WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
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WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
I'm fairly new to the military Jeep scene. Back in 2009, I started searching Craiglists 24/7 looking for any military Jeep. I found a 1945 MB in December, bought it, and then realized it needed a lot of work. So I sold that, and with a bit more knowledge, I bought a 1942 Slat because I thought it was rare, then realized it had many bubba mods, and that buying original or repro parts would've emptied my bank account. So, I sold that about a month ago, and promised myself that until I find a "close-to-original" Jeep, I would hold off as long as possible. Well, as you can see from the pics below, the waiting finally paid off, and at a great price!!
Because the patina looks great, I'm undecided whether to sand for numbers.
Because the patina looks great, I'm undecided whether to sand for numbers.
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I deleted this reply and combined all images in an album link above. ^^
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I deleted this reply and combined all images in an album link above. ^^
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I deleted this reply and combined all images in an album link above. ^^
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
"WOW" Is correct,
I am stunned by this MB, it has most everything, why the data plate is not stamped is a mystery but to me it looks real, except for a couple of phillips heead screws, the tail lights & the rims it is mostly all there, a great find & you will be the envy of a lot of people on here.
Good luck with it & well done on a great find.
I am stunned by this MB, it has most everything, why the data plate is not stamped is a mystery but to me it looks real, except for a couple of phillips heead screws, the tail lights & the rims it is mostly all there, a great find & you will be the envy of a lot of people on here.
Good luck with it & well done on a great find.
John
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Another "wow" from me as well. Is this one a keeper?
This one must have been on the cusp of the change to the welded rear panel supports.
Bill.
This one must have been on the cusp of the change to the welded rear panel supports.
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Very very good find !
you are very lucky to find a MB in this shape,
here on the east coast jeeps are really rusty and hard to find.
Good luck with your MB
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Very nice!!!!! I have MB203410 (~19 Jan 43) and the rear panel support gussets are welded (but were cut flush with the top of the tool boxes, when the rear panel was made into a tailgate).
Congratulations on a wonderful find!!!
Sam
Congratulations on a wonderful find!!!
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I deleted this reply and combined all images in an album link above. ^^
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Can some one please tell me . . .
1) The estimated DOD based on my frame number (MB200366) and body number(102310)?
2) Is the engine pre- or post-war?
3) The tires say DENMAN NDT MILITARY. Are these the original tires, or at least the original brand used back in WWII?
4) Are the hood blocks original?
5) How do I install the canvas top?
Thanks! :
1) The estimated DOD based on my frame number (MB200366) and body number(102310)?
2) Is the engine pre- or post-war?
3) The tires say DENMAN NDT MILITARY. Are these the original tires, or at least the original brand used back in WWII?
4) Are the hood blocks original?
5) How do I install the canvas top?
Thanks! :
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Wow really nice jeep!!macaddict23 wrote:Can some one please tell me . . .
1) The estimated DOD based on my frame number (MB200366) and body number(102310)?
2) Is the engine pre- or post-war?
3) The tires say DENMAN NDT MILITARY. Are these the original tires, or at least original brand used back in WWII?
4) Are the hood blocks original?
5) How do I install the canvas top?
Thanks! :
2) The engine seems to be produced during wartime. But you need to find the engine number and the number of willys contract on the block : http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4456/eclate1qf7.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
4) The Hood blocks are not original
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
If I had to guess I would bet your jeep is an older restoration, not an original jeep. Too many incorrect details like the wheels, data plates, hood lettering, and the temp gage and I am not too sure about the paint either. Still a nice jeep.
By the way you need to slow down on the pic posting.. Or upgrade to professional..lol. Most of your pics are showing a bandwidth exceeded message now. Maybe just linking to the album might be better.
By the way you need to slow down on the pic posting.. Or upgrade to professional..lol. Most of your pics are showing a bandwidth exceeded message now. Maybe just linking to the album might be better.
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
I agree with F Bill .... macaddict23 you have a nice jeep but is more likey an older restoration, not an original jeep. mbwlc
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Re: WOW!! 1943 MB "Barn find" in Oakdale, CA
Yes, the items you mentioned above are definitely not original. But everything else in the Jeep, and a huge percentage of it, is original and in great condition. All the other non-original stuff can be replaced with original items -- of course with a bit of luck and patience. Yes, the paint that you see now is sun-beaten OD. Underneath that is yellow, and then the original OD.F Bill wrote:If I had to guess I would bet your jeep is an older restoration, not an original jeep. Too many incorrect details like the wheels, data plates, hood lettering, and the temp gage and I am not too sure about the paint either. Still a nice jeep.
I know. Sorry. I compiled everything in an album. Thanks for setting me straight.F Bill wrote:By the way you need to slow down on the pic posting.. Or upgrade to professional..lol. Most of your pics are showing a bandwidth exceeded message now. Maybe just linking to the album might be better.
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