Early Jeep Assembly Line Photo Questions

Hey Guys,
I posted this photo at http://offroadaction.ca/jeep-factory-assembly-line-archives then posted it to Twitter, asking about the different signal lights by the hood/fender. Jeep responded back that "We think they are 68-70 reflectors as mandated by law. Most got removed, and they were later moved into the fender edge w/lights."

However, they added "We are actually a little more curious about the CJ5 with the M38A1 windshield that is second in line. Any clue?"

So I turn to the Early CJ experts for help!

 

I agree with Patrick, looks like an export model with venting windshield. Have on sitting on my '68 right now. Hard to find in good shape.

 

Thanks for the input guys. Could you special order the pop out windshield?

 

I can't answer that but you might contact Jpflat2a, Oldtime, or Timgr who have access to the old parts books and records. They could probably tell off the books if it could be optioned that way.
Not knowing for sure, my guess would be yes as there were tons of ways Jeeps could be optioned back then.

 

what Howard said
x2

 

The razor grille on a Wagoneer means '66-69. The rhino grill on the J-truck says '63-69. So that with the reflectors says 1968 or 1969, IMO.



(image linked from Flint's site - Jubilee Jeeps).

Yes, it's a ventilating windshield.

 

This pic is very interesting.
As far as hood reflectors goes I've seen them on the very earliest 1970 Renegade I's.
So early 1970 would be the latest timeline for this snapshot if only observing the CJ's

The large parking lamps, the hood reflectors and arched glass on the first CJ-5 all indicate that this snapshot was taken after 1968.
With Tims comment concerning the "RAZOR" grill we should conclude that the timeline must be 1969.

The ventilating windshield itself was a CJ-5 option ever since 1955.
It is identicle to the M38A1 (MD) version.
This same ventilating windshield option was available for CJ's until it's design was changed sometime in 1970.
The ventilating W/S on the 2nd CJ-5 is the older form of ventilating W/S before the final change of 1970.

I speculate that the second CJ-5 has an F-134.
It is fitted with narrow NDT's.