Spotlights

Release The Grease

Lubricating your Jeep’s suspension and steering systems as well as the driveline will keep your trusty comrade in top form. This interactive CD presentation shows the why and how of a thorough chassis lubing, mineral vs. synthetic and the answer to that bad boy on ’88-96 Wranglers: the 231 Command Trac transfer case. Catch it all in Standard Issue 1 by ordering your copy today at the Base PX.

Jeep Talk

Don’t forget the J Rations Forums! Get on board with your fellow adventurers as well as the J Rats crew.

RATION REPROS: World War Two Ration Technologies has developed reproduction instruction kits for C, D and K rations. These reusable kits contain everything you need to create completed rations except foodstuffs, boxes and cans. Tips on where to get these items are included, along with photos and brief histories. >>>

REPRO WWII UNIFORMS: WWII Impressions sells reproduction WWII uniforms, insignia and equipment. Their customers include reenactors, veterans of the armed services and movie production companies. >>>

WE’RE TALKIN’ MILITARY JEEPS: Whether you’ve got a question or you can provide answers, G503’s military jeep forums are b-u-s-y. If you’re a fan of the breed, this is just for you. >>>

JUST HELMETS: J. Murray Inc. 1944 concentrates on just one part of the military uniform—the helmet, specifically for the infantry and paratroopers. Conversions, repairs, restorations and reproductions top their menu of services and products. >>>

WATCH-AND-LEARN RESTORATION: Vintage Video Productions is now offering a three-volume documentary on how to restore a 1945 Willys MB. Available on VHS or DVD, it’s yours for $59.95. >>>

Military Jeeps

Click image to enlarge. Life magazine, 1942

As Jeep® enthusiasts, we are indebted to that uniquely American icon—the military jeep. Beloved around the world, these hardy little vehicles are honored by clubs, associations and enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Many in these ranks have Web sites that discuss the history of the jeep, help people in their restoration projects and show off finished rigs. We salute those efforts here with the following Web resources. In addition to these links, you’ll find companies offering restoration parts in the J Rations Parts Directory. Please notify the webmaster of any credible Web sites that should be added to this list.

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