Missionsparta
Well-Known Member
Why does Ford and it's slappies always want to take credit for EVERYTHING? You know what they can take credit for? Their shit quality. On top of that, their interiors are garbage. Idiots buying F150s like they are the greatest thing since slices bread and it looks like Fisher zorice designed their cabin. Ford is the Apple of the car world. No matter how big a pile of junk they build, Ford fans will try and convince everyone how great there junk isWhere did that iconic Jeep Grill come from?
“Ford designed the now famous stamped grill during World War II. This is the same grill design that you see on Jeep Wranglers today. The original grill was composed of 9 slots. Willy’s-Overland Motor would later change their Jeeps to a 7 slot grill, which is what the Jeep brand has stuck with since. The move was made because Ford Motor Company had copyrighted the 9 slot grill.”
( war history online published by Lincoln Riddle in Featured Military Vehicles)
And the name “Jeep”, where did that come from?
“The exact reason Jeep got the name Jeep is unknown. However, it is believed that it could be from Ford’s use of the abbreviation GP on the Ford GP and Ford GPW, with the “G” meaning “Government” and the “P” designating the vehicle as having a wheelbase of 80 inches. Other popular theories include an idea that it is based on the cartoon character, “Eugene the Jeep.” Wherever the name came from, it saw widespread use during World War II, to describe the legendary line of vehicles.”
(war history online published by Lincoln Riddle in Featured Military Vehicles)
I am sure most of us on here know a little Jeep history. If you want to instil even more pride in your drive, do a little research on the Jeep. For me the meaning of “it’s a Jeep thing you wouldn’t understand “ IS the history of the Jeep origin. The fact that the JEEP saved lives and helped the USA win WWII gives us great pride in that name.
For a vehicle to not need a name on the front because it is so identifiable by its face, is unprecedented. Yes Ford made that front end and Willy’s modified it eventually, but the Jeep is not a Ford. The Bronco though loved and revered will NEVER have the pride and love that the JEEP owns... FOREVER!
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