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Jeep CJ
Jeep CJ
Manufacturer Jeep
Parent company Kaiser-Jeep (1960s)
American Motors Corporation (1970-1987)
Production 1944-1986
Assembly Toledo, Ohio
Successor Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Comanche (For pickup version)
Class Compact SUV

The Jeep CJ (or Civilian Jeep) was a commercial version of the famous Military Jeep from World War II. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. Kaiser Jeep was the result of the merger between the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, an independent Automaker based in Willow Run, Michigan, and the American Motors Corporation (AMC was an American automobile company formed on January 14 1954 by the merger of the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article The Wrangler (also known as the YJ, TJ, and JK, as explained below is an Off-road vehicle produced by American automaker The Jeep Comanche (designated MJ) is a Pickup truck version of the Cherokee Compact SUV that was produced from 1986 to 1992 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any Compact SUV is a class of small Sport utility vehicles with a length roughly between 4 Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. The Willys MB US Army Jeep, along with the nearly identical Ford GPW, was manufactured from 1941 to 1945 World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The first CJ (the CJ-2) was introduced in 1944 by Willys, and the same basic vehicle stayed in production through seven variants and three corporate parents until 1986. Willys was the brand name used by the United States Automobile company Willys-Overland Motors best known for its production of military and civilian In fact, a variant of the CJ is still in production today under license. The last CJs, the CJ-7 and CJ-8, were replaced in 1987 by the reworked Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler (also known as the YJ, TJ, and JK, as explained below is an Off-road vehicle produced by American automaker The CJ-7 is very popular in the sport of mud racing, both with the stock body or a fiberglass replica.

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CJ-2

CJ-2
Production 1944-1945
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout

Although it bore the CJ name, the CJ-2 was not really available at retail. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Willys produced less than three dozen CJ-2 Agrijeeps in 1944 and 1945, forty in all [1]. Willys was the brand name used by the United States Automobile company Willys-Overland Motors best known for its production of military and civilian It was directly based on the military Willys MB, using the same Willys Go Devil engine, but stripped of all obviously military features, particularly the blackout lighting. The Willys MB US Army Jeep, along with the nearly identical Ford GPW, was manufactured from 1941 to 1945 The Willys L134 (nicknamed Go Devil) was a Straight-4 automobile engine made famous in the Jeep produced in World War II. Apart from having larger headlights, a side-mounted spare tire and an external fuel cap, most importantly this was the first jeep to have an opening tailgate. Tailgate is an American English word denoting the door or 'gate' at the back of a wagon, Pickup truck, SUV or other similar type of Vehicle Eleven of these have survived to this day [2].

CJ-2A

CJ-2A
Production 1945-1949
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout

Lessons learned with the CJ-2 led to the development of the first full-production CJ, the 1945-1949 CJ-2A. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Like the CJ-2 and the Military version, the CJ-2A featured a split windshield. An early column shifter and full floating rear axle gave way to the more familiar floor shift T90 and semi-floating rear axle. The three speed column shifter was introduced because it was thought that troops returning from WWII needed a change in the Jeep; ironically many of the earlier CJ-2As were produced using leftover military parts. The CJ-2A was intended as a farm vehicle so it was geared lower than its military couterpart. In the end, 214,202 CJ-2A's were produced.

CJ-3A

CJ-3A
Production 1949-1953
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout

The CJ-3A was introduced in 1949, and replaced the CJ-2A by the next year. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found It featured a one-piece windshield with a vent. A bare-bones Farm Jeep version was available starting in 1951 with a power takeoff. A power take-off ( PTO) is a splined Driveshaft, usually on a Tractor or that can be used to provide power to an attachment or separate machine 131,843 CJ-3A's were produced before the series ended in 1953.

Former U. S. President Ronald Reagan owned a 1952 M38A1. [1]

CJ-4

CJ-4
Production 1951-1953
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout
Wheelbase 81 in (2057 mm)

Only one CJ-4 was ever built, as an experimental concept, in 1951. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels It used the new Willys Hurricane engine and had an 81-inch (2,057 mm) wheelbase. The Willys F4-134 Hurricane was an Inline-4 Piston engine and powered the famous Jeep CJ in the CJ-3B CJ-5 and CJ-6 models In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels
The CJ-4 body tub design was a kind of intermediate between the straightforwardly raised hood on the CJ-3B and the all new curvy body style of the CJ-5.
The design was rejected and the vehicle eventually sold to a factory employee.

CJ-3B

CJ-3B
Production 1953-1968
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout

The CJ-3B replaced the CJ-3A in 1953, the same year Willys was sold to Kaiser. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Originally formed as the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation in 1945 the corporation was reorganized in 1953 under the name Kaiser Motors Corporation after withdrawal of Joseph W It introduced a higher grille and hood to clear the new Willys Hurricane engine. The Willys F4-134 Hurricane was an Inline-4 Piston engine and powered the famous Jeep CJ in the CJ-3B CJ-5 and CJ-6 models The CJ-3B was produced until 1968 with a total of 155,494 produced, although the design was licensed to a number of international manufacturers, including Mitsubishi of Japan and Mahindra of India. is the sixth largest Automaker in Japan and the seventeenth largest in the world by global unit sales For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Mitsubishi ceased production of vehicles derived from the CJ-3B design in 1998, but Mahindra continues to produce Jeeps today.

CJ-5

CJ-5
Jeep CJ5
Production 1954-1983
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) F-head 4 cylinder
Perkins Diesel
225 CID V6 Dauntless
Iron Duke I4
304 CID V8
Wheelbase 81 in (2057 mm) (1954-1971)
83. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The Buick V6, initially marketed as Fireball at its introduction in 1962 is a large V6 engine used by General Motors. The Iron Duke (also called the 2500, 151, Pontiac 25, Cross Flow, and Tech IV, though the decal on the air filter assemblies The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders American Motors Corporation (AMC produced a series of widely-used V8 engines from the mid-1950s before being absorbed into Chrysler. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 5 in (2121 mm) (1972-1983)
Related DJ-5

The CJ-5 was influenced by new corporate owner, Kaiser, and the Korean War M38A1 Jeep. The Jeep Dispatcher, or DJ, was a two-wheel-drive variant of the CJ series The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes with major hostilities lasting from June 25 1950 until the It was intended to replace the CJ-3B, but that model continued in production. The CJ-5 repeated this pattern, continuing in production for 3 decades while three newer models appeared. 603,303 CJ-5's were produced between 1954 and 1983.

In 1965, Kaiser bought the casting rights to the Buick 225 CID V6 Dauntless and the CJ-5 and CJ-6 got a new engine with 155 hp (116 kW) supplementing the Willys Hurricane engine. Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and A cubic inch (plural cubic inches) is a non- SI unit of Volume, equal to the volume of a Cube with sides of one Inch. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The Buick V6, initially marketed as Fireball at its introduction in 1962 is a large V6 engine used by General Motors. The Willys F4-134 Hurricane was an Inline-4 Piston engine and powered the famous Jeep CJ in the CJ-3B CJ-5 and CJ-6 models

The company was sold to American Motors in 1970, and the GM engine was retired after the 1971 model year. American Motors Corporation (AMC was an American automobile company formed on January 14 1954 by the merger of the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation (GM's Buick division repurchased the engine tooling in the early 1970s which served as the powerplant in several GM vehicles. Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and ) AMC began using their inline six-cylinder engines, the 258 in 1972 offering one V8 engine in the same tune as a base V8 muscle car, 304 CID. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other American Motors Corporation (AMC produced a series of widely-used V8 engines from the mid-1950s before being absorbed into Chrysler.

To accommodate the new I6 the fenders and hood were stretched 3 inches starting in 1972. Other minor drive train changes took place then as well.

In 1976 the tub and frame were modified slightly from earlier versions. The windshield frame also changed meaning that tops from 1955-1975 will not fit a 1976-1983 CJ-5 and vice-versa.

In the early 1980s, the CJ used a "Hurricane"-branded version of the GM Iron Duke I4. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The Iron Duke (also called the 2500, 151, Pontiac 25, Cross Flow, and Tech IV, though the decal on the air filter assemblies The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders

Several special CJ-5 models were produced:

CJ-6

CJ-6
Production 1955-1975
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) F-head 4 cylinder
Perkins Diesel
225 CID V6 Dauntless
Iron Duke I4
304 CID V8
Wheelbase 101 in (2565 mm)

The CJ-6 was simply a 20-inch (508 mm) longer-wheelbase (101 in) CJ-5. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Alloy wheels are automobile ( Car, Motorcycle and Truck) Wheels which are made from an Alloy of Aluminum or A limited slip differential ( LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational Velocity Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The Buick V6, initially marketed as Fireball at its introduction in 1962 is a large V6 engine used by General Motors. The Iron Duke (also called the 2500, 151, Pontiac 25, Cross Flow, and Tech IV, though the decal on the air filter assemblies The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders American Motors Corporation (AMC produced a series of widely-used V8 engines from the mid-1950s before being absorbed into Chrysler. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels Introduced in 1955 as a 1956 model, the CJ-6 was never very popular in the United States. Most CJ6 models were sold to Sweden and South America. The U. S. Forest Service put a number CJ-6 Jeeps in to use. American sales ended in 1975. Just 50,172 had been made when the series went out of production completely in 1981. Just as in the CJ-5, the V6 and V8 engine choices appeared in 1965 and 1972. Former President Ronald Reagan owned a CJ-6 and used it on his California Ranch.

CJ-5A and CJ-6A

CJ-5A & CJ-6A
Production 1964-1968
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout FR layout

From 1964-1968 Kaiser elevated the Tuxedo Park from just a trim package to a separate model for the CJ-5A and CJ-6A. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found 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.

CJ-7

CJ-7
Production 1976-1986
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Wheelbase 93. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4 in (2372 mm)

Engine

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles

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 in 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. Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle Other comfort features were an optional molded hardtop, and steel doors. There was a Renegade model and an upgraded Laredo model for the CJ-7. Noticeable by their different body decals, the upgraded 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. Isuzu Diesel version was made in the Ohio factory for US export only, The Isuzu engines were provided via General Motors who were partners in AMC and then owners of Isuzu Motor Cars. Production of this diesel version is believed to have been only between 1980 and 1982.

Jeep Scrambler (CJ8)

Jeep Scrambler aka(CJ8)
Jeep CJ8
Production 1981-1986
Body style(s) 2-door pickup truck
Layout FR layout
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 103 in (2616 mm)

The (CJ-8) Scrambler was a pickup truck version of the CJ-7, introduced in 1981. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling 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 Comanche (designated MJ) is a Pickup truck version of the Cherokee Compact SUV that was produced from 1986 to 1992

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. Locking hubs, also known as free wheeling hubs are an accessory fitted to many Four-wheel drive vehicles allowing the front wheels to be manually disconnected from Most Scramblers(CJ-8) used a four- or five-speed standard transmission but a three-speed automatic transmission was an available option.

Former U. S. President Ronald Reagan also owned a blue Scrambler (CJ-8) and used it on his California "Rancho del Cielo" property(image)[2] with with the license plate "Gipper. Rancho del Cielo, or "Sky's or Heaven's Rancho" is a Ranch located in the hills northwest of Santa Barbara California. "[3]

CJ-10

CJ-10
Production 1981-1985
Body style(s) 2-door pickup truck
Layout FR layout

The CJ-10 was a CJ-based pickup truck. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling 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 an unusual 9-slot grille.

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Notes

  1. ^ Classified Ads in Hemmings Motor News, retrieved on 2008-05-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed
  2. ^ Marsden, Rachel. My Personal Glimpse into the Heart and Soul of Ronald Reagan, June 9, 2004, retrieved on 2008-05-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed
  3. ^ "Lifestyles: Reagan's Ranch, a Symbol of His Nostalgia for a More Simple Life" The Orange County Register, June 20, 2004, retrieved on 2008-05-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed

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