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In late 1965, the J-200 and J-300 Gladiators became known as the J-2000 and J-3000 respectively. The J-2000 featured a 120-inch wheelbase, and the J-3000 had a 126-inch wheelbase. They were available in two or four-wheel drive configurations. The J-Series Truck featured two great engines: the now standard Jeep Hi-Torque 6, and the optional Vigilante V-8. You could get the Turbo-Hydra-Matic automatic transmission along with a n …

The Jeep Tuxedo Park IV was a luxury special edition available on CJ-5A and CJ-6A vehicles produced from 1964-1967. Tuxedo Park IV models included a chrome front bumper, hood badges, windshield hinges, tail lamps, hubcaps with a "Jeep" emblem, column shift, four-wheel drive and a 160-horsepower V6 engine option. Jeep CJ-5A Tuxedo Park’s were used in Lyndon B. Johnson’s inaugural presidential parade in 1965. …

In 1962 a completely new “J” line of Jeep Gladiator trucks were introduced for the 1963 model year. The Gladiator full-size pickup trucks shared the same platform, front-end styling, and powertrain as the Wagoneer The Gladiator was available in either 120-inch (J-200) or 126-inch (J-300) form, and featuring a Dana 20 transfer case and Dana 44s front and rear. A tougher independent front suspension was available on half-ton t …

In 1962, Jeep introduced the Wagoneer. Replacing the Willys utility wagon lines, the Wagoneer was designed to provide passenger-car styles and comforts with the advantages of 4WD. The Wagoneer was filled with industry firsts: the first automatic transmission in a 4x4 vehicle; the first overhead-cam six-cylinder truck engine, the first 4x4 vehicle with an independent front suspension; the first automatic full-time 4x4 system. The Quadra-Trac 4x4 system, introduced in 197 …

In case you didn't know, we're pretty big fans of the Jurassic Park Jeeps. One of our customers recently fixed up their own custom Jurassic Park Jeep and we couldn't help but take a moment to have fun and celebrate with them a bit. …

Willys Motors introduced the two-wheel drive Fleetvan in 1961. It was designed for light-duty, multi-stop applications, such as postal delivery. Practical was the operative word for the FJ platform. The Fleetvan was built on a DJ-3A Dispatcher platform and retained the same Jeep Brand 81-inch wheelbase and F-134 Hurricane F-head engine. The FJ-Series was efficient, rugged and highly maneuverable. This step-van featured sliding doors that we …

An... "eye-catching" variation of the DJ-3A was the 1959-1964 "Surrey Gala" which was primarily intended for vacation resorts. Perhaps the gaudiest Jeep ever made, it was available in three color schemes, Tropical Rose and Coral Mist, Jade Tint Green and Glacier White, and Cerulean Blue and Glacier White with a matching striped interior and striped top with fringe. …

Departing from the usual design, Willys Motors unveiled its highly-maneuverable Forward-Control (FC) series of four-wheel drive trucks. These highly maneuverable workhorses featured a unique cab-over-engine design gave them a hoodless, flat-nose appearance. While its "cab forward" styling had little in common with traditional Jeep vehicle body design, the FC-150 was actually built on top of the existing CJ-5 chassis. "More cargo space! On less wheelbase! And goes 'anyplace'!" was …

A common complaint of early CJ owners was the need for more room for passengers and gear. Willys Motors responded with the CJ-6. Basically a CJ-5 with a 20-inch-longer wheelbase (101 inches), the CJ-6 combined greater storage capacity and improved comfort. AMC would later equip both the CJ-5 and CJ-6 with heavier axles, bigger brakes and a wider track. The commercial two-wheel drive version was called DJ-6. The export version remained in production until 1981. …

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A CIVILIAN JEEP VEHICLE FOR THE MASSES On October 11th, 1954, Kaiser announced the arrival of the CJ-5, and featured softer styling lines, including rounded body contours based on the 1952 Korean War M-38A1. The CJ-5 was better on every front: it was stronger, more comfortable, more versatile, and more off-road capable. It was slightly larger than the CJ-3B, as it featured an increased wheelbase and overall length. Improvements in engines, axles, transmissio …

Willys dramatically updated its CJ line on January 28, 1953 with the CJ-3B - the first CJ with a dramatically different style from its military ancestor, the Willys MB. The CJ-3B featured a higher hood to accommodate a taller “Hurricane” “F-head” engine. If ever there was a complaint with the CJ-2A and CJ-3A it was with the lack of power. The new engine put that complaint at rest. The “F-head” style overhead-valve engine, designed by Barney Roos, produced a remarkable …