MB 383324 from France
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MB 383324 from France
Hello,
I just bought a new toy not far from home. Not in good shape, the jeep seems to have make heavy work during its life , and have a strange system added on the rear body (any idea ?).
The tub was covered by some patches of fiber glass to hide rust holes, at usual places. A lot of others patchworks on the body floor too. First registration dates from 1949, probably sold by French Surplus.
All the parts are mainly US, and the engine is unfortunately a " 641087 LW 11 A N1 CR N2" , which means CJ2A I guess.
Your comments are welcome, thanks.
Florent
I just bought a new toy not far from home. Not in good shape, the jeep seems to have make heavy work during its life , and have a strange system added on the rear body (any idea ?).
The tub was covered by some patches of fiber glass to hide rust holes, at usual places. A lot of others patchworks on the body floor too. First registration dates from 1949, probably sold by French Surplus.
All the parts are mainly US, and the engine is unfortunately a " 641087 LW 11 A N1 CR N2" , which means CJ2A I guess.
Your comments are welcome, thanks.
Florent
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Re: MB 383324 from France
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Home made tank !
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Great Jeep,
You have some work ahead of you but an excellent starting point, like you I have no idea what the purpose of the modification under the rear wheel well is for, best of luck with it and once again I like it.
You have some work ahead of you but an excellent starting point, like you I have no idea what the purpose of the modification under the rear wheel well is for, best of luck with it and once again I like it.
John
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Thanks John. I like it too, mainly because the frame # and the body # are matching.
Florent
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Re: MB 383324 from France
It looks like a good candidate for restoration. You're correct that the engine is post war and probably from a CJ2A.
Seth
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Comparer a ceux qu'ont trouve ici, il est comme neuf votre MB !!!
M-38 1952 with trailer
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Thanks for you comments et Merci au Cousin Quebecois !
Some others pics of interesting details :
Some others pics of interesting details :
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Ford style leaf spring clips.....
1944 MB 349460 "Blonde Luck"
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Salut et bienvenu .
belle jeep avec un peu de taf mais rien d'insurmontable.
t'es de quel coin en France ?
Jed
belle jeep avec un peu de taf mais rien d'insurmontable.
t'es de quel coin en France ?
Jed
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Yes Mark your are right.
Salut Jedburgh
Merci de tes commentaires. Je suis en Champagne.
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Hood seems to be a '43 Ford without greasegun.
Salut Jedburgh
Merci de tes commentaires. Je suis en Champagne.
Some others pics :
Hood seems to be a '43 Ford without greasegun.
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Re: MB 383324 from France
You have a GPW hood! After 70 plus years, it's amazing they are still in existance. Great pictures, Thanks, John
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Re: MB 383324 from France
En champagne ?
de la Marne ?
je suis de Troyes
de la Marne ?
je suis de Troyes
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Oui, de la Marne, à coté de Châlons.
J'ai eu l'historique de cette Jeep , elle avait été achetée justement à Troyes chez un ferrailleur, en 1976.
J'ai vu que c'était toi qui avait trouvé la Jeep "Messenger " . Quelle trouvaille ! Moi, je pense que je l'aurais laissé dans son jus...
J'ai eu l'historique de cette Jeep , elle avait été achetée justement à Troyes chez un ferrailleur, en 1976.
J'ai vu que c'était toi qui avait trouvé la Jeep "Messenger " . Quelle trouvaille ! Moi, je pense que je l'aurais laissé dans son jus...
Trying to give a new life to Willys MB # 383324 - DoD 10-30-44
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Re: MB 383324 from France
Cleaning and inspection continue :
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