When did American Motors buy the Jeep business?
American Motors Corporation (AMC) purchased the Kaiser Jeep operations in 1970 when Kaiser Industries decided to leave the automobile business. The Jeep trucks moved to all AMC engines to improve performance and standardize production and servicing.
When did Jeep stop making the Jeep Gladiator?
The Gladiator name was dropped after 1971, after which the line was known simply as the Jeep pickup, or J-series. The pickups were designated as J2000 and J4000 models (the 3000 series was dropped in 1971) until 1973, then as J10 and J20 models from 1974 to 1988.
When did the Jeep Gladiator get the AMC badge?
In 1970, the Gladiator’s front grille was changed to the same design as the Jeep Wagoneer SUV. This was the truck’s first styling change since its introduction. An AMC badge was also added on the grille. The Gladiator name was dropped after 1971, after which the line was known simply as the Jeep pickup, or J-series.
Is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer still in production?
The full-size Jeep Pickup line was not only an aging model, but also competed directly with the broader range of Dodge trucks. Chrysler discontinued the full-size Jeep trucks, but continued to build the luxurious and highly profitable Grand Wagoneer, which shared the chassis with the large pickups.
Are there any Jeep ads that are specific to Jeep?
Although jeeps were often depicted among the graphics, most information in the ads that were jeep specific was in a special little bordered off section like the one below as found in the much larger ad further down that reads:
Why is my Jeep Wrangler making a ticking noise?
At first, the clutch was operating fine but it was making a suspicious ticking noise. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a bad throw out bearing and replaced the part under warranty. The ticking noise continued, required a second repair visit and again the throw-out bearing was replaced under warranty.
When did the clutch go out on my Jeep Wrangler?
Chrysler should not be able to get away with this, it is ridiculous. The clutch on my 2012 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited went out at 8500 miles and Jeep refused to cover it because the car was 6 months out of the 12 month warranty.
How much did my dad pay for a jeep?
“Although a lot of people think it is a lot of shoveling of a lot of horse manure, my dad actually bought the jeep after answering an ad similar to the one below. The ad offered surplus jeeps for $278.00.