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finster
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 Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 4:17 am Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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firstly it's a type 82 Kübelwagen (spelling)
secondly, I'm not going to waste 40 minutes of my life on that video especially as it states quite clearly - Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized retelling of World War II stories, created for educational reflection and entertainment purposes. Elements of the narrative have been artistically interpreted, and creative tools, including AI, were used to enhance the storytelling experience. 
they were two different approaches to the problem of transporting men across country in a war.
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zerotofifty
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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| finster wrote: |
firstly it's a type 82 Kübelwagen (spelling)
secondly, I'm not going to waste 40 minutes of my life on that video especially as it states quite clearly - Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized retelling of World War II stories, created for educational reflection and entertainment purposes. Elements of the narrative have been artistically interpreted, and creative tools, including AI, were used to enhance the storytelling experience.
they were two different approaches to the problem of transporting men across country in a war. |
True that AI has produced some horrendous youtube videos. Search fir older pre AI videos for better content.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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| finster wrote: |
firstly it's a type 82 Kübelwagen (spelling)
secondly, I'm not going to waste 40 minutes of my life on that video especially as it states quite clearly - Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized retelling of World War II stories, created for educational reflection and entertainment purposes. Elements of the narrative have been artistically interpreted, and creative tools, including AI, were used to enhance the storytelling experience.
they were two different approaches to the problem of transporting men across country in a war. |
True that AI has produced some horrendous youtube videos. Search fir older pre AI videos for better content. |
I second this.
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Bobs67vwagen
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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[quote="Stinky123"]Any truth to thiis?
I don't think very much. The germans used what was available in their civilian auto industry for their military vehicles and the americans likewise used theirs. They were very different so comparison is difficult. The kubel may have been easier to field repair as engine removal was simple. The jeep had a bit more power for towing and was very rugged. Which was best? Hard to say- I would take the jeep. |
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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Along similar lines....but totally different.....
Here is a short video from the Australian armor museum giving their restored Schwimwagen a light tune up and a test drive!
https://youtu.be/pxGiZIYMTW4?si=tFNTIsiL0WEBgA2d
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zerotofifty
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FarmerBill
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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finster
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 5:24 am Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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I was going to suggest that but I cannot stand bruce 'shouty' crompton - 'KOOBLE VAARGN'! 
I have read (nine lives or small wonder?) that a kubel was worth two jeeps but don't know if that was true or not. maybe because it had a softer ride, doors to keep the mud off and four seats when indulging in a bit of frat... 
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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Perhaps the Japanese answer to the Kubelwagen?
It's 1600cc 80hp
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zerotofifty
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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Perhaps the Japanese answer to the Kubelwagen?
It's 1600cc 80hp
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The Japanese WW2 military had the Kurogane, their Jeep/ Kubelwagen type vehicle. Aircooled V twin, 4wd, only about 4700 produced, with between four and seven known to have survived to this day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurogane_Type_95
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finster
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| Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2025 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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I see that the kurogane was developed as the next step up from a motorcycle and sidecar, a similar brief to the kubel.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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another great AI production...
Link
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zerotofifty
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Kubelwagon vs the Jeep |
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another great AI production...
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Looks like a fake AI photograph above
Maps on the wall in a maintenance shop?
Them Inline engines on the floor have some interesting parts hung on them
Spare tire in the trunk?
Six lug wheels?
Interesting front suspension, with parts I dont know what they is for, is that a coil spring in there?
Them wood stands, they support the suspension and tires?
FAKE CRAP PHOTO
cant fool this person with it
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