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 extra width is provided by our 2 joiner which is securely and neatly spotwelded into place. Similarly, its ambulance version, the m170 or mda, featuring a 20inch. I would like to compile a m170 jeep registry and see how many of these jeeps are still around. Pat fosters awardwinning the story of jeep is back bigger, more colorful, and more complete than ever. The civilian jeep project began in 1944 when willysoverland had some resources to spare beyond waroriented production. The history of americas greatest vehicle, automotive writer patrick r. These instructions are published for the information and guidance of the personnel to whom this materiel is issued. M170 willys ambulance jeep registry i would like to compile a m170 jeep registry and see how many of these jeeps are still around. Jun 06, 2014 1940s willys jeep promotional film the jeep family of 4 wheel drive vehicles 76174 duration. M38 parts when our troops joined the fight against communism in korea, some did it behind the wheel of the new willys m38 military jeep. The jeep cj models are both a series and a range of small, openbodied offroad vehicles and compact pickup trucks, built and sold by several successive incarnations of the jeep automobile marque from 1945 to 1986. Introduced in 1955 as a 1956 model, the cj6 was never very popular in the united states.
Read about this time in jeep history and explore the jeep lineup. Only 4155 were produced between the mid1950s and the. F engine prototypes, and the first willys jeep to feature the new rounded fenders and hood body design that would become the distinguishing body style of the 1955 cj5, and which was carried through for decades on the cj6, cj7 and cj8 jeeps. The first coinage of the word jeep, as applied to a motor vehicle, occurred during wwi. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5 and cj6 and mb, m38, and m38a1 by moses ludel may 7, 2004. In essence, the m170 was a stretched m38a1 with an additional 20 inches added to the wheelbase for a total of 101. The cj6 was simply a 20inch 508 mm longerwheelbase 101 in cj5. History of the jeep little known facts, id charts and. For an automotive history buff like myself the first three chapters were excellent. Jeep m38a1 shop manual 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 tm. The willys mb and the ford gpw, both formally called the u. Detailed text discusses jeep planning, development and production, then moves into its world war ii variants, specialized equipment, accessories and use by other allied forces. The 1945 willys jeep was the worlds first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car in 1944, willysoverland, one of the two main manufacturers of the world war ii military. Four 4 wwii and vietnam era jeep manuals willys overland model mb ford gpw, m38a1 m38a1c m170 repair parts, m38 m38a1 m170 jeep repair parts, and 14 ton 4x4 m38 powertrain body and frame by u.
This very rare m170 extended wheelbase 4wd jeep is one of about 4,000 built for the us government. Blueprints had been drawn up by february 1944 and a pilot model, dubbed the cj1, was up and running by may. At least two jeep models the cj5 and the sj wagoneer enjoyed extraordinary threedecade. For over 75 years the jeep brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion. Financial conditions differ as do mechanical abilities, space requirements, tools and willingness to take on yet another project.
We took it down to the frame and built it back up, doing it by the book. You will find the original part numbers, which are still useful today because most of the parts vendors. Foster chronicles over 70 years of jeep vehicle design and production. Although the m170 is often referred to as the military version of the cj6, it would be more correct to call the cj6 a civvy m170. Throughout our storied history, jeep brand vehicle owners have learned that go anywhere. Cj 5, m170, cj6, dj3a, cj3b long, dj3b, m422 mighty mite, m151 mutt. Front line 14ton, 4x4, m170 this is an original reproductions high quality reprint of a 1956 departments of the army and the air force publication. Our core values are embodied in every jeep brand vehicles dna. Jeep willys, jeep cj, jeep truck, military jeep, bug out vehicle, reference book, military. History of the jeep little known facts, id charts and model year changes. History of the jeep little known facts, id charts and model year changes various accounts of history of the jeep and the many changes that jeep vehicles have gone through over the years. Register your m170 willys jeep now by clicking on the above link. Jeep is a brand of american automobile and division of fca us llc formerly chrysler group, llc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the italianamerican corporation fiat chrysler automobiles.
Also littleknown facts about jeeps, including how to identify jeeps from. These vehicles m170 were the predecessor of the cj6 civilian model by approximately two. I have a cj6 or possibly modified m170 tub for sale basically a cj5 but 20 inches longer so it would be a great start to a jeep with more room for. Only about 6,500 fourcylinder m170 s were produced over ten years, many outfitted as field ambulances. And, even though this legendary freedomfighter has been out of production for more than half a century, it is still very much alive today, thanks to hobbyists like you. It has 31772 miles which are believed to be original but can not be verified as such. This is a highquality reproduction the book that originally would have been used by the military to order parts. This new book is a detailed, highly illustrated look at the legendary world war ii era jeep. M170 willys jeeps sold click on yellow title to the right of each photo for jeep info 1954 m170 willys ambulance kansas sold 1955 m170 willys ambulance tulsa 1 sold 1955 m170 willys ambulance tulsa 2 sold 1962 m170 willys ambulance ohio.
The dodge wc54 34 ton, supply catalog designation g502, was a wc series 4x4 light truck developed during world war ii which served as the main ambulance vehicle used by the us army from 1942 to 1945, with some used as late as 1953 during the korean war by the u. It has the axe and shovel and even the m1 on the dash. The jeep became the primary light wheeled transport vehicle of the united. Marine corps and exported to foreign governments until the end of production in 1971. The second half cover all post war versions of the jeep up to and including the hummer series. You can use this book to restore 1952195319541955195619571958. Group g, list of all service parts for truck, ambulance, front line, 14 ton, 4x4, m170 truck, utility. The first half or so of the book cover the wwii jeep. M38 military jeep parts m38 engine and fuel parts army.
All tool box floors and the spare tire well are rustfree. As with the m38a1, this new jeep configuration was developed first for the military. History of the jeep little known facts, id charts and model. Military history of the jeep jeep 4x4, jeep truck, jeep photos, american. Jeep m38a1 m170 parts book 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956. Jeep m38a1 shop manual 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958. Jeep is a brand of american automobile and division of fca us llc formerly chrysler group. Omixada for jeep willys gpw cj2a cj3a cj3b m38 m38a1 cj5 4175 rear view mirror fits. Manuals are in pdf format and will arrive on a cddvd. The government contract called for 6,000 m170 s to be made between 1953 to 1963 but production stopped at 4,155 jeeps or so ive been told. This book really seems to be two very different books in one.
There are a few rust spots on the body as shown in the pictures. Cj3b, cj5, cj5a, cj6, cj6a and the 2wheel drive jeep models dj5 and dj6. Jun tolentinos 1954 willys m170 frontline ambulance willys. Chain, retn, to do the seat hinge pivot and top bow wing bolt, wring and pin, assy. It has a brush guard on the front with a 10,000 lb warn winch. The 1945 willys jeep was the worlds first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car. Army medical corps, and others serving as late as the 1960s in the armies of some european countries. See more ideas about jeep, vehicles and monster trucks. All american wonder vol iii, the photographic history of the us military 14 ton truck, by fred crismon. The m38a1 md was the second postwar evolution of the world war ii willys mb jeep after the m38 or mc. Army slang for new recruits or vehicles, but the world war ii jeep that went into production in 1941 specifically tied the name to this light military 4x4, arguably making them the oldest fourwheel drive massproduction vehicles now known as suvs. A copy of this lubrication order will remain with the equipment at all times. Also littleknown facts about jeeps, including how to identify jeeps from different years by their unique features and specs. As i understand this is a long body m38a1 army jeep and was originally outfitted as troop hauler, radio jeep, or ambulancemedical.
M170 willys jeeps sold click on yellow title to the right of each photo for jeep info. Jan 01, 2012 jeep history at a glance wrangler roots. A total of 4,155 m170 frontline ambulances were designed and produced by kaiser jeep of toledo ohio from the mid1950s to the early 1960s. It is a 24 volt system with new 12 volt lights and ignition switch. Jeep has been a part of chrysler since 1987, when chrysler acquired the jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner american motors corporation amc. With updates on models from 2000 through 2005, fosters new tribute to the worlds greatest fighting machine is an essential part of any jeep lovers library.