Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
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Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Hi all,
I own Willys MB 435596, matching tub and frame, DOD 4-17-1945. I was wondering if the engine is the original one for this Jeep. The serial number on the side of the block is 584804. Part of the block casting is 4-6 638632 W3. Thanks in advance
I own Willys MB 435596, matching tub and frame, DOD 4-17-1945. I was wondering if the engine is the original one for this Jeep. The serial number on the side of the block is 584804. Part of the block casting is 4-6 638632 W3. Thanks in advance
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
There's a decent probability that the engine is original. I've got Engine S/N 583935 in a jeep delivered on 4/12/1945 and engine S/N 584473 in a jeep delivered the same day as yours. What is your body number? Were you lucky enough to find numbers on the hood?
Seth
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1944 MB 349858, 20620361
1942 MBT 10968 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149552
1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
MVPA # 8587
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Collecting Willys Engine Info. Please send me Engine #, Casting Date & Machining Date if known
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1944 MB 349858, 20620361
1942 MBT 10968 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149552
1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
MVPA # 8587
Com / Inst. SMEL
CFII - ASEL
KI5LYB
Collecting Willys Engine Info. Please send me Engine #, Casting Date & Machining Date if known
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
The Jeep has already been restored in the past so I’m not sure if the hood numbers are original but they appear to be in the right range. I haven’t looked for the body number. Where can I find it?
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Hi,
The body number is stamped on the front face of the drivers toeboard reinforcement gusset on an ACM2 tub.
For April ‘45 it should be in the range 230xxx to 238xxx.
Scrumps
The body number is stamped on the front face of the drivers toeboard reinforcement gusset on an ACM2 tub.
For April ‘45 it should be in the range 230xxx to 238xxx.
Scrumps
Dec '42 Willys MB
Aug ‘44 Willys MB
2021 New Defender 90 D250 HSE
2005 Landrover 90 CSW
2024 Range Rover Sport
1967 MGB
Royal Navy Weapons Engineer 1979-2007.
Aug ‘44 Willys MB
2021 New Defender 90 D250 HSE
2005 Landrover 90 CSW
2024 Range Rover Sport
1967 MGB
Royal Navy Weapons Engineer 1979-2007.
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
It’s 222xxx
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Hi,
Body number 222xxx is close enough to match. That would be produced late March ‘45 from the data at the link below.
That would make it available to mount on a frame/chassis in early April.
https://rdrnl.home.xs4all.nl/4UWPBodynumbers.html
Scrumps
Body number 222xxx is close enough to match. That would be produced late March ‘45 from the data at the link below.
That would make it available to mount on a frame/chassis in early April.
https://rdrnl.home.xs4all.nl/4UWPBodynumbers.html
Scrumps
Dec '42 Willys MB
Aug ‘44 Willys MB
2021 New Defender 90 D250 HSE
2005 Landrover 90 CSW
2024 Range Rover Sport
1967 MGB
Royal Navy Weapons Engineer 1979-2007.
Aug ‘44 Willys MB
2021 New Defender 90 D250 HSE
2005 Landrover 90 CSW
2024 Range Rover Sport
1967 MGB
Royal Navy Weapons Engineer 1979-2007.
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Great to know, thank you! I’m pleasantly surprised to find out how original it is.
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Might as well stick my old girl in here too.
regd 04/03/1945 vin;432030 engine number mb566495
regd 04/03/1945 vin;432030 engine number mb566495
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Willys MB # MB-435157 has engine # 584179
Willys MB # MB-435253 has engine # 584448
Willys MB # MB-435592 has engine # 588473.
So your engine looks original to the jeep !
Yves
Willys MB # MB-435253 has engine # 584448
Willys MB # MB-435592 has engine # 588473.
So your engine looks original to the jeep !
Yves
Ford GPW 1943 - Louisville - DoD 12-7-43
serial 164794
serial 164794
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
My Willys 45 MB is:
DOD 3-28-45
Serial# 430629
Engine #576541
Toe Board # 218983
DOD 3-28-45
Serial# 430629
Engine #576541
Toe Board # 218983
Tim
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
DoD 3-28-45
S/N 430267
Engine# 543928
Toe board 216614
Looks like mine might be all original too!
Mike Pearson
S/N 430267
Engine# 543928
Toe board 216614
Looks like mine might be all original too!
Mike Pearson
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
I’ve got
DOD 3-28-1945
S/N 430923
Can’t recall engine
Body # 218333
TJ
DOD 3-28-1945
S/N 430923
Can’t recall engine
Body # 218333
TJ
TJ Zackman
1945 Willys MB, 430923, 3/28/45
Scored 98.375% at 2019 MVPA Convention York, PA
1953 M38A1, 69248, 12/53, 20999713
MVPA# 37298
1945 Willys MB, 430923, 3/28/45
Scored 98.375% at 2019 MVPA Convention York, PA
1953 M38A1, 69248, 12/53, 20999713
MVPA# 37298
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
Anyone able to re call original hood numbers guys.
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Re: Serial numbers of 1945 Willys MB
None on mine, only thing I found on the hood were big Seabee's emblems painted on either side.
Tim
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
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