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18-08-08, 02:17
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JEEP name?
I recall reading somewhere that the name Jeep was derived from "GP", meaning general purpose sometime during WW2. If Willys hadn't put a trademark on the name Jeep after the war then this discussion would probably not be taking place.
Paul 
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18-08-08, 03:46
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That was one theory as to the origin of the name, another was that it was derived from the cartoon character from that era which could adapt/transform itself to whatever was needed.
I have seen a newspaper clipping of 18 pdrs being towed here in Shilo sometime in the late 30s, and ref is made to the trucks as Jeeps. Since this predated the evolution of the Bantam/Willys/Ford, and Canada did not use the term "General Purpose" (GP), I think we can discredit the 1/4 ton truck from being the original Jeep.
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19-08-08, 03:31
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Cartoon
Yes I had forgotton Eugene the Jeep!
Last edited by Paul Singleton; 12-01-20 at 15:32.
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08-09-08, 04:23
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Colour image
Here is a colour image from Lahr, Germany, dated 1975. Two M151s and an M38A1.
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Those who live by the sword will be shot by those of us who have progressed. - M38A1, 67-07800, ex LETE
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08-09-08, 05:35
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Those are about the nicest Cdn M151A2s that I have ever seen. They have not had their heaters installed yet, and do not have any of the Cdn mods like the second mirror, the brush guard, or the 8 coats of brushed on paint.
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