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Jeep Wagoneer Trivia Questions:

JWTQ #1: Who designed the styling of the Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #2: How did Jeep described the Wagoneer's windows?
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JWTQ #3: Who was credited for the Tornado OHC?
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JWTQ #4: Which company produced the first Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #5: When was the Wagoneer available to the public?
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JWTQ #6: A 100 second television commercial was purchased to introduce the Wagoneer,
what show was it on?
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JWTQ #7: What dates did it appear on this show? (see JWTQ #6)
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JWTQ #8: Development and design of the Wagoneer and it's deriviatives took how much time?
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JWTQ #9: Development and design of the Wagoneer and it's deriviatives cost how much money?
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JWTQ #10: The Wagoneer's OHC was the first American vehicle since what manufacturer?
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JWTQ #11: What year did that manufacturer last produce an OHC? (see JWTQ #10)
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JWTQ #12: A single overhead cam layout was adopted with hemispherical combustion
chambers, how were the heads or chambers referred to by the maker?
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JWTQ #13: The engineer(s) that designed the Tornado i-6 worked on the premise
that the ___________ is the real basis of a heavy duty high performance engine.
What part(s) are they refering to, and, for extra credit how did they achieve this?
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JWTQ #14: The Tornado pistons were cam-ground, tin-plated aluminum-alloy units with
two compression and one oil control ring, what were they called?
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JWTQ #15: How many exterior colors were available when introduced? What were they?
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JWTQ #16: How many gallons was the original fuel tank?
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JWTQ #17: In the year that the Wagoneer was introduced there was an option for a
speedometer that read in Kilometers. True or False?
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JWTQ #18: Early in 1963 the company that created the Wagoneer changed it's
name from what to what?
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JWTQ #19: No changes were made in the 1964 Model year in appearance or basic
mechanical features. However, as a new option what was made available for
the first time in the Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #20: In April, 1965 the Wagoneer became the first Jeep
vehicle to be offered with what?
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JWTQ #21: When was the General Motors Turbo Hydra-Matic 3 speed torque converter
automatic transmission introduced for both the 2wd & 4wd models?
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JWTQ #22: The base price of $3633 in 1965 was considered a bargain. True or False?
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JWTQ #23: In 1965 all Wagoneer models came with a new standard safety package,
name at least one item from that package.
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JWTQ #24: If someone were looking at the right rear quarter panel and tail
lamps of a 1963 model and a 1981 model Wagoneer be able to tell the difference
if there were no name plates, unique chrome trim, paint or imitation wood trim?
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JWTQ #25: What was introduced in 1966 that was of great significance in
strengthening the Wagoneer in the marketplace? This introduction was
depicted by Jeep as "A new dimension in motoring." Kaiser Jeep also
noted that: "No matter the number of automobiles possessed in a lifetime,
there is little else of a material nature as exciting as the first hours
and days of ownership of a truly fine car."
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JWTQ #26: Kaiser Jeep depicted which model as the most elegant 4-wheeler
auto ever crafted? (extra credit) What was the base price?
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JWTQ #27: What exterior colors were available with the Super Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #28: In 1967 no styling changes were made to the Wagoneer, this allowed
for media attention to what Jeep model that was "reborn"? Also, what important
changes were made to the engines for the Wagoneers?
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JWTQ #29: For 1968, what significant change was made to the Wagoneer line
concerning available models from previous years?
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JWTQ #30: What was the final year for Kaiser Jeep?
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JWTQ #31: What important change was made in the Wagoneer line in 1969
(excluding engines, transmissions & transfer cases)?
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JWTQ #32: What engine was introduced in 1969? What did it replace?
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JWTQ #33: What year did American Motors acquire the Kaiser Jeep assets?
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JWTQ #34: What year did Jeep introduce the Quadra-Trac?
With what transmission and engine?
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JWTQ #35: What year did Jeep begin using the DANA 44 open-end front axle?
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JWTQ #36: What year did Jeep reduce the Wagoneer wheelbase from 110 to 109 inches?
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JWTQ #37: What year did Jeep go from 5-lugs to 6-lugs?
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JWTQ #38: What year did Jeep begin making a 2-door Wagoneer again,
and what did they call it?
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JWTQ #39: What year did Jeep introduce an electronic ignition system?
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JWTQ #40: What year did Jeep introduce a new optional woodgrain trim panel that
was much wider than the older version? The top-of-the-line Wagoneer model
was called a Custom.
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JWTQ #41: In 1975 which of the following 4 wheel drive vehicles cost the most?
A Wagoneer, a Suburban or a Travelall?
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JWTQ #42: In 1976 something happened to the optional Custom woodgrain, what?
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JWTQ #43: In 1977 how many Wagoneer models were offered? What were they?
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JWTQ #44: Mid-way through 1978 AMC introduced which Wagoneer model that had a
base sticker price of $10,715?
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JWTQ #45: In 1980, what engine was made available, and how long had it been
since one like it had been offered?
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JWTQ #46: What year did Jeep lower the Wagoneer from 66.9 to 66.7 inches?
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JWTQ #47: What year did the Wagoneer's TorqueFlite automatic transmission
have a new lock-up convertor that engaged automatically when the output
shaft reached about 1100 rpm?
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JWTQ #48: In 1981, how many Wagoneer models were offered, what were they,
and what did they cost?
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JWTQ #49: In 1982 did Wagoneer sales increase or decrease?
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JWTQ #50: In 1983 what was the standard 4 wheel drive system?
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JWTQ #51: What happened in 1984 to the Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #52: What was the price of a Wagoneer in 1984?
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JWTQ #53: What happened to the last Wagoneer?
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JWTQ #54: What is the official designation by Jeep for the Wagoneer?
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AJWT #1: Brooks Stevens Associates headed by Brooks Stevens.

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AJWT #2: Jeep described the Wagoneer's windows as "pano-scopic".

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AJWT #3: A.C. Sampietro, Willys Chief Engineer since 1952.

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AJWT #4: Willys

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AJWT #5: November 14, 1962

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AJWT #6: "Lloyd Bridges Show"

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AJWT #7: November 13 and 20, 1962

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AJWT #8: 3 years

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AJWT #9: $20 million dollars

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AJWT #10: Crosley

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AJWT #11: 1949

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AJWT #12: "spheroidal"

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AJWT #13: the crankshaft (& related stuff)
4 main bearings - 1.375 inches wide
journals measured 2.375 inches with 2.125 inch crankpins
Crankshaft made of SAE 1045 steel - Tufftride Treated
(Tufftride was a liquid nitriding process developed
by the Dequssna-Durferrit Company of Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Introduced by the Kolene Corporation of Detroit, Michigan.
The Tufftride process involved soaking the crank in a special
salt bath for two hours at 1025 degrees.)

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AJWT #14: "Autothermic"

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AJWT #15: 10 - White Cap, Spruce Tip Green, Parkway Green, President Red,
Nordic Blue, Sierra Blue, Parade Blue, Jet Line Gray, Tree Bark Brown
and Amber Metallic.

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AJWT #16: 20 Gallons

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AJWT #17: True, a speedometer reading in Kilometers was
available as an option.

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AJWT #18: Willys Motors chaned to Kaiser Jeep Corporation.

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AJWT #19: Air Conditioning

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AJWT #20: a V-8 engine - American Motors 327 cu in.
Announced by James Beattie,
Kaiser Jeep Corporation's vice-president-marketing. The Vigilante
V-8 was available as an option for $190.83. The standard engine
remained the OHC i-6.

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AJWT #21: At the same time as the Kaiser V-8, 1965.
It did not replace any existing transmissions.

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AJWT #22: False. It was considered quite expensive.
Motor Trend tested one Wagoneer that was priced at $5330.80.
Compare to the Impala 4dr, 9 passenger wagon at $3181,
the Country Squire 9 pass. $3283 and
the Plymouth Fury III, 9 pass. at $3202.

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AJWT #23: Front & rear seat belts - also:
padded sun visors, high-impact windshield chrome outside mirror,
dual brake system, 4 way flashers, dual-speed wipers and
windshield wipers were all part of the new 1965
standard safety package.

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AJWT #24: Excluding trim and and name plates, probably not.

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AJWT #25: The SUPER Wagoneer.

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AJWT #26: The SUPER Wagoneer. (extra credit) $5943

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AJWT #27: Empire Blue, Indian Ceramic, Glacier White or Prarie Gold.

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AJWT #28: Jeepster was "reborn".
The OHC engine was replaced with a 232 cuin AMC.

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AJWT #29: 1968 the Wagoneer was only available in 4wd form.
(also last year for the Super Wagoneer)

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AJWT #30: 1969

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AJWT #31: Only 4 door models of the Wagoneer were made
available. Also the Super Wagoneer model was not available in 1969.

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AJWT #32: The Dauntless 350 cu in V-8 supplied by Buick.
It replaced the AMC 327 Vigilante V-8.

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AJWT #33: January 1970.

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AJWT #34: In 1973 the Borg-Warner Quadra-Trac 4-wheel
drive system was offered with the Turbo Hydramatic and 360 V-8 2V.

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AJWT #35: 1974, saw the use of the DANA 44 open-end front axle
which reduced the turning circle from 44.5 feet to 38.4 feet!
Spring travel was also increased!

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AJWT #36: 1974, the new axle (dana 44) saw the wheelbase
decrease from 110 to 109 inches.

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AJWT #37: 1974 saw 6 lugs.

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AJWT #38: 1974 saw a 2 door Wagoneer re-introduced as a Cherokee.

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AJWT #39: 1975 saw the first electronic ignition system.

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AJWT #40: 1975 saw the Custom with a full shelf liner deal...

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AJWT #41: 1975 Wagoneer at $6013 Suburban: $5620 IH: $5836

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AJWT #42: It reverted back in 1976 to the smaller size...

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AJWT #43: 1977 only one model was available, it was
similar to the 76 Custom but carried no special designation.

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AJWT #44: Midway through 1978 AMC offered the Limited model,
which up the base sticker $3120. It was depicted as "a cut above
excellence...built for the man who demands the ultimate in 4-wheel
drive performance without compromising on luxury." The full woodgrain deal was
once again applied...

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AJWT #45: The I-6 (258 cu in) An I-6 had not been
available since 1973.

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AJWT #46: 1981 (also saw the addition of the front air dam)

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AJWT #47: 1981

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AJWT #48: In 1981 the Custom was $10,464,
the Brougham was $11,434 and
the Limited was $15,164.

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AJWT #49: 1982 saw sales of 15,547 up from 12,554 in 1981.
This in spite of higher prices:
Custom $11,114,
Brougham $12,084
and Ltd $15,964

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AJWT #50: Selectrac

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AJWT #51: It became the "Grand Daddy in 4WD"
known as the Grand Wagoneer.

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AJWT #52: The Grand Wagoneer was $19,306 in 1984.

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AJWT #53: The last Wagoneer resides in a museum in Reno, Nevada.

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References:
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isbn 0-85429-533-X The 50 Year Jeep History. Robert C. Ackerson
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pg 186, questions 1,2, 4-11
pg 187, question 3
pg 188, questions 12, 13, 14
pg 190, questions 15, 16, 17
pg 191, questions 18, 19, 20
pg 192 questions 21, 22, 23
pg 194 question 24 and others...
pg 198 questions 25, 26, 27, 28
pg 199 question 29
pg 200 questions 30, 31, 32
pg 201 questions 33, 34
pg 203 questions 35, 36, 37, 38, 39
pg 204 questions 40, 41, 42, 43
pg 207 questions 43, 44, 45, 46
pg 209 questions 47, 48
pg 210 questions 49, 50, 51, 52
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