Thread: The origin of "Jeep"
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Old 25-02-21, 17:24
Mike Cecil Mike Cecil is offline
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Default Meaning of GP
Paul,

I think you will find that GP was the Ford code for:
G = Government
P = 80 inch wheel base


There is a copy of a US Army document with the Ford ID list & explanation that supports the meaning of 'GP' in Cowdrey' All American Wonder, Vol 1, p 23.



Of course, that does not provide any explanation of the origin of the popular name 'jeep'.


Mike
Last edited by Mike Cecil; 26-02-21 at 03:34. Reason: more info/reference
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