Although these Jeeps may be old, they are still capable of navigating the trails.
Willys Jeep’s various iterations were some of the most important vehicles that served in World War 2. This was due to their ability to off-road. These rugged machines are still very capable on the trails, despite many decades passing since. This pair and a Willys Wagon from a past era can tackle the challenges of Moab.
Barnicle Will is the first vehicle that we see. The vehicle’s exterior is camouflaged by its mud-covered body. The old Jeep seems to be able to go down the rocks quite easily. The rig does not have a roll cage, or perhaps even a harness for drivers. Therefore, the person behind the wheel must think carefully about how to navigate the route to avoid injury.
Next we see a Jeep called Slumdog. Another video from this channel shows the vehicle getting a locking rear differential . The vehicle is taking a harder path and the wheel hangs in the air as it goes.
This is how it looks when the guys turn around and climb up the hill. Barnicle Will had a great time climbing the trail. Slumdog’s driver chose a more difficult path. He had to go back at one point in order to find a better line.
Original Willys MB had a 2.2-liter L-4-cylinder four-cylinder engine that produced 60 horsepower (45 kilowatts). The engine was equipped with a three-speed manual gearbox and a two speed transfer case. This gave drivers six forward gears. They also had four-wheel drive.
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon is at the end of the trail. This enclosed model was a precursor of modern SUVs. This model has a beautiful patina, with surface rust on its hood and rear leg. The suspension appears to be lifted. The longer wheelbase and higher overhangs mean that the driver must be more cautious about finding a route than smaller vehicles. The rear bumper looks almost like it is about to smash into a rock.