My kids fly into town tomorrow evening, so updates will become irregular for the next week. I will update tomorrow afternoon though.
Tonight’s updates went a bit off course as I found myself exploring the archives of Mechanix. Check it out as they have some really cool stuff!
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2011/09/28/your-victory-car/#more-167125767426298
brook stevens vision of after war jeep:
The civilian jeep could then be projected into a postwar “victory car” in a more completely styled form. This model will take on graceful lines through the elimination of fenders and stressing of longer and more sweeping lines in an effort to make up in appearance for a short wheelbase. This car would have maneuverability, reasonable speed, greatly increased operating economy, and could be moderately priced. The trend toward simplicity will do much in connection with initial cost, yet predictions on cost are dangerous because of the unknown economic results of the war.
Here are drawing of what he thought might be done with the jeep
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/PopularMechanics/12-1942/victory_car/victory_car_1.jpg
Jiven up the jeep:
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2011/07/18/jivin-up-the-jeep-3/#more-167125767425299
clever theft protection for spare. Move the rear seat to the front for added seating.
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/11/14/rocket-brakes-for-emergency-stops/?Qwd=./PopularScience/7-1946/rocket_brakes&Qif=rocket_brakes_1.jpg&Qiv=thumbs&Qis=XL#qdig
here is a jeep with rocket brakes…………………..