USMC 122174

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:05 pm

Hi
Just got a military jeep
No dash tag No paperwork
Stripping the hood
Found
USMC 122174
any information about how to find out the history on this
Completely stock
Brand new rebuilt motor
Lots of rust
I got it from a friend who got it from estate
Engine was in the passenger side
Has 4 combat rims
I am trying to strip the hood looks like yellow paint with a lot of stencil letters?
No star
I don't know how to attach pictures
Mike
In brookings Oregon


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Post by twinflyer17 » Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:05 am

Since you mention combat rims, I'm assuming this is a WWII jeep? Was the USMC number found on top of forest green paint or was it over top of the yellow paint you mentioned? Do you know the year of the jeep? Is the front cross member round tubing or 'U' shaped? If round, check the inside of the front left frame horn for a Willys frame number tag. If 'U' shaped, check the top of the frame rail just behind the driver side front shock to see if there is a GPW serial number stamp. If you're able to find those numbers it will help other on here provide additional information regarding the year and date of delivery of your jeep. Does the engine have a serial number stamped behind the oil filter housing on the oval boss? No one will be able to provide you history related to where the jeep was based/served during the war, but there are a few people here you can provide you details on where and when the jeep was built, as well as confirming or providing the correct, or close to correct hood number.
Sean

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Post by Sargent Resorator » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:11 am

Welcome Mike
You need to start a page on Surface zero G503 and post your pictures.
It took me a couple of time to figure it out.
Looking forward to pictures.
Good Luck.

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Re: USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:11 pm

Hi
Update
Put the engine in

Got it to run
Put a new clutch disk
Pulled the plugs
Found it was a fresh rebuild 😁

Moved to Nevada
Hopefully more time to work on it
And the 45 cj2a

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Re: USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:35 pm

New valve looking thru spark plug hole
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Post by mandtbikes » Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:48 pm

Dropped in the engine
New clutch disk
Started up after rewire the electronic ignition 12 volt
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Post by mandtbikes » Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:51 pm

Getting pictures down sized
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Post by mandtbikes » Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:58 pm

More pictures
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Post by mandtbikes » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:00 am

Picture
Of hood numbers
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Re: USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:35 pm

Just started working on the Jeep again
Complete brake system
New NDT tires on the combat rims
New carburetor
Found the numbers on the left front frame rail

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Re: USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:38 pm

#194986
Can’t remember how to make pictures smaller to post

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Post by 70th Division » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:58 pm

mandtbikes wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:35 pm
Just started working on the Jeep again
Complete brake system
New NDT tires on the combat rims
New carburetor
Found the numbers on the left front frame rail
Hello,

That is great to hear !!
We are looking forward to your progress on a good looking US Marine Corp Jeep !!!
Well done, the jeep looks to in pretty good shape to start with, keep us posted !

And .... Keep 'em Rolling !!

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: USMC 122174

Post by mandtbikes » Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:00 pm

Frame numbers
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Re: USMC 122174

Post by 70th Division » Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:10 pm

mandtbikes wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:00 pm
Frame numbers
Hello,

You can get perfect new data plates with your frame number on it from Holland :

https://dataplates4u.com/ford-gpw/


These are the best available !

Best Regards,
Ray


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