I like the horn!Time to change the name of the thread to The unfortunate Jeep of the day thread. Too many JKs making it on here. How about this thing.
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The unfortunate TJ of the day thread
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Oh wow!Time to change the name of the thread to The unfortunate Jeep of the day thread. Too many JKs making it on here. How about this thing.
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C.J. Roberts
TJ Addict
After WWII, we left a lot of vehicles, including Jeeps in the Philippines. The locals took them, extended the chassis, made tops for them, and THEN, personalized them, and used them as busses which they called Jeepneys.
When I was there in the 1980s, a lot of these original Jeepnets were still around. By now though, I would bet that they have been retired and replaced by more modern, (by Philippines standards) vehicles. The pics below are examples of the originals.
It may not be the ones you saw but what I see going by my condo on regular basis don’t look all that different. I’ll try to remember and take a couple photos to share. It definitely is still one of the primary means of mass transit and cost or a ‘ride’ in my last post is accurate. Though I guess when a construction worker makes less than P1,000/day (~$20) spending even $1 on your commute is big deal.
alittleoff
TJ Addict
I'm kinda disappointed that "Bert" is missing his left parking light...
Jeepneys are kind of a cultural thing that I give a pass and kinda dig.
Although we left alot MB's after WWII these seem to be based on CJ 3B's imported after the war.
Maybe even Mihindra licensed Jeep knock offs.
I give them somewhat of a buy in that these " Jeeps " were modded by locals into a type of vehicle they really needed.
Probably not many Chevy Suburbans imported to the Philippines in those days.
These are definitely weird but what the hell we have weird Jeeps on the Forum all the time.
Not a TJ and I do not think they are unfortunate. Classic Willys Jeeps in Colombia. They were/are used to move heavy loads through the mountainous terrain, mostly coffee.
I love the CJ-3B and hope to have an early 60s US Navy version one day.
To me, the difference between these Jeepney types and the "unfortunate" examples is the difference between making something unique with what you have and throwing outrageous amounts of money at bling.
To me, the difference between these Jeepney types and the "unfortunate" examples is the difference between making something unique with what you have and throwing outrageous amounts of money at bling.
Part of the difference, too, is the culture. In a country where everything is dirt colored & the average wage is chickens (slight exaggerations) bright colored clothes/accessories are the norm & expected
Was able to grab half way decent pic today. As I said before, there really isn’t anything Jeep about the Jeepney. A lot of them look older and more beat up than this one. Probably 15 or so people can be crammed into one of these on bench seats down each side. Especially in province (rural area) isn’t uncommon to see people hanging on back as well. Have also seen them totally loaded down with pineapple, coconuts, rice, etc.
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
I gotta say, I'm diggin' the Jeepneys Looks like more fun than any of the Lyft or Uber rides I've had!
Except the one stacked 15ft high with appliances and such ... I don't get that.
Looks like more fun than any of the Lyft or Uber rides I've had!Except the one stacked 15ft high with appliances and such ... I don't get that.
Probably not enough purple for @KimsJeep but it's a good start.
LOVE the new shock mount points. I Ripped a couple shock mounts off of my YJ - this would have been a PERFECT upgrade! Someone please call 911, I may be having a stroke. The purple is lovely this time of year.
My buddy was an executive for McDonalds and the Philippines were part of his territory. When they introduced drive thru service in the 80s the lines stretched down the street. Locals would order one item and then get back in line and do it all over again. They love their vehicles there.