FC-150 Jeep

FC-150 Jeep

FC-150 Jeep

The Jeep Forward Control is a truck that was produced by Willys and then Kaiser Jeep from 1956 to 1965. It was also assembled in other international markets. The layout featured a cab over (forward control) design.

Introduced in 1956, FC-150 models used the frame and wheelbase of the CJ-5 81 in (210 cm) with a 78 in (200 cm) bed. In 1958, the FC-150 received a new, wider chassis. Its track was widened from 48 in (120 cm) to 57 in (140 cm).

Jeep Commando C104

Jeep Commando C104

Jeep Commando C104

Jeep Commando C104

The Jeepster name was removed after 1971, with the vehicle living on for two more years as the Jeep Commando. The Commando used one of three AMC engines, the 232 in³ (3.8 L) or 258 in³ (4.2 L) AMC Straight-6 or 304 in³ (5.0 L) AMC V8. 20,223 AMC-spec "C104" Jeep Commandos were made in 1972 and 1973.

Engines:

• 1971-1972 - 232 in³ (3.8 L) AMC I6, 100 hp (74 kW) and 185 ft·lbf (250 N·m)
• 1971-1972 - 258 in³ (4.2 L) AMC I6
• 1971-1972 - 304 in³ (5.0 L) AMC V8

Commando C101 Jeepster

Commando C101 Jeepster

Commando C101 Jeepster

Commando C101 Jeepster

The Jeepster was revived in 1966 in the form of the Jeepster Commando ("C101"). The F-head Hurricane straight-4 was used, a direct descendent of the original Go Devil engine, and four wheel drive was finally added. This engine produced 75 hp (55 kW) at 4000 rpm and 114 ft·lbf (154 N·m) at 2000 rpm. The 160 hp (119 kW) Dauntless V6 was optional and preferred with its 235 ft·lbf (318 N·m) of torque. 57,350 Kaiser-spec "C101" Jeepster Commandos were sold between 1966 and 1971.
Engine

The Jeepster/Commando was originally offered with the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4. During the late 60's the "Dauntless" Buick 225 V6 was an optional engine. When AMC purchased Jeep from Kaiser, the AMC 232, 258, and 304 became available in the Commando C104 in 1972 and 1973.

Transmission

The T-90 3 speed was the standard transmission for the Jeepster with the F-Head engine and the T-86 3 speed was used with the Dauntless V6. The T-14 replaced the T-86 with the 6 cylinder engines and later the T-15 was used with the 304 equipped Commando. The TH400 was the optional automatic available for the Commando only with the Buick and AMC engines.

1948 Willys VJ Jeepster

1948 Willys VJ Jeepster

1948 Willys VJ Jeepster

The original Jeepster ("VJ" internally) was produced from 1948 through 1950, although some leftover models were sold under the 1951 model year. After World War II, Jeep trademark owner, Willys, believed that the market for the military-type Jeep would be limited to farmers and foresters, therefore they began producing the "CJ" (or Civilian Jeep) to fill this growing segment as well as producing the new Jeep Wagon in 1946, and then the Jeep Truck in 1947. Realizing a gap in their product line up, Willys developed the Jeepster to crossover from their "utilitarian" type truck vehicles, to the automobile market. The car (form 1948 to 1950) was originally only offered with rear wheel drive, limiting its appeal with traditional Jeep fans. While its distinctive boxy styling (created by industrial designer Brooks Stevens) was a hit with critics, it did not catch on with the intended market. Sales were also limited by sparse advertising. In the end, just 19,132 original VJ Jeepsters were sold.

The VJ Jeepster was powered by the 62 hp (53 kW) "Go Devil" engine, a 134 in³ (2.2 L) straight-4 also used in the CJ. A 3-speed manual transmission with optional overdrive was used, as were drum brakes all around. The vehicle's front end and single transverse leaf spring suspension, was from the Willys Station Wagon, as was the rear driveline. The flat-topped rear fenders were copied from the Jeep truck line, as were the pair of longitudinal rear leaf springs.

Jeep Cherokee SJ-Picture Gallery

Jeep Cherokee SJ

Jeep Cherokee SJ

Jeep Cherokee SJ

Jeep Cherokee SJ

Jeep Cherokee SJ

Jeep Cherokee SJ

1984 Jeep Cherokee

1984 Jeep Cherokee

1984 Jeep Cherokee

1984 Jeep Cherokee

Keeping only the name, the 1984 Cherokee was completely set apart from its predecessor. The all-new Cherokee featured a shorter wheelbase, more than 7 inches less than the earlier model, at 101.4 inches. The new model also featured an overall length of 165.3 inches, a total of 21 inches less than the earlier model. The weight of the 1984 Cherokee was now 3,100, more than 1,000 lbs less than before. Both two and four-door body styles were made available, and now the Cherokee featured much better fuel economy and mileage, along with easier maneuverability, either on-road or off.

The new Cherokee featured strong wheel well flares, along with a tall greenhouse that gave great visibility to both passengers and drivers. The Cherokee featured seating for five, though it was very snug for three adults to fit in the backseat. The interior carried a very simple dash and control layout.

For this year, the trim levels offered were the base Cherokee, the sporty Chief, and the much more sumptuous Pioneer. The opulent Pioneer came complete with carpeting, additional instrument panel gauges, a rear window wiper/washer and a full center console. The Chief featured blackout exterior trim, white-lettered tires and hood striping.

Either four or six-cylinder power was the driving force behind the Jeep Cherokee, and the 2.5-liter four cylinder engine inhaled its fuel and through a one-barrel carburetor and achieved 105 horsepower. Supplied by Chevy, an optional 2.8-liter, two-barrel V6 achieved 115 horsepower. These powerplants were good, but it would be several years until a serious engine would come from Chevy. The V6 engine offered three transmission choices, a standard four-speed manual, the optional five-speed manual and an optional three-speed automatic. The four-cylinder engine was limited to the four-speed manual as its gearbox.

Jeep offered not just one, but two 4WD systems for the Jeep Cherokee, 'Command-Trac' and the 'Select-Trac' system. The Command-Trac was a part-time, ‘shift-on-the-fly unit' and the Select –Trac system allowed the option of full-time 4WD operation. A solid axle that suspended by coil springs and four links, or a ‘Quadra-Link' front suspensions design was also featured in tribute to Cherokee's reputation for off-road prowess.

DJ-5A JEEP

DJ-5A

DJ-5A

The DJ-5A (Kaiser Co.) was introduced in 1967 and DJ-5A used a standard CJ front end, with a 4-cylinder Chevrolet Nova 153ci engine and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. In 1971, this was changed to a unique 5-slot grille without turn signals that was used only on postal Jeeps. The 71 model actually has the grille extend past the front of the hood edge. This allowed more room for the AMC Straight-6 engine and radiator. While resembling the CJ series, these were built as a completely-enclosed, rear-wheel drive vehicle, with sliding doors (which could be opened while driving), and a swinging rear door. Most models only had the driver's seat and a mail tray where the second seat would normally be located. One improvement over earlier Jeeps was mounting the rear springs outside of the frame rails, thus providing greater stability for the vehicle with its top-heavy enclosed cargo area, especially at highway speeds. Most models were also equipped with a limited slip differential and a heavy-duty steering gearbox.

AM General used a variety of powerplants during production. DJ production was ended in 1984 with the DJ-5M, which used the 150 cu in (2.5 L) AMC Straight-4 engine.

DJ-5 and DJ-6

DJ-5 and DJ-6

DJ-5 and DJ-6

DJ-5 and DJ-6

DJ-5 Dispatcher 100 in 1965. It was based on the CJ-5 and used the Hurricane and Dauntless engines. A 20-inch (508 mm) longer wheelbase DJ-6 model was built from 1965 to 1973 alongside the CJ-6.

1959-1964 DJ-3A-Surrey Gala Package

1959-1964 DJ-3A

1959-1964 DJ-3A

1959-1964 DJ-3A

The Surrey Gala was a variant of the DJ-3 Dispatcher Jeep. The DJ-3 was designed as a delivery vehicle and mail truck and performed honorably in that role. The Surrey Gala was a pink painted DJ with a frilly striped top that looks more like a toy or a golf cart than a Jeep. Its basic function was to serve as a vacation transport at resorts or as a delivery vehicle for small shops. It's also reported that Elvis owned one.
In 1959, a Surrey Gala model was introduced. This model was intended for use by resorts, usually for rentals. They usually came in pink, although light blue and light green were also available. It came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."

Designation- DJ-3A
Engine -4-cyl L-head
Power- 60hp@4000rpm
Wheelbase- 80in

DJ-3A Jeep

The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955. It used the body style of the older CJ-3A, along with the L-134 engine. Unlike the CJ-3A, it came with either a column shift or floor shift three-speed Borg-Warner T-96 manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body.

In early 1959 Willys introduced the Jeep Gala to the export market and gained wide popularity as a "fun car" at resorts in Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean area. Complete with fringe on its top and brightly trimmed in pink, green, or blue candy stripes. In fall of 1959, a similar model called the Jeep Surrey was introduced in the U.S. market. The primarily target market were resort hotels and vacation centers. It also served as a low-cost rental vehicle for their guests. The Surrey came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a matching fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."

Jeep DJ

Jeep DJ

The Dispatcher Jeep, or DJ, was a two-wheel-drive variant of the CJ series. Production started in 1955 by Kaiser, which became Kaiser-Jeep in 1963, and in 1970 American Motors (AMC) purchased Kaiser’s money-losing Jeep operations establishing AM General, a wholly owned subsidiary, that built this model through 1983.
Jeep DJ
Manufacturer Willys/AM General
Also called Mail Jeep
Production 1955-1984
Class SUV
Body style(s) 3-door SUV
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Platform Jeep CJ
Engine(s) Various
Transmission(s) Various Manual and Automatic
Wheelbase 80 inches (2,032 mm) - Most
Curb weight 2,200 lb (998 kg)

Jeep CJ-10a

The CJ-10a was a CJ10-based flightline aircraft tug. Produced in Mexico from 1984 through 1986, were used by the United States Air Force for use as an aircraft pulling vehicle. About 2300 of them ever produced

Jeep CJ-10

The CJ-10 was a CJ-based pickup truck. Produced from 1981 through 1985, it was sold mainly as an export vehicle, though some were used by the United States Air Force for use as an aircraft pulling vehicle. They featured square headlights mounted in the fenders and a 9-slot grille, a homage to the old Jeeps of WWII which originally had a 9 slot grille (the civilian model, the CJ-2 and 2a, were given a 7 slot grille as a distinction between the military and civilian models).

Jeep CJ-8 (Scrambler)

The (CJ-8) Scrambler was a pickup truck version of the CJ-7, introduced in 1981. It featured a 103-inch (2,616 mm) wheelbase and a pickup bed. Only 27,792 were built in the five years of production before being replaced by the similarly-sized Comanche.

The Jeep Scrambler(CJ-8) did not offer the Quadra-Trac system. The majority of Jeep Scramblers (CJ-8) used the traditional transfer case and manual front-locking hubs to engage the four-wheel drive. Most Scramblers(CJ-8) used a four- or five-speed standard transmission but a three-speed automatic transmission was an available option.

A full length steel hardtop CJ8 based on the Scrambler was made for the Alaskan Postal Service, using right hand drive and automatic transmissions. Instead of the rear tailgate the steel hardtop utilized a hinged barn door opening to the back. There were only 230 of these produced and sold in the US. This version was also widely sold in Venezuela and Australia as the "CJ8 Overlander", with small differences including full length rear windows on the Overlander. Jeep Australia (Circa 1984). "Jeep Overlander CJ8 Specifications and Dimensions". Press release. The steel hardtops used on these postal scramblers and Overlanders were known as "World Cab" tops.

Jeep CJ-7

Jeep CJ-7

Jeep CJ-7

The CJ-7 featured a longer wheel base than the CJ-5 and lacked the noticeable curvature of the doors previously seen on the CJ-5. It was introduced in 1976 and 379,299 were built during 11 years of production.

The CJ-7 featured an optional new automatic all-wheel drive system called Quadra-Trac, as well as a part-time two speed transfer case; an automatic transmission was also an option. Other features included an optional molded hardtop, and steel doors. The CJ-7 was also available in Renegade and an upgraded Laredo model. Noticeable by their different body decals, the Laredo model featured nicer seats, steering wheel tilt, and a chrome package that included the bumpers, front grill, and mirrors. An optional Trak-Lok differential was available for the rear. Ring and Pinion was typically 3.54, but later went down to 2.73.

A diesel powered version was made in the Ohio factory for export only. The engines were provided by General Motors, the owners of Isuzu Motor Cars. Production of this diesel version is believed to have been only between 1980 and 1982. This model had the Isuzu C240 engine, T176 Transmission, Dana 300 Transfer box although there are reports of some being produced with the dana 20. Typically they had 4.1 ratio, narrow track axles.

CJ-5A and CJ-6A

From 1964-1968 Kaiser elevated the Tuxedo Park from just a trim package to a separate model for the CJ-5A and CJ-6A. A Tuxedo Park Mark IV is signified by a different prefix from a normal CJ-5 with a VIN prefix of 8322, while a normal CJ-5 VIN prefix is 8305 from 1964-1971.