Fact Checker
Let's get to the facts about the M35 and its successions. First and foremost the M35 was originally designed by the REO Corporation in 1949. After WWII the military needed a new design specifically-built for the military, not just some farm truck that was already being manufactured (CCKW). Then the government turned production of this vehicle over to Kaiser-Willys then over the years it was finally in AM General's hands.
So based on your previous statements about the M151, Mighty Mite, and the "deuce" I would suggest that we just drop all the arguing and agree that all three do fall under the "Umbrella" of the moniker Jeep. That way we don't keep furthering this argument.
Joe Putney
Lansing, Michigan
Nah, The MUTT and Mighty Mite are not Jeeps and the M35 is 'cause that's the way I want it to be. Hmmm, do you think I could get away with saying a CJ-3B isn't a Jeep? I'll work on that next.
Still Cryin' a River
Tell Christian Hazel that the comments he used about "rules of the watering hole" to make his point in the August '09 Mailbag are wrong.
There are in fact rules, and the lion sets them. When a lion approaches a watering hole to drink when prey are present, he raises his tail straight up into the air, which signals to the gazelle and other prey there that he is not hunting, and it is safe to drink. He then proceeds to the watering hole himself, and you will see lion and gazelle drinking, virtually shoulder-to-shoulder. It is an amazing thing to see. Just goes to show that lions are more honorable than men.
Doug Jones
Via e-mail
Last time I checked, lions and nearly all other predators prey on the slow, weak, or injured. This often results in them taking out the young and old. I don't know about you, but if that's honorable I need to change my values quite a bit and Hazel must be a saint...Nice try though Doug. Need a tissue?
You Watch What?
I have been a subscription holder for a few years now and am very pleased with the info you pass on to all of us Jeep fans out here. It is quite obvious that a diesel Wrangler is in the U.S. While watching Twilight with my daughter I noticed a character in the movie drives a diesel Wrangler. At least it sounds that way in the baseball scene. Check it out.
Arthur Gill
Kayenta, Arizona
Drinking Dr. Vern Kool-Aid
Just read Dr. Vern bit in the August '09 issue. I really need one of those Teenage Drama Generators! I figure if I use one until my teenager moves out I should earn enough carbon credits to drive a Winnebago to work for the rest of my life (you know, the ones that get about 5mpg going downhill with a tail wind). As for the cat food, not a problem, but the dog is starting to look a little nervous.
Stacy Scott
Menan, Idaho
For Sale
Reading Jp magazine sure has helped me in choosing a new Jeep project. But I have one good idea for your publication. You need a For Sale section in the back of the magazine with everything from turn-key Jeeps to parts and more.
Frank Pobieglo
Indian Orch, Massachusetts
Well Frank, we do have a For Sale section. Only it's not in the pages of the magazine, it's on our forums at jpmagazine.com. You can find everything from junkyard axles to completely built and modified JK Wranglers with just a click or two.