The most accurate "History of Jeep" story ever told - thanks for getting it so right! To add - what very few historians tell us, is that Bantam's BRC 40, Ford's GP and Willys' MA were ordered in roughly equal numbers, mostly exported through lend lease - the Russians actually preferring the Bantam version. When the QMC decided on a single model "Truck 1/4 ton 4x4", for mass production, Willys simply outbid both Ford and Bantam with their model MB at $739.00 per unit - so it all came down to price! Speaking of Bantam - a lesser known fact is that they DID have the capacity to build around 200 000 vehicles a year, but someone clearly wanted Ford to get the contract and the 280-odd thousand GPWs they build, were delivered at an inflated price of $890.00 per unit!
Nice Vid,,, good research - I was USMC in the late 70's early 80's (Air Wing) - we used these little jeeps and they rode the C-130's and went all over the world with us. They were so dependable, you did not even realize they where there. Also the Navy & USMC had a 3 wheel version of the Jeep that was used to tow aircraft on the ground and on Carriers. For some reason in the early 80's, the smaller jeeps where phased out and the USMC brought in Dodge Ram pickups, they did not get the love we gave to the jeeps. The pickups where difficult to pack up and deploy. They where not practical, we wound up scrounging and old jeep and just took that with us. It hauled parts, made pizza runs, towed aircraft, flight line work, squadron parties, and fit very well when we had to pack up and leave on a c-130. Other Marine & Army units did the same, and just patched up old jeeps, much like we are doing today.
The M151 was nicknamed the mutt. I drove them occasionally in the Army. I was a tanker in a cavalry unit. Our Scouts primary used the M113 APC but also used the M151 with the M2 .50 caliber mounted in the back. I never considered it a real jeep either.
@@DEInTheGarage Most of my driving experience in the M151 was in convoys at speeds of 45-50mph but, one time I was held back because of an electrical problem. After the repair was made I was told to catch up with the convoy. I drove as fast as it would go about 60mph. In retrospect, I don't think that was a good idea it was a little bit squirrelly at that speed. The Lieutenant leading the convoy made a wrong turn and got them lost. I beat the convoy to the refueling point by 2hrs. I never had the opportunity to Drive an M151 off-road but, observing our scouts on maneuvers the M151 looked very agile and seemed like it was able to bounce over obstacles it was very capable. It was very lite only about 2500lbs. I never had a chance to drive an M38A1 but I did own 2 CJ5's one had the F head engine the Same as the M38A1 the other had a 304 V8.
@@DEInTheGarage I drove the M151's in my National Guard Career and I own a 1952 M38A1. Here's a link to a video my daughter made for me for fathers day of it: th-cam.com/video/ga9SrNRYE50/w-d-xo.html
Actually, Am General had been Jeep's military division since 1971. Due to Renault's involvement with AMC and some issue with military contracts not allowed to be held by foreign governments, Am General was split off completely from AMC in the 1983, I believe. Am General developed the Humvee/Hummer in 1985...so the Hummer is actually a Jeep. Later on when GM licensed Hummer from Am General for civilian sales, DaimlerChrysler tried to sue GM for using the 7 slot grill, but lost because it was licensed by Am General, Jeep's military division....just wanted to ease your mind that Jeeps are still contracted for the military currently, since 1985. Loved your history, love your channel, love Jeep!
I was going say something to this effect and really if you look at it a HMMWV looks like a wide body Jeep with outboard headlights, basically they stuck the driveline up in between the seats as a reaction to the m151 rollovers, lengthened it and made something to take the place of the M151 and the old Dodge Power Wagons that was more combat capable than the M880 or CUCVs.
Great video. I own a 1956 M38A1 jeep in UN white with decals, snorkel cover on the bonnet, and olive drab canvass top. Completely original transfer case, F-Head, gearbox etc. I had it stripped and rebuilt. I also owned a Commander 2009 with 5.7L Hemi, and in 2014 I bought the Overland Limited 5.7L Hemi. Very comfortable ride although a bit too fancy with cream leather interior, heated/aircon seats and heated steering wheel. I enjoy driving the M38A1 the most. Winter or summer. :)
The M151 and M151A1 swing axles, that caused massive camber angle changes, roll-overs and crashes, were on the REAR Axles - NOT on the FRONTs ... - Trucks and SUVs with independent Front suspension - INCLUDING the M151 - almost all have Double wishbone / Double A-arm suspension, that maintains the wheels vertical on up and down wheel travel !
AMC spun off the AM General Company that makes the Humvee after the US Govt. discovered that the French Renault Company was involved in keeping AMC afloat. The US Govt. didn't want any foreign companies involved in military affairs. AMC, spun off the Humvee division, lost the military contract and was liquidated by Chrysler. The CJ-7 was no longer produced due to bad press on turnovers, fueled by the media and the birth of the Wrangler was introduced after Chrysler's takeover.
Hey Doug, that was cool!!! It's in your blood ! I'm 63 (Lifted 2000 Grand owner) but I'd like to share an experience from 1972 hitch hiking to the first outdoor concert @ Pocono Raceway from Delaware. I was picked up by a couple going there. They were driving a '64 ish' 4 cylinder ,4 - sd, 4- door JEEP. BUT to make a long story short after Joan Biaz did her set , SANTANA was coming on stage and it started raining (pouring)!!!##. Whe jumped in the JEEP & with 4 more passengers we climbed a muddy, rain soaked grassy hill 60 degrees with no problem! I do remember the JEEP had a serious 4- low. Looking back , it's all a about gear matches which is what we need! Thanks Bud, excellent commentary! Keep'm Com'n!
Nice video! Wonderful job on this. I've been a Jeep owner since April 2012. My JK Wrangler Rubicon unlimited was a factory order. I'm seventy-three. Jeep is makes my favorite brand of vehicles to drive. (This past July I rented a 2021 Grand Cherokee for 3 weeks. My wife and I put 3,750 miles on the Grand Cherokee in that time in Utah, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. When long distances of highway driving are in store for us, I prefer driving Grand Cherokee's to Wrangler Rubicon's, especially at my age.)
I got introduced to D&E by watching your "podcast" videos. I didn't even know there was an E to D&E until I started back logging. I love the way you project the information you want to share with us the viewers. I also like that you can admit to mistakes you may have made in previous videos and continue to grow. I'm a Canadian Jeep enthusiast, but it doesn't stop me from remembering our fallen brothers and the Jeeps that helped save countless others. So I hope you "Mericans" all had a good memorial day! Maybe spent it with your families driving around in your Jeeps! Keep it up D and don't worry E love you too man!
Haha... Well thank you very much for that feedback. The "E" in D&E is the behind the scenes backbone to D&E. Eric handles all the computer and video equipment, designs our logos and shirts, and helps research the projects and videos. We like to be certain we admit when we have been wrong to ensure the integrity of the channel. We want people to be able to count on us to pass along the best information we have at the time. From a USA Jeeper to a Canadian Jeeper, I have to ask. Does Canada have a holiday similar to Memorial Day? I apologize for my ignorance... I feel like I should know this given the proximity of our countries.
Well both D and E together make a great team in the garage! Love watching your videos! And it's not ignorance to not know everything about each other countries. At least you are not asking if we have running water up in Canada. The answer is yes we do have running water, I have a stream that runs next to my igloo LOL! To answer your question Canada does have a memorial day. It's celebrated by only a couple of our provinces (our version of states) on our Canada Day (our independence day) on July 1 . The reason it's only a couple provinces is because during the first world war they were not quite a part of Canada just yet. Otherwise the whole country remember those that have served and those that have fallen on Remembrance Day. The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month we remember.
lol i have a 46 willys L134 all original and i opened it up to clean out the oil pickup and took a closer look and i was impressed the cylinder walls looked like a mirror and i saw no damage anywhere. the government made a great choice.
as I grew up in Patagonia in the 60`s we owned a CJ2a and a M38 (+ a Land Rover Series 2) I just LOVED them!!! it would be so nice to have one now, and if it would have a hydraulic lift hitch for construction/agricultural equipment, the better (Love Tractor implements)... Jeep is one of these cars that are truly legendary, and certainly perhaps my favorite overall (I later had a CJ7). Very few other cars could join this exclusive club of mine... (like the 12-window VW bus, Land Rover Series I+II, Fiat 500, Austin Mini, Ford F100, VW Beetle, Citroen CV2, Renault R4, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, Mercedes Benz Unimog...) Unluckily today`s Jeeps are not so much my thing, and perhaps the only real 4x4 still surviving is the Toyota Series 70`s (Australian market)!
Great, well thought out video. You clearly have a passion for Jeep which a lot have but lack the knowledge. My grandfather was a WWII Army medic and drove Willys MB's all over Europe. He had a CJ-5 that he maintained until the age of 83, died last year at 98. Funny story, one of his other grandsons pulls up to his house in Greenbrier, TN with a 4 door jku limo about 9 years ago. My grandfather's reaction, "What is that"??!! He couldn't believe that was a Jeep product and told him, get your money back, someone put one over on you. Needless to say, he actually traded it in for a '10 2 door that weekend. He was so embarrassed and we all still give him shit about it to this day. We have a saying, family doesn't let family buy a 4 door pregnant roller skate. God bless America and all veterans! 🇺🇸
Memorial Day is NOT to memorialize those who have served in the armed forces, that is Veterans Day... Memorial Day is to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
D&E In The Garage all too common mistake these days, Armed Forces Day is for those currently serving, Veterans Day for those who have served, Memorial Day for those who died in service... otherwise, awesome content
USMC ‘83-‘93, Desert Shield, Desert Storm. I learned to drive a stick on the M151... all over the Mojave Desert, NO place it wouldn’t go! The entire Corps lamented the introduction of the hummer to replace the Jeep. Just bought a ‘15 Sahara, the third Jeep I’ve owned. Bought my first in 1985 on Okinawa, Japan... picked it up in Anaheim, CA when I rotated back stateside. O|||||||O
I absolutely love this vids! I love your passion for Jeep and for history. You totally nailed it! How sweet would that be to get a military j8 kit jeep!?! Lol I think you had a hemigasm @29:54 🤣🤣🤣. Great job. Happy memorial day 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Everyone I knew in the Army called the M151 a Jeep. The officers and NCO, and I was a driver too. We never called a MUTT either, but I'm sure some did. Yes, it isn't a Jeep brand, but the GIs named it not Willys or Ford. but Willys, Ford, and AMGeneral all made it. It's still a jeep.
Could you please explain for your subscribers that John North Willys pronounced his name Willis, not Willies you have pronounced it both ways and some of your subscribers are confused. I really enjoy your great knowledge of Jeep history.
I think I will make a video on that as you are correct. I try my best to pronounce it WILL-US, but in English WILL-IES rolls off the tongue easier so sometimes I slip. Thanks for the comment!
A whole video about him would be cool but I remember somewhere in your "everything you know about Jeep is wrong" history video you mentioned the correct pronunciation as a side note. You also said you prefer saying Willies. I enjoyed this video as much as that one!
My dad has been looking for someone to sell his 95 yj to, but realized that he could give it to me. This was his first car that he bought, and now me and him are using it as a project car.
I’m sure this has been said before me, but Memorial Day is set aside as a day of remembrance of those who have died in the service of the United States in the various military branches. It was originally started as Remembrance Day,also known as Decoration Day, by the veterans and families of the Confederate States of America, otherwise known as Rebels, or Confederates. The re-unified United States of America, in an overture of inclusion, folded it into our now Memorial Day. It is a totally different day from the Veterans’ Day we now celebrate to thank all who have served in the US Military.
I personally think the name came from the Ford GP, Just like the Hummer, which came from GIs calling it the Hum V from HMMMV and later Hummer. Or the Huey helicopter from HU1. I can see some Sergeant or Leautanent telling a Private, Go dispatch the GP. I spent 21 years in the Army and that's how soldiers are.
I’m pretty sure you can buy a used J8, I can’t remember how but I think it works like buying a military Humvee. Also the US border patrol uses them so they are already in the country and don’t need to be imported because of that.
I did not know Boarder Patrol used them! I am sure that once they have served their life they are available for purchase, but sadly there are not many opportunities for civilians to get their hands on them
The beginning of the greatest family of vehicles came from war. The Toyota Land Cruiser line started off as a simple Jeep improvement, now look where it is!
Ok....Damn it....the J 8! Always a Unicorn.....Unattainable.....and We are Denied once Again!!!! Man How cool is that? Wow. And it will accept a 5.7.....Damn. Well I expect Dynatrac will (Come across)one and Tease Us with it.
Yea man... I had to sit and pondering in silence for a few hours when I first read about the J8. Why build it and not give it to the public?! How would it be wrong to allow hardcore Jeepers to get a beefed up version of the Wrangler?!
I have a question,my tie rods are moving around when I steer it right to left,they are jumping around quite a bit My question is would that cause death wobble?I put a new track bar on it and it seemed to help some,but was wondering if the tie rods could be the main cause
Yes, it could and is likely the cause. Anything that has worn or hollowed bushings in your steering system could be the, or one of the problems. Either way, if you're having movement issues in anything, it's time to replace the ends so everything is tight.
Very informative have you seen this Fiat Chrysler proposes 50-50 merger with Renault if Renault are back again we may get another XJ or is this wishful thinking.
No military jeeps but technically the fed government does buy jeeps as normal government vehicles. For a while it was always patriots and liberties BUT I have started seeing alot of Rubicon Wranglers in the Forest Service lately. Just a side note.
This is why I bought my jeep. Thank you to all veterans for your service
The most accurate "History of Jeep" story ever told - thanks for getting it so right! To add - what very few historians tell us, is that Bantam's BRC 40, Ford's GP and Willys' MA were ordered in roughly equal numbers, mostly exported through lend lease - the Russians actually preferring the Bantam version. When the QMC decided on a single model "Truck 1/4 ton 4x4", for mass production, Willys simply outbid both Ford and Bantam with their model MB at $739.00 per unit - so it all came down to price! Speaking of Bantam - a lesser known fact is that they DID have the capacity to build around 200 000 vehicles a year, but someone clearly wanted Ford to get the contract and the 280-odd thousand GPWs they build, were delivered at an inflated price of $890.00 per unit!
Very interesting! Thanks for adding to the conversation. I will be sure to include this information in future retelling of the Jeep story
Nice Vid,,, good research - I was USMC in the late 70's early 80's (Air Wing) - we used these little jeeps and they rode the C-130's and went all over the world with us. They were so dependable, you did not even realize they where there. Also the Navy & USMC had a 3 wheel version of the Jeep that was used to tow aircraft on the ground and on Carriers. For some reason in the early 80's, the smaller jeeps where phased out and the USMC brought in Dodge Ram pickups, they did not get the love we gave to the jeeps. The pickups where difficult to pack up and deploy. They where not practical, we wound up scrounging and old jeep and just took that with us. It hauled parts, made pizza runs, towed aircraft, flight line work, squadron parties, and fit very well when we had to pack up and leave on a c-130. Other Marine & Army units did the same, and just patched up old jeeps, much like we are doing today.
Thanks for the history lesson Doug.Very informative as allways.Happy Memorial Day D&E..
Thanks Dan! Happy Memorial Day
The M151 was nicknamed the mutt. I drove them occasionally in the Army. I was a tanker in a cavalry unit. Our Scouts primary used the M113 APC but also used the M151 with the M2 .50 caliber mounted in the back. I never considered it a real jeep either.
Having actually driven one, what was your impression of it? Have you also driven M38A1s?
@@DEInTheGarage Most of my driving experience in the M151 was in convoys at speeds of 45-50mph but, one time I was held back because of an electrical problem. After the repair was made I was told to catch up with the convoy. I drove as fast as it would go about 60mph. In retrospect, I don't think that was a good idea it was a little bit squirrelly at that speed. The Lieutenant leading the convoy made a wrong turn and got them lost. I beat the convoy to the refueling point by 2hrs. I never had the opportunity to Drive an M151 off-road but, observing our scouts on maneuvers the M151 looked very agile and seemed like it was able to bounce over obstacles it was very capable. It was very lite only about 2500lbs. I never had a chance to drive an M38A1 but I did own 2 CJ5's one had the F head engine the Same as the M38A1 the other had a 304 V8.
@@DEInTheGarage I drove the M151's in my National Guard Career and I own a 1952 M38A1. Here's a link to a video my daughter made for me for fathers day of it: th-cam.com/video/ga9SrNRYE50/w-d-xo.html
Actually, Am General had been Jeep's military division since 1971. Due to Renault's involvement with AMC and some issue with military contracts not allowed to be held by foreign governments, Am General was split off completely from AMC in the 1983, I believe. Am General developed the Humvee/Hummer in 1985...so the Hummer is actually a Jeep. Later on when GM licensed Hummer from Am General for civilian sales, DaimlerChrysler tried to sue GM for using the 7 slot grill, but lost because it was licensed by Am General, Jeep's military division....just wanted to ease your mind that Jeeps are still contracted for the military currently, since 1985. Loved your history, love your channel, love Jeep!
I was going say something to this effect and really if you look at it a HMMWV looks like a wide body Jeep with outboard headlights, basically they stuck the driveline up in between the seats as a reaction to the m151 rollovers, lengthened it and made something to take the place of the M151 and the old Dodge Power Wagons that was more combat capable than the M880 or CUCVs.
Great video. I own a 1956 M38A1 jeep in UN white with decals, snorkel cover on the bonnet, and olive drab canvass top.
Completely original transfer case, F-Head, gearbox etc. I had it stripped and rebuilt.
I also owned a Commander 2009 with 5.7L Hemi, and in 2014 I bought the Overland Limited 5.7L Hemi. Very comfortable ride although a bit too fancy with cream leather interior, heated/aircon seats and heated steering wheel.
I enjoy driving the M38A1 the most. Winter or summer. :)
The M151 and M151A1 swing axles, that caused massive camber angle changes, roll-overs and crashes, were on the REAR Axles - NOT on the FRONTs ... - Trucks and SUVs with independent Front suspension - INCLUDING the M151 - almost all have Double wishbone / Double A-arm suspension, that maintains the wheels vertical on up and down wheel travel !
You for got the FC-170 based 1964 M677, which was probably one of the inspirations for the HMMWV produced by AMC offshoot AM General.
AMC spun off the AM General Company that makes the Humvee after the US Govt. discovered that the French Renault Company was involved in keeping AMC afloat. The US Govt. didn't want any foreign companies involved in military affairs. AMC, spun off the Humvee division, lost the military contract and was liquidated by Chrysler. The CJ-7 was no longer produced due to bad press on turnovers, fueled by the media and the birth of the Wrangler was introduced after Chrysler's takeover.
Impressive video man, thank you for your vids in general but this one was particularly special.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Doug, that was cool!!! It's in your blood ! I'm 63 (Lifted 2000 Grand owner) but I'd like to share an experience from 1972 hitch hiking to the first outdoor concert @ Pocono Raceway from Delaware. I was picked up by a couple going there. They were driving a '64 ish' 4 cylinder ,4 - sd, 4- door JEEP. BUT to make a long story short after Joan Biaz did her set , SANTANA was coming on stage and it started raining (pouring)!!!##. Whe jumped in the JEEP & with 4 more passengers we climbed a muddy, rain soaked grassy hill 60 degrees with no problem! I do remember the JEEP had a serious 4- low. Looking back , it's all a about gear matches which is what we need! Thanks Bud, excellent commentary! Keep'm Com'n!
What an awesome story!
Nice video! Wonderful job on this. I've been a Jeep owner since April 2012. My JK Wrangler Rubicon unlimited was a factory order. I'm seventy-three. Jeep is makes my favorite brand of vehicles to drive. (This past July I rented a 2021 Grand Cherokee for 3 weeks. My wife and I put 3,750 miles on the Grand Cherokee in that time in Utah, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. When long distances of highway driving are in store for us, I prefer driving Grand Cherokee's to Wrangler Rubicon's, especially at my age.)
I got introduced to D&E by watching your "podcast" videos. I didn't even know there was an E to D&E until I started back logging. I love the way you project the information you want to share with us the viewers. I also like that you can admit to mistakes you may have made in previous videos and continue to grow. I'm a Canadian Jeep enthusiast, but it doesn't stop me from remembering our fallen brothers and the Jeeps that helped save countless others. So I hope you "Mericans" all had a good memorial day! Maybe spent it with your families driving around in your Jeeps! Keep it up D and don't worry E love you too man!
Haha... Well thank you very much for that feedback. The "E" in D&E is the behind the scenes backbone to D&E. Eric handles all the computer and video equipment, designs our logos and shirts, and helps research the projects and videos. We like to be certain we admit when we have been wrong to ensure the integrity of the channel. We want people to be able to count on us to pass along the best information we have at the time.
From a USA Jeeper to a Canadian Jeeper, I have to ask. Does Canada have a holiday similar to Memorial Day? I apologize for my ignorance... I feel like I should know this given the proximity of our countries.
Well both D and E together make a great team in the garage! Love watching your videos! And it's not ignorance to not know everything about each other countries. At least you are not asking if we have running water up in Canada. The answer is yes we do have running water, I have a stream that runs next to my igloo LOL! To answer your question Canada does have a memorial day. It's celebrated by only a couple of our provinces (our version of states) on our Canada Day (our independence day) on July 1 . The reason it's only a couple provinces is because during the first world war they were not quite a part of Canada just yet. Otherwise the whole country remember those that have served and those that have fallen on Remembrance Day. The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month we remember.
lol i have a 46 willys L134 all original and i opened it up to clean out the oil pickup and took a closer look and i was impressed the cylinder walls looked like a mirror and i saw no damage anywhere. the government made a great choice.
as I grew up in Patagonia in the 60`s we owned a CJ2a and a M38 (+ a Land Rover Series 2) I just LOVED them!!! it would be so nice to have one now, and if it would have a hydraulic lift hitch for construction/agricultural equipment, the better (Love Tractor implements)... Jeep is one of these cars that are truly legendary, and certainly perhaps my favorite overall (I later had a CJ7). Very few other cars could join this exclusive club of mine... (like the 12-window VW bus, Land Rover Series I+II, Fiat 500, Austin Mini, Ford F100, VW Beetle, Citroen CV2, Renault R4, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, Mercedes Benz Unimog...) Unluckily today`s Jeeps are not so much my thing, and perhaps the only real 4x4 still surviving is the Toyota Series 70`s (Australian market)!
i own a 42 and 43 ford gpw thanks for the telling of the jeep story
Great, well thought out video. You clearly have a passion for Jeep which a lot have but lack the knowledge. My grandfather was a WWII Army medic and drove Willys MB's all over Europe. He had a CJ-5 that he maintained until the age of 83, died last year at 98. Funny story, one of his other grandsons pulls up to his house in Greenbrier, TN with a 4 door jku limo about 9 years ago. My grandfather's reaction, "What is that"??!! He couldn't believe that was a Jeep product and told him, get your money back, someone put one over on you. Needless to say, he actually traded it in for a '10 2 door that weekend. He was so embarrassed and we all still give him shit about it to this day. We have a saying, family doesn't let family buy a 4 door pregnant roller skate. God bless America and all veterans! 🇺🇸
BAHAHAH... that is hilarious
Ford should have marketed the gp with the 9 slot grill.
Seriously, though if they did it is possible they never would have made the Bronco
Memorial Day is NOT to memorialize those who have served in the armed forces, that is Veterans Day... Memorial Day is to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Precisely, very well said. I don't know how many people I've had to tell this.
I apologize for misstating the meaning. Thank you for your correction.
D&E In The Garage all too common mistake these days, Armed Forces Day is for those currently serving, Veterans Day for those who have served, Memorial Day for those who died in service... otherwise, awesome content
Had you had the intestinal fortitude to serve, you would know, the holidays, but well done vid!
USMC ‘83-‘93, Desert Shield, Desert Storm.
I learned to drive a stick on the M151... all over the Mojave Desert, NO place it wouldn’t go!
The entire Corps lamented the introduction of the hummer to replace the Jeep.
Just bought a ‘15 Sahara, the third Jeep I’ve owned. Bought my first in 1985 on Okinawa, Japan... picked it up in Anaheim, CA when I rotated back stateside.
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I absolutely love this vids! I love your passion for Jeep and for history. You totally nailed it! How sweet would that be to get a military j8 kit jeep!?! Lol I think you had a hemigasm @29:54 🤣🤣🤣. Great job. Happy memorial day 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Hemigasm! LOL... I did... I want one of those 5.7s so bad... hmmm......
Just ran across your video. Great job, Thanks
My son just asked me why the military used Jeep’s?
And then I found you
Thank you
It would be cool to see Jeep in the military again.
Agreed!
Everyone I knew in the Army called the M151 a Jeep. The officers and NCO, and I was a driver too. We never called a MUTT either, but I'm sure some did. Yes, it isn't a Jeep brand, but the GIs named it not Willys or Ford. but Willys, Ford, and AMGeneral all made it. It's still a jeep.
Could you please explain for your subscribers that John North Willys pronounced his name Willis, not Willies you have pronounced it both ways and some of your subscribers are confused. I really enjoy your great knowledge of Jeep history.
I think I will make a video on that as you are correct. I try my best to pronounce it WILL-US, but in English WILL-IES rolls off the tongue easier so sometimes I slip. Thanks for the comment!
A whole video about him would be cool but I remember somewhere in your "everything you know about Jeep is wrong" history video you mentioned the correct pronunciation as a side note. You also said you prefer saying Willies. I enjoyed this video as much as that one!
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BAHAHAH.... I gotta say. For being 2wd those little schnitzel-mobiles could really haul. Not a Jeep though :-P
@@DEInTheGarage "schnitzel-mobile" lol
What about the 5 ton trucks? The M39 and M809 series.
Sweet
6:35 THANK YOU !!! About time someone gives Ford credit for designing SARGE
You know that “Jeep ego thing “… 13:04 🙏
My dad has been looking for someone to sell his 95 yj to, but realized that he could give it to me. This was his first car that he bought, and now me and him are using it as a project car.
That is awesome! Good luck with it
D&E In The Garage thanks. Do you have any ideas?
4:10 is the reason I named my Jeep BANTAM.
I love it!
M151s were independent suspension at all 4 corners. I wouldn't mind having one in the garage.
I’m sure this has been said before me, but Memorial Day is set aside as a day of remembrance of those who have died in the service of the United States in the various military branches. It was originally started as Remembrance Day,also known as Decoration Day, by the veterans and families of the Confederate States of America, otherwise known as Rebels, or Confederates. The re-unified United States of America, in an overture of inclusion, folded it into our now Memorial Day. It is a totally different day from the Veterans’ Day we now celebrate to thank all who have served in the US Military.
3:47am and here I am
Oh bud... Hope you didnt have to work in the morning
Awesome video, Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the possible FCA - Renault merger. jeep back with Renault???
Well maybe they will bring the XJ back!
That is crazy, right?!
I personally think the name came from the Ford GP, Just like the Hummer, which came from GIs calling it the Hum V from HMMMV and later Hummer. Or the Huey helicopter from HU1. I can see some Sergeant or Leautanent telling a Private, Go dispatch the GP. I spent 21 years in the Army and that's how soldiers are.
Oh something else, great T!
Thanks buddy!
Very good vid
hay man some m151 can technically be considerd a jeep because kaiser did help with the production just putting that out there sorry if i offend you
Nah, not at all. I was not aware of that. Thanks for adding to the discussion!
@@DEInTheGarage no problem man
I think most of my family is annoyed with me relating Jeep history to them
I know mine is.... HAHA
Seven slots on jeep grill and seven continent's, where jeeps were used any info on that
JT-23-70 17:55 its a dutch pfoto
I’m pretty sure you can buy a used J8, I can’t remember how but I think it works like buying a military Humvee. Also the US border patrol uses them so they are already in the country and don’t need to be imported because of that.
I did not know Boarder Patrol used them! I am sure that once they have served their life they are available for purchase, but sadly there are not many opportunities for civilians to get their hands on them
The beginning of the greatest family of vehicles came from war.
The Toyota Land Cruiser line started off as a simple Jeep improvement, now look where it is!
It is true!
Ok....Damn it....the J 8! Always a Unicorn.....Unattainable.....and We are Denied once Again!!!! Man How cool is that? Wow. And it will accept a 5.7.....Damn. Well I expect Dynatrac will (Come across)one and Tease Us with it.
Yea man... I had to sit and pondering in silence for a few hours when I first read about the J8. Why build it and not give it to the public?! How would it be wrong to allow hardcore Jeepers to get a beefed up version of the Wrangler?!
@@DEInTheGarage they have the (pre made) Excuse of Won't meet safety standards...blah blah
Restored a 44 GPW in the late 70s. Sorry I let it go. Couldn't give me a 151.
I bet that thing was awesome!
I have a question,my tie rods are moving around when I steer it right to left,they are jumping around quite a bit
My question is would that cause death wobble?I put a new track bar on it and it seemed to help some,but was wondering if the tie rods could be the main cause
Yes, it could and is likely the cause. Anything that has worn or hollowed bushings in your steering system could be the, or one of the problems.
Either way, if you're having movement issues in anything, it's time to replace the ends so everything is tight.
@@Maxxis1941 thanks for the insight, I'll reply back when I get them installed
Maxxis is correct. Any play in the front steering/suspension that is not supposed to be there will contribute to DW. Tierods are a very likely culprit
You're wrong from 1984-1986 the Jeep CJ-10A was used by the USAF.
PATRICK STAR IS IN YOUR FILING CABINET! LET HIM OUT
LOL..??
M38 The Jeep That once Held Nuke on them 😁
The Davy Crockett! because "tactical nuke" sounded like a viable plan at one point
Very informative have you seen this Fiat Chrysler proposes 50-50 merger with Renault if Renault are back again we may get another XJ or is this wishful thinking.
Yes, very odd! Would be weird to have them in the mix again
What about Mahindra?
Jeep is a French company. It’s a foreign product even if built here in the USA.
No military jeeps but technically the fed government does buy jeeps as normal government vehicles. For a while it was always patriots and liberties BUT I have started seeing alot of Rubicon Wranglers in the Forest Service lately. Just a side note.
Did Jeep make a duse and a half.
Build your own JK truck.
I'm driving an MJ.
Why is he pronouncing the company WILLIES,as Willis....?
Because that was the name of the German immigrant who started the company. We have Americanized it over the years, but proper pronunciation is Will-Us
Correct pronunciation IS Willis!
Look it up.
maybe you will be interested. Jeeps are back to war. Now they are fighting for Ukraine and showing themselves well
My restored 1953 M38A1 was built by FORD CANADA for the Korean conflict.
The M151 should never have gone into the field. Absolute junk.
What you talking about Willis? It's pronounced Willy's (Willie's)
The correct pronunciation is Willis.
If so why did he change it to Willy's later in the clip ? My grandfather worked for them and they always pronounced it Willy's
It is WILL-IS, but I have a bad habit of slipping into WILL-IES as in english it seems to roll off the tongue easier.
The man the company is named after apperantly pronounced his name willis.