Slat grill completion

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Slat grill completion

Post by Jamie M » Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:43 am

After 10 years of hunting down the missing correct Slat grill parts, it is finally done. I used as much original parts as practically possible in the restoration. A few of the smaller bits are reproduction, like the gas tank, bumper gussets and bumper, but all the big pieces are original. The body was restored with allot of new sheet metal and the Engine is a uniquely stamped Canadian replacement block dated Jan 1943. Most of the bolts a TR20 marked.I used TM9 enamel paint and marked it with the Lord Strathcona Light horse (Armor regiment) markings from WWII. All components have been rebuilt along with the engine. The research, hunting and restoring has been fun, but I am considering selling it to help motivate me to move on to something else. I am thinking of asking $34 000.00 US dollars for it and looking for some feedback. I picked this number because it seems to be about midpoint between 20 and 40 where some of the restored slats have been listed. What are your thoughts, too high or a bit low?

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Tom Wolboldt » Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:28 am

Great job and end to a long adventure !

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by jeepmb » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:27 pm

Hello Jamie,

in my opinion, your request seems a quite low due to the rarity of the slat grill Canadian contract and the level or restoration made.

Congratulations, perfect job!!

Take care,

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Bazz » Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:19 pm

That is a beautiful Jeep...
Job well done.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Mark Jesic » Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:40 pm

What a superb restoration Jamie, my jeep is a Canadian Slattie, and you have done it identical to mine, personally i would not sell it, but i would enjoy the plaudits of a magnificent job which is a absolute credit to you. Well done.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Jamie M » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:48 am

Thanks for the comments. It is difficult to get a sense of value because there is not much history to work from on a restored Canadian Slat grill jeep. I have noticed over the years there seems to be a difference on North American values in comparison to European values. Still curious in getting some more feedback on slat grill values.
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1942 Slat Grille Canadian contract
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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Mark Jesic » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:05 pm

Jamie, i paid £21,000 for mine about 6 months ago, thats about $28,000 . I felt i had a good deal, is yours a CDLV 242 CONTRACT ? I have seen ordinary ww2 Jeeps for sale over here in the UK for £30,000 plus so if you are selling, maybe you should ask a top price on what is a superb restoration. Cheers Mark.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Jamie M » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:18 pm

It is an original CDLV 242 Contract.
Here is a shot of the restored original data plates.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Mark Jesic » Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:27 pm

Amazing Jamie, mine is 4 days older than yours, my serial no. is 119696, there are some photos of it on this site, it comes under jeep photos. The contract 242 was for 1500 jeeps, and the guy i bought mine from reckoned there were 37 of them left in the world, yours makes it 38.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by DavidA » Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:44 am

Nice. Job. I know the work that goes into restoring a slatty like yours. Finding parts is tough. I had just about three years work in mine and probably eight or so just collecting pieces. It helped to have some great resources in my friends who helped all along the way.

Good luck with your sale.
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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by 1000sunlight » Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:20 am

Great rebuild you got there.
Where is the information that says what contract the early jeeps were from? Mine is 103768 12.12.41
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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Mark Jesic » Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:42 am

Al, looking at your jeep no. i think it may be too early for the Canadian contract, love to see some pictures of it though, cheers Mark.

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by 1000sunlight » Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:51 am

As below - what was the likely contract for mine?
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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by Mark Jesic » Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:16 am

Al, all i can say is its not canadian contract, looks a nice jeep though, and your located in England, im in Birmingham, where are you ?

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Re: Slat grill completion

Post by 1000sunlight » Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:36 am

Near Cambridge - see the 103768 listing in serial numbers. If you know of an early block let me know!


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