MB 369488
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MB 369488
This was the second MB I brought home this year. The tub is in really good condition and shouldn’t take too much to properly restore it. The transmission is date stamped J1 44D and the bell housing has a casting date of 9-6. I suspect these could be original to this vehicle? The glove box plates are missing but I estimate her DoD to be 9-11-44....any thoughts? I don’t know the transmission or transfer case casting dates as the running gear is still installed. The transfer case does have the earlier external parking brake....so I’m hopeful.
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Re: MB 369488
Pictures to live vicariously through you over the christmas season?
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Re: MB 369488
Here’s a few photos of this MB. Overall, it’s in really nice condition, except for the fuel tank well. Missing some bits and pieces but I saved it from being parted out further. The two other MB’s the previous owner also had weren’t in as nice condition....they were shipped to a buyer in Germany. This one would have gone also if I didn’t buy it, so I’m glad I did. Data tags are missing, unfortunitely. I’ll be searching for a very late August ‘44 or very early Sept ‘44 cast MB block (around MB 467XXX) for this also.
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Re: MB 369488
IS this the one from Oregon that was being sold in parts that you saved?
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Re: MB 369488
Yes it is Farrell, thankfully....another reason why I couldn't pass it up. She she be a relatively easier restoration once I start it.
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Re: MB 369488
Hello all,
Crikey !!!! very close frame number to my 44MB .... 369913. I wonder how many days between them - Anyone know ?
Cool jeep by the way.
Thanks
Kings
Crikey !!!! very close frame number to my 44MB .... 369913. I wonder how many days between them - Anyone know ?
Cool jeep by the way.
Thanks
Kings
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Re: MB 369488
Probably 2 - 3 days. Does yours have an original dash tag?
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1944 MB 349858, 20620361
1942 MBT 10968 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149552
1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
MVPA # 8587
Com / Inst. SMEL
CFII - ASEL
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Collecting Willys Engine Info. Please send me Engine #, Casting Date & Machining Date if known
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Re: MB 369488
MB 369488 does not have its data tags...just the frame tag. I think with the help from the members here, I should be able to narrow a DoD to within a few days. I’m also hoping I can get a good close estimate on the registration number.
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Re: MB 369488
Hello all,
2-3 days - And look where the jeeps have ended up.
No mine didn't have the data tags, but has the original Willys Scout car frame tag.
Axle dates - Where are the axles stamped please ?
Thanks all,
Kings
2-3 days - And look where the jeeps have ended up.
No mine didn't have the data tags, but has the original Willys Scout car frame tag.
Axle dates - Where are the axles stamped please ?
Thanks all,
Kings
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Re: MB 369488
Farrell, I haven’t messed with her too much but as soon as the weather warms up a bit I’ll crawl under her and get the axle dates. What’s the spread for MB’s? Delivered 3 days or so after the date on the axles or maybe longer?
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Re: MB 369488
Kings...if you're looking for the axle dates they can be found on this location. This is one of the axles from my other '44 MB. Both are dated 10-9-44. Also, the differential ring gears inside were dated 9-23-44.
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