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Jeep Identification

Use the following chart to properly identify your type of Jeep.

 

CJ2A 1946-49 Windshield height 25", flat fender, split windshield, top mounted windshield wipers, hood height 6" (fender to top of hood).
CJ3A & M38 1948-53 Windshield height 27", flat fenders, one piece windshield, vent in middle of windshield (factory), bottom mounted windshield wipers, hood height 6" (fender to top of hood).
CJ38B 19 53-64 Windshield height 22 1/2", hood height 10 1/2" (fender to top of hood), one piece windshield, bottom mounted wipers.
M38A1 1951-71 & CJ-5 1955-75 Windshield width 59", round fender Jeep®, one piece windshield, no factory door hinges, windshield retainer welded on vehicle, windshield at 90° angle to hood.
CJ-5 1976-83 Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep®, one piece windshield,bottom mounted wipers, factory door hinges, windshield retainer screws on, sloped windshield. Measures 71 1/2" from door hinge to rear of vehicle.
CJ-7 1976-86 Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep®, one piece windshield, bottom mounted wipers,, factory mounted hinges, has either no windshield retainer or screw in design. Door opening looks like a U rather than an inverted S. Measures 81" from door hinges to rear of vehicle.