mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

The other day it was an RAF ambulance, today it's a jeep. Funny how these military vehicles pop up.
I don't know much about it.

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Every deer lease had one in the old days. They were a proven all-terrain.

DAN Phillips Loc: Graysville, GA

I had a 1947 Willys; a superb, tough and powerful 1/4 ton vehicle. An old army vet wanted more than I did. I miss it.

jrcarpe Loc: Jacksonville,AR

I have driven a few mines in Army vehicles. Berlin 02/13/1961 to 05/26/1963.

DickC Loc: NE Washington state

Nice, Korean vintage, CJ5 type.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good set.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Probably independent suspension. Don't make em like this anymore.

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

As a WW2 and history buff as well as a former military vehicle plastic modeler, I find the Willys Jeep very interesting.

According to Wikipedia: The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, 1⁄4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as the Willys Jeep, Jeep, or jeep, and sometimes referred to by its supply catalog designation G503, were highly successful American off-road capable light military utility vehicles built in large numbers to a standardized design for the United States Military.

There were 12 major models and a number of prototypes that were not produced. Due to large numbers and
the easy way to maintain the vehicles, they were used postwar. They have been modernized for consumers and the current "Jeeps" keep the brand but not the original mechanics. Its modern successor is the Humvee, seeing its first deployment in 1989.

To see how easy it was to disassemble, rebuild and maintain the Jeep, watch this video:

< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTwXwg82gC8 >

Be well! Ed

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Many thanks for your detailed information on the Jeep. It sounds as though you've had a very interesting career