Oystar wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:05 am
LOOKING FOR INFO ON HISTORY OF MY JEEP RECENTLY RESTORED AND ALMOST FINISHED
MB148133 JUNE 42 - BRI
WAS PURCHASED BY OUR FAMILY IN THE 60'S AND SERVED BEFORE THAT AS A FORWARD VEHICLE IN THE NSW RFS AFTER LEAVING THE ARMY
I HAVE THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY ID 76816
LOOKING FOR THE HISTORY BEFORE THIS AND POSSIBLY THE US HOOD NUMBER
I BELIEVE WAS MADE IN OHIO BEFORE BEING SHIPPED TO EUROPE THEN POSSIBLE MIDDLE EAST
ANY ASSISTANCE APPRECIATED OR A POINT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
OY
Hello Oy,
Welcome to the G !!!
There are many Australian members on the forum, it would better seen if you posted the questions up in the Jeep History Research section towards the top of the forum, as more people will see it there and hopefully could provide some information
Now, is your Jeep a British Jeep, that ended up in Australia ?
The British have an Archives that would have a record if it was a British jeep that was sold, or transferred post war.
But if it is a BRT marked jeep on the data plate, that is another whole area of research !
There are a few of those jeeps that are being found in the USA, I actually was lucky to get one recently, but in need of a major restoration.
The BRT jeeps, I assume, were marked at the Toledo, Ohio factory designated to be sent to Britain.
All the Willys MB jeeps were made in Toledo during WW2.
These jeeps were destined for Britain either as a direct purchase or part of a Lend-Lease arrangement.
The BRT Jeeps have a special aspect to them, but hopefully others that have greater information on them, will be able to post their knowledge here !!!
There also were Russian and Chinese marked ones as well
Super rare naturally.
Post some pictures of your jeep before, during, and after restoration, we all love pictures !!
Best Regards,
Ray
