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sanchius 
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tjet
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Didn't Jeep build a "Forward Control" running prototype a few years ago?
I guess they killed the idea due to limited crash protection. I though it was a really cool design. |
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jimf909
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I'm having a hard time imagining any space for legs or even people near the windshield given the space required for wheel wells, suspension and a motor, etc.
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fxr
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| I'm having a hard time imagining any space for legs or even people near the windshield given the space required for wheel wells, suspension and a motor, etc. |
But - surely it'll be electric? A motor in each hub perhaps?
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owokie
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| tjet wrote: |
Didn't Jeep build a "Forward Control" running prototype a few years ago?
I guess they killed the idea due to limited crash protection. I though it was a really cool design. |
Prototype? Hell, they built an FC production model for years, and it was awesome. Has quite a following too. The "prototype" in '12 was just a throwback like VW has done with the splitty bus for years. |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| fxr wrote: |
| jimf909 wrote: |
| I'm having a hard time imagining any space for legs or even people near the windshield given the space required for wheel wells, suspension and a motor, etc. |
But - surely it'll be electric? A motor in each hub perhaps? |
Okay, that's a start. Suspension will still consume a lot of space.
As long as we're forward thinking, collision avoidance systems will eliminate safety concerns and forward controls will be viable again.
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tjet
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| owokie wrote: |
| tjet wrote: |
Didn't Jeep build a "Forward Control" running prototype a few years ago?
I guess they killed the idea due to limited crash protection. I though it was a really cool design. |
Prototype? Hell, they built an FC production model for years, and it was awesome. Has quite a following too. The "prototype" in '12 was just a throwback like VW has done with the splitty bus for years. |
Well, what does prototype mean anyway? I didnt think it went into production. Im not talking about the 60s one, unless a few years ago means 60 years |
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campism
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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Mighty FC concept.
And the van version.
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alaskadan
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| I was looking at importing logistics for a UAV a while back. They'd sell up here. |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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Compare the front door here...
And here...
The first looks like it was made by a marketing intern who had never seen a car before.
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Schnippzle
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| Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 12:42 am Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| Not gonna lie, I kinda...I kinda like both. Feels almost dirty to admit it, but I do! |
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:27 am Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| Love the fenders. It gives it a kinna Unimog look. When I was younger I lusted after one. |
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Xevin
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| Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:40 am Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| campism wrote: |
And the van version.
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That Jeep looks really familiar and not very original. Pinzgauer, anyone?
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jimf909
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| Love the fenders. It gives it a kinna Unimog look. When I was younger I lusted after one. |
I had a unimog in the early 90’s........ nothing to lust after.
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hodakaguy went from his Syncro build here to a Unimog to Toyota pick-ups and is now working on a Sprinter. The Unimog seemed to be the shortedt lived given its 55 mph top-speed and the need to have the family wear hearing protection. They have a specific purpose that doesn't apply to most folks.
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jimf909
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The Jeep seven-slot grill is a Ford design? I didn't see that in your google link but I see it here. Thanks for that education.
https://jalopnik.com/the-iconic-face-of-the-jeep-was-actually-designed-by-fo-1687059821
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Syncro Jael
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| Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Jeep Vangler |
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| Love the fenders. It gives it a kinna Unimog look. When I was younger I lusted after one. |
I had a unimog in the early 90’s........ nothing to lust after.
Dave |
hodakaguy went from his Syncro build here to a Unimog to Toyota pick-ups and is now working on a Sprinter. The Unimog seemed to be the shortedt lived given its 55 mph top-speed and the need to have the family wear hearing protection. They have a specific purpose that doesn't apply to most folks. |
I too am toying with a Jeep Platform for camping.
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