USMC/NAVY Radio Jeep Serial Number Data
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MZ2 391502. Body 150260 owner Javier in texas
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Hi Mark, since we last communicated, a lot has happened to this jeep. A guy that I entrusted to rebuild the tub, seat frames and frame/chassis, basically "stole" it and sold it to some party that I still need to locate. This guy was located in Cape Town, South Africa and mine was not the first one going that way. I fortunately kept the fenders, hood, engine (which was incorrect for that model), transmission, transfer case, propshafts and diffs. RegardsMark Tombleson wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:27 pmThat is interesting, Bob.
MB-380918 belongs to Hiki du Plassis out of South Africa and has this MZ-2 data plate on it.
My file on this jeep has 5 photos... several showing what appears to be a T90 transmission. No photos of the engine or the engine number.
I have tried to reestablish contact with him without any positive result.
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Sorry to hear your body and frame are gone.
I hope you get them back and can continue with your restoration.
I hope you get them back and can continue with your restoration.
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I found an MZ in Bakersfield, CA.
Frame number MB-270006, Engine Number MB307477, body number unknown at this time.
Awaiting delivery to determine any possible unit markings.
As a navy guy this was my needle in a haystack. Thanks to Javier for getting me struck with the fever with my first GPW-15897 that is under restoration in Jacksonville FL. Found the drab numbers on 15897 so feeling lucky maybe I can find something in this Navy jeep.
This will make my first MB to add to my 5 GPW’s that are in different stages of restoration, and my MBT Trailer I have.
LT Dan!
Frame number MB-270006, Engine Number MB307477, body number unknown at this time.
Awaiting delivery to determine any possible unit markings.
As a navy guy this was my needle in a haystack. Thanks to Javier for getting me struck with the fever with my first GPW-15897 that is under restoration in Jacksonville FL. Found the drab numbers on 15897 so feeling lucky maybe I can find something in this Navy jeep.
This will make my first MB to add to my 5 GPW’s that are in different stages of restoration, and my MBT Trailer I have.
LT Dan!
42' GPW 15897, 5-11, USA20124002-S Dallas, TX
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
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Great, LT Dan, we look forward to the body number, which should be 4 digits and lots of photos!
MB-NAVY-MZ-1 352625 - 07/20/44 (DOD est.)
U.S.N. 133818
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MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
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Mark,
Will Do. I will start my build thread this weekend when I have time to post pictures through my laptop. Right now they are just on my phone. I sent some to Javier. It looks pretty in good shape. Tom said that it looks like this one is from an undocumented batch of MZ-2s. Body number should be in the high 39XX to 40xx range.
LT
Will Do. I will start my build thread this weekend when I have time to post pictures through my laptop. Right now they are just on my phone. I sent some to Javier. It looks pretty in good shape. Tom said that it looks like this one is from an undocumented batch of MZ-2s. Body number should be in the high 39XX to 40xx range.
LT
42' GPW 15897, 5-11, USA20124002-S Dallas, TX
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
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Mark,
About to read your chapter in Lloyd’s book. Hope to learn some more in-depth knowledge while I wait on my jeep. Thanks to Javier and Mark V as well for answering some questions on the phone tonight.
LT
About to read your chapter in Lloyd’s book. Hope to learn some more in-depth knowledge while I wait on my jeep. Thanks to Javier and Mark V as well for answering some questions on the phone tonight.
LT
42' GPW 15897, 5-11, USA20124002-S Dallas, TX
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
42' GPW 18021, 4-24, USA20113254 est/Tom Louisville, Ky
42' GPW 35512, 6-09, USA201283XX est/Tom Chester, PA
42' GPW 87285, 12-15,
43' MZ MB-270006, Oct 43, Engine MB-307477
43' MBT 20859, 6-16-43
44' Converto, USA0877833
42' Pole Trailer
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Your welcome just ask between us Marks, Javier and Fred hopefully one of us has the answer
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Hello folks , working on a 1943 MB/MZ body #3719 frame tag MB 289026, which I don't see listed. Tub is off frame and complete, frame is restored. Motor is out for boring and rebuild. drive line is rebuilt! Any additional info you can add is appreciated . thanks walt
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Walt, I don't know that we can update the first page?walt s wrote: ↑Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:05 amHello folks , working on a 1943 MB/MZ body #3719 frame tag MB 289026, which I don't see listed. Tub is off frame and complete, frame is restored. Motor is out for boring and rebuild. drive line is rebuilt! Any additional info you can add is appreciated . thanks walt
Why don't you start a new thread with your MZ and show us some photos on your progress?
If you need help, just ask... some of the guys are on here more than I am now. If you are having trouble posting photos, help is available!
MB-NAVY-MZ-1 352625 - 07/20/44 (DOD est.)
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
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