The seller notes this is a “Korean War Replica”. . . . sigh. I can’t make this stuff up. Nice looking jeep though.
“42 mb willys jeep korean war replica jeep frame-sandblasted-rustproofed-painted motor from a navy generator set w/81hrs 60hp
new parts as followed: body/ windshields/ canvas /dash / doors/ electrical harness/ wheels/tires/ guages/ exhaust/ gas tank/r adiator/ belts/fan assem/ battery/ brakes/ engine wireing/ lights/blackout fixtures/ tools/ new seats to include back seat assem./new brake lines primed and painted
all mech parts completely rebuilt to include: transmission/transfer case/rear end/front end/springs/
includes : spare tire/period shovel/jerry can/canvas doors/complete canvas top to include side curtains/manuals/ and many small spare parts too numerous to list
all body parts rustproofed and painted
Runs great 4wd works great
any questions call 518-576-9512”
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Just as a point of fact, he may not be entirely innaccurate in that statement, as the leftover material from WWII was about all that was available to soldiers in the Korean theatre of war. If you’ll examine photos from the Korean War, you’ll never see M38A1’s, & only a smattering of M38s, always from the latter days of the war & at rear bases.
Then again, he could just be trying to be a good salesman.
Galen,
It is certainly true that MBs and GPWs were used in different ways after WWII ended, including the Korean War. And, it isn’t one hundred percent original, due to its replaced parts. Thus, maybe he is trying to be as honest as possible (and perhaps I judged to harshly). So, he is within the bounds of logic. But, by stating it the way he did, it sounded like to me he didn’t know what he is talking about.
And, by the same logic, we could call them CJs, because civilians used MBs and GPWs extensively for everyday purposes. Or, it could be a Civilian Snow Jeep because someone used and still uses similar vehicles to plow roads.
The vernacular can get so confusing so fast. 🙂
Well said, Deiler. Confusing friends with only a passing interest in jeeps with the vernacular is a fun hobby of mine – I’m still astounded at the number of gearhead buddies are clueless Ford built jeeps in WWII!
Keep Jeepin’