Hi Everyone. I hope you had fun and maybe even learned something while you were here.
Thanks for signing my book, and I hope to see you back again soon!
Take Care, and Keep 'Em Rolling
Brian

Brian, Thanks for all your time and effort in putting this together. You have done an incredible amount of research on what must truly be the most authorative reference on this topic. I was only looking to see what the configuration of the star on the hood looked like, but now two hours later I can not stop reading!

Though I have a love and facination with WWII Jeeps, I am currently driving the 06 Unlimited. I attend the vehicle shows often, now on the hunt for a 1/4 ton M100 or M416 to use as a utility and camping trailer. Thanks for the site. Paul

Probably the best reference run-down on military jeep trailers I've seen. Appreciate the individual effort of you and a small number of others to take the time to do these things for the rest of us.

Hello, I have been looking for a ww2 era jeep. Later periods would be fine also. A friend of mine has two and Im afraid my boys and I have contracted "the green disease". Being a newbee, I would like to find something that isn't a complete basket case:) A ww2 era truck would be a consideration also. Regards, Corey

I am looking to find replacement nomeclature plates for my 1944 ford willys I'm trying to restore. thank you sir for your web site

I live in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada . Thanks for all the info and neat pics.

Great web site.

Great site, currently own a 1944 Willys MB and a couple of off-road Jeeps. I am looking to buy an M-715, any ideas? Would like one in good condition and willing to pay fair price. E-mail me with any suggestions. Thanks

Great Website with tons of good information !! I am located In Columbus Georgia

I really apprecitate your web page. I'm in the searching/research/dreaming stage of buying a WWII era Willy's/strictly military jeep. I want to restore it to the authentic look of WWII era jeeps. I love WWII history and your page reflects the great sacrfice of our that "Great generation". Thanks again. Jeremy Gettysburg Pa

great site so glad i have found it thank you brian

FOR SALE: 1941 SLATGRILL WILLYS JEEP. TOP CONDITION! EURO: 14950,- Info: guerain@tiscali.nl

If you get a chance, you should check out my site. Estate Art Glass at http://www.Fun.To/BuyArtGlass This site is dedicated to collecting Antique, Vintage and Modern Tiffany, Steuben, Quezal, Loetz, Orient & Flume, Abelman, Corriea, and Lundberg Art Glass from 1900 - 2006. We Buy, We Sell, We Trade! There is content for everyone. There are history/education pages, as well as artglass for sale.

i own a 1985 iltis canadian army jeep i would like to know where i can get or puchase a large radio antenna i just want it for show can any body help me and is there a iltis jeep club out there to join? thanks jeff.

Very informative. Lots of good info. Thanks. Great web site.

thanks,am trying to find out as much as i can about jeeps.i have a 1966@72 j10, j20. larry

I am a WWII re-enactor-101AB/502PIR-HQ.Co.I have a 44 willys MB restored a nd always looking for additions to make it even better.

very nice site

Basically I am in the market for a WWII Willy or a CJ 5 or 7.

Just finally beginning my restoration of my 1942 Ford GPW in Kingman, Az. After that I will start my resto on my 1952 Dunbar M-100 trailer

my buddy has a jeep harvester 2.5ton military veh. with hydrolic brakes. they resently failed & we need info on how to fix them.

Great site, my family has been collectng military vehicles for a number of years. I'm looking for a Ford GPA to restore and was wondering if you know of any out there? In the early 70s, I helped my dad drag 2 GPAs out of the swamps in the Florida Everglades. He sold them both (despite my pleading to keep them) and bought a Ford GP. Again great site. Thanks Chris

enjoyed looking around.

I'm restoring a 1948 CJ2A Jeep that has been in the family from when it was purchased by my great uncle in 1948. He gave it to my Dad in 1950. I have all of the original papers, etc., for the Jeep. I found your site interesting.

nice website.10 out 10.dont normally see sites that we like this one looks great...had a visit the other day some people i know and they were driving old six wheel drive us army truck.the truck was overheating..unknown reason..strange sight to see left hand drive in the australian bush.bye for now..

We are restoring a 1942 GPW Jeep to original. We are having trouble finding some parts and information on these Jeeps. I have found a lot of helpful info on your website. We are very interested in knowing about the lettering and symbols on the Jeep. I read an article in Military Vehicle Magazine. Our Jeep is early (April 30, 1942), and according to the article the typeface was round dots and 2" lettering. This only lasted from April 22- August 25, 1942. Can you tell me if this information is right. Any help you can give me on this subject and help finding parts would be very much appreciated. You can also reach me at (903-567-6742). Ask for Vicki or Michael. Thank you.

I have a 41 mb and 44 mb/? have problem with frame body mounts don't match up ongoing 20 yr .

I am interested in buying a military jeep in good working order

military jeeps rule !!!!!

* Firms located in 'neutral' Sweden supported the Nazis' financial and industrial leadership. Sweden's crucial role in supplying Nazi Germany iron ore and military facilities. Especially notorious for their support to the Nazis were the Wallenberg family, SEB bank and SKF factory. The Swedish government was responsible for the most iron ore the Nazis received. Kiruna-Gallivare ore fields in Northern Sweden were all important to Nazi Germany. These massive deliveries of iron ore and military facilities from Sweden to Nazi Germany lengthened World War II. Scandinavian cheers = skull: the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish drinking toast (skål, also Islandic skál) originally meant skull. The word has come down from a custom practiced by the warlike Vikings who used the dried-out skulls of their enemies as drinking mugs, with the evident advantage that the mug held a large quantity of mead and could be easily replaced. The viking influence on todays scandinavian language, and in particular mentioned the danish etc word for "cheers" (skal) which came from olden day slaying of people and the associated use of the top of the skull as a drinking vessel. * The ethnic cleansing in Southwestern Finland: some 200 Finnish civilians, men and women, were executed by the Swedish battalion. www.suomalaisuudenliitto.fi/case.htm

Awesome site, great work. Very interesting about the military jeeps.

I live in the D/FW area. Am looking for an M38A1 in driveable condition with no major problems and reasonably priced. Thanks for a great jeep site and all the work.

Looking for a prestine 41-44 jeep, Ron

Hello Brian, Just located your site while surfing, Great job!!! I give your site five stars ***** for assisting all the jeep people out here. Again Thank You for all the hard work you are doing for all of us. Jim

 great site..Bob & Marty

Thanks for taking the time and effort to prepare this site. Awesome!

very nice website well done.

Great website I am very interested in Military jeeps.

very good one of the best yet great photos

Thank you for your help and info.pics.on your website.

I just inherited a 1945 GPW (date on glovebox is 4-21-45). The previous owners had it for 50 years! It has a straight six (kaiser) and runs/drives well. However, I could use some help on where to get manuals/parts/etc. I just found your site and it appears that it may help my quest to restore this vehicle. Thanks, Gean Stumbaugh Santa Rosa, CA (50 mi. north of San Francisco)

I have a M38A1. I need parts for it and don't know where to turn. Please help me.

Anyone want to buy a '64 Willys? A friend of mine is selling it. Please contact me. thanks.

GREAT WEB SITE !!! I ONLY HOPE TO OWN A TRUE EARLY MODEL WILLY'S JEEP SOME DAY. I WILL OWN ONE !!! WHERE THERE'S WILL THERE IS A WAY !!!.... AGAIN GREAT WEB SITE ....TED PHOENIX ARIZONA !!!

looking for a m151 jeep 1965 type or 67 i am a nam vet would like to restore one like i drove in nam. it had twin m 60s on it. with a armor wind shild. i am 64 now. long time ago.

I am restoring a 1968 M38A1 desperately need a pitman arm for this jeep. If you have one or know of somewhere to get one please let me know. Thanks

I am interested in buying a fully restored World War 2 or Korean war era military jeep. I reside in Long Island, NY. I will travel to pick up.

I have owned world war II Jeeps since 1970 and have just one left stored in my garage back in the UK. It is in original condition and not messed about. (still has its 6volt electrical system.) I will be selling it shortly, so if anyone out there is looking for one contact me on my email. Guess I'll be adding this site to my favourites! John
PS The person who buys my Jeep will also inherit original and modern Jeep manuals, and a collection of uniforms etc.

estimado amigo tanto como austed ami tambien me apasionan los jeeps tengo una jeep comanche una jeep grand cherokke y en estos momentos estoy restaurando un jeep modelo 1954 completamente original y me gustaria saber donde puedo conseguir la capota original, clacson o corneta original defensa delantera y la puerta trasera el malacate le agradeceria si me pudiera informar de antemano gracias!!! hector ceballos

Dear Friend,
I, like you, have a passion for jeeps. I have a comanchee, a grand cherokee, and at the moment am restoring an original 1954 jeep. I would like to know where I can find a top cover, a klaxson or horn, front bumper, and the back door, all original.  I would appreciate it if you could inform me.  Thank You!  Hector Ceballos

I need info on war jeeps.

you have some great pictures and information. Dennis 1945 MB

 I just bought a 1962 Willys Ambulance M-170 SN# 13744. Just trying to find some info.

I am interested in more information on early model 1942 MB Jeeps. I am restoring one that was my father's First car,when he was in High School. My Daughter decided she wanted it to be her first car. So I am doing a complete frame off restoration with a few minor safety improvements.

HI Brian, Im from the philippines and starting to restore a 1943 willys MB, really find your site very informative. Also can you help me with willys markings I wanted willys markings that was issuesd here in the Philippines. Hoping you could help me on this Thanks in advance!! Charlz

I've inherited a 1941 Willys Jeep that's in pretty good condition. I had my mechanic look it over and he thinks it's going to need quite a lot of work since it's been sitting so long. I do know that there is a short in the wiring somewhere which caused smoke to come out from under the dash when the ignition was turned on. I want to know if BMJ has a current catalog with prices, etc. on parts for this Jeep. I think I'd like to restore it but might consider selling it. Is there a source to find out what it's worth. Thanks. Jim

Hello Brian, nice to know that you are still in business. Our Slatgrill is running very well. We will send you pictures this summer. Hope to see you again some time. Best regards from Switzerland. Arthur & Erwin

WILLYS WILLYS WILLYS WILLYS WILLYS. Iam from Indonesia, Thanks for your's home page, it's helps me alot. I buyed willys gpw 1942 last month.

Brian, I am trying to find information about a 1942 Willys Jeep, Military, in good condition for a friend. Do you know where one would look for such a vehicle? Do you know if such a vehicle is for sale anywhere? I live in Tucson, Arizona. Thank you for any help you can give me. I am sure you must be wondering why a woman would ask this question, but my friend is a vehicle lover and I am trying to help. Thank you. Carole

JUST LOOKING

Hi i forgot to mention we have a hochkiss in 82nd airborne coulours m38ai and a dodge 1944 ambulance and a saracen tank and are keen members of the mvt in england.Best wishes to all Ben

Very intresting.

Very nice site, no comment

very thorough & informative.i appreciate your time & knowledge immensely.

Hi Brian, I'had just finish to restaur a 1944 Willys jeep and i'm looking on the web to find informations of the history of my jeep during the ww2,marks,army of service,battle .etc.etc.I found your web site:its fantastic and very complet,i learn a lot of informations:thank you very much.I'm living in south of France see you soon on your site Bye

Impressive! I am a book collector my self, which is why looking for WWII 488th or and 340 bg 12th army air core. Joseph Heller's old outfit. Thank you and regards Douglas

I was in the army both Eco 3/32 INF & Dco 2/124 Inf. All our jeeps had been replaced with HUMMERS. We did still have 5 Jeeps in our unit, I enjoyed driving or riding in them. I was task with driving them to Camp Blanding Florida (1993 I think) for decommission. We parked them in a dirt field with around 400 more, a chain was pulled in one side and out the other, the last one being locked. At the front of the field there was a loader placing them (after the fluids was all drained) placed in a car crusher. The rest is history. This to me was sickening not a fitting farewell to and old solder at all. We can thank all the bleeding hearts that proclaimed the jeep unsafe

Nice stories, great site! keep it going

most of what i know about jeeps is from here. i would like to see more details of mountings of seats, lights, guns and other accessories car5ried on the mb if possible.an A+ site!!

I really like all the information you have put together and is interesting to read. I like the jeep history which you put together. You put in enough pictures to make it interesting. Back in 1996, I was restoring a 1943 GPW and bought some jeep part from you. Now I don't remember what items. I may have bought some combat rims. I know they came from CA but dealt with several part vendors from CA. I had a web site of my jeep restoration completed but lost it in hyper space when I moved from Kansas to South Carolina, so my son is rebuilding my web site and information. Today I looked at your site and sent some more material to my son to put on my site. You have been to a lot of show over the years and you tell a good story of jeeps. Gene Lundgrin

hi,i just got a 1945 willys jeep,and would like to get on a list of and for jeep lovers,also have four halftracks and a 5ton semi truck,they all run good too,so please send me some info back,i love to talk to other military lovers.so send me some info back.love your web site.lots of info. thanks wendell

i have a 43 gpw (122378) that i've been working on for about a year,i have found your web site varry helpful in restoring my jeep as a good bit of it was missing. thanks for all the help,bruce

Just happened on the site. Great stuff! I was looking for a picture of an Air Force Jeep. Can't seem to find one. Any of your guests have one? I was looking for some Strata Blue paint that might be in Florida I could pick up tomorrow. Please let me know if you know where I could get some locally. My paint store in Ocala said they didn't have any but they could match it up if I had something that was actually painted with the color. They couldn't cross reference the color code or use a px I had. Any suggestions? Thanks, Judy

Love the site. I drove a Jeep a lot in the US Army, Germany, '54-'57. The pictures bring back memories. God bless our troops. Hoo aah.

In the Army I drove a M38 I think. 1959 60. No heat in the winter. Alot of times with the windshield down. Never had an interest in one..My nieghbor just gave away a 42. Notbad shape. I missed it. So, I bought a 452-GB1. Gonna need a lot of parts. Enjoying the site. I think it will be a great help!

 HI, LIKE YOUR SITE. I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO OWN A JEEP, BUT I AM GLAD THERE ARE THOSE WHO CAN, AN THOSE WHO CAN BUY AN RESTORE. I LIVE ON A MILITARY BASE AT EL CENTRO CA, WE HAVE AN AIR SHOW ON MARCH 12 AN 13. COULD YOU BRING A FEW OF YOUR VEHICLES AN A VENDOR. I AM REITRED FROM THE ARMY & AIR FORCE. LAST TIME I RODE A JEEP WAS IN VETNAM, AND IT WAS A NAVY JEEP, BEFORE THAT I WAS DOING BORDER PATROL IN LINZ, AUSTRIA. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS

I will be buying and restoring a CJ2 or CJ3 in about 6 months. I am officaly handicaped from a drunk driver accident and have limited mobility and upper body strenth. any ideas on how I could modify the jeep to reduce vibration and soften the ride. I could get a nice new car but what the heck,you only live once and I love jeeps. I would really apreciate any advice

Brian, Great web site. I purchased a beautiful 1944 Willys in Deleware and brought it home here to Michigan through your web site. I have learned quite a bit about WW2 Jeeps from it. It is a shame that so many people don't take the time to "read" what is avalible on the internet. They want information but they don't want to spend any time learning the basics of their interests. Keep up the good work. Frank

Appreciate all your veterans posts, I'm currently serving in Egypt on AD, USA after a short stay in the states after a year in Iraq. I am missing my '51 CJ2A; which I've modified to look virtually identical to an M38. It has a buick EF V-6, saganaw 4 spd, AA Overdrive, custom trusses/axle supports, S-10 PS, full-floating rear axle w/ warn hubs front and rear. The 31's are on OD steelies. The body/hood has not been cut; save some slots for a shovel/axe mount on the R/S. Believe it or not, I looked eight years for a rust free CJ2A, and have owned it 10 years now. Looking forward to visiting your site. SSG LB

Great site. I just obtained my first jeep and this is my first attempt at restoring anything. This site is a great help. Chuck GPW #100608

 Thanks to all the veterans who have served, fought, and died to preserve the peace and tranquility for our great nation, The United States Of America.

Great site keep up the good work from the guys in cheshire england who love driving thier jeeps with w.s.down. MERRY CHRISTMAS

good site.

 Brian ...... I can't believe you got back to me in such depth AND with such speed. Everyone is busy these days and it is very kind of you to give of your time. What you have told me goes a long way and I will certainly look further now that eBay has kicked my auction off. After I got your info, I added some of the accounting of the Alaskan Scouts, taken from the Washington Post, to my auction. I explained that what was written was a "historical account" taken from the time period. Well, the term "Jap" was used and eBay ended my auction because that word was offensive. I wonder ....... how far do they think they can go in censorship? ? Anyway ....... I sincerely appreciate your effort. Happy Holidays ! ! ! Best Regards ......... Maxine

I'm looking for a 1953 Willys 4X4 pickup to restore. I had one when I was young.

 Came across your web site IT'S GREAT lots of Good Early Jeep Photos Keep Up The Great Work!!!!!!!!! Cheers Erik.S.Billing

I am currently restoring Ford GPW 103714 DOD March 1943

 Thanks for your site tour. You have some great stuff about this great vehicle. I have recently purchased what has turned out to be a 1959 CJ5 (date found coutesy of your information). I am in the process of obtaining parts that were missing from it. It really is not in very bad shape although there is body rust. Any help you can provide me in my efforts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for making all your hard work available to people like me.It is inspirational. - Wayne

Looking to establish the value of a '47(?) willys military jeep in good condition.

 Fantastic, considering selling my WW11 MBT willys trailer decided to learn a bit about it ,i,m amazed at info on your site didnt realize there was so much .I was doubtful that it was a genuine 1943 willys but after reading the comparisons it looks 99% right. The only thing that i havent been able to find is a fair price to a buyer and me,so i may put it onto E-BAY and see what happens. The other woman in my life is my 1944 MB which if i do sell the trailer, i may convert to 12 volt so she starts up a bit easier.Anyway you have a great site and i will be a regular visitor so get the coffee on bye for now.Ed.

 Throughly enjoy your web-site Brian, I have always thought that this vehicle was the the symbol of WW II and Korean War, and still today represents our military today. I have always wanted one personally, since having driven one in training during the Korean war, so much so that I had to have a photo of me and two friends while at Fort Hood, Texas in 1951. Great site, Frank A.

 Located in Kingman, Arizona. I have a 1942 Ford GPW with a 1944 GPW motor, which I found in Mesa, Arizona. Needs alot of work, missing alot of military hardware. But it runs!! It's going to bew quite the project, my first restoration! Great web site!

 A great place to find what you are looking for parts. FRANK

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Great Site! - lot's of (accurate) info and a pleasure to navigate. Hope to meet you sometime. I may be buying a 1948 CJ - 2A converted to "military style". Any thoughts? Best regards, Richard Heilman Santa Barbara, Ca. (805) 452-7583 - mobile 563-2204 - evenings/weekends

 Hi Brian it been awhile since we last met. I just bought the litteral jeep in a barn and it came with lots of xtra parts. I will be selling as soon as I have sorted them. Hope to put them on this site.

 I have what I think is a 1941 jeep. the flathead motor has been replaced with a overhead cam motor.I will look for serial nunbers and email some pictures. I have a title and located near baton Rouge. Thanks to your web site I can begin tosee what type of WW two jeep this is. Ihave many questions. This Vehicle is complete, has a top with suicide doors and some rust. I do not know what is original. I will try to find the vin numbers and motor numbers and email them to you. Thanks Allen

Very infomative and interesting. Keep up the good work.

I have a 1947 SPEN military style civilian trailer with the top bows.

44 and a 51 model here lookin for some info on the hi/lo snowblade system

 Brian, Thanks for a great website. I came across it whilst I was surfing for pictures of British or South African desert Jeeps. I have an MB that is painted in desert colours ...and I am having a heck of a time trying to find suitable markings. Most desert pics show SAS jeeps which is not what I need. In South Africa I reckon that there are only about a 15 MB/GPW's Regards Bruce Perkins

I dont own a jeep But I think I could be one of the last to drive a WW11 jeep in the British Army 1958, you will now have a 1,000 e-mails to say I am wrong. 59 YH 50 sereved me well all over BAOR. One small US conection I was in the 60th Regiment of Foot who in 1755 were The 62nd Royal American's Another bit of uesless infomation Now just about to plough through your site JW Huddersfield, England.

Ready to build a 1943 willies, first jeep many corvettes.

 Looking for WWII Jeep for Vet. Year 1941 to 1947

Hi, It is nice to meet all of you.

 Happiness for your Brian paginates And or I have two jeeps Ford GPW 1943 that I am restoring in Mexico and I request you permission to print some of your pictures to be able to see cone exactly finish my Jeeps Greeting It excuses the spelling and grammar uses the translator of the compute

Very nice web site. I have several post war Jeeps and trailers and my passion the CJ3B. But I also have a Willys Slatgrille MB and a BT3 trailer MY guess on Mfg dates for TC-3 would be 45, 46, 47, & afew in 48. but none after. Iam I correct or very wrong? Louie Larson

 Without doubt one most complete Jeep sites I've come across so far. Loads of info for the beginner that I am. Details, serial numbers, dates and so on. In an hour's reading, I found the answers to so many questions. Great stuff.

 Dear Brian, Hve just bought a WW-II Jeep Ford 1942, am in Delhi India. i will need some parts for the vehicle, how do I import them and send payments to you. Pl do let me know. Also require the manuals for the vehicle. Rabindra

 really liked every thing on the site can set and look for hours i own a 49 cj2a totally restored i love it maybe post some pics someday

I know this is a dumb question??? but what do the letters J.E.E.P. stand for. I know they are an anacronym for something. We are having a family discussion over it. Thanks alot! C.Duffy

 My M416 was trashed by a sand blaster. That lime green primer won't come off. I had the whole body coated with a linex coating that was a "mistake" at my buddies shop. Someone purged the gun and hose into 2 gallons of Yellow tint. Came out almost military green, I'll have to wait to see if the shine bleaches out in the sun. I'm waiting for an automotive color match for the small parts. Nice site Mike

 Hello form Baghdad! I'm preparing to redeploy back to the states in December and as such am getting ready to get back to living history, I am looking for either a WWII US 57mm or Brit 2 lb AT tank I can restore/ make operational for living history purposes, any idea where I might look for sucha piece? Even a demiled one, or the carriage etc. Many thanks, R. Crawford

 Really cool web site! I have an 04 wrangler sport and looking for mbt,bt3,m100 or m416 close to houston,texas. I am finding it very difficult to locate one in my area. HELP! p.s., the mail boxes and toilet seats blew me away,LOL! GIZ :)

 Brian. A most interesting site.I hope me email about my overland drive from Singapore to the Uk (The First ever and its not been done since) reaches you. Thanks Roy

hi looking to buy old jeep of some kind.thank you

Hey guys...I'm sorry I forgot to tell you what I am looking for. I'm looking for a WW2 jeep original or reproducted. Thanks

 Hey guys, I am looking to buy an original or a reproduction of one. If you guys could e-mail me at swat32292@hotmail.com with ALL the information...that would be teriffic. Thanks By the way...VERY nice website =)

 Dear Sir. I know don't call me Sir I work for a living. An excellent web site and awesome pics to say the least. The Jeep in my time was the Kaiser Pattern Version excellent in all conditions, what we have the Iltis is like ts and a bull. I build model versions and so far I have about 30 different types all 1/35 scale and I do commissions. My detailing would drive people crazy but it is accurate,they will very from parade ground quality to weeks in the boonies before the CSMS inspection. We lived in ours then you may already know that. With the said I am looking to find model versions in 1/6 scale and I am looking to buy a real one can you tell me more. I saw one advertised on ebay a Kaiser Patteren for $3500 U.S is that a fair price. Again thanks.

i'm looking to buy and restore a M151 Jeep from the Vietnam era thanks a greatful Vietnam Vet

Hi very nice pictures I have one 151A1 in Thailand see you later.

 Hi, I have just bought a 1956 Willis jeep and was hoping someone could tell me where I can find the Vin numbers on it????????????? I would greatly apprieciate any help you could give me!

 HI BRIAN, YOU PROBABLY DON'T REMEMBER ME - I PURCHASED PARTS FROM YOU AT YOUR HOME A FEW YEARS AGO. I'M IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND JUST RETURNED FROM BEING DEPLOYED. I'M STILL WORKING ON MY JEEP. JOHN

Restoring an Willy's MB jeep at present

 Stumbled onto your site. It,s great. I used to be the proud owner of a 43 MB, But sold it and bought a wagoneer when my third child was born. I now own a 82 CJ7 and am looking for a trailor in the Minnesota area. Thanks, Cory Will send photos of off frame resteration of the 43 MB next visit.

I THINK YOU HAVE A VERY INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING WEB PAGE

 Great site! Just got my 1st Willys and trying to find out as much as possible. Hopefully I'll learn some from your nice site here. Thanks

Good job---I'm new at Jeeps--have 1946 just to play with around town.

 I have spent way to much time on your site, thank you. My Dad, (86) my Son (24) and I (56) have been Jeep enthusiest for decads. All started with a MBA in the 50's. We now have a 43 MBA. Just brought it home on the 23 of April 2004. An old friend of my Dad have it years ago. Dad bumped into the fellow's wife. Dad talked to him and he said he parked in behind a barn after a hunting trip at a place East of San Diego in 1977. After many wrong turns, wrong addresses and mis information, we found it, still behind the barn (now a garage, under a Pepper Tree with about 30 years of "stuff" all over it. Anything materal was pulveized and much rust. But....it is a project. The spark plugs are a ceramic stem setting on a mound of rust. A person can pick to ceramic right up and leave the base (rust). WQe have a 53 CJ3B, 45MB, and later stuff. 82 CJ-5, 77 Jeep Honcho, and Cherokees. Well again, your sight is the best and most accurate I have found and I have spent hours reading sites and books. I went on Amazon but only a Vol II available. I will look more diligently

GREAT SITE IM LOOKING FOR INFO ON AUSTRALIAN PARTS SUPPLYER TO RESTOR MY WILLIS JEEP ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

 Very cool info on the WW II Jeeps..I am currently doing a history project about World War II for the library of Congress folklife in Washington. God Bless our Troops and of course the entire coalition preserving the freedoms' we value and hold dear & freeing the oppressed so they can have freedom one day in the near future.

 I have several ww2 military Jeeps and am in the process of restoring them. I have extra parts and need parts. I would be glad to talk to anyone interested in doing same. Thanks 406 232 7662 Miles City, MT

 Very good site!!! I have a 1942 G.P.W. On cleaning it down we found Div signs for an 'Akk Akk.Section based in London.It was subsequently used in the invasion of Salerno.( So I believe) we have rebuilt (not in showroom condition) the jeep and have a lot of enjoyment using it with our grandchildren. Will visit again soon.............

 Brian, First let me start by saying thankyou for taking the time and effort to produce such a comprehensive site. For a 'new' jeep owner your information has been invaluable. (The wife has even stopped quering those 'unusual' purchases. Just a quick query, can you email me a photo of how the jeep tyre pump is stored and also the floor brackets for the crank handle. Kinds Regards and once again, thanks. Phillip

 Hello! Brian S. Miller from Kingman, Arizona. My Family used to have a 1952 M-38, it was the vehicle I learned to drive in. It's long gone, I want one of my own now, looking for a 41-45 MB or GPW. Can't wait to find one! Great Site, Nicely done!

I like your site Brian. I am amased about all your license plates, I am trying to get one from every stat, i have 32. Sincerely Yours Harald Malmoe Sweden

 Dear Brian, Im glad to meet your address in google.com. I'm also the GPW Willys mania. We have Bali American Jeep Club (BAJ) where that club has approx 50 members of WWII GPW Ford Jeep owners. Any way please keep in touch between us, hopefuly you can come down to Bali Indonesia to see us, Brian , one day I'll send you our club members picture and my cars as well. Thank you very much for kind attention, Regards as always, Viva WWII American Jeep Gogo Prayogo

Pretty good site. I am looking to buy either a 41-45 MB or GPW jeep

Pretty good site. answered most of my questions

 Great Site! Thanks Brian! I own a 1943 GPW , a 1952 M-38 and a 1985 M-151-a2, so yes your site will be very handy to me and if I can help others in the process it will then be my pleasure! Ralph Dixon

 I have a 1944 MB for sale that has been restored. Not a 100 pt. vehicle but very nice for drive and show. Vehicle is located in Dover Delaware and the price is $10,000 dollars.

 Just found your website. Was looking for info. or pictures of Ford 4 cyl. Jeep Motors. If you have anything that will help, would like to hear from you. You have a GREAT web site.

Thanks for having such a great free site!! I have just posted for the first time. There is a ton of great info here!!! You should be aware that there are one or two photos in the "tool" section that do not load. Sincerly, Sailor.

I would like to buy a ww2 Jeep or weapons carrier.

 Wow, you don’t know how appreciative of this website I am! My name is Maggi, and I’m a senior at West Valley High School and for my senior project I am restoring a 1946 Willys. It’s a CJ-2A civilian and I’m positively in love with it. I just wanted to write and tell you ‘thanks’ for your awesome web page. I am doing a research paper on them and you really gave me an in-depth understanding. Although mine is a civilian i still love reading everything about the militaries. My little guy is all stock and I’m trying to keep it that way. I've cut out the cancer rust and welded new metal in place. I’ve also sandblasted the whole thing and I’m working hard on trying to get it somewhat straight. I hold a lot of memories from my childhood in it. It was the first real bonding time I had with my dad. I've been working on it for three years now and I cant wait to drive it again. The little ‘Go Devil’ runs like a champ. When I pulled it out of the shed it had been sitting for seven years. With some fresh gas and a little bit of coaxing it started right up. It sat for so long a rodent built a nest in the exhaust; grain and acorns were shooting out of it. But I’m rambling which I tend to do when I talk about the little devil. So thanks again and keep up with the good work!!

Reply: Hello, Very nice of you to write and tell me. Thanks, I am glad you like the website. I think your letter might inspire other dad's to do a father-child project with a jeep. I'm glad you got to bond with your dad. :) And your right about those little engines - I had the same thing happen to me. I didn't run mine for 2 years, but after charging the battery, started right up and ran like a champ - blowing out all the critters that had made the undercarriage home LOL Take care, come back, write again when you have something to share, send me a before & after pic for the Hall of Fame page on my website. Take care, Brian

 I have a 1942 willy jeep that would need restoring. I was going to ask how much you thought I could sell it for, but after looking at some on the internet it makes me want to restore ours. I am glad I ran across your sight. Mitzi Nall

Hallo Brian Thank you very much for a wonderfull site, I have been interested in Radio surplus since the beginning of the 50th, and WW2 Jeeps since 1968. All the best to you and yours Sincerely Harald

 An adventure in itself going through the wealth of information and the inventory of parts and equipment Brian has accumulated. It is great to know there are people like Brian that realize the depth of the job.... the little iron workhorse (Jeep) is to our armed forces. I have owned many Jeeps over the years.... I still have one of my original Willys in the garage (161,000 original miles). Interesting enough, the only piece of equipment that I have had to replace due to failure is the brake master cylinder. Thank you Brian.... sincerely, Gunner

Hello, I first want to say, I think your patches are the best I have seen. I was amazed at the varity and quality. I have a small patch collection started, but I would like to collect patches as I have just seen. Thank you for showing these wonderful patches of history. Thomas A. Micek

 I HAVE A 1966 M-151-A1( WHICH I CONSIDER TO BE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE) I AM HAVING A TOUGH TIME GETTING A REALISTIC M-60 MACHINE GUN REPLICA TO PLACE ON THE JEEP. I HAVE THE MOUNT AND PINTLE. EVERYONE I'VE CONTACTED SAYS ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE

 I am very impressed with your ad page, My Dad was a Marine Sargent on the Marshall Islands in WWII, So I enjoy looking at things around that erea, Please fill free to visit my web site or home page there the same, you mite just be interested in what i have to offer! Business & Investment wise.

 Just looking to get in to obtaining a WWII "40's jeep or at least a 1947 vintage jeep. Like your website very much and will use it in the future. Thanks!

I am glad that I got to see your site.I will come back often.

 Hi Brian Great page you have here. I'm from Switzerland. Restoring a MB 261 Willy's right know. Looking for a drilling template for the body. Does anybody have an idea where I could find something like that. Greatings form the Chocolate Country.

Always looking for tips and parts.

Bonjour, J'habite en France, dans les Vosges,je suis aussi passionné par la jeep,je posséde des jeep M201 Les soldats américains ont beaucoup participé à la libération des Vosges pendant la WW2 Super , votre site !!! Jean-Paul

nice hoop that you will come to the remberday next year 25;26;27 juin 2004 in belgium

 Hi, there Brian enjoyed your site alot.I own a 1942 Willy,s MB Jeep.Chassis;175748.Engine;MB116170.Data Plate;135284.D O D;4/16/42. This Jeep, would probably not travel on American soil again like many other,s around the world.It,s one of many vehicle,s that came with the American Soldiers to defend New Zealand during World War 2.We,the older generation will alway,s remember them. My Jeep will remind me.

HI, I AM FROM IOWA CITY IOWA I HAVE A 43 MB WITH ORIGINAL BODY HOOD ETC. I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY WHEN WEATHER PERMITS.

 Greetings - Your email form does not seem to be working. I have an original AF Eastern Test Range patch of about 1965, an Air Proving Ground patch of 1947 and a 6th Army patch of 1945 that I am willing to give you. I am the historian for the 13th Bomb Squadron Assoc, (visit the site above) and have a graphic designer re-creating all the Oscars of this historic squadron. I will give you the patches above if you will give us a photo scans of your two 13th BS patches. Chrly

Great site especially for collectors who are needing to identify there material. All the best!

 WANTED TO BUY: MB/GPW My Mom & I are trying to purchase a WWII Jeep for my Dad's 80th Birthday. We need a miracle to happen, because we need it by 20th (October) no later than 26th. His birthday is the 20th and the big surprize party is the 26th. All I can say is, ATTENTION TROOPS-HELP Call 1-731-694-1932 or 731-635-4921. Thank you. We are near Memphis, TN.

 JUST LOOKING TO BUY A CJ-2 1946 OR ANYTHING FROM 1941 TO1946. THANK-YOU.

Yuba City CA

 Your site is very impressive. I'm in the process of rebuilding an early Ford GP and always looking for hard to find parts. Hopefully thru your sale list I will be successful in finding that "rare piece". Regards, Brad

I own a 1953 Willis Overland Jeep that i'm going to restore before long. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !

Looking to buy a willis jeep

BRIAN THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONCE. I THINK WE ARE GOING TO BE FRIENDS FOR A LONG TIME. '43 GPW JACK

 Your site about jeeps is really fantastic. What a source of information! Congatulations. I own a 1948 CJ2A, and am from São Sebastião - SP - Brazil

 Love the website, Just purchased a 1998 Jeep and looking for a Jeep Club so that I can share my new hobby and and explore other's. Find your's interesting.

 Hi Brian, Enjoying your site very much! I'm looking for any info or items (to browse or purchase) from my late father's 15th AAF bomber group, the 465th. He was a belly gunner on a B24 Liberator (and shot down in 1944). Can supply additional info if necessary... THANKS MUCH for any info or links. BEST WISHES, Kimm

Really enjoyed your site. My last Jeep was a 1942 model. Sure wish I hadn't let my neighbor talk me into selling it to him.

I would like to look at ww11 jeeps for sale in the SLC area if anyone knows of any. Thank you.

 This is a wonderful site, it is great to see the vets of WWII honoured and appreciated. I'm from Neudorf, Saskatchewan, Canada, and I would like to get my hands on a WWII era willy's jeep....just trying to figure out how to go about doing it! I would sure like to get ahold of one of those jeeps and maintain in as a memory of those of my family and neighbours who fought in the war.

 Husband is building a willys jeep 1949 panel tuck. Can you help in parts, ideas and interior supplies. Thank you Pamela Dunbar Beckley, Wva. I enjoyed your website.

Fantastic site Keep up the good woork

Thanks. Great info. I am very interested in buying a GPW or MB. Jon

 have had a 1945 mb for 15yrs just started my restore lots of work.hope to have pics soon. if someone is looking fornew parts lookup restore4x4.com thay have a lot of goodes

Great site, I own a 1943 willys mb myself its great fun driveing around the roads in cheshire.keep them rolling!!!!1

 I found your site while looking for the origin of the name "jeep." I have read your information on the Ford Motor "GP." However I wonder whether there might be more to the picture. I have what appears to be an illustrated memoirs of the 13th Armored Division, titled "A History of the Black Cats from Texas to France, Germany and Austria and back to California," 1945. On page 54, "Souvenirs," there is a picture of a jeep, and GIs working on front left wheel rim raised up and the caption says, "The only reason this Jerry Weep didn't come back was that it wouldn't fit in anyone's duffel bag." I had always imagined that Jeep was somehow a contraction of "Jerry Weep," whatever that could mean. It makes the Jerries (Germans) weep?

 just bought my first flat fender, # MB432710, somewhere in it's history some updates have been done, like brakes and fuel tank, i really need somewhere i can find what is what so my restoration can begin. it does run and drive down the road.

 I think your site is awesome. I really like the old mb's and my brother and I are looking to buy one and restore it ourselves. I cant wait until that time comes. keep up the good work with the site, it looks great. Later, Dylan Jones

 Great site. Learning much here so will be back from time to time. Inherited a 42 Willys last year when father passed away. He had owned it for 22 yrs. Still runs great. Hadn't been started in 2 yrs and fired right up. Was going to sell until we started talking to people who called about it. Now interested in restoring it back to original. Any info where to find parts and more about originality would be appreciated. The only number were not sure about is the engine cast number and head. Also found a stamped number on top of block above water pump - J-10 6124?

 Excellent site, I'm a novice to this restoration business but plan on jumping in with both feet. I'll be back many times, I'm sure. Looking actively now for a 1942/43 jeep to bring to Hawaii and work on. RFB

Fantastic Site!!!! Look this site: www.cvmarj.com.br about Military Jeeps!!!! Fábio Silva Gurgel X12 www.gurgelguerreiro.hpg.com.br From São Paulo, Brazil

 I think your page is a wonderfull resource of information and real inspiration to continue with my restoration work. Recive my best wishes from Venezuela.

 I shall be back to your site many times I'm sure, as I have just purchased a jeep of which year I am not sure.I believe it is in the 1941 to 1945 year range.I plan on a ground up restore keeping it in total milatary dress.

Hey, Great site! Love it! I'm working on a new version of my site and I will make a link to your site then on it! Can you sign my guestbook too please? www.4x4valley.com Thanks, Fabien

 Just looking always on the look out for good jeep part for my fully restored my MB WILLYS.I am about to start on GPW FORD which is ex navy. So we go instead blue not green. I will be in touch about parts if you have a price list it would handy. CHEERS John

 brian you have a great site I currently own 2Gpw's one a 1945 and the other 1943 also I own a 1967 m151a1 ex/USMC both of the gpws a frame off restoriations the m151a1 is stock thanks for the space Mike

 FANTASTIC site. I could not believe it when I found it. I have just started looking at restoring jeeps and am amazed at the really neat people and machines out there. I am looking for a GPW located in the center of the country (I live in N.Central Oklahoma). Bert

Thanks for stopping on our Airborne sites ! Lots of info on yours too. Keep up the good work. August 3rd I will be in Affligem, Belgium. There is a huge meeting of WW2 vehicles. Will be there with my niece's Willy's, original USMC jeep of 1943. Greetz of Belgium !

 The recent Ford 100 year Celebration renewed my intest in the amphibious Jeep.I am starting to look for one in the best possible shape? I thought I would start with your excellent web site. Thanks, George B Waterman

I love the cartoon of the soldier putting the jeep out of its misery :o)

Very nice. I'll be back. Thanks Ken

Well done. You have provided not only a valuable resoruce, but one with obvious historical value and merit as well as humor. I have always been facinated by 'jeeps", but only recently started looking for one. Perhaps after my first I might entertain the idea of a restoration. Who knows? I have restored before, but only sports cars. Anyway, great web site. I am sure I will visit again. Oh incidentally, since I am just getting into this "jeep fever" could you direct me to a publication, etc. of history of newer vintage, e.g., 1980 and up. If not that is okay I will keep looking. Just trying to educate self before making the first purchase. Thanks and again great job! Tom

Brian, Thanks for the nice job you did posting my late father's pictures from Burma.

I have always liked the old jeeps and hope someday to restore one and drive it around town and show it off.

Looking to buy a 1947 restored jeep and need to know equivilant price ranges for this vehicle.

Hey, Bud enjoyed the site- You have spent alot of time on it thats obvious. Hey whats up with the Jap truck - buy American - just kidding. It was good hearing from you. I will make an attempt to get out that way in the next year. Have you heard from any of our other old friends and what there up to. I will try to stay in contact although you know I'm terrible about that- Always know that you hold a special place in my heart... I know that sounds sappy but it's the truth. Say hello to ted and monica and the kids. Your Friend, Mark

Thanks for the great web site fron 2-117 Head Quaters Feild Artilery, Oneonta Alabama.

My '41 Slat Grille is 90% restored. I plan to have it at the MPVA convention in Alameda.

 I am having a 1947 CJ2A restored. Should be complete this summer. Intrested in information on WW11 and old jeeps of the forties. Thanks ART

LOOKING TO BY LIGHT DUTY CJ2 OR CJ3 IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

we are shipping 3x Willys MB from the uk to Canada thid july to drive up the old ALCAN Hiway

I love the jeep cursor,is it a MB or I love the jeep cursor is it MB or GPW ?????? Rgds,Alex

I have 1946 late edt.c.j,2.a, im looking for a new body .....any idea were I can find ???

Good job excellent information. I am a retired Master Sergent from the USAF, and looking to purchase a WW2 jeep.

Thanks for the great site. I really enjoyed all the information. Just bought a Canadian M101 to pull behind my TJ. Thanks again Mike

 I have a 1942 GPW that upon restoration was allocated to the 51st Regiment.(The Dick Whittington Unit) I would like to find out more about this unit though I know it apperently served at Anzio and other Italian theatres of the 2nd.

very nice keep it up. thanks, pmh

Hi, I am looking for WW-2 Jeeps and acessorires for a Marine Corps buddy. We are Korean War Veterans. He does not have a computer. He just finished restoring a Jeep and is looking for a trailer. Name is Ted Besser 1014 E 100 S,Hartford City, IN, 47348-9729-- phone # 1-765-331-0152 I am sure he would be glad to hear from you. Ask him to send a picture of his Jeep. We just attended a Marine Corps Reunion in Florida. Thanks a lot and Semper FI. Bill Dixon

Wow! Reallly cool site.. glad I found it..Good luck with it in the future Brian!"

just aquired an 1943 mb in pretty decent shape, good projest

Brain Just got my MB, trying to find FM or TMs, and what parts can be inter change W/ her. Shes a 45, I beleave M1A1, good shape. Want to bring her back to ornginal operation, W/detals Fellow Soldier my self SGT FLORES R US ARMY PS THXS

 Hi Brian, I happened on your webpage because I was searching around for information on the original copper POW bracelets from the Vietnam era. Nice links you have for that info. I love Jeeps, and I hate to reveal this, but I'm a great fan of The Rat Patrol, and I always thought the jeeps couldn't actually operate with a 50 cal Browning firing off the back of them?? That that was just made up for TV. Back in the summer of 2000 we had a get together in Austin TX, and met fellows from the Lone Star Military Vehicles group, who brought their vehicles to display for us. Up till then, I didn't realize what a big thing collecting and restoring military vehicles really was. Your jeep is gorgeous. Keep up the good work with the website and collecting. It's admirable to keep the WWII vets [and all of them] in our memories. I just lost my dad last November, he served in the Pacific during WWII, and he was a commander of his American Legion post in Chicago. He was the greatest guy. Thanks again for the wonderful website. Judith

 i'm 47 years old & some of my oldest memorys are of an old jeep that my father had. i couldn't have been over 3 or 4 at the time so i will place the time around 1959. as poor as we were i'm sure the jeep was already old so i will guess it to be mid to early 40's. i recently talked to my older sister about the jeep & she says it was an old military jeep. i cant say for sure but i dont remember it having a tailgate. having said that, i have just recently bought a 1953 cj3 (mainly to get it out of my system) but i have my heart set on a mb. the problem is that i live in kentucky where the mb's are scarce to non-existant. i have located some on different venues but most all are on the west coast. my question is --- if i purchase on of these jeeps from the west coast, can someone please hook me up with a transport company & does anyone have an idea what something like this will cost? i have been watching your web page for several months & have enjoyed reading all the classifieds & responses. i feel like i know some of these guys already. thanks for any information anyone can give me & thanks brian for such an informational site.

I'am interested in purchasing a ww2 navy jeep. Would you have any leads? Thanks Rocky

Great Page! Very informative.

 great web site! My hubby and I have a 44 MB that we inherited from his great uncle. It was issued to him when he landed in France and was able to bring it back with him. Am now restoring a BT3 trailer to go with it.

 An excellent site. I have a comment on your where is Canada with regards to the war on Iraq. I am Canadian. I wont speak good or ill with respect to the choices my government makes. But I will speak to some history. WW1 August 1914 Canada declared war on Germany. Where was the US? Finally decided to help out in april 1917. WW2 Canada declared war on the Axis in Sept 1939. Where was the US? They didnt show up till 1941 and only after the japs bombed Pearl. We should stand together and not disparge one another. God bless all our servicemen and women wherever they may be.

 i learned to drive on a 1943 willys that belonged to my grandfather and now that i am older i plan on finding one of my own so i can relive my childhood memories and show my kids just how much fun i had as a kid

 This is a excellent site on WW 2 jeeps. I am learning allot about them. As a Reenactor I want to help save history from being lost to the ages. I am glad to see they are other people like me here. Keep on Jeeping---

 Hi, Brian. Just wanted you to know that you have a great site here. I found some information on the gas can bracket that I was looking for as I am restoring a 1943 GPW frameup right now. Thanks for such good information. Best Wishes.. Eric Richardson

These jeeps are amazing. Do you happen to know the price ranges on these things nowadays?

 All these jeeps were in amazingly great shape. All these people did an excellent job in keeping their vehicles running.I hope that I can buy one of these and restore it by the time i get to drive.

 I own a ford jeep, require your suggestion and encouragement to mentain it in spic and span condition. i belong to india.shall be grateful to hear from you. RANDY

Its very good as I am a Ford/Willys Jeep nut from "Downunder".

 I am looking to sell a 1947 Willys CJ2A. Do you have any opinion on price? Was running when last parked 15 yrs ago. Has second engine for parts. I am relocating and interested in selling it.

Interesting site.I will post pictures and details of WW2 Willys Jeep in Italy when available.

Hello Brian! Awesome site you have here! All the best =)

curious about willys jeeps built as fire fighting rigs.if any still exist?

 please respond before July 2, 2003 thats about 90 days from April 1, 2003 I am leaving for Basic Combat Training for the 82d Airborne(ARMY PARATROOPER)HOOAH! thanks for the help in finding a 1941-1945 willys mb jeep

 I am looking for a 1941-1945 willys mb jeep any price range please if you know of one near Sonoma/Santa Rosa CA, email me at bonsai007420@aol.com thanks.

 HI! GREAT SITE. I'VE JUST PURCHASED AN 1941 FORD JEEP SERIAL# 250. WILL NEED ALOT OF INFO TO RESTORE. THANKS

 Great web site for Jeeps ! By the way, does anyone know anyone who has a working motorized three wheel "cyclo"? (popular in Saigon during the Vietnam Confict) Looking for one for my Vietnam Veterans Reunion in Sept 2003. Howard Hickman HowdyH@attbi.com http://phulam.com

 Hello Brian! What an excellent site and source of reference for WWII jeeps, especially the fantastic pictures! I dropped in to get some inspiration for customising a 1/6 scale Ultimate Soldier Willy's Jeep! Should look great now thanks to you! All the best! Martin :))

 hy folks.I am only 61 years young.I was in the U.S.Army from October 1962 through October 1965.I was over at a neighbors house this evening and I mentioned to Mr.Brown,he is 82 years young,that I have allways wanted to own a World War Two Jeep.Mr.Brown told me about a guy in Bolton,Mississippi who owns a World War Two Jeep.I live in Jackson,Mississippi,about twenty miles east of Bolton.The Jeep needs some work on the valves and the guy is asking about $300.00 to $350.00 for the Jeep.I am going to check out that Jeep as soon as I can.God Bless our Troops,God Bless America! ......Larry

It was kind and thoughtful of you to post such a prompt and sympathetic message so soon after the British & US troop loss on the Chinook disaster. regards

Very neat site. Enjoyed the WWII Jeep pictures!!!

I have posted an ad..."42"GPW but can't get back to the classifieds?....what am i doing wrong?...I get responce notices....but can not get back...

I am restoring a 1942 GPW SERIAL #297gpw

As a new 44 GPW owner look forward to being here more often.Great an exciting web site!!

Dear Brian, My name is Eric and I'm an eight-grader in Portland, Oregon. My friend Josh and I are doing a project on the Flying Tigers and were hoping that you would grant us the permission of using the picture of you and the P-40 plane for our project. This would be very helpful. Thank you for your time. Yours truly, Eric G.

Brian, Long time no see. I think your site is wonderfull. I love the layout and the formatting. I will visit it often and ad a few tech. tips if you like. Thanks for the invite to your site! Richard Talanca

1942 MB, 1951 M38, 1960 CJ3B Nice site! I'll visit again.

interested in buying a WWII jeep. want to outfit it in WWII era equip.

very good site keep it up .mvt member cornwall england i have several willys and hochkiss for sale ..

 This is by far the greatest military jeep site yet!! You have done a fantastic job, I have a 44 military jeep, and I live in Canada for all things!! Keep up the awesome site, Its "Great"

good web page

I have a 1966 M-151-A1/ has m-60 pintle and mount with replica M-60. Have no idea what it is worth.Perfect condition..all U.S. parts 24 volt Where do you find out what it is worth?

Brian, for some reason I am unable to open any of your links. I was wondering if others were having the same problem. I wanted to check out your WWII air patches as my dad was a member of the 500th Bomb Squadron345th Bomb Grp., 5th Air Force during WWII flying in B-25 Mitchell's in New Guinea. Also, I have an interest in military jeeps as well. Russ Lowrey

great web site . CU on the GEE

 Hello Brian. I have a 1942 Willys MB Slat Grill, 1943 Ford GPW, and a 1945 Ford GPW. Have been selling D-Day Normandy "Waterproofing Inspectors Notices since 1995 for $5.00 U.S. This 48-Star flag Notice was primarily used to "Show the vehicle was ready for loading on landing craft at the marshalling areas". These are exact reproductions from an original removed from a CCKW that "Forded In" to Easy Red Beach at Omaha. Will be glad to correspond with any MV enthusiast who wants that finishing touch to his or her D-Day restoration.

Your site excellent!! I have for sale many orders, medals, badges from various countries. if you interested please let me know. I will email my list.

WW II military jeeps hobby. Seattle area, Washington State, USA

The PIX are great for referance.

it was great to see your web site. thanks for showing my jeep in your scrapebook. keep in touch if you can, its been a long time since i've heard from you. your friend LARRY

You have a wonderful site. It's loaded with all kinds of stuff! I was great meeting you at Glendale and I hope to see you at Big Bear. Bill H.

Hi, I am looking for a Beachmaster Unit-1 patch or U.S.S White Plains AFS-4 patch. If anyone has an idea of where i can find these items, please email me. Thank you.

I don't own a Jeep yet, but my friend has a 1942/3 Jeep that I have got involved in finding parts and helping complete the restoration. Over the last year or so, I have been along to a few military gatherings around England, and been along to a few local Military Vehicle Trust meetings. There is a lot of interest in the machines and uniforms of the WWII period, in particular the Jeep which is continuing to rise in price, such is the interest. Sites like yours help bring like minded people together, from around the world. I only hope you or someone else reading the site can cure a problem I posted to you regarding a Jeep aerial. Keep it up.

Just sold a 47 CJ2A farm Jeep. Just bought a 1943 Willys MB. Trashed somewhat. Was used as a hunting rig and modified. A figure a 2 year restoration project. Also bought a 1942 MB tub and have on hand a CJ2A tub. Ilike your site very much S.H. Stevens LTC, US ARmy, retired.

I'm 13 and bought a 1945 MB for $600. Obviously, needs minor restoration, but only a gas tank to run and drive. Oh yeah and a drivers seat.

one day I'll have one!

I like your site. I am curretly restoring my father's 1948 CJ-2A Jeep. It has been in the family all along. I have all of the original papers for the Jeep. It has a three-point hitch Monroe Lift and PTO on the back. Do you carry parts for old civilian jeeps? Michael

Thanks for the parts and help at the swap meet in Glendale. Glad to see your still around. Bill

Nice Web page. Interested in finding out more about Jeeps. Jim DiAngelous

I own a 1942 GPW. Is there other places to buy parts for the GPW other than 4Wheel Drive Hardware?

restored a gpw 20 years ago but sold . came across this web site by accident. very nostalgic. will visit again when have more time. cheers

Great web site Brian, one day I hope to own My own WWII JEEP Thanks Ed....

good

I'm going out to pick up my first WWII Jeep in California next week. I need to know how much it weighs to determine if my lowboy trailer is adequate to carry it. So far all I know is that it runs, is a 1943 model built by Ford and has the windshield.

I am very interested in buying a restored a WWII jeep or M151A1/A2

Hello Brian, My name is Mark Atterson. I really appreciated your web page on the WWII Squadron Patch gallery. My dad died fairly young Brian. I didn't know too much about his military life other than he was in the Army Air Force during the war, stationed at Ft. Worth, Texas and Hamilton Field, California. I have a military picture of him wearing the AAF AACS (Communications System) patch you have displayed on the web page. I had no idea what it stood for and am excited about this find. First, do you have the patch for sell? Secondly, can I have a Bitmap picture of the patch? Lastly, do you have a history relating to the AACS? God bless and thanks in advance, Mark

Hello Brian, A few years ago I bought a canvas VB-2 patch from you. I saw a picture of VT-2 patch on your Navy Patch page, but couldn't click on it, so I assume it is not available. I still need VF-2 and VT-2 patches in canvass, so if they pop up please keep me in mind. My old email address at the time I bought the VB-2 patch from you would have been tr3@home.com. I have since moved to a small town between Phoenix & Tucson and there is NO HIGH SPEED anything here. So had to go back to local dial-up ISP. Keep my new email address and keep me in mind. Your web site has really grown since I was there last. Glad to see you are still kicking around. Regards Tom Ramsdell tr3@cybertrails.com

Hi, My father was a member of the VJ-10 utility squadron during WWII. I came across a design of a patch for this sqadron on your website . I am restoring a 1943 Ford GPW and plan to paint it in Navy colors in honor of my Dad's Navy service. I would like your permission to allow me to use this insignia on my JEEP. My Dad was an aviation ordinanceman stationed in the Pacific. I know from his flight log he flew in various types of aircraft,towed targets,ferried troops,and did some sort of tracking. Other than this bit of info. I have no idea what he did. He never talked about his involvement in the war and now has no memory of his service years. Sincerely, Bruce Hindman

Great Site - very useful in my own restoration of a 43' Willys.

It's a very nice site!! Congratulations. I'm looking for a CJ2 service manual. Can you help-me? Thanks

have 1945 mb 1946 ? looking for fuel tank top load.also looking for bantam trailer

 I have a 1944 WW11 MB Jeep that has been restored several years ago. Not mint but in very good condition and in good running condition. Pictures can be available. Needs only new brakes which I have and will install if desired. Brakes required due to lack of use. Top ,seats,paint,tires etc all very good. Split rims and 600/16 tires. Trailer can also be made available if desired (M100)

Really enjoyed your pages. I someday hope to find and restore an MB/GPW or otherwise restore one. I will be a regular visitor. Thanks for all. RT

Great job, Brian. I printed some of the info for my references. Thanks

Probably one of the best websites that I have had the pleasure of visiting. Thanks for the good work. I have a 1951 M-38 purchased May 2002 after languishing in my cousin's garage for 25 years. Your site was helpful in the restoration. Ron Millman

i am interested in purchasing a WW II Jeep, where do I start?

Brian, Just spent some time looking through your updated tools and spare parts pages. Nice work! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. One of these days I will change the 4 footman loops for my shovel to 3 loops as you have pointed out to me a couple of times. Hope all is well and book sajes are keeping you in hard cash. Take care, Ed

Brian: Great site, I am sure it is going to be invaluable when I get back to Oregon and begin restoration on my 48 CJ2, I picked up last summer. I have a lot of ideas and questions. Looking forard to hearing from you and any and all your fellow 'jeep' buffs. mac My website is somewhat outdated, updating it, that is another project.......;-)

i have a ww11 jeep coming in feb.2003 i cant wait

Great Webpage. My dad is retired and I've been looking for an old jeep for him as a present. We live in Central Oregon where there are mountains, water and High Desert galore. we target shoot and fish and visit the lakes when possible, and he would just like something to play in. Thanks again for your website, Dan

Very good site and the photos are very informative. Wish I had seen it awhile back when I did my last restoration, would have saved a lot of time. Thanks for shareing the info with me.

Brian, Thank you very much for the precious informations you gave me. Your website is a fantastic source. Take care. Marlene (from France).

hi,before anything else,Mery Christmas 2 u & 2 your family...Well, thanks 4 keeping in touch & sharing some new info 2 your website.....im glad u shared some site regarding 2 the "Jeepney in Philippines..." i was suprise when i read the last line about ANGELES CITY...(MY HOMETOWN)...yes you are right regarding about Old military jeeps in our place...were the only city restoring old military jeep.we have a lots of parts can buy in our place.but some major accesories(mostly electrical accesories) for jeep like GPW,M38 are very rare here....Finaly my GPW project is finish.infact i Join the ANGELES CITY FESTIVAL PARADE (oct 12 2002) with my GPW jeep when i took my vacation.presently im working here in Saudi Arabia.But im leaving 4 good this coming FEB 2003.my plan is to built a small Auto Shop & restored some old military jeep.You knnow what...some people in our place when they see GPW or Willys jeep in Philippines...they called it "Mc Arthur JEEPS" or sometime they called it "WILLYS JEEP".its just because during U.S army used this jeep in our place during the war 1942.And that MC Arthur hi-way you talking about.we name name that to honor GEN. Douglas McArthur...he used that road when he visited in our place..infact he slept in ANGELES CITY...that house still there. This coming Feb 2003,we will having a HOT AIR BALOON festival ing former U.S military Base " CLARK AIR BASE"...some of my friend has jeep will join..because they been hire to carry somme international balloonist....my jeep will be displayed for car show only...someday i will send you a pictures of my jeep...again thank you very much & NICE NEAT WORK to your WEBSITE....maybe someday you can visit Philippines specially in my hometown ANGELES CITY,PAMPANGA>>>>>....happy holiday....Great new Pictures you got.....thanks Ronald J. Angeles City,PHILIPPINES

Hi Brian, nice pictures.....hope to see you at Big Bear! Bill and Lorraine Roloff

great job! Looking for a jeep,in the se michigan area. Pete

INTERESTING SITE! I HAVE A1945 MB[DOD 8-4-45]

Aloha Brian I had to email you to compliment you on your latest "Major Update", I spend hours, days, looking for information on Jeeps and trailer. Never read/seen anything like what your have done in "major Update" It answers many question and subjects I didn't even was aware off. Hats off to you!. Much mahalo (Thank you) Danny Retired US Army

Super site. You do a great service for Jeep owners.

Yo' Brian! Thanks so much for the "Flying Tiger" animation. It is sincerely appreciated! I do not have a web site, but, shoot me an E-mail whenever you find the time. As I acquire more animations that I think you might enjoy, I'll send them to you. I really enjoyed perusing your site last night. You have obviously worked diligently in gathering the material for it and it shows! I'm sure everyone that has the pleasure of visiting it appreciates it as much as I do. Thanks again for the animation. Keep up the good work and keep in touch. As always, IBDGUY'

Hi Brian. As I shortly bought a '43 Willys in very good conditions, I try to make some new acquaintances. The body and frame of my Willys are in very good conditions but I will have to rebuilt the engine and some other mechanical stuff. So there will be a lot of work to do. I found the link to your site only by chance, but I think it's a well made one. Continue like this. Marc

Hello Brian, I linked on your site from 485th Bomb Group. Glad to get it.........not for myself but a War Historian who has a Jeep and makes Shows. I want to mail him your site. I am an airman from WWll and he found me on the net for my radioman. He works for Dallas PD I think and gets use of a computer there so I will have to send to him via smail. Just want to pay him back for what he did for me. He even called back to see if we got in touch so I asked how did you find me?? On the net. I got a computer and found 7 men on each of two crews I was on. Found my pilot 49 years after we were shot down, I was captured and he and 6 others went back to base in Foggia, Italy through Russia. This War Historian lives in Highland Village, TX. I live in Houston, TX. Now where would I find you? Best Wishes, Olgunner, GE Ashford PS. Chuck McCordly may have your site, if not I feel like he would be glad to get it for parts. Precious Old vehicles.

I've had about 6 or 7 jeeps myself, all M38A1's. I don't care at all for these so called civillian jeeps. If you want a real set of off-road driving lights and have a 24volt military version, try some F4 phantom landing lights. they will pull about 40amps but the 24volt generator only puts out 25amps so be prudent about their use. Ron

The amount of information you have gathered is fantastic. A great place to learn about the Jeep. I had a 1946 model when I was a kid and didn't know what I had!

i am from crotia have two jeeps mb 1945,one is restored,and the other need restoration!love jeeps!nice page!

Brian: I've been unable to have a look at your home page. Won't open. I've got a '45 CJ2A (Yes I do know the difference). It's original with the following exceptions: Modified to floor shift, windshield is not original and tool indents have been removed, covered over with ugh... body filler. Can send you some photos if your interested. Jack Warner Regina, Sask. Canada

Outstanding site. One of the best I've seen on the web in a long time. Cheers!!

Great Site! How do I get info on military vehicle events in California? I have a restored 1952 M38 Canadian and it would be fun to go somewhere. Gary Cayucos, CA

Brian, I was just recently browsing your website looking for a vintage patch from the 49th Bomb Squadron (c. 1939) and came across the picture that you have. Being a current member of the 49th, I was wondering if I could get a copy of that picture in a Hi-resolution format. I am currently attempting to put together a full Squadron history and this would be a great addition to the file. Out of curiosity, where did you find all of those vintage patches? In particular, our beloved "Slobbering Sock Puppet" patch. V/R 2Lt. W. Schuyler Boulware 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron Test Operations

Hello Brian, I'm recreating an A-2 jacket in honor and memory of my grandfather who was a glider pilot in WWII. He was in the 9th Air Force, 435th Troop carrier group, 77th Troop carrier squadron, 194th glider infantry regiment. He was in Operation Varsity, that crossed the Rhine in March of 1945. I saw a patch on your site that intrigued me and I thought I might have it painted on the front of the jacket if you could give me a good picture of it. It is listed as 9th AAF glider command. It's a 9th AF insignia with a glider characature that looks like its avoiding a flak shell or something. I thought it might look good on the left front of the jacket. If you know anything about it I'd like to know more about it. Also, if your come across a patch or picture of the 435th's insignia, I'd like to see that too. I'll keep an eye on your site to see if you come up with one. Thank you for your time, and the site is great!! Chris Jella

Nice web site I'm looking to buy a WWII jeep, and I think this site will be very helpful.

Dear Brian, Love your web site and thank god I found it! My name is Gia Wagner. I am blessed with the position as the Fort Myer and Fort McNair Marketing and Commercial Sponsorship Specialist. My job is to make all events and programs we bring to my Posts free to all the Active Duty men and women who call our installations home, with the help of local commercial sponsors. We do that in two ways, either with monetary sponsorship or with product. Being in the area's that we are located in, which is Washington DC and Arlington, VA I have a great potential for any type of business to participate. What I want to bring to my soldiers is Jeep Awarness. It's such an easy fit. Jeep is, the "Alpha Dog" vehicle of choice, and the Army consists of nothing but alpha dogs. I am writing to you to find out from an obvious Jeep Historian what if anything you can offer me by way of information regarding the Jeeps history with the Military. My proposal to the local Jeep dealership in Fairfax, VA needs to be so wonderful that I will leave their office with tears in their eyes after I am through with my presentation. I don't want to simply wing it, I want to knock it out of the ball park. My soldiers need help and I am the only one legally allowed to do it through sponsorship. If you decide to help me, I can bring your web site and link it to my Fort Myer MWR website as a. If you can not help me, I thank you for your time and appreciate your service on the web. I have learned some interesting things on it. Thank you! Gia Wagner Fort Myer Military Community Marketing/Commercial Sponsorship Specialist 703-696-8865 wagnergi@fmmc.army.mil

Great site. It's nice to know there's a reference site jeep enthusiasts can go to. Keep up the good work.

I really do appreciate your site, and also the USAAF Squadron Patches site - such a lot of research and work to get the site to work the way you want it. Brian, "I salute you." Eric

I really enjoyed your web site. I only wish I could find a WW11 jeep to restore. When I was in the Army M.P.s we drove jeeps from the Korean War era. Kep up the good work

I am interested in buying an M151, but could not e-mail you for some reason. John

Wonderful site for us G-503 owners!

Since I am in the middle of building a utility trailer for my landcruiser I really like the info on trailers. Learned a few things I didn't know too. I would like to know the overall dimensions of the trailers though. Anyway, thanks for the info and the website. Tony Konovaloff, Oak Harbor, WA

Brian, I'm interested in getting a restored G503. I would like to have some idea in the cost involved. Thanks, Randy

This is THE most dedicated and impressive historical jeep website i have ever seen. I own a 1944 MB and am currently restoring a 1946 CJ2A. Just wanted to say thanks for a producing a fantastic website. I'll be frequently visiting. I reside in Ellicott City, MD where i'm doing my best to uphold and spread the historic jeep image. Thanks again for a truly enjoyable website!! CJ

I'm currently stationed in Monterey, Ca. I am using your description of GP (not General Purpose) for a mid-term assignment.

I just purchased a 1942 GPW Ford jeep off a ranch in centeral Calif. that has been there for the past 54 years. There are a fer new holes here and there. a aftermarket jerry can holder added, and different tail lights. Other than that ' STOCK ' It has no top or bows, but the origional rivited wheels are still on it. I am going to do a full military restoration, and need all the info I can get for the project. By the way, no rust or dents. Cost is not a factor, but proper parts are. Any help I get will be greatly appreciated, and documented. THANKS

Love the site my dad has a 43ford GPW jeep still in original condition & drives it all over the place down under in New Zealand.keep up the good work.

Beautiful website. I have Jeep Willys GPW 224752 Would you send me some picture of GPW 1944 via e-mail I come from BALI - INDONESIA We still sad caused Bomb Blast in Bali Island Now the situation going better Keep BALI Peaceful PRIMANA PUTRA Perum. Padang Lestari Blok N no.19 Padangsambian Denpasar - BALI Indonesia 80117

like your web sight. 1st rig i learned to drive was a 47 willys. have always had one or more jeeps down to 5 jeeps now 51 military willys jeep, that i need info on so i can restore it. 53 panel wagon/ 61 wagon that i use alot, 86 cj and 97 jeep cherkee thanks dale

Hello Brian, I am hoping you can help me locate a few hi-res "present day" squadron patches for use on a plaque commemorating my daughter's earning her navy wings of gold. I have visited the individual squadron sites where only 72 dpi jpgs are available. DO you know where I might be able to download squadron patch images of 300 or even 600 dpi. The squadrons I need are... VT-28 NAS Corpus Christi, TX VT-9 NAS Meridian, MS VT-7 NAS Meridian, MS Any help you may be able to provide will be greatly appreciated. Tom McNeal

Sir, YOUR UNIDENTIFIED PATCH (#9)- Scrappers- was not a Marine sqn- but navy VBF-80, as my dad was a pilot in sqn in 1946 peace keeping tour on Boxer. Sqn worked up in Corsairs at Holtville, then war ended, so sqn switched to Hellcats (El Centro), for 9 mos cruise, 3 mos spent in Mauii, TH. The xo,, and several others still alive. There were several aces in sqn, mostly from VF-29 on Cabot. My dad from VBF-3 on Yorktown- used same Felix the Cat insignia as VF-3. The xo was with VF-5 on Franklin when hit by kamikazes. CO- now deceased was Lcdr "Grabba" Holt, came from tht VT community. I have VBF-80 roster, has the Scrappers insig on it- in black and white, glad to see you have it in color. After VBF-80, dad went to VBF-98- do you have that insig?? I don't. Dad went on to 24 years in Navy, retired a Commander, was CO of va-54 and va-151. Good site! Dennis.

Arguably the most professional jeep web site to date. best regards

Hi very interesting site you run, thanks for signing my guestbook. Cheers. Visit my Wwebsite below (NIAAT) http://mysite.freeserve.com/sum41/crashes/home/home.htm

I am just finishing my 1942 Script GPW 7310. I wish I had found your website sooner. Thanks for an excellent site. Ed

Just visiting you web site for the first time, very nice. I am in the process of restoring my 1945 willys military jeep in the process of putting on the stars and no#, not for sure about the 15 inch star on the hood, acordding to the all american wonder book, its 1-1/2 inches forword from dash on cowl? Just wondering whats correct?

nice site. i could seem to find the picks of the stuff you listed in 'my collection'. i don't know if you don't have any on the site, or i am too dumb to find them, but i would love to see a pick of the one with four wheel steering!

Brian, This site is absolutely wonderful, very informative, knowledgeable, much wisdom, keep them rolling! ;-) Lynn

Willis jeeps have always fascinate me. In the process of securing two WWII jeeps and one trailor that I know are in a field covered with a tarp. These have been used to survey sugarcane fields. Feel certain they can be secured for a most reasonable price. Hope I dont require too many parts. At least Two should make one. This may take some work, but it may be worthwhile...

Hi Brian, Wonderful website! I was trying to research a patch I came upon when I found your site and I am in awe.... The one I have is similar to the one you have listed as the 367th Bomb Squadron, 8th AAF but there are some differences. First, I was wondering why there is a nine on your patch, even though it is for the 8th AAF? Mine is a canvas patch with roughly the same facial figure but facing left and with a protruding red tongue, one drop of red blood hanging. It is yellow-orange with a blue border, brown face with whiskers, blue helmet &goggles, sharp white teeth, no number associated. The shape of the patch is lobate, with four distinct lobes, (sort of a truncated clover shape.) The colors almost bleed through the patch and the artwork appears to be silkscreen. I would appreciate any info you might have and thanks again for the great site, Ray

I am looking for a flat fender. I am stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. Please let me know how to find one. I heard of a place called DRMO where you can order full jeeps still in crates. If anyone knows anything, please let me know.

What a great site for us WWII vets !!!! I am Director of American Military Museum of Gastonia, NC . Anyone interested in donating or loaning us a Jeep display we would be grateful. If you know of owners in Charlotte area please advise as we want some in Veterans Day Parade. Thanks

Aloha Brian The best website I've seen ... how do you make the jeep follow the arrow? I surely lost out on some of your parts ... "SOLD OUT" I added your page to my Favorites and will surely check you out often. Mahalo, (Thank you) dannyg

I see that you have only three of the patches for the 4 Squadrons of this unit. My late brother flew with the 512 Bomb Squadron, or at least I did not see it in your site. Which is awesome i might add!. The patch is a skull and crossbones superimposed over a three bladed propeller. Ed Delaney

GREAT SITE,GLAD TO SEE THAT IT IS DEDICATED TO ALL THE VETS,CHEERS TO YOU!!!! KEEP ON JEEPIN,

great site,fun and educational as well!

Nice Web Mr. French, sourceful, and entertaining. Your web gives me lot of knowledge about the jeeps origin that useful for my off-road training matters. Thanks a lot. Sorry for my "not so good English" since I'm a foreigner from Indonesia. By the way, there are many military jeep restored in Indonesia.

I'm hooked on working on a WWII Jeep an am waiting to find one to start working on. Hopefully one like I used to ride in during the war.

am interested in a wwII project jeep to keep me busy and out of trouble. Enjoyed your site!!!

Great site! If you want your own co-branded, commission sharing Jeep classifieds system, come over to our site and check us out :)

Mr. French, I came across your website while researching my grandfather's fighter squadron, the 89th. My grandfather, Lt. Freeling Clower, designed the squadron patch in 1942(Skull/Ace of Spades.) I am curious first where the patch on your sight came from because it doesn't quite look like the original, and number 2 how I can get a hold of one. I had the patch when I was younger but it was lost years ago before I was old enough to understand the importance of it. Thanks, Hayden Clower

Hello! I was happy to find your website with the patches. My dad flew a PB4Y2, one of the first in the Pacific, and I am trying to replicate his G1 flight jacket. Do you have a VP 118 patch for sale? Thanks for any information you can provide. Michael E. Prince SoftMed Systems mprince@softmed.com

Thanks for the great web site. I am looking into buying/restoring my first GPW, and I am sure I will be visiting here often. One suggestin though, whenever ones goes from one page to another, that 'wipe' you added when the pages switch are real annoying, they could go and not be missed. I hope my suggestion hasn't put me on the black list. Great site! Thanks again Rick

Hi, My name is Tim McCluskey. My father was Robert J. McCluskey. Dad was in the 17th BG and was shot down over Toulon Harbar, France August 20, 1944. Only 2 survived. Dad and George Moscovis. I am trying to recreate his A-2 flight Jacket and am trying to locate Insignia that he would have had on his A-2. I don't necessarily have to have original Insignia but that would be great. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tim McCluskey p.s. were scanning some photos of Dad to update the B-26 Marauder Historical Society website: http://www.b-26marauderarchive.org/PH/B26/P978.htm

Dear Brian, Do you know who the artist was for the 413th Bomb Squadron insignia patch? My wife's aunt says my wife's father designed it. It is a matter of family curiosity. If you know could you tell us, and if you don't do you know how we could find out. Thank you. Jim O'Neill PS Great site.

Thanks for the space to look and your time to keep it all going!!

I just bought an old willys, looking for parts, Brian has been very helpfull in getting my off the frame restoration started.

Brian I was visiting your website and looking at your Navy patches and see that I have some that you don't have on your Navy patch page. They are Fighting Squadron VF9, Bombing Squadron VB9, Torpedo Squadron VT15 and Torpedo Squadron VT83. You have quite a collection there. I can't send you the patches themselves but I thought I would send you the images of the ones I have if you want to use them. I am attaching 4 pictures. You can download them here, but if you might be concerned about viruses, you can also just copy them off the Photo Gallery of my website: ESSEX WWII Photo Gallery I would ask a favor of you though - I sure would like to have a copy of your VB15 patch for my ships website. Also if you want to exchange links let me know. I have a link banner you can use if you want. You can find it on the bottom of my links page. Regards Bob Sourisseau, Webmaster, WWII Tribute to USS Essex CV9 Aviators, 1943 -1945

DEAR BRIAN: I AM A RETIRED MARINE COLONEL AND A PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR. I WAS A MEMBER OF VMJ-2 AT EWA FIELD, PEARL HARBOR. I HAVE COPIES OF ALL OF THE INSIGNAS THAT WERE USED IN MAG-21 AT EWA. THESE ARE NOT PATCHES BUT ON PAPER ALSO A COPY OF MAG-25 INSIGNIA WHICH I HAD WALT DISNEY MAKE UP FOR US. I WAS IN VMJ-253 THEN. VMJ-2 BECAME VMJ252 IN THE SUMMER OF 1941. ALSO COPY OF VMR-352 WHICH I WAS IN IN 1945-1946. SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL GET THEM TO YOU. HAVE A COUPLE WWI INSIGNAS ALSO ONE IS THE KICKING MULE. PICTURE WAS TAKEN BY MY FATHER IN 1918. REGARDS: COL. WILLIAM C. DICKMAN USMC (RET.) SAN ANTONIO, TX

DEAR BRIAN, WE ONLY RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A TRIP THROUGH ITALY WHERE I FOLLOWED IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS THROUGH THE PO VALLEY AND APPENNINES CAMPAIGNS WHILE TRACING THE STEPS OF HIS UNIT - 337th INFANTRY, COMPANY L. WHAT HAPPENED ON THE 2nd DAY OF THIS VENTURE WAS ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE. WE JUST HAPPENED INTO A CHURCH TO SEE IF ANY OF THE OLDER TOWN RESIDENTS KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THE WW2 BATTLES AND THE 337th, ENCOUNTERED A PRIEST WHO NOT ONLY WAS THERE AS A CHILD, BUT WHO SAYS (AND HAD ACTUAL DOCUMENTATION) THAT MY FATHER'S UNIT - 337th Co L - HAD SAVED THE PRIESTS LIFE DURING A HEAVY ENGAGEMENT, CARRYING HIM TO SAFETY FROM HIS HOME - WHICH WAS BEING SHELLED. A LOT OF TEARS AND EMOTION WAS GENERATED AT THAT MEETING - WHICH I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE ACTUALLY HAPPENED STRICTLY BY CHANCE ! THANKS AGAIN - CLIFF MILLER BOHEMIA, NEW YORK

Have a 1964 j-200 3/4 ton 2 wheeler.and a 1977 ambulance(mopar)360ci 4x4- 5/4 that should look real good under the j-200.AND we all know that it will be a piece of cake uhn? nutin to it.really do like your site,and know it's lots of work. thanks loads larry Belton,texas

It is the first time i have seen your website and i am very impressed by its contents I like willys jeeps a lot specially the original jeeps. A story i would like to tell you is that my granddad had a original jeep he wanted to sell it to my dad and uncles but they said he was charging them too much a few years later they are so sorry they didnt buy it because its double the price now i am from south africa

My father had a WWII jeep we used in our flying business in Baton Rouge in the early 50's. It had a column shift and 4 wheel drive. I have been told by some that is was rare but others have said that it did not exist. Where would one look to find a WWII jeep? I flew a P-51 Mustang to Oshkosh for the airshow in July and admired a lot of nice looking jeep specimens. Your web sight is very nice. Thanks for your trouble. Aubrey Hair

I am in Indonesia on an island called Belitung. I have just aquired a 1947 CJ2A I think originally used by the Indonesian army. Am now trying to trace numbers etc. Regards, Terry

Brian, You have a really interesting page. I'm interested in Jeep parts, radio gear, AAF items, and Airborne items. Looking forward to your auctions. Don Carlton

Hi Brian, Here's a little info on the 316th Fighter Group. The patch you show for them is an incorrect rendering as the background on the originals was yellow and not black. It was outlined in black around the outer border of the circle. The 316th was part of the 324th Fighter Group, along with the 314th and 315th Fighter Squadrons.The 316th was known as Hell's Belles. If you'd like a little more info on them visit www.316th.com I am the webmaster of the site and produce the squadron newsletter. I am the daughter of a former member of the 316th. I also made up some replica patches in leather for our upcoming reunion. These were made using the original artwork, if you'd like to see one, let me know. By the way, you have a nice site! Best regards, Suzi

Hi, I'm glad to see you back. Before you went offline, I had been trying to obtain some of your WWII patches with a Donald Duck theme. Do you still have any for sale? Thanks, Enjoy your site very much. Linda

Great web site. I will soon be reconditioning my dad's 1951 M-38. Looking forward to talking to you more

Great stuff from Brian - the jeep geek. Keep it up! From Jeff Minard, the License Plate geek.

Great site, very interesting

I joined the National Guard in 1951 and later entered active duty. Retired as Lt Col, Armor Branch. First Tank I drove was M4A3E8. First Jeep was a Willys MB. I recently bought a 1943 Willys MB and have begun restoration. I recently ran across a WWII command car. I believe it was built by Dodge?? Perhaps 1/2 or 3/4 ton. Canvas top and doors (missing of course). Do you have any information on this vehicle? Thanks, Steve

Dear Brian, I really enjoyed visiting your site and links. I appreciate how much work has gone into producing it. Back in the late '50s while I was at college, I had a 1942 Willy's jeep. It was expensive to run, Petrol (Gas to you) was/is more expensive in the UK. Though, it was a great asset to my social life. I wish I still had it now. All these years on, I am still interested in all types of military vehicles. Especially tanks as I served in the Royal Tank Regiment. I am President and Sec. of the MAFVA (Miniature AFV Assoc). We have been running 38 years now and have many US members among our world-wide subscribers. As well as modelling, quite a few members own or work on ex-military vehicles. Our main annual event is this coming weekend (3/4 Aug) at the Duxford Airfield (UK). I hope to arrange a link to your site for all our jeep owners.) I also collect (Patches and Tabs) of the British and British/Indian Armies and can help with identification of cloth items on many nations from my large library. I am based in Cheshire, UK.

Very nice site, Im a ww2 vet. brings back memorys. Brian i would like to purchase one of the restored Amph land or water jeeps. Can you please furnish me with info.? We live in Eustis, Florida. 32726   Thanks Harvey Spears

I share your pet peeve about people ignorantly passing along misinformation without bothering to check it out for themselves. Amazing how so much speculation turns into 'fact' over time, isn't it? One other thing: I don't remember whether I saw it on a part of your site or the one where you were quoted, but I appreciate having that crap cleared up about the $50 Jeep-in-a-crate. I remember, right after college I got wind of that rumor, and I was planning to buy 2 crates -- since the other part of the rumor was that any Jeep you bought that way always would be missing some parts. So the smart shopper spent $100 to improve his odds and have a bunch of extras :-) Best of luck with your pursuit. I've enjoyed 'chatting' with you. Dave

I like your site, I've got 2 m38 type jeeps and I though I would sell them, would this add work? buy one jeep and get the second jeep free. Regards Ron Welchi

Fine site, very nice. St. Paul, Indiana.

Brian, Great site! Thanks much. That went straight to my Favorites list. Here's a true story that has made grown men weep: My dad was the firechief in a small mountain town in So. Cal. in the late '40's and '50's. In 1958 he took himself down to Camp Pendleton Marine Base for an auction. He found a 1951 Willys M38 in perfect condition, except that some young Marine apparently decided he wanted something newer, so sugar had been dumped in the gas tank. In the name of the fire dept., my dad bought it for $80.00. Eight-zero. Towed it home, cleaned it out himself, put a few new parts in the engine, which the Marines gave him, and there was a mint original, with all the USMC markings, and all the doo-dads--24-volt, snorkel, black-out lights. He never re-painted it. That being a simpler time (i.e., far fewer lawyers), and a friendly little town, that Jeep was my toy during all my college-vacation time and every summer. My dad died in 1960, and the new fire chief gave my mom the pink slip, and told her to sell it and keep the money. It went for $850, which became a '56 MG-A, and another story.

Hi Brian Thanks for taking the time to reply. I said I know nothing about computers so I guess I am like a woman driver....I can drive but can't fix. I do not know what a browser is...let alone answer your questions. One of my sons visits me once a year and he got me signed onto eBay so I can do some bidding, and as a plate collector (ALPCA member) I check out plate websites. I can also send/receive email but know nothing about the computer itself. I just retried the squadron site and the print rolls and flashes still. I have been on 10-15 websites since 6 pm with no problem. I am on an Imac computer, but beyond that I can't help you with info. Now if it were a Model A Ford I could fix it in a flash as I have driven them since I was 12 years old. My Ford jeep had a hydraulic snowplow installed on it by a doctor who bought it after WWII to plow the driveway on his estate.

I have a nieghbor with a 1940 American Bantam, Convertible. My coworker began discussing the merits of a convertible soft top or removable hard top. Which carried into Jeeps of WW2, and whether they had a soft top option. One of your photos shows a soft top. Do you know the whole scoop on that? thanks.Barry

Brian: I am the webmaster of the 445th Bomb Group website. If you would like to go out to my website and download the patches of the four squadrons that made up the 445th, you're more than welcome. Mike Simpson Webmaster, 445th Bomb Group Website http://www.445th-bomb-group.com.

I entered active duty in 1973 when the Jeep was still in use. My first permanent party assignment was with the 326TH MED BN, 101ST AIRBORNE DIV(AIRASSAULT). Our Ambulance Company was outfitted with "stretch " Jeeps or Front Line Ambulances (FLA's). I am currently assigned as Chief Nurse with the 909TH Forward Surgical Team, Ft Sheridan, IL. Thanks for a great site. Paul D. Higgins MAJ, AN

Brian, I am a WWII veteran who frequently drove Jeeps in wartime. I could not get anywhere viewing your site as things flashed on and off so I could not read the text (squadron patches site) so here I am. I know little about computers, but I couldn't stop the flashing. For about 30 years I owned a 1941 Ford Jeep. During the war those in my outfit preferred the Ford over the Willys, but Willys were far more plentiful. Always drove with windshield folded flat. We had wire cutters on all our jeep front bumpers in the ETO to avoid decapitation from wire strung across the road by the enemy.

Hey Brian, Just surfing your site....getting up to date on some of your stuff and news. Ed

hi there, i kust visited webring before.Yeah i do really Old Military Jeep.Infact i was planning to restore another GPW.Maybe someday you can help me to find some "parts" that i will needed to the another GPW restoration.Thanks a lot to your response & your WEBSITE ! ! !! !! REALLY I LOVE YOUR SITE..... MORE POWER TO ALL JEEPERS............ Ronald J. Angeles City, Philippines

One of the finest home pages I have ever visited..

Great Website Brian I Have Three projects of my own going But I'm at the early stages just trying to find the time

Brian, I skipped around the links on your page below, and found myself at one of the POW-MIA family sites. They had an archive by state of presently unaccounted-for servicemen, and to my surprise, I found a man from my hometown who was KIA and whose remains were never recovered. His name is Donald Thompson, and thanks to your links, the POW-MIA decal in the back window of my truck now has an even deeper meaning to me. Thanks, TomD

Great site ! Makes me feel like I really need a jeep :-)

We have three jeeps in our household but no real military ones. You site looks great -- it could start one thinking about more toys.

Brian, I accessed your Drive.to/WWII website today. It looks good and works well! I like it. I found the "Customer Jeep Photos" and scrolled through it again. I just sent details on your page, and how to find my photos to about a dozen friends. Thanks again for taking the pictures and displaying them on the page. I have many friends ask me about my jeep and wanting to see pictures. This is a neat way to respond to them. Take care. Hope your sales/income is on the rise. Ed

Your page is full of great info for someone just starting the 'restoration game'. I've got a 1948 Willys CJ2A. I know you're interested in 1941-1945 but you've still got some great stuff. Keep it up......

hi,waht a GREAT SITE U HAVE>>>i owm 1942 GPW JEEP in ANGELES CITY,PHILIPPINES......i started restoring it since JAN.01.It take a lot of patient to restored this kind of Vehicle.....MORE POWER.......tnx

Hi great site. Looking for a WW2 or any MB to restore. Jon Mangion Haverhill, MA. 01835

Glad you are Back!!

 Hi Brian, Glad to have you back. Your new web site is great. Regards to all, John Drummond M.V.P.A. #13080

An Army does not "RUN" on jeeps alone....PRUNES keep the troops moving long after the "GAS" "RUNS" out......Go "FIGure"..?

 I'm impressed with your website, It's cool!!! I saw some of the parts i'm looking for... I hope you can add some more MB jeep pictures.... jeep addict, John (slatt grill jeep owner)

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Great site.

What a great deal of patience you have to restore jeeps...... I've learned quite a bit here today and thanks for sharing some info with me I will be passing your site address to someone I know who's had a jeep in his garage for years and maybe you might be the inspiration he needs. Have a great day!

very nice site!! first time i had a visit! keep on the work! and drop by on my site also! regards, Jacco

Hey Troop, this is one hell of'a neat site. I especially like the pictures of (I guess) you and one of your Jeeps and the 1917a1 (or is it a 1917?) Browning!! The only way to "Rock n'Roll". Thanks. Capt. Harley

Wow! What a site. Very interesting and educational for me.

Hi Brian, I'm the one who builds the best jeep fuel tanks available that Jim Harris from Victoria Australia and David Stafford told you about. I await your ebay lists! regards Peter Great Page!!!

Hi Brian, Just happened to check on military jeeps and sure nice to see all the old jeeps and hab been restored. Thanks for showing your picture and the jeeps to-gether. Look's great. Aloha, Henry

 Brian, I just picked up an old ford ww2 Jeep. I am interested in restoring it to its original state, the only problem are the parts. The body is shot to hell, and some old farmer put on a pto wintch. Where would you suggest I start. The engine was rebuilt by me and a buddy, so at least that works, also the tranny is not doing to well I will also rebuild that. Building is simple, parts are what have got me. Any help would be great. Thanks Brett Hall

Hey Brian---great web design----works faster than most all sites. cool Jeep goods. Rick

Verry good!! Nice jeepsite!! Im working on my own now since a week!! Im trying to make the best of it...want to specialise it on early mb!! We own one ourselfs! Have a look at my site and give your comment!! (Keep Them Rolling member) Best regards Jacco

I've been looking for a site like this for awhile. I've posted a note on your "for sale" area looking for a restoration project in the Houston area. If you happen to know of anyone in this area that works on these things or a club or something, please drop me a line!!

just wanted to say hello and i have enjoyed your page ---------thank you Don Crockett

Drove a Jeep during the Korean "Conflict" and would like someday to have one.

Nice site !!

own an m38 jeep and a m37 truck

My husband is a big WWII collector, specifically AAF and 82AB. He has been a collector for over 15 years and recently, we purchased a '43 Ford GPW which we intend to restore. Your thoughts and suggestions are welcome. We do not have a web page.

We are glad to see that you are back in the Jeep business. (At least during summertime) It was nice to meet you again last summer. We hope to see you one time in Switzerland. Arthur & Erwin

Looks like you have done a lot of work on your website - looks great! Over the holidays I have got this notion in my head that I would like to restore an early model jeep so I have been cruising the internet to find information. My main hurdle will be picking up something to restore here in Calgary, Canada. Should make for an intersting search. Enjoyed your website. Keep up the good work. p.v.b.

Nice site!!!! Got a Early MB myself Can you get Early Muflers?? They are verry hard to find!! I hope you can help me!! Already thanx !! best regards And a happy new year!!

GOOD JOB.

Love the pics...kewl Jeeps.

Brian, this site is incredible ! Many compliments !

 I have available a 1941 willys jeep MA. Very good condition. All original equipment. The shovel and Ax are still attached. Would like to know value. Could be for sale.

Wow, Brian, This is a great website! We are so impressed!

Great site, but where are your links? Here is my link. This is a list of Ebay home pages and there auctions, that are about cars, trucks, literature, models, diecast and Hot Wheels.

Nice site Brian. I have a '45 Willys myself and I am returning to Indiana next month to start restoration with my father on his '41 Willys. I have thought several times about creating a web page to show pictures of the project but I have to get a little smarter on HTML first. Regards, Jeff Post

it is realy nice home page. I am the ovner of willys jeep year 1944.

I loged in to day for the first time. As I am thinking to get into "Military Jeeps" I will come back many times as I find everithing very interesting.

I JUST GOT THIS COMPUTER THING AND WAS GLAD TO FIND SOME GPW STUFF OUT HERE. I HAVE A 42 AND A 45 AND I WAS WONDERING WERE I WAS GOING TO FIND SOME OF THE PARTS I NEED TO FINISH THEM. I HAVE ALSO JUST PICKED A 52 GMC XM211 THAT NEEDS SOME WORK. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO KNOWS ANY THING ABOUT THIS TRUCK? I KNOW PARTS ARE HARD TO FIND AT LEAST ROUND HERE. ERIC

G'day Brian & fellow enthusiasts, i've got a Ferret & a 3/4 ton weapon carrier i have a friends GPW in my garage for sale (any takers) i'm in Sydney 0412 927 945 also e-mail if you have any Ferret stuff for sale. "keep em green to keep you keen"

 DEAR BRIAN, YOU SURE HAVE AN EXCELLENT SITE. I AM RESTORING A 1941 FORD JEEP AND SURE CAN USE SOME OF YOUR HELP AND ASSISTANCE. THANKS, BRIAN

Cool site! I'm mostly into old willys pickups and wagons (I have a small sideline business called "Sand Creek Salvage" and have a barn full of body parts and accessories. However I have recently stumbled upon a couple old GPW motors with some accessories so I am grabbing them up too! I'd like to sell the two engines so I posted an add on your site....maybe I'll get a response????keep on "jeepin"

Really a great web site

Brian, I want to know if there are any jeeps(Military) for sale? I would like to have one,since I am a Viet-nam veteran (disabled). Charles

Hey ! I have this Willys Jeep GPW . Model 1945 . Are there any Gpw Projects in Scandinavia?

I'm still not sure how I got here, but I love the cool stuff your page does!! Did you use Power Point?

VERY IMPRESSIVE WEB SITE AND A GREAT WAY TO SELL YOUR PARTS. ANY BODY THAT'S THINKING ABOUT ADDING A PIECE OF ARMOR TO THEIR JEEP COLLECTION CAN CONTACT GARY AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE. RUNNING HALF TRACKS FOR SALE AND PARTS.

GREAT SITE .BEING RETIRED ARMY I REALY LOVE THIS PLACE

I stumbled onto your site on my e-bay quest for WWII military equipment. I must say that your site is wired tight. Graphics are great and items are very easy to follow. It's kind of fortuitous for me, as I am also insearch of a Willys from WWII. All sites should be this organized. Keep'em Roll'in, Steven Smith

Great page.I need more money so that I can buy more Jeep parts.

Congratulations. The Anderson's Police Page awards committee has visited and will be sending your award by email soon. Thanks for coming by and letting us know about your site. Great job. Keep it up.

This is a great up and coming military web site there aren't enough like it check mine out. I am still very new at making web pages though.

Enjoyed looking at your website. Have put it on Favorites. Will be using it a lot. We have done business with you for several years and hope you keep up the good work. Sorry to say it, but I am considering selling my GPW that I have restored. Thanks. Dwight Rashal

Restoring 42GPW

Hello Brian Terrific web site. I'm restoring a 43 GPW. It's going great. I'm just taking my time and doing it right. I've learned a lot about these Jeeps and enjoy surfing around the internet and discovering more. I've bid on the 3 hole tire bracket, maybe I'll stay the high bidder, who knows. Anyway, I signed up for the e-mail list, so I'll be in touch. Michael

Very nice about Jeep. For Jeep'parts you may add more pictures. I can send you some pictures from Normandy meeting in june. Greetings from France

I will be using your service

great site,love old army jeeps,hard to find in canada

Thanks for signing my guestbook and the visit to my web page. You have a very nice page keep up the good work.

Great website, you are like totally cool:)

Hi Everyone. I hope you had fun and maybe even learned something while you were here. Thanks for signing my book, and I hope to see you back again soon! Brian