1943 Willys MB 234177

[elsassersticks]

Hi everybody !!
I'm David, 31 years old. I collect military vehicles since 2009.
I'm located in France, exactly in the East, in Alsace.
My first vehicle was this 1943 MB Serial 234177 DoD 5-12-43 found in France, not far from Luxembourg in May 2009.
Original Standart Body, Just a WOF engine fit by a farmer in the 60's
And a lot of GPW parts......

As Found



The 1st restoration between 2009 and 2013





Actually, i've completely dismantled the jeep for a complete restoration..... Remove new made parts for original only...



My question, is there a list for correct parts for May 1943 MB ???
For example, Is it correct to have a big round propeller shaft on the rear axle Type of bolt marking , EC, A, AA, cTR, etc....

Thanks !!!!!

David

[jeepmb]

Hi David,

In my opinion you could try to find the booklet written by Lawrence Nabholtz "The military jeep".

In this booklet are traced all the changes occured during the willys mb production (1941 to 1945).

I suggest you to find the revised version (in the cover there is a slat grill crossing a river on a pontoon bridge).

Hoping this may help you.

Kindest Regards

Luigi

[Mark Jesic]

Nice find David, as Luigi says you wont go wrong with the Nabholtz book, its spot on.(yes i have the revised version). Another book you would benefit from is called JEEP, by Emile Becker, this is done in English and French dialogue.

[elsassersticks]

Thanks for your information ! Is there a PdF edition of this booklet ???
What do you think about John FARLEY book "The standartised war time jeep" ??

David

[Klaas]

I think the 2 books by John Farley give a huge amount of information, backed up by detailled photo's.
There is the odd mistake and a few typos of course, but show me a book which is perfect.

[elsassersticks]

Hello everybody in 1st, I wish you a Merry Christmas
Some news of the "2nd" restoration of my MB..... and i have other question

Engine refurbished, a GPW cylinder head was fitted on the block when i buy the jeep...


Original rubber stop, i'm looking for 2 originals


Some "A" bolts.... I need 4x 3/8NF24 x 3/4 with A stamp for the rear bumperette


And my question, someone can tell me the correct Hood number for my 43 MB i know the beginning : 2032???? but not the rest.....
Thanks
David

[YLG80]

Hi David
The Jeep Willys MB serial # 234017 had a hood number 20324490. (May, 13th 1943)
That would give a hood number 20324650 for your MB. (or a close number)
Yves

[acespast]

Hi,

Anyone now where to buy this booklet written by Lawrence Nabholtz "The military jeep

[Mark Jesic]

I have not seen one for sale recently at any shows or e-bay etc. You live quite near to me Aces, if you want to borrow mine , you are quite welcome.

[acespast]

Thanks for the offer Marc but YLG80 has scanned the book for me.Much appreciated thou.

[elsassersticks]

Thanks YLG80 for your information
It is possible to have a copy of the booklet of Mr NABHOLTZ ??
David

[YLG80]

Thanks YLG80 for your information
It is possible to have a copy of the booklet of Mr NABHOLTZ ??
David

I've sent you the link via PM and email.

[elsassersticks]

Hi everybody !!
Wish you all a Happy new year
I continue the work on the MB, with the cleaning of the front axle....
Date stamp on the axle : 4-10-43

The axle cover bolts are not marked.

David

[sjalbert]

......
Original Standart Body, Just a WOF engine fit by a farmer in the 60's
......

Could you provide the body number.

Thanks

[elsassersticks]

Hi sjalbert
Here it is : body number 135804


David