Download or read book The Military Jeep Complete Willys MB Ford GPW written by United States. Department of the Army and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1971 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Military Jeep Complete written by United States. War Department and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TM 9 803 Willys Overland MB and Ford Model GPW Jeep Technical Manual written by U. S. Army and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designated as a light truck, the Jeep was the primary four-wheel drive vehicle for the U.S. Army during WWII. The Jeep's design owed a great deal to Karl Probst, a freelance designer employed by the American Bantam Car Co. Probst's prototype "Blitz Buggy" was built in a mere 49 days. It clearly impressed the Army in head-to-head competition against a design submitted by Willys-Overland. However the Buggy's engine failed to meet requirements, and the Army determined that Bantam could not produce the vehicle in quantity. As a result, the Army bought the Bantam design and asked both Willys and Ford to improve it. The Willys model MB, equipped with a L134 straight-4 "Go Devil" engine, was eventually accepted as the standard. Ford models built to Willys specifications were designated GPW ("G" for government vehicle, "P" designating the 80" wheelbase, and "W" indicating the Willys engine design). (Notably, the "GP" part of the designation is often misinterpreted to mean "General Purpose," and some have suggested this is the reason the vehicle was nick-named the "Jeep." In reality it was probably named after a character in the Popeye cartoons). Roughly 640,000 Jeeps were built during WWII by Ford and Willys, and used on every front. Utilitarian, rugged, and easy to maintain, Jeeps saw service as scout cars, ambulances, firefighting vehicles, as tractors for artillery, and more. The vehicle so impressed war correspondent Ernie Pyle that he called it one of the "two most important pieces of non-combat equipment ever developed" - the other being the pocket stove. Jeeps remained in service for the U.S. military in Korea and in the Vietnam War. Created in 1944, this technical manual reveals a great deal about the Jeep's design and capabilities. Intended as a manual for those charged with operation and maintenance, this manual shows many aspects of its engine, cooling, power, drive train and other systems. Originally labeled restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
Download or read book Jeep written by Patrick R. Foster and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road is now updated to celebrate Jeep’s 80th anniversary. Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its rear-mounted spare tire, open-air design, and telltale roll cage, the Jeep is a true classic. In Jeep: Eight Decades from Willys to Wrangler, automotive writer Patrick R. Foster chronicles Jeep vehicle design and production from the beginning of World War II to present. Beginning with the Jeep as a crucial component of the American war fleet, Foster expertly recounts the corporate shifts, financial struggles and successes, close calls, and, above all, the enduring machines that have carried Jeep from the early 1940s to its triumphant role as a modern-day embodiment of American perseverance. More than 200 color and black-and-white historical photos and period advertisements complement his expertly written narrative of Jeep's entire history, now updated to include five years of new model editions and prototypes, its return to the pickup market, and recent stunning marketplace successes. The resulting book reminds us that sometimes the road less traveled was just waiting for the right truck.
Download or read book The Complete WW2 Military Jeep Manual written by US Army Staff and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive manual containing full information on how to maintain and overhaul the Ford and Willys Jeeps manufactured during WW2. Includes TM9-803, TM9-1803A, TM9-1803B, etc.
Download or read book Willys written by Patrick R. Foster and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there have been many Jeep books, this is the first complete history of the Willys-Overland passenger cars, civilian trucks (as well as civilian and military Jeeps) along with the corporation's history. Illustrated with rare and unusual factory photos and period ads, the Willys-Overland saga begins in 1903 when the Standard Wheel Company began making Overland cars. Soon after, auto dealer John North Willys was forced by circumstances to rescue the failing Overland company. By 1916 Willys had become the second-best selling car in the world. Prospering in the '20s but then bankrupt a decade later, the firm crawled back from the edge in time to win the all-important Jeep contract that ensured Willys would survive. Even after Kaiser Motors bought Willys in 1953 its products were still branded Willys until 1963 when the name was phased out. The final new Willys Jeep introduced - the Wagoneer - became a legend in its own right. Also covered are the pre-war coupes modified into high-powered racers.
Download or read book The Complete WW2 Military Jeep Manual written by United States. War Department and published by . This book was released on 1994-11-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of Jeep written by Patrick Foster and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-08-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of a Legend &break;&break;Pat Foster's award-winning The Story of Jeep is back - bigger, more colorful, and more complete than ever. With updates on models from 2000 through 2005, Foster's new tribute to "the world's greatest fighting machine" is an essential part of any Jeep lover's library. &break;&break;In this history-packed, full-color second edition, the country's preeminent Jeep writer and historian details Jeep's roller-coaster history, from the early war-time prototypes, to the Kaiser and AMC eras, to the big buyout by Chrysler. &break;&break;With the help of more than 400 photos, Foster expertly tells the tale of how Jeep has evolved from a military workhorse, to 4x4 pioneer, to popular family hauler, all the while retaining its place as a great American icon.
Download or read book A Complete Directory of Military Vehicles written by Pat Ware and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated A-Z directory of logistics and troop carriers, wreckers, tankers, radio trucks, ambulances, missile transporters, amphibious cars and other specialized army vehicles of the world.
Download or read book Jeep written by David Fetherston and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful history covers Jeep development from the Bantam pre-war military vehicles through today. Includes Jeeps at war, off-road Jeeps, and all Jeep models from 1939-1994.
Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles written by Pat Ware and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book provides an authoritative and well-illustrated 100-year overview of the fascinating history of the cargo/troop-carrying trucks, wreckers, tankers, ambulances, communications vehicles and other specialized types that provide technical support to the front-line troops.
Download or read book U S Military Vehicles Field Guide written by David Doyle and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With WWII track vehicles to the Abrams tanks of today's military, U.S. Military Vehicles Field Guide is the ultimate portable military vehicle resource. &break;&break;Increased interest in military vehicles have novice collectors, military modelers and history buffs alike seeking the technical specifications, collector market values, and hard-to-find photos this unequaled resource contains. More than 200+ color photos provide for easy identification at home or at auction, while short summaries discuss the development and use of each vehicle. Technical specifications including weight, dimensions, speed and armament are included in easy-to-understand tables. &break;&break;This unmatched reference is a must-have for any military vehicle enthusiast!
Download or read book All American Wonder written by Ray R. Cowdery and published by Victory Records. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1993 revised edition, of the 1986 study of the WWII version of the famous jeep. Over 150 rare photos and original line drawings carefully document the provenance, history, manufacture, repair and restoration of Willys MB and Ford GPW military jeeps. You won't want to miss this!!
Download or read book Standard Catalog of Jeep 1940 2003 written by Patrick R. Foster and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few vehicles can match the blue-collar Jeep when it comes to history, performance, owner loyalty, and intangibles. It is truly an all-American vehicle with a rich and colorful past. &break;&break;In the Standard Catalog of Jeep 1940-2003, noted Jeep author and historian Patrick Foster provides Jeep enthusiasts with the ultimate resource. With more than 300 photos, technical data, production figures, options, specifications, and detailed histories, Foster covers everything from the early Willys-Overland and Bantam models, to the spectacular concept vehicles, to the luxurious sport utility vehicles of today. Old Cars Price Guide's industry-standard 1-to-6 Vehicle Condition Grading scale gives updated market prices for enthusiasts looking to find their dream Jeep.
Download or read book Standard Catalog of U S Military Vehicles 1940 1965 written by Thomas Berndt and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Nearly double in size from previous edition - Covers nearly 1,000 military vehicles from 1940 to the Gulf War - Updated prices, technical specifications, and historical data
Download or read book Preproduction Civilian Jeeps 1944 1945 written by Frederic L. Coldwell and published by . This book was released on 2001-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Standardised War Time Jeep written by John Farley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
