Dan thinks the script on the glove box indicates this is an early production wagon. Can anyone confirm?
“1947 Willys Station Wagon: Converted to 12 volt, alternator, new tires, powder coated rims, original paint “luzon red”, new shocks, brake linings, new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, borg warner overdrive, good glass all around, some rust in front fenders where attached to wagon near doors. No rust in floor pans or rear quarters! This vehicle would make great resoration, as is in “original condition”. No rust in rear tailgate, original single lens back light. Lights, dash guages, electrics, work fine. The original 4 cylinder engine runs fine. Good radiator. Three speed column shifter works excellent. Runs and drives well. Steering is tight. No seats inside. Wide oak cargo liners are in good condition. Original Willys Overland rubber floor mats on steps, both drivers and passenger side.”
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Thanks Dave. In addition to the different glove box script, does the Jeep script on the engine mean anything?
This wagon is just crying out for a restoration to stock.
Cheers!
This would make an excellent restoration project. I have seen similar script on factory renditions but never quite like that, but I sure wouldn’t rule out the possibility of this being an early production unit, but the only way to tell for sure is looking at the serial number. If an early model, it would be a 46 model rather than a 47. No Willys Overland Script on the tailgate, where it normally is found. Like to see what the script says on each side of the hood as well. Normally it is worded “Jeep Station Wagon”. The script on this one looks shorter.
Has a heater but no oil filter or oil bath air filter…great find.