Willys MB 130887
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Oh my God,
it is always nice to see how still well-preserved vehicles are in circulation.
I have been wondering how many jeeps there are in the original paint.
Best regards!
h1zelmann
it is always nice to see how still well-preserved vehicles are in circulation.
I have been wondering how many jeeps there are in the original paint.
Best regards!
h1zelmann
FORD GPW 64414 - 20151120
WILLYS CJ3B with trailer
WILLYS CJ3B with trailer
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Re: Willys MB 130887
The Regiment Van Heutsz was part of the 38th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd USID 'Indianhead' during the Korean war.
Another marking very rarely encountered is the Dutch military in the Dutch East-Indies 1945-1950, who used loads of WW2 jeeps. Original photos that show the markings are easy to find.
Another marking very rarely encountered is the Dutch military in the Dutch East-Indies 1945-1950, who used loads of WW2 jeeps. Original photos that show the markings are easy to find.
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Re: Willys MB 130887
First time, out in the wild....
1943 Dodge WC54- 81643667 (sold)
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Weather is very good in Europe this year.
Already had a few short trips to get confidence in the Willys.
Just found out that the carb is leaking fuel, which probably causes the bad starting when hot.
Already had a few short trips to get confidence in the Willys.
Just found out that the carb is leaking fuel, which probably causes the bad starting when hot.
1943 Dodge WC54- 81643667 (sold)
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hello Frank,
You have created a Masterpiece, like a Rembrandt
Excellent work, and enjoy the great European summer with your great Jeep !!!
Did you sell your original tub to someone who can work on restoring it ?
Please post more pictures as the summer goes along, with your jeep adventures .
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
You have created a Masterpiece, like a Rembrandt
Excellent work, and enjoy the great European summer with your great Jeep !!!
Did you sell your original tub to someone who can work on restoring it ?
Please post more pictures as the summer goes along, with your jeep adventures .
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Really nice jeep Frank, you should be proud, and yes, its a great summer here in Europe.
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hello Frank,
I saw a picture of your 5 gallon US Gas Can in an earlier post
that has " Wrecker" written on it.
Do you have any history on it, and where you found it ?
France, Germany, Holland ?
The reason being is that the 275th Infantry Regiment of the 70th Infantry Division radio call sign and Regimental Code Name
was "Wrecker" , signifying the 275th Infantry Regiment, and was generally called Wrecker during the War.
My father had a "Wrecker" machine gun jeep with his water cooled .30 on dash.
The division's 3 Infantry Regiments were the 274th, 275th, and 276th.
Their regimental code names were Wyoming, Wrecker, and Wriggle.
These names were picked because it was commonly understood that the Germans had a very hard time pronouncing
the " silent W " and could be exposed as Germans if they tried to pronounce the words on the radio or during any contacts.
Here is some info on call signs and code names used by the Trailblazers :
https://www.trailblazersww2.org/history_codes.htm
The 70th entered combat in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, then into Forbach and the Saarland of Germany.
The can looks great !!!
Let me know if you ever want to sell it
It would have a great place on the back of my 70th Division Jeep
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
I saw a picture of your 5 gallon US Gas Can in an earlier post
that has " Wrecker" written on it.
Do you have any history on it, and where you found it ?
France, Germany, Holland ?
The reason being is that the 275th Infantry Regiment of the 70th Infantry Division radio call sign and Regimental Code Name
was "Wrecker" , signifying the 275th Infantry Regiment, and was generally called Wrecker during the War.
My father had a "Wrecker" machine gun jeep with his water cooled .30 on dash.
The division's 3 Infantry Regiments were the 274th, 275th, and 276th.
Their regimental code names were Wyoming, Wrecker, and Wriggle.
These names were picked because it was commonly understood that the Germans had a very hard time pronouncing
the " silent W " and could be exposed as Germans if they tried to pronounce the words on the radio or during any contacts.
Here is some info on call signs and code names used by the Trailblazers :
https://www.trailblazersww2.org/history_codes.htm
The 70th entered combat in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, then into Forbach and the Saarland of Germany.
The can looks great !!!
Let me know if you ever want to sell it
It would have a great place on the back of my 70th Division Jeep
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
- FJ.Janssen
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hello Ray,
that's a very interesting story!
And gave a lot of nice reading.
I never thought of selling the can.
Let me have a thought of it...remind me of it later please
Regards
Frank
that's a very interesting story!
And gave a lot of nice reading.
I never thought of selling the can.
Let me have a thought of it...remind me of it later please
Regards
Frank
1943 Dodge WC54- 81643667 (sold)
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hello Frank,
Thanks for the update, will do, and please post more pics of your jeep when you can !
It is almost as beautiful as your beautiful Dutch girls
I have never seen so many beautiful girls anywhere, and so friendly, outside of Holland
Pictures of your jeep and Dutch girls would be the best option , speaking for all the members of the G !!!!
KLM has to have the best and most beautiful stewardesses anywhere as well.
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
Thanks for the update, will do, and please post more pics of your jeep when you can !
It is almost as beautiful as your beautiful Dutch girls
I have never seen so many beautiful girls anywhere, and so friendly, outside of Holland
Pictures of your jeep and Dutch girls would be the best option , speaking for all the members of the G !!!!
KLM has to have the best and most beautiful stewardesses anywhere as well.
Best Regards,
Ray
USA
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Another weekend with beautifull weather!
Edit, the pictures do not show indeed, I'll check this tomorrow (Tuesday)
Edit, the pictures do not show indeed, I'll check this tomorrow (Tuesday)
Last edited by FJ.Janssen on Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:03 pm, edited 4 times in total.
1943 Dodge WC54- 81643667 (sold)
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Can't see the images.
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Re: Willys MB 130887
A lovely jeep, and a happy smiling woman to go with it. Life dont get much better than this.
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Re: Willys MB WTB
Great looking jeep Matt with some very hard to find parts intact - look after that ignition switch - the last one I saw went for 1500 dollars on epay!ironage wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:04 amIt is expensive, Whats the gearbox in it, anymore pics of underneath? Prices in thérapie émotionnelle Europe are so much more than the states but at the right price might be a nice project.
Thanks!
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hi Frank,
As I’ve got MB 131175, I have always enjoyed this thread!
Way back at the beginning , your Jeep had a mirror arm still fitted. Regardless if you believe it original or not, can you please share a few photos of it?
I’m trying to get some info and develop a pattern of what was fitted to what.
Thanks again for a great thread.
Ian.
As I’ve got MB 131175, I have always enjoyed this thread!
Way back at the beginning , your Jeep had a mirror arm still fitted. Regardless if you believe it original or not, can you please share a few photos of it?
I’m trying to get some info and develop a pattern of what was fitted to what.
Thanks again for a great thread.
Ian.
Australian Jeep Investigator
MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
- FJ.Janssen
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Re: Willys MB 130887
Hello Ian,
Missed your post for a while...
Herewith some pictures.
When you need some details, please let me know.
I've been figuring out if the arm was stamped, something tells me it was, but anyway I did not make any picture of it, or it wasn't stamped at all.
Missed your post for a while...
Herewith some pictures.
When you need some details, please let me know.
I've been figuring out if the arm was stamped, something tells me it was, but anyway I did not make any picture of it, or it wasn't stamped at all.
1943 Dodge WC54- 81643667 (sold)
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
1945 Studebaker Weasel M29C-6672 (body number)
Polynorm 1/4Te trailer (sold)
1945? 1/4Te trailer
Ben Hur 1Te trailer
Onan OTC 33-B
1939 DKW NZ250
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