What Class? Prototype Jeep

bgates · April 2nd, 2009

I would like to register for the Spring National at G-burg with my "jeep" It is a March, 1941 FORD built pre-production jeep. Ford called this model the "GP" But I am not sure what class to sign up for. Any suggestions?

THANKS,

BRAD

MCHinson · April 2nd, 2009

Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. If I were you, I would call headquarters and ask them for an answer to this question. I am sure they could point you in the right direction. If you want to listen to a non-expert's guess...

If it has a 6 cylinder engine I would probably go with 28d.

28d. Ford vehicles 6 cyl. and V-8. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 – 1948

If it has a 4 cylinder engine, as I suspect, My best guess would be one of these two classes:

22b. Commercial vehicles, load capacity
under 1 ton (d) . . . . . . . . . 1928 – 1942

37a. Professional vehicles (n). Through 1942

Just remember, this is just my best non-qualified guess...

novaman · April 2nd, 2009

most likey 4 cyl. Even though it is a prototype I would think w/ the 4 it would be in 20e or f depending on year.

Best thing is to call headquarters or VP of Class Judging.

novaman · April 2nd, 2009

Come to think of it class 22 would be more apporiate than 20. I was think of the CJs that have been in 26a-c. The GP was soley military.

MCHinson · April 2nd, 2009

David,

It can't be in class 20e because it is made by Ford, which is excluded from class 20e.

It can't be in class 26 because it is too early a year.

I was scratching my head and could only come up with 22b and really stretching to think of possibly 37a.

It is a strange one, which is why I suggest calling for an "official" ruling.

Restorer32 · April 2nd, 2009

37a is limited to ambulances, funeral vehicles, taxis,police cars and other 2-wheel AUTOMOBILE BASED vehicles. Clearly not a fit. I would say it has to be 22b assuming it is a 4 cylinder. No category for a 4 cylinder 1941 Ford production vehicle that I can find. Not sure being a prototype has any meaning in this context.

bgates · April 6th, 2009

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the responses. I agree with Class 22b. BUT I have not yet received any official word from HQ. I'll let you the "Final Answer".

It is a 4 cyl. engine by the way. Actually a slightly modified Ford 9N tractor engine.

Regards,

BRAD

Stearman · April 7th, 2009

Brad,

I just took my '44 MB (in full military colors) to the Charlotte Spring Meet and they put me in Class 22C - Commercial Vehicles under 1 ton 1943 to 1966. Not a problem except I was in with a mess of pickup trucks from the 50's and 60's which made no sense at all. Given that, I would agree that 22B is where they would have you....but AACA really needs a military class for WWII!

Dave

novaman · April 7th, 2009

I would suggest writing to the VP of Class judging and let him know you would like to see a military class. Point out valid reasons. I'm not sure how they came equipped but I do know that on pickups you don't find spare water can, gas cans, shovels, machine guns, etc. plus they were not really intended for the same road use as a passenger car, pickup truck or even a semi.

Vice President – Class Judging
Joseph S. Vicini
3 Robins Nest Drive
Perrineville, NJ 08535

BTW, saw your Jeep at Charlotte. Very nice.

bgates · April 9th, 2009

Gentlemen,

Well here is the official word from HQ. They say Class 22C.

BUT I plan on registering in Class 22B, as I believe someone misunderstood the year.

I agree with the comments about a military class, BUT like any other class there are numerous and unusual characteristics.

Thanks guys,

BRAD