'43 Willys Jeep
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Hello EzB,
My 42 GPW has the same as the "damage" shown in your previous photo (bottom left side of the tailgate) and I was wondering as to why this modification was made? Can you or anyone share as to what was the purpose of this "modification" on the bottom left side of the tailgate? If so, it would be greatly appreciated!
My 42 GPW has the same as the "damage" shown in your previous photo (bottom left side of the tailgate) and I was wondering as to why this modification was made? Can you or anyone share as to what was the purpose of this "modification" on the bottom left side of the tailgate? If so, it would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Others should correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is simply corrosion where mud and water gets in between the bracket and the rear panel rather than an intentional modification. Many of the jeeps I looked at when selecting a restoration candidate suffered from this distinct wound which led me to believe this is a design issue.
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Well, well, well. EzB may I introduce you to my '43 MB here in England...
Nothing too eye catching there apart from the dark OD maybe but wait, take a look at the data plate
DoD 2-15-1944. Ser No 512303 which puts it 144 vehicles later than yours
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This has stayed with the vehicle all these years..
Nothing too eye catching there apart from the dark OD maybe but wait, take a look at the data plate
DoD 2-15-1944. Ser No 512303 which puts it 144 vehicles later than yours
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This has stayed with the vehicle all these years..
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Norfolk. UK.
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Lost my previous G503 membership due to changes in email, ISP etc etc.
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
It's a beauty!!!
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
What a small world! Looks great! I think that's the closest stablemate I've seen. I bet they could see each other on the line in Toledo!
Are those the original hood numbers? Mine were not present on my hood so I'm left to guess at what they might be.
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- Micawber
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Yep, small world indeed but the vehicle has only been in the UK since 2013, prior to that it spent it's postwar life not that far from where it was sold by the military in 1946 [as per the form in the photo].
The hood numbers [now removed] are a fantasy made up by the guy who bought the Jeep from it's long term original owner ...the last few digits were a tribute to MASH on tv. Apparently the original numbers had faded out over the decades. That's a pro respray from only 2 years ago so I'm a bit reluctant to start rubbing down on the off chance that traces of the original numbers might be lurking. I'm going to replace the banana shaped front bumper with another I have here so will be looking to see if there are any unit numbers on the old one.
Steve.
Norfolk. UK.
Owned several G503's over the years.
Lost my previous G503 membership due to changes in email, ISP etc etc.
Norfolk. UK.
Owned several G503's over the years.
Lost my previous G503 membership due to changes in email, ISP etc etc.
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
I was able to take some vacation this week and I was able to make some good progress.
After almost 7 years, the body is back on once again!
For the rest of this week I'll be doing some of the little body work that I need to do inside the tub. It's easier to get to now that it's back on the frame as my homemade dolly was a bit rickety.
Down to the short strokes, as they say!
After almost 7 years, the body is back on once again!
For the rest of this week I'll be doing some of the little body work that I need to do inside the tub. It's easier to get to now that it's back on the frame as my homemade dolly was a bit rickety.
Down to the short strokes, as they say!
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Nice progress! It looks great
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1941 Willys MB #100161
1944 Ford GPW #234613 USMC Radio jeep
1943 Willys MB #263100
1945 Willys CJ2A #10226
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Looking good, is that a Willys Mule in the background ?
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
It's a Baifield A5 mule. Some of the best money I've spent since moving out to the middle of nowhere. Even my wife agrees.Mark Jesic wrote: ↑Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:51 amLooking good, is that a Willys Mule in the background ?
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
After 8 years of wrenching I finally, last night, drove the MB under its own power around my yard. It was a quick jaunt, but everything performed well after some clutch adjustment and warming up. Next is to get all my insturments and eletrical installed and we should be off and running down the road.
I hereby proclaim:
I hereby proclaim:
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
Congrats! Time to buy yourself a nice bottle and celebrate a little
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Re: '43 Willys Jeep
I just read this whole thread. A great story.
Any updates?
Any updates?
1942 GPW 55791 DOD 8-12-42 USA # 20144366 (Original)
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1943 Bantam T 3 21392 DOD 6-21-43 USA # 0270225 (Original)
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