Jeep History - 1947-1965 WILLYS-OVERLAND TRUCK
An early advertisement promoted "The new 'Jeep' Trucks are the biggest news in the medium-duty field." Two and four-wheel-drive models were originally marketed to farmers. The 118-inch-wheelbase pickup truck marked the first attempt to expand the Jeep beyond the short-wheelbase flat fender.
The Jeep Truck was produced with minor sheet-metal changes until the Gladiator pickups replaced them in the '60s.
With two and four-wheel drive models available, the Jeep Truck could be fitted with a pickup or stake bed, chassis or cab, or as a bare chassis. Late-'40s pickups were available with four-wheel drive—a feature not available on Chevy or Ford trucks until 1957 and 1959 respectfully.
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