Haynes Military Jeep Enthusiasts' Manual (1940 onwards – Willys, Ford & Hotchkiss) – an Insight into the History, Development, Production and Roles of the US Army's Light Four-wheel-drive Vehicle.
The Jeep was the primary light four-wheel-drive vehicle of the American Army and allies during the Second World War and the post-war period. It was originally designed to meet a 1940 US Army specification, and over 600,000 examples were built in both Ford and Willys forms. The Jeep saw service all over the world, and a healthy number of restored authentic military examples can still be seen today in the hands of enthusiasts.
This book provides a brief history of this iconic vehicle, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into what is involved in restoring, operating and maintaining a Jeep today, 70 years after the prototype first appeared.
Hardback, 270×210mm, 160 pages, 138 colour & 122 b&w illustrations
Table of Contents
The Jeep story – the development of the Jeep, Jeep production, manufacture and assembly, the Jeep in action, experiments and further development. Restore to action – mechanical components, body, paintwork and markings, spare parts kit, accessories. The owner's view – buying a Jeep, provenance, restoration and originality, driving and handling, reliability, maintenance and repairs, values and insurance. The soldier's view – recollections and anecdotes, field modifications. The mechanic's view – safety first, tools and working facilities, jacking and vehicle support, recommended lubricants and fluids, servicing a Jeep, preserving a Jeep. Appendices – dimensions and weights, chassis and engine numbers, dates of delivery, parts availability, military documentation, service history, useful contacts.
Author Biography
Pat Ware is one of Britain's foremost authorities on military transport. He is a former Editor of Classic Military Vehicle magazine, and has written numerous books about military vehicles. He owns a Willys Jeep and has access to a number of restored Jeeps and examples currently undergoing restoration.