M606 or Military CJ-3B
M606 / CJ3B Photo: Courtesy of Jon Rogers.
M606 / CJ3B Photo: Courtesy of Wolf Starchild.
M-606 or Military CJ3B Jeep
The M606 was pretty much just the CJ-3B straight off the assembly line, with the same serial numbers as the civilian version. The military version took the heavy-duty options like larger tyres and springs, a special rear bumper to hold the Pintle Hook and bumperettes, and a black-out lamp on the front left fender. The military CJ-3B also had a specific windshield not used on civilian models.
One of the most unique differences between the M606 and the M-38 (which look identical) is the M606 has a 6-volt electrical system rather than the standard military 24-volt. The M606 also has a longer wheelbase, and has an F-Head hurricane engine rather than the Flat Head – this explains the “High Hood” look of the M606.
Some CJ-3B’s purchased by the Military Police and Navy did not have the military blackout and marker lamps.
Thanks to Wolf Starchild for the above description.
M606 jeep. Photo: Courtesy of Bill George.
