my new MB 90% original ww2

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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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by ILikePlanesToo » Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:04 pm

Awesome, I'm glad you got it home. Now you can really dig into it!

I'll be keeping an eye on your progress.

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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by TadeO » Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:22 pm

What kind of filterette do you have there?

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Post by jedburgh » Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:36 am

I'am very sure that a original filterette .
This jeep was sold by the US army at a farmer in my country it was not transformed after !
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Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
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Post by TadeO » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:18 pm

I also think it's original, I just want to know what is written inside (to be sure). If you will be removing its cover, please post a picture. Would be interesting to know what's there..
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Post by jedburgh » Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:05 pm

Ok i moving the cover and say to you !
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Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
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Post by hell-fire » Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:22 am

Radio mounting & decontaminator holes, Various markings, there is so much history with this Jeep, work carefully & document everything.

Fantastic find, good luck.
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by thidisbogus » Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:07 pm

Guillaume,

Both vehcles are awsesome fnds! Cngratulations!

Keep the pctures coming.

I am assuming you live in France?

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Post by jedburgh » Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:45 pm

Yes , i'm live in France
New pics of my jeep and found a new star in the rear panel :
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Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
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Post by jedburgh » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:43 am

This is new pics of my Jeep :
The filterette with beautiful OD:
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The headlights wire with armor:
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Pics of my 2 jeeps :
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It was realy a matching number , the body number is 270479 and engine number MB 335866 .
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by hemings » Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:46 am

Dear Guillaume,

Brilliant jeep with a huge potential. If i were you I would carefully plan the restoration process and would obviously write down every step. Take care and keep us posted.

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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by sjalbert » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:37 am

Please post the engine casting date. I'm trying to compile a database of Willys engine info.

Thanks
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by jedburgh » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:20 am

Hello

I have already restored my first jeep and I am very a purist, thus the restoration of this one will not raise me of problem. Especially since I am a mechanic.
Pics of number of engine :
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by Chuck Lutz » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:28 am

The filtrette is a SOLAR WO A-5980:
Solar Willys Filtrette Cover.jpg
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Note where the decal is missing from yours?
Solar Willys A-5980 Decal.jpg
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by sjalbert » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:30 am

jedburgh wrote:Hello

I have already restored my first jeep and I am very a purist, thus the restoration of this one will not raise me of problem. Especially since I am a mechanic.
Pics of number of engine :
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Thanks, that's exactly what I expected.
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1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
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Collecting Willys Engine Info. Please send me Engine #, Casting Date & Machining Date if known

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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2

Post by jedburgh » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:42 am

Chuck Lutz wrote:The filtrette is a SOLAR WO A-5980:
Solar Willys Filtrette Cover.jpg
Solar Willys A-5980.jpg
Note where the decal is missing from yours?
Solar Willys A-5980 Decal.jpg

Thanks for the information !
There are rests of glue of the label in my filterette
jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44


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