restored or antique army truck or jeep, make sure you know if parts will need to be replaced and where to buy them. Most military jeeps and trucks use standard military parts that can be found online or through an army vehicle distributor.
Military Trucks
Trucks are an integral part of Army equipment and thousands of them are in use in the US Army and allied branches. Trucks maybe 2, 4 or 6 toners and are used for light duty as well as heavy duty. Trucks can be classified as heavy, medium and light. The outstanding reputation of the Army 6x6 and 4x4 trucks are known around the world and its ability to operate in all types of rough terrain has kept it in demand by operators who know its value.
Army trucks are good military vehicles to use if you need a business vehicle for hauling, shipping or utility work. Today you can also buy military based trucks like Hummer. All the Hummer cars originate from a military vehicle - the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). Since HMMWV is quite of a hassle to pronounce, the soldiers began to call their vehicles Humvee's.
The military M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles were developed to replace jeeps and lighter trucks. When AM General began to produce similar cars for the civilian market, they used the name Hummer. Today, Hummer is a protected name owned by General Motors. AM General so
ld the name to General Motors in 1999, but continued to manufacture the Hummer, while General Motors became responsible for selling the vehicles on the market.
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When the Jeep Cherokee water pump seal fails, it will leak from the weep hole in the bottom of the pump. Since this hole is behind the pulley, it is often hard to see where the fluid is coming from. Often a water pump leak will be misdiagnosed as a leaking hose as the fluid runs down and drips off the bottom of the hose.
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How to Replace the Water Pump on a Jeep Cherokee
Begin by letting the Jeep cool. Remove the radiator cap and make sure there is no pressure in the system.
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Remove the electric fan. It unbolts from the header at the top and the bottom sits in two tabs at the bottom of the radiator.
Place a pan under the Jeep to catch the anti freeze and remove the lower radiator hose. Let the system drain. Next, remove the heater hose from the tube attached to the water pump. Be careful with the tube as you will have to reuse it.
Break loose the four bolts that hold the pulley to the water pump but do not remove them. If the tension on the belt does not hold the pulley from turning, use a square section screwdriver between two bolts to hold it while breaking loose each bolt.
Remove the tension of the belt at the power steering pump. On the earlier versions, the whole power steering pump moves. On later ones, there is a separate adjuster pulley. Move the belt out of the way.
Finish removing the bolts and remove the pulley. Now you can access the four pump mounting bolts. These have half inch heads, not 13mm and one bolt is longer than the others.
Remove the two bolts that hold the power steering pump bracket. These are 15mm on some and 9/16 on others.
Now pry the pump away from the block. If this is an original water pump, there will be a pry tab on the top of the pump by the metal pipe. Many aftermarket pumps do not have this pry tab.
Twist the pump out from under the power steering pump bracket and carefully remove it from the Jeep. Place the pump in a vise and remove the metal pipe noting its orientation.
Put some thread sealer on the threads and install the pipe in the new water pump. Turn it until it is aligned the same as the old one was. It should stick straight back from the impeller.
Use some sticky gasket sealer like permatex to hold the gasket on the water pump. Clean the front surface of the block down to bare metal. This is probably the most time consuming part of the whole job. Use a scraper and some chemical gasket remover if needed. The block is cast iron, so you can be aggressive when scraping.
Twist the new pump into place under the power steering pump bracket and seat it into place. Install the four mounting bolts that secure it to the block. Tighten them evenly.
Install the two bolts that hold the pump to the power steering bracket. Install the pulley using a screwdriver to hold the bolts while you tighten them. Make sure the pulley seats squarely on the flange and does not wobble when you spin it round.
Install the belt and set it to the proper tension. Reinstall the lower radiator hose and tighten the clamp. Leave the upper hose off for the moment.
Fill the system with a mixture of antifreeze and water appropriate for your climate. I use 50/50. Fill until the fluid comes out the heater hose or the metal line. Reinstall the hose and continue to fill the system. Most Jeeps hold about two gallons when the water pump is removed.
Check for leaks and then install the electric fan. Tilt it into place and engage the lower tabs. Then install the two bots at the top. Connect the control wire.
Start the engine and check the belt tension and check for leaks. Recheck the coolant level after the engine has been heat cycled.
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Death wobble is very common on lifted Jeeps but can occur on stock vehicle as well. The root cause is the instability of the inverted Y steering linkage on the Jeep.
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Jeep Cherokee Death Wobble Trouble Shooting
When every thing is working well, this type of steering and suspension works very well. However, when things go wrong, the shake can be very scary and can potentially damaging.
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The axle is located side to side by the track bar. The joint on the frame end is made like a tie rod and is susceptible to damage due to corrosion and over extension. Just a very sight amount of wear in this joint can allow the axle to move side to side and can lead to the death wobble shake.
Another base cause of death wobble is the caster angle. The caster angle changes slightly when the XJ Cherokee is lifted due to the unequal length control arms. This angle can be corrected with shims. Very often death wobble can be eliminated by altering the caster angle. More or less caster than the factory recommended settings may be required for your suspension so you may have to experiment.
Worn or soft control arm bushings can lead to caster angle changes and therefore lead to death wobble. Replacing worn bushings are retrofitting polyurethane bushings can correct your steering angles and sometimes eliminate the death wobble.
Sometimes the source of death wobble can be very elusive. Some cases have been reported where the mount for the track bar has become slightly lose either due to loose bolts or metal fatigue and death wobble occurs. This one can be particularly hard to find as every thing may look fine in a visual inspection of the suspension.
To check the track bar and it mounting points, have an assistant move the steering wheel back and forth while you observe the track bar and its mounting points. Also, by placing a finger on the tire and on the fender flare note any side to side movement of the axle when the wheels are turned. Often you can feel the axle body of the truck move slightly before the wheel starts to turn if there is wear in the track bar or is mounts.
Another possible source of difficulty are the steering box bolts. The bolts that pass through the steering box and secure it to the frame also pass through an aluminum spacer. Often this spacer corrodes and keeps the bolts form turning. Even if they feel tight with a wrench, they may not be holding the box tight to the frame. Also, this area of the frame is highly stressed by off road driving and larger tires and can break. Any looseness in the steering box mounts can contribute to death wobble.
If all else fails in trying to correct a death wobble situation, you can try replacing the steering stabilizer. However, in doing so you are only masking the problem not curing it.
In an emergency situation where you must drive a XJ that is experiencing death wobble there are a few tricks that you can try. The first is to toe out the steering by adjusting the tie rod. This will wear the tires but will also put pressure on the suspension and keep it in place so it does not shake making the Jeep drivable. Reducing the air pressure in the tires to trail levels can also eliminate death wobble although I am not sure why.
Death wobble can be a very scary problem and can be very frustrating to solve. Often it is only intermittent and happens at the most inopportune times. If these common solutions do not cure your death wobble see my website for a more thorough list of things to check.
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A traditional suspension lift kit for the 1987-95 Jeep Wrangler YJ primarily consists of four leaf springs and installation hardware. The amount of arch in the leaf springs determines how much lift will be attained once they're installed on the Jeep. Separating the old springs from the axle, then removing them from the vehicle, and then reversing this process to install the new springs can take some effort and is difficult to accomplish alone. Installing a suspension lift kit is not an exact science, but there will certainly be times when you'll have to get "creative" during the installation process in order to get some pieces to fit and align properly before they can be bolted down. This is where some people cringe and justify that it's better to spend less money to install a simpler lift that takes less time.
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Jeep Wrangler YJ Budget Suspension Lift
Fortunately, a 3-inch lift on the Wrangler YJ can be attained with a 2-inch body lift combined with a 1-inch shackle lift.
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What is a body lift? A body lift is a set of spacers that are placed at the mounting points where the Jeep tub (or body) is bolted to the frame (or chassis). The idea is to use these spacer to raise the body away from the frame, hence the term "body lift".
What are shackles and what is a shackle lift? The shackles are devices that attach the leaf springs the the frame. They pivot when the spring gets extended or compressed. A shackle lift is a set of replacement shackles that are longer than the factory shackles. By replacing the factory shackles with longer shackles, the frame is moved away from the axle which results in lift, hence the term "shackle lift". A 2-inch shackle will net approximately 1-inch of lift.
The typical 3-inch Jeep Wrangler YJ suspension lift with shocks can cost anywhere from 0 to 0 (depending on the manufacturer) and take anywhere from five to 10 hours to install (depending on installer experience). A 2-inch body lift for the Wrangler YJ can cost between 0 and 0 and takes approximately two hours to install. A 1-inch shackle lift for the Wrangler YJ can cost between and 0 and takes approximately one to two hours to install.
By combining a 2-inch body lift and a 1-inch shackle lift, you can attain a 3-inch lift on your 1987-95 Jeep Wrangler YJ for a budget cost of about 1/4 to 1/3 the price of a suspension lift and have it installed in less time and still fit the same size tires. In fact, the money you save can be applied toward a new set of wheels and tires.
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Army vehicles such as the Jeep and the Sherman tank have become valuable collector's items. Whether you want to restore an antique army truck or have a whole fleet of military vehicles for your collection, army surplus vehicles and vintage vehicles are not as hard to find as you may think. Read the whole article on where you can find huge collections of military vehicles for sale!
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Military Vehicles For Sale
The military takes good care of its vehicles, so you can get a really good deal buying a surplus vehicle, regardless of whether you want a Jeep, car, or truck. In fact, you may also be able to purchase surplus motorcycles, airplanes, or helicopters. The military is constantly replacing its vehicles and there is a steady turnover of each type of military surplus vehicle. Today, military vehicles are back by popular demand.
Military Vehicles For Sale
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Advances in the use of military vehicles have revolutionized the way the modern military fights wars, but military vehicles are still evolving in both technology and tactics. The military like to keep up with the latest technology. It is not uncommon for these military vehicles to have all kinds of new technology perks in them. Once they upgrade to new vehicles with modern technology, the old ones have no further use to the military. So they offer them to members of the public to kindly take them off their hands.
The military doesn't worry too much about how much they sell the vehicles for, only that the vehicles are sold at what people are willing to pay when the vehicles need to be cleared from inventory. When this happens the most efficient way of disposing of them is auctioning them off to the general public. Typically these items are auctioned off via live or online auctions. They have reached mass appeal lately, mainly attributed to the Internet and its incredible power to get 'the word' out. The exceptionally cheap prices and deals don't hurt its popularity either.
Now that you know that you can buy a military surplus vehicle, knowing what they're all about is just as important. And knowing is half the battle. It is well worth carrying out some research before the auction about what type of vehicle you're interested in or what type of vehicle you'd like to sell on. These items are generally in good working order and any typical malfunctions are normally reported to you before the auction. Buying a surplus army vehicle can give you a chance to own a piece of history.
Master military vehicles basics before you buy. Familiarize yourself with the various types and uses for army vehicles, study manuals and other information regarding the proper operation of military vehicles. Once you have the information you need, you'll have the necessary tools to find a range of military vehicles for sale that can benefit your business.
You don't have to have experience with military vehicles to buy or operate all surplus vehicles either, since manuals and information are available online. When buying a restored or antique army truck or jeep, make sure you know if parts will need to be replaced and where to buy them. Most military jeeps and trucks use standard military parts that can be found online or through an army vehicle distributor.
Military Trucks
Trucks are an integral part of Army equipment and thousands of them are in use in the US Army and allied branches. Trucks maybe 2, 4 or 6 toners and are used for light duty as well as heavy duty. Trucks can be classified as heavy, medium and light. The outstanding reputation of the Army 6x6 and 4x4 trucks are known around the world and its ability to operate in all types of rough terrain has kept it in demand by operators who know its value.
Army trucks are good military vehicles to use if you need a business vehicle for hauling, shipping or utility work. Today you can also buy military based trucks like Hummer. All the Hummer cars originate from a military vehicle - the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). Since HMMWV is quite of a hassle to pronounce, the soldiers began to call their vehicles Humvee's.
The military M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles were developed to replace jeeps and lighter trucks. When AM General began to produce similar cars for the civilian market, they used the name Hummer. Today, Hummer is a protected name owned by General Motors. AM General so
ld the name to General Motors in 1999, but continued to manufacture the Hummer, while General Motors became responsible for selling the vehicles on the market.
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The Jeep Wrangler is a compact four-wheel drive SUV manufactured by American based car manufacturer Chrysler, under its Jeep marque. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is the fourth generation of this series.
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Brand New Car Reviews: 2012 Jeep Wrangler With Pentastar V6 Engine
During Chrysler's third-quarter sales announcement, the CEO of the company, Sergio Marchionne, stated that the 2012 edition of Jeep Wrangler is to receive the latest version of the Chrysler engine: the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6. This means that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler will join a long list of cars manufactured by Chrysler which have already received the powerful Pentastar V6 engine for their 2011 year model. The first car to use this engine is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This engine has also been used in the 2011 editions of Chrysler 200, 300, as well as Town & Country; the 2011 editions of Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan, and Journey; and the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
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If this announcement is true, it means that the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine will replace the old 3.8 liter V6 engine. The new engine will be able to increase the performance of the car. If the old 3.8 liter V6 engine can only produce up to 146 kW of power with 315 Nm of torque, the brand new 3.6 Pentastar V6 will be able to produce not less than 216 kW power with 352 Nm of torque. Despite the significant increase in performance, the new engine consumes similar amount of fuel as the previous engine. They both consume about 12 liter of fuel per 100 km.
2012 Jeep Wrangler with Pentastar V6 Engine - Other Features
Besides the engine upgrade, this car has plenty of other features to offer. The previous edition is available in two transmission options: the 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic and the 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual. For the 2012 edition, to keep up with the Pentastar V6 engine, the 4-speed automatic transmission will be replaced with a 5-speed automatic transmission system. However, this change is taken quite late since many manufacturers are upgrading their vehicles to 6- or 7-speed automatic transmission.
The standard features offered in this series include airbags, heated power mirror, Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as a GPS navigation system. As the 2011 edition is equipped with a new steering wheel, totally new interior design, leather upholstery, larger rear windows, and USB ports with Bluetooth connectivity, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is predicted to continue to use these luxury features. Optional automatic temperature control will most likely be installed in the 2012 edition. This feature is intended to increase the driver and passengers' comfort by controlling the temperature inside the cabin of the car.
As for the design, The 2012 Jeep Wrangler with Pentastar V6 engine is predicted to feature improved aerodynamics. Many experts predicted that the car will come with a streamlined windshield and front fascia design. This car will be available as a 2-door/2-seater and a 4-door/4-seater. It will also be available in three models: X, Rubicon, and Sahara.
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A traditional suspension lift kit for the 1987-95 Jeep Wrangler YJ primarily consists of four leaf springs and installation hardware. The amount of arch in the leaf springs determines how much lift will be attained once they're installed on the Jeep. Separating the old springs from the axle, then removing them from the vehicle, and then reversing this process to install the new springs can take some effort and is difficult to accomplish alone. Installing a suspension lift kit is not an exact science, but there will certainly be times when you'll have to get "creative" during the installation process in order to get some pieces to fit and align properly before they can be bolted down. This is where some people cringe and justify that it's better to spend less money to install a simpler lift that takes less time.
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Jeep Wrangler YJ Budget Suspension Lift
Fortunately, a 3-inch lift on the Wrangler YJ can be attained with a 2-inch body lift combined with a 1-inch shackle lift.
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What is a body lift? A body lift is a set of spacers that are placed at the mounting points where the Jeep tub (or body) is bolted to the frame (or chassis). The idea is to use these spacer to raise the body away from the frame, hence the term "body lift".
What are shackles and what is a shackle lift? The shackles are devices that attach the leaf springs the the frame. They pivot when the spring gets extended or compressed. A shackle lift is a set of replacement shackles that are longer than the factory shackles. By replacing the factory shackles with longer shackles, the frame is moved away from the axle which results in lift, hence the term "shackle lift". A 2-inch shackle will net approximately 1-inch of lift.
The typical 3-inch Jeep Wrangler YJ suspension lift with shocks can cost anywhere from 0 to 0 (depending on the manufacturer) and take anywhere from five to 10 hours to install (depending on installer experience). A 2-inch body lift for the Wrangler YJ can cost between 0 and 0 and takes approximately two hours to install. A 1-inch shackle lift for the Wrangler YJ can cost between and 0 and takes approximately one to two hours to install.
By combining a 2-inch body lift and a 1-inch shackle lift, you can attain a 3-inch lift on your 1987-95 Jeep Wrangler YJ for a budget cost of about 1/4 to 1/3 the price of a suspension lift and have it installed in less time and still fit the same size tires. In fact, the money you save can be applied toward a new set of wheels and tires.
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The American Bantam Car Company was first established as a subsidiary of the Austin Car Company, a British car manufacturer, and was originally called American Austin Car Company. Austin made a small and economical car called the Austin Seven, which was very popular in England. Unfortunately for the Austin Car Company, the Austin Seven never saw popularity here in the states and the American Austin Car Company nearly went bankrupt. It was eventually taken over by its Chairman who changed its name to the American Bantam Car Company (Bantam). Bantam took the original Austin Seven design and made a number of improvements. It was a slightly bigger version than its British cousin and was capable of longer drives.
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A Brief History About The Original Jeep
The Bantam folks were pioneers and saw a need for a light military vehicle. They provided a few of their autos to the National Guard in an effort to sell the military on the use of such vehicles. The military finally realized a need for a light mobile vehicle and finally agreed to discuss a design with Banatm in 1940. The outcome of this meeting was a proposed military 4X4 hybrid that was to weigh less than 1300 pounds. In 1941 Bantam developed a Bantam Reconnaissance Car in response to the U.S. Army's request for an all-purpose military vehicle. This vehicle ultimately became the prototype of the Jeep, which was later manufactured by Willys (Willys MB) and Ford (GPW).
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The US military was concerned about Bantam's ability to produce the necessary amount of vehicles and because of this they decided to offer other manufacturers the opportunity to produce the vehicle. The requirement was to design a vehicle and with the approval of the US military, the manufacturer was then to build and deliver a prototype within 49 days. With the military's approval of the prototype, an additional 70 working rigs were to be delivered in 75 days. The required weight limit caused many manufacturers to turn away from the project with only Bantam and Willys participating initially, and Ford joining in later.
Bantam's drawings were the closest to the military's requirements even though their design had problems with the weight restrictions. The company completed their design and built and delivered the prototype on schedule. The military having tested the vehicle to its fullest was satisfied with the design and performance, and commissioned the additional 70 vehicles to be built. This is where the Military began to be concerned about Bantam's ability to produce enough vehicles. The company was fairly small and had a limited capacity. What the military did was to grant Willys and Ford access to the trials of the Bantam prototype and to their actual designs, even though Willys failed to submit a prototype on time and Ford showed little interest in the endeavor up to that point in time. Both Ford and Willys were allowed to submit prototypes, the Quad (Willys) and the Pygmy (Ford), well outside the specified time frame and well above the required weight limit. Both the Ford and Willys versions "borrowed" quite a bit from Bantam's design.
The Bantam vehicle, Bantam GPV (General Purpose Vehicle), was delivered on time, met the majority of the specifications, and performed well in the tests. By all accounts Bantam should have been awarded the contract, and there was a large controversy over how the contract was handled. The military, unfortunately for Bantam, identified strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle. The Bantam was to high off the ground and was underpowered, while the Quad was well over the weight limit but had a more powerful engine, and the Pygmy was underpowered and had suspect steering components but handled best of the three vehicles. The military still concerned about the capability of two of the companies, Bantam and Willys, decided to place an order for 1500 vehicles with each company producing 500, as long as they met the original specifications with the only change being an increase in the weight limit to a little over 2200 pounds.
All three companies took the best ideas from each other and from Bantam's original production design to further develop their vehicles causing the 3 vehicles to be extremely similar. In mid 1941 the military decided that the 1500 vehicles should be of a standardized design and not three different types. They ultimately chose the Willys design due to its lower cost, and that version was adopted as the standard army vehicle. Willys went on to secure the contract to provide the next 16,000 Willys. This contract award called for a series of alterations to the design, which lead to the classic standard Jeep design.
Bantam continued to produce its production version, known, as the Bantam 40 BRC, but the US Army did not want it because it was non-standard. The already produced vehicles and the new production units were forwarded to the Russian and British armies. It is very interesting to note that after watching the testing trials the Russian military actually chose the Bantam over the Willys' and Ford's units. The eventual Willys' design closely resembles the 40 BRC.
In the winter of 1941 the army wanted to develop a second source for the vehicle because Willys couldn't keep up with production requirements and a wanted a safeguard against the possible sabotage at the one production facility. In November the US Army awarded Ford to build 15,000 jeeps to the Willys design and drawing. The Willys MB and the Ford GPW vary in minor details only as the military required that the parts be interchangeable. The GPW in the Ford model's name was reference to G for government vehicle, P referred to its wheel base size, and the W was for designating that it had a Willys' engine. The one change Ford made, which was adopted by the military as standard design, was the now all-familiar grill. With Ford now producing the jeep along with Willys, the military was able to provide the jeeps to its allies and production of the Bantam 40 BRC was discontinued.
Combined production of the Willys MB and Ford GPW during WW II was over 500,000. A total of 2,675 of the Bantam 40 BRCs were built. The company reportedly never produced vehicles again. The US military awarded Bantam contracts to build trailers as a way to make it up to them for not receiving the jeep contract.
So, who created the original jeep? Well historically this has seen a bit of controversy going back as far as 1943 when the Fair Trade Commission ultimately charged Willys with false and misleading advertising claims stating that Willys had created the Jeep. The court determined that the Jeep was fostered and conceived in Butler, PA, by the American Bantam Car Company. The primary designer who worked on the Jeep project for Bantam was Karl Probst, and, now you know who really created the first Jeep!
A Brief History About The Original Jeep
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