During the COVID-19 lock down, I find myself running out of things to watch, so I started searching YouTube, and came across some classic Jeep commercials. ENJOY!!! Watching this 1984 Jeep commercial got me to thinking, the inspiration for American Expedition Vehicles logo?
“Instant torque!”…”Sealed drivetrain for water crossings!”…”No more MPG worries!” and the list of silly comments goes on about the announcement from Jeep about the electrification of the complete Jeep line up. With the Jeep brand experiencing record sales volumes, nearly year over year, they are faced with the conundrum that the rest of the automotive …
Why all the EXCITEMENT over an Electric Jeep?!?!? Read More »
A stubby front bumper installed on your JL Jeep Wrangler can greatly improve off-road capability, giving you a better approach to the front tires of your Jeep. Stock Jeep offers an OEM version of a stubby bumper with the Rubicon Steel Bumper option that has removable end caps. As far as replacement Jeep (JL) …
A stubby front bumper installed on your JK Jeep Wrangler can greatly improve off-road capability, giving you a better approach to the front tires of your Jeep. Stock Jeep offered an OEM version of a stubby bumper with the Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition, that had removable end caps. This bumper was also available with the …
If you have not already, give the Jeep Talk Show podcast a listen!!! I had the opportunity to contribute a small part to this weeks episode, and EVERY episode packed with Jeep news, entertainment and valuable technical in-sight!!! I HIGHLY recommend adding the Jeep Talk Show to your weekly listening!!! https://jeeptalkshow.com/
Of the MANY topics Jeepers argue and debate, the origin of the sevenslat/seven opening grille that is now THE definitive symbol of the Jeep brand. The origin of the sevenslat grille is VERY simple!!! It is is not a romantic and mysterious story, it was created out of simple manufacturing necessity. After WWII, Willys-Overland re-engineered …
Apparently, Jeep and AM General are getting back together!!! Read all about it!!!
While attending the 3rd Toledo Jeep Fest this past Summer, I had the opportunity to meet Dan Grec – theroadchoseme.com and purchased Dan’s first book, The Road Chose Me Volume 1: Two years and 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina. I quickly finished Dan’s book and must say that it was a GREAT read!!! Even …
I stumbled across a 1999 XJ Classic that I could not pass up!!! It’s a non-runner, Seller said it is just a radiator, so I am taking a chance that it’s not one of the more serious 4.0L issues that cause overheating. However, it’s one of the cleanest XJ’s that I have seen in the …
FAKE NEWS gave us the Wrangler name!!! Contrary to popular belief American Motors Corporation, AMC, the parent company of the Jeep brand from 1970 – 1987, and NOT Chrysler Corporation, created the Wrangler as the replacement for the CJ-7. I recall at the time when Chrysler Corporation purchased Jeep in 1987 that they were “blamed” …
