UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $18,500.
“This 1942 MB is a good daily driver that is perfect for your next parade. It is not a 100% stock MB, but it is a solid vehicle you can use as is or take your time restoring back to original. Here are some specs on the Jeep:
The good:
*A good daily driver and parade vehicle
*Estimated 44,000 miles
*Original body and drive train
*Spent most of its post WWII life in California
*Combat rims
*New service brake system
*New parking brake
*New NDT tires and tubes (2)
*New canvas top and seat cushions
*All gauges work
*New fuel and speedometer gauges (reproduction speedometer has 309 miles; also have original speedometer with ~43,000 miles)
*New 12 volt alternator
*New Pertonix ignition
*Professionally rebuilt water pump (January 2015)
*Professionally rebuilt carburetor (April 2015)
*New rear main seal (June 2015)
*Compression is good (90 – 100 psi)
*Period accessories including 25 ft tow rope, pioneer tools, fire extinguisher, jerry can
*All lights work
*Have original stop/tail lights as well (not shown)
*Date of Delivery is March 10, 1942
*European “Invasion” hood star and body side stars.
*Hood number matches “company jeep” attached to WWII 458th Ordnance Evacuation Company
*Also includes safety straps, skid plate, lug wrench and jack, inside rear view mirror, oil can (engine compartment), oil filter cartridge
*Title agrees with dash data plate and frame tag
*Currently registered, insured, and driven
*Clean California title
The usual:
*Some surface rust on frame and underside of body
*No rear seat, but have bench that rests on tool boxes
*Many holes drilled in tub by previous owner
*Leaks from transfer case, transmission, front and rear differentials
*Driver’s seatback modified back (larger angle gives more room behind the wheel)
Differences from stock (experts may find many others):
*12V conversion
*Starter activated by foot or ignition switch
*Seat belts
*Large visible stop/tail lights (originals included)
*Has black (rather than olive drab) steering wheel
*Has 12V cigarette lighter on dash (easily removable)
History:
*Purchased in 2010 from 3rd owner in California
*Slowly restored since
Reason for selling:
*Already have a 1946 CJ2A (owned since the 1990s)
*Bought as a project and put back together; now on to the next one
Here is a cold start video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nU1EcSUzE&feature=youtu.be
At least have the clutch/brake pedals installed correctly! Sounds nice in the video.
Jeep looks good for a motor pool, daily driver, but windshield angle needs to be addressed.
I’m the seller’s son and would be happy to answer any questions.
The second to the last photo seems to show a hole thru the floor (with a cover panel screwed to the body) just aft of the transfer case. Is this really the case?
Hi Paul,
I just talked to my dad (and updated the ads). He says, “cut-out hole in floorpan behind transfercase; previous owner claimed this was to grant access for a generator (as a PTO?) to power a radio (and that it was a radio jeep). That’s the story from the previous owner anyway. In any case, a piece of sheetmetal is cut to fit, primed, painted, and bolted with similar styled era bolts to cover hole.”
Thanks, I wasn’t sure what I saw was really what was there.
This sold today. Thanks for all of the interest.
Congratulations Dan! I’ve updated the post.
– Dave
Thanks Dave. It went to a really good home with a fantastic new owner.