MB 383324 from France

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:00 am

Thanks to my friend who is working on the body !
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:16 am

Some Ford parts, as the both right side drums, with exactly the same foundry markings.
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Boyso » Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:38 am

Beau boulot!
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Seb61pn32 » Thu May 31, 2018 8:50 am

Je confirme,si tu as des pièces Ford en trop...

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Seb61pn32 » Thu May 31, 2018 8:53 am

Je confirme,si tu as des pièces Ford en trop...

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:23 am

Some news pics after months of work...
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:14 am

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:03 pm

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:11 pm

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Michael O. » Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:24 am

Looking good! I have MB 379204 which is undergoing restoration now also...very close to yours!
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:08 am

Thnaks for your encouragement Michael ! :wink:
What is the DoD of yours ?

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Scrumps » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:39 am

Hi,

MB 364483, DoD 24th Aug ‘44 under restoration here!

Pretty much the same starting state!

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Ian Fawbert » Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:20 pm

Hello Florent,

I hope your Jeep restoration is going well?

In your first photos, I can see a mirror arm on your Jeep. Would you mind sharing some photos of it please?

I’m trying to gather samples to plot some patterns on mirror tube/arm type, even if you think it’s not correct.

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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:17 am

I am very late to show the progress till several months !
Frame is completed, all the rear was rebuilt (was very modified by civil use) with new riveting.
Engine, gift and transfer cases fully rebuilt.
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Re: MB 383324 from France

Post by Florent » Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:38 am

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