The 1945 Willys Jeep was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. The success of the jeep inspired both an entire category of recreational 4WDs and SUVs, making "four-wheel drive" a household term, and numerous incarnations of military light utility vehicles. The author brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic willys jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide.
Traces the history of the jeep from the delivery of the first jeeps to the allied military in 1941 through the changes of ownership in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies to the end of CJ production and the new style Cherokee.
The 1945 Willys Jeep was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. The success of the jeep inspired both an entire category of recreational 4WDs and SUVs, making "four-wheel drive" a household term, and numerous incarnations of military light utility vehicles. The author brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic willys jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide.
Although there have been many Jeep books, this is the first complete history of the Willys-Overland passenger cars, civilian trucks (as well as civilian and military Jeeps) along with the corporation's history. Illustrated with rare and unusual factory photos and period ads, the Willys-Overland saga begins in 1903 when the Standard Wheel Company began making Overland cars. Soon after, auto dealer John North Willys was forced by circumstances to rescue the failing Overland company. By 1916 Willys had become the second-best selling car in the world. Prospering in the '20s but then bankrupt a decade later, the firm crawled back from the edge in time to win the all-important Jeep contract that ensured Willys would survive. Even after Kaiser Motors bought Willys in 1953 its products were still branded Willys until 1963 when the name was phased out. The final new Willys Jeep introduced - the Wagoneer - became a legend in its own right. Also covered are the pre-war coupes modified into high-powered racers.
The 1945 Willys Jeep was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. The success of the jeep inspired both an entire category of recreational 4WDs and SUVs, making "four-wheel drive" a household term, and numerous incarnations of military light utility vehicles. The author brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic willys jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide.
DIVThe definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road./divDIV /divDIVFew American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its rear-mounted spare tire, open-air design, and telltale roll cage, the Jeep is a true classic. In Jeep: The History of America’s Greatest Vehicle, automotive writer Patrick R. Foster chronicles over 70 years of Jeep vehicle design and production. Beginning with the Jeep as a crucial component of the American World War II fleet, Foster expertly recounts the corporate shifts, financial struggles and successes, close calls, and—above all—the enduring machines that have carried Jeep from the early 1940s to its triumphant role as a modern-day embodiment of American perseverance. Three hundred color and black-and-white historical photos complement his expertly written narrative of Jeep’s entire history, reminding us that sometimes, the road less traveled was just waiting for the right truck./div
Over the years, Jeep maintained that upgrading designs were a worthwhile pursuit while changing designs simply for change's sake would be a losing proposition. To that end, the drive train and mechanics of the trusty Jeep evolved very slowly. As a result, the mechanics of today's Jeeps are very similar to the original military Jeeps from way back in the 1940s. This book brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic Willys' jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide. Walcks4wd is the internet's number one manufacturer and seller of Willys' jeep parts. Now available on Amazon Kindle for the perfect jeep lover!
This book traces the heritage of the Jeep, from the first model by Willys Overland to Allied military services in 1941 through today's popular Grand Cherokee SUVs. 130 color illustrations.
Over the years, Jeep maintained that upgrading designs were a worthwhile pursuit while changing designs simply for change's sake would be a losing proposition. To that end, the drive train and mechanics of the trusty Jeep evolved very slowly. As a result, the mechanics of today's Jeeps are very similar to the original military Jeeps from way back in the 1940s. This book brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic Willys' jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide. Walcks4wd is the internet's number one manufacturer and seller of Willys' jeep parts. Now available on Amazon Kindle for the perfect jeep lover!
Over the years, Jeep maintained that upgrading designs were a worthwhile pursuit while changing designs simply for change's sake would be a losing proposition. To that end, the drive train and mechanics of the trusty Jeep evolved very slowly. As a result, the mechanics of today's Jeeps are very similar to the original military Jeeps from way back in the 1940s. This book brings together some of the most important information on restoring classic Willys' jeep. From steering, electrical, and of course the get started Restoration Guide. Walcks4wd is the internet's number one manufacturer and seller of Willys' jeep parts. Now available on Amazon Kindle for the perfect jeep lover!
