WILLYS MB 1944 355901
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WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Hi all, this is my project i recently bought in England, body number 95098 an engine was supplied with the vehicle but is not the original. Engine number is 422644. Gearbox and transfer box is missing and well as many other parts!!!! But vehicle is very original and never restored. Believed to have stood for many years in California. It is olive drab under the grey, under the front bumper is written WMRS which was a naval research base. Any comments, help with history etc gratefully received. Rebuild commencing.....!
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Looks like a decent project. Do you have the frame tag number?
Judging by the stamped brake and clutch pedals and two stud spare tire mount & support and toggle light switch it was built sometime after June 1944.
I just noticed the tire bracket extentions/spacers. I have only seen those in the manuals.
Judging by the stamped brake and clutch pedals and two stud spare tire mount & support and toggle light switch it was built sometime after June 1944.
I just noticed the tire bracket extentions/spacers. I have only seen those in the manuals.
SSG. 1/124CAV TXNG, 1990-present
MB 330488 5-18-44, motor# MB 108960
GPW 69715 10-21-42, motor# GPW 55846
M29C hull#10662, serial#14918, USA 40200066
Bantam T-3 ACM#109539
M18A1 Recoilless Rifle w/ tripod
MB 330488 5-18-44, motor# MB 108960
GPW 69715 10-21-42, motor# GPW 55846
M29C hull#10662, serial#14918, USA 40200066
Bantam T-3 ACM#109539
M18A1 Recoilless Rifle w/ tripod
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
I think you'll find that the data plate (tire pressure) between the first aid bracket holes, those spare tire extension and lower spare tire foot are part of the cross country kit which would likely include a t1 compressor and 7.50x16 tires. I have the same on my 45 MB.
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
thanks, yes the frame tag is still there 355901 so somewhere about 28 july 44, never heard of the cross country kit before i just presumed someone had fitted wider wheel or tyre.thats why i love this site, always learning
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Page 230 of the ORD9 SNL G-503 shows the spacers for the larger tires. The spare tire foot/support is standard.
SSG. 1/124CAV TXNG, 1990-present
MB 330488 5-18-44, motor# MB 108960
GPW 69715 10-21-42, motor# GPW 55846
M29C hull#10662, serial#14918, USA 40200066
Bantam T-3 ACM#109539
M18A1 Recoilless Rifle w/ tripod
MB 330488 5-18-44, motor# MB 108960
GPW 69715 10-21-42, motor# GPW 55846
M29C hull#10662, serial#14918, USA 40200066
Bantam T-3 ACM#109539
M18A1 Recoilless Rifle w/ tripod
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Cross Country tags:
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GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Would like to get more information on this kit--wonder if anyone is reproing the dash plates?
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Dave...I don't know if Robert de Ruyter is reproducing the Cross Country tag or not, but be aware that there are others who currently are selling repop data plates that are not correct....so ordering one from one of those sources might not be a good thing unless you have an original for comparison....nothing like putting on a data plate and having somone tell you that it is a bad copy and be able to point out the mistakes...
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GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
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Jeep Willys MB DoD dec,16 1942 s/n:196275
Dodge B3-B 4x2 1952 s/n:90099559
CCKW 353 Banjo 1944 s/n:309623
Dodge B3-B 4x2 1952 s/n:90099559
CCKW 353 Banjo 1944 s/n:309623
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
that looks to me like an almost unmolested NAVY jeep, I would clean it an touch it the less as possible like you'd restore a renaissance painting
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
With white wheels, some windshields also have been seen in white too.Gibbo wrote:that looks to me like an almost unmolested NAVY jeep, I would clean it an touch it the less as possible like you'd restore a renaissance painting
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Hello ,
Great find , my first Jeep serial number: 354074 !!!
Estimated 25 july 1944
Very close of your jeep.
One pic of my jeep:
Good luck for restoration.
jedburgh
Great find , my first Jeep serial number: 354074 !!!
Estimated 25 july 1944
Very close of your jeep.
One pic of my jeep:
Good luck for restoration.
jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Nice project and body looks very sound cant have spent much of it life in wet england. Mine is 357059 dod 08/02/44 and my body is 98391. Mine is still undergoing resteration keep the pictures coming on yours regret not having a posting on here. Maybe one day. Mine has been in the UK since 46 so a little more rusty.
Just another UK jeep lover
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Re: WILLYS MB 1944 355901
Thanks for the comments guys
After further research build date should be July 28, rebuild is three years in now and still a long way to go!!!
The body is totally original with no repairs or filler but is rusty and the floor is rotten
Cheers steve
After further research build date should be July 28, rebuild is three years in now and still a long way to go!!!
The body is totally original with no repairs or filler but is rusty and the floor is rotten
Cheers steve
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