i've read in a mag that the actual stamps used at the factory wore out and that is why the went from jeep to joop. i have an 80 model and it is jeep. anyway that is what i read.

brian wilson
80 cj5 "high 5"
stretched to 100" wb
351w/np435/d300/d44/d60/detroits/4.56/35ss/bdlocks

 

To show solidarity among owners of the various models of Jeep vehicles, I'm going to let my Short Wheelbase buddies on a secret. The nose mounted "JEEP" decal from XJs, MJs (Commanches) and ZJs will fit perfectly over your CJ "Joop" spaces./wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif

Now, just don't go taking them off of running XJs, MJs or ZJs. Go to the junk yard. /wwwthreads_images/icons/wink.gif

 

I think they do say "Jeep". They look like "Joop" because the stamps are worn out but still in use. The "e" starts to look like an "o" when it is worn out.
Just my opinion. And, you know what they say.

"When in doubt go faster"
'64 CJ5, 351W, T-18

 

Ditto on what others have said, worn out die at the Jeep sheetmetal factory.

Chad
cornfedcarp@hotmail.com
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My CJ is not a Joop , it is JEEP . My buddy`s 92 YJ says Joop . I have a feeling they just got cheap when they ordered a new die . Here is a pic of one of the dies ( from the Willys site )it doesn`t look worn it just looks like 2 - O`s .

Jeff

Happy Owner of a 1979 CJ5
Almost finished /wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif ( Ya Right ! )

There`s No Such Thing As Surface Rust

 

JEEP became JOOP in the early 80's seams there were issues with "old" tooling used to stamp out the body panels started wearing out the E became an O and they never changed, or this is how I seem to remember what I read in one of the Jeep history write ups. OH yeh!! My 87 says JOOP behind the JEEP stickers

GP'n

 

Funny you mention the JOOP. that's what my ex-jeepchick used to call my CJ, b/c of the lack of stickers on my manytimes painted over CJ.

Long live the JOOP

Sean

 

My '81 Scrambler says "Jeep", c'mon, let's hear from the guys with the '82 to 90's rigs, check them out for us.

JEEPN
'81 CJ-8 Scrambled!
GM151/SM465/NP205 twinstick/7" Lift/33" Swampers/REP 8000/RS9000's/Scout II D44's F&R w/4.10's & Lockrights

 

My '82 CJ5 is a "Jeep".

 

My '83 is a Jeep, barely. I think it has about 4 coats of paint, all of which are turning it into more of a Joop.

Ed

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I noticed in my Quadratec catalog, that the steel replacement tubs have no Logo.. Same for the fiberglass ones.

Just a observation

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EriksTJ

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A.A.K.A.
Eightball&TheMagicElf

 

I have an '86 CJ7 "joop"

I don't believe the one about the dies wearing out, the reason being that my joop is crisp and cleanly pressed into the metal. IF the dies wore out, then they replaced them with new ones. One theory I have heard, and it seems to make sense, is that they went to the joop because it was easier to put decals on joop than jeep.

'86 CJ7/AMC 360/TR Ignition/T999/D300/OEM D44 rear.../wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif

 

So it was between '83 and '86, let's narrow it down further, I'm curious.

JEEPN
'81 CJ-8 Scrambled!
GM151/SM465/NP205 twinstick/7" Lift/33" Swampers/REP 8000/RS9000's/Scout II D44's F&R w/4.10's & Lockrights

 

'84 CJ7. "Jeep"

 

85 CJ7, JOOP!

Lean??? What Lean???

 

78 CJ5 JEEP

Michael T. Carr

 

A friend has two '86 CJ7s, both say Joop.

Chad
cornfedcarp@hotmail.com
http://www.webspawner.com/users/liveaxle/

 

So it looks like the Jeep/Joop split may be in the 1984/85 year. Can anyone with '84 or '85 jeeps confirm this?

JEEPN
'81 CJ-8 Scrambled!
GM151/SM465/NP205 twinstick/7" Lift/33" Swampers/REP 8000/RS9000's/Scout II D44's F&R w/4.10's & Lockrights

 

The magazine bits I've seen say the joop started in '86, but I've seen them on jeeps claiming to be '85s... and now this has been verified. I've not seen them on any jeep older than '85 though.

'86 CJ7/AMC 360/TR Ignition/T999/D300/OEM D44 rear.../wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif

 

My 84 CJ-7 says Jeep. My 65 CJ-5 (based on the title) say's Willys.

 

My 85 was a JOOP untill I put XJ emblems off the header panel on it. Yes they do fit, mine have stood the test of the trees for now too./wwwthreads_images/icons/wink.gif

Just waiting for the surgeon general to ban Jeeps for being too addictive
http://home1.gte.net/rythem/davescj7.htm

 

80 CJ-7 - Jeep
78 CJ-7 body( now on 80 CJ) - Jeep
81 CJ-5 - Jeep
85 CJ-7 (before I put on the glass body and sold it to my brother) - Joop
84 Grand Wagoneer - no stamp at all/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif!

Bob N
"Think your new truck is better, let's go wheeling and see"

 

had an 84.. said joop.. and i have done this research before.. and this is why i think the stamp wore out.. atleast on the cj tubs.. i have seen other 84's that say jeep.. but mine was joop.. and had orginal paint on her.. i have never seen an 85 with jeep.. so it was probably late 84..

survival is instinct, but living takes guts

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My conclusions /wwwthreads_images/icons/shocked.gif . The stamp didn`t wear out and was replaced when the 85 models were being assembled(prepared) . Sounds like a fair assumption folks ?? Ahhhh ..... now I can sleep again /wwwthreads_images/icons/laugh.gif . Thanks EVERYONE for all the info and stuff , its kinda neat knowing when it changed over .

Jeff

Happy Owner of a 1979 CJ5
Almost finished /wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif ( Ya Right ! )

There`s No Such Thing As Surface Rust

 

I have a Joop

1993 Wrangler 4.0/5spd, all stock...but not for long!!!!