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In 1950, the first post-war military jeep, the M38 (or MC), was launched, based on the 1949 CJ‑3A. In 1953, it was quickly followed by the M38A1 (or MD), featuring an all-new "round-fendered" body in order to clear the also new, taller, Willys Hurricane engine. This jeep was later developed into the civilian CJ-5 launched in 1955.
Marmon-Herrington in Indianapolis equipped 1940s and 1950s Ford pickup trucks with 4 wheel drive. [6] Willys Overland along with Ford built the Willys MB Jeep working from designs by the American Bantam Car Company. [7] After W.W.II, Willys-Overland built the CJ series and Willys Wagons, among others.
The extra power made it the engine of choice for the U.S. Army. [5] The engine displacement was 134.2 cu in (2,199 cc) with a 3.125 in (79.4 mm) bore and 4.375 in (111.1 mm) stroke, a very undersquare design. It was an L-head design, with valves parallel with the cylinders. Initial power output was 60 hp (45 kW; 61 PS) at 4000 rpm and 105 lb⋅ ...
The M38 was a military version of the then-current civilian Jeep CJ-3A. [1] It differed from the CJ-3A in numerous ways, including a reinforced frame and suspension, [3] waterproof 24-volt electrical system, [1] sealed vent system for the engine, transmission, transfer case, fuel system [1] and brake system. [citation needed]
1949-1950: United Kingdom Albion: Albion WD-66N (FV-14001)/FV-14004: heavy truck: no: 1955-1956: United Kingdom Albion: Albion WD/HD/23N (FV-11101) heavy truck: no: 1954-1957: United Kingdom Alfa Romeo: Alfa Romeo 800: medium truck: no: 1939-1950: Italy Alvis-Unipower: Alvis-Unipower M: tractor (tank transporter) no: 1994-2001: United Kingdom ...
The M38A1 was frequently mated with the M100 version of the Jeep trailer.The M38A1 / MD was the second post-war evolution of the World War II Willys MB jeep (after the M38 or MC; 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 CJ‑5, and which was carried through for decades on ...
The Lightning was a Willys straight-6 engine produced in the 1940s and 1950s. It was used in the Willys Jeep Station Wagon and other Jeep-based vehicles at the time. It was replaced with the Willys Super Hurricane engine.
The truck was restyled in 1950 with the addition of a V-shaped grille with five horizontal bars. In 1951 the Hurricane IOE four cylinder engine replaced the earlier flathead engine, increasing power from 63 hp (47 kW) to 72 hp (54 kW). [1] Optional accessories included an engine governor, a power takeoff, and a pulley drive. [2]