History of Jeep CJ-2A, JeepSter and Jeep CJ-3A

History of Jeep CJ-2A, JeepSter and Jeep CJ-3A

JEEP CJ-2A HISTORY  :

JEEP CJ-2A

JEEP CJ-2A

The legendary workhorse of American soldiers in World War II was transformed by Willys-Overland in a CJ, with the goal of putting horses grazing farms.

The rugged and versatile CJ-2A was marketed by Willys-Overland as "The multifunction horse farm." He could do two Percherons task of great height, operating at a speed of four miles per hour for 10 hours a day, without the engine to overheat. The CJ-2A "Universal" was intended to provide services to agriculture and industry, worldwide, in a thousand ways.

Willys-Overland also the CJ-2A advertised as "A power on wheels" and launched so as a work vehicle as a mobile source of energy. We designed a variety of agricultural and industrial tools for use in conjunction with a bootable onboard. A governor operated by beltswas controlled from the instrument panel, allowing regular 1.000 to 2.600 rpm engine speed. Despite the excess vehicles MB in the warsurplus market, sales were fabulous.

JEEPSTER HISTORY :

JEEPSTER

JEEPSTER

The Jeepster (VJ) was the last car hood open phaeton style produced by an American manufacturer, which used side curtains for protection against the elements rather than ventanas.Brooks Stevens, the famous designer of Willys-Overland Jeepster intended the American sports car was a low price. Eventually, the price came to about $ 1,900, which at the time was considered incredibly caro.Comercializado as a sports car, the performance left much to be desired, which resulted in low numbers of ventas.El Jeepster, unlike the CJ-2A , was promoted as an ideal vehicle for women and college graduates. Many sub urban drivers used the Jeepster strictly as a vehicle for days "sunny" or second car. Originally equipped with the engine "Go-Devil", at the time you installed the "Hurricane" six-cylinder 161 cubic inches, but never sold with four drive ruedas.Últimamente, the Jeepster has become a vehicle collectible and has been considered a milestone automovilístico.En 1971, the British glam rock band T. Rex Jeepster paid tribute to in his hit album Electric Warrior in a song of the same name,

JEEP  CJ-3A HISTORY :

  

JEEP  CJ-3A

The CJ-3A is considered by many to be the precursor of recreational vehicles. Launched in late 1948, the CJ-3A was very similar to the previous model, but brought refinements CJ-2A above including: A one-piece windshield vents on the bottom and double wipers installed on the bottom, one stronger transmission, transfer case and stronger rear axle, Spicer 44-2.The engines were visually identical to the "Go-Devil" Series 2, but had revised tolerances on pistons and valves, as well as also a different steering wheel. Had more legroom and front passenger knee (passengers traveling back had less legroom). An agricultural version was offered from 1951 to 1953, which included many of the features requested most farmers, including hydraulic winch, a governor of the engine, a tow bar, guards for the drive shaft and heavy duty springs. A method of preparing PTO in the rear and additional ballasts were opcionales.El Jeep front bumper Tractor was an economic version of the CJ-3A. It was extremely basic, to the point of having a single seat, not having headlights or front shocks, horn, or windshield tailgate. The Tractor Jeep offered a 3-point hydraulic winch and tow bar ... and a lot of stamina! The CJ-3A could easily distinguish the CJ-2A by its one-piece windshield.

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