UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,500
(09/22/2020) Not quite all restored, as the data plates have paint on them a few other issues.
“This authentic well-kept piece of history can be yours. This 1942 WWII Willy CJ Ford Jeep is a classic and has been restored and garaged for the past 20 years. Runs great, the Willy straight four engine was completely overhauled, like new, full canvas package, full set of manuals and maintenance guides and receipts. To the best research I have been able to do, this jeep was used here in Sunriver, Bend at Camp Abbott 1942-1944. Lots of fun to drive and has been entered in several military vehicle displays and parades.”
At least they are the original data plates. I know you and I have seen a lot of MB’s and GPW’s with reproduction or missing plates.
If i considered this what other issues should I notice,I noticed the exhaust coming out the side? Just rtying to get educated.Thanks
Hi Merwyn,
There’s a lot to these little jeeps, so the answer isn’t as easy as you might think. Some basic things are, do the serial numbers of the body, engine, and frame match? Is the body original? Are there any Willys MB parts on it? Does the seller know its history?
There are a number of good sites out there with MB/GPW info:
http://www.g503.com
http://www.rensjeep.com
http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/JeepSerialNumber.html
I hope that helps,
– Dave
OK THANKS
Also pretty sure that is a Willys civilian head in the photo. Also if this is a 42 wouldn’t it have the bare spoke steering wheel rather then the molded in style?
Mark,
I agree that’s a Civvy head.
I couldn’t remember the details, but there were several steering wheels used on early jeeps (thanks to http://jeepdraw.com/PART_COLOURS.htm):
1941 – Black Thermoset, no holes on back [1st Contract MB (Slat Grill) Part No. A-535 BLACK Sheller]
Early 1942 – Possible use of black Tenite wheel with 5/16 plugs on back
March 1942 – Change to green OD Tenite with 5/16 plugs on back
August 1942 – Change Serial # 170307 to green OD Tenite with 1/8 in holes on back
January 1943 – Change Serial # 202023 to green metal spoke wheel
But, my guess is that it’s a replacement anyway.
Please contact me if you still have this
Thanks
Navi Brar
416-356-2727
Hi Navi,
I can’t tell if this sold or just fell off of Craigslist. I’ve updated the post. If I see the relisted I will drop you an email.
– Dave