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 re: Tech Question: id numbers   Brian French   9:45 pm friday april 5, 2002
there are 3 places for #'s
1)  on the 4 dash board plates in front of the passenger - middle plate is the serial# plate (theses plates are often missing)
2) on the engine block - passenger side - front top side on a machined pad  it is directly behind oil filter and usually covered with 1 inch of grease grime & dirt
3a) for willys - on the front frame horn. on a little metal tag behind front bumper on drivers side - you almost have to stick your head in between the rad. grill and the bumper and then turn it to drivers side to see tag on plate that the leafspring shackle attaches to.
3b) for ford - open hood, on top of drivers side frame rail - stamped directly into frame - usually found between shock mount & motor mount
Brian French
Brian's Military Jeeps of WWII
Lake Forest, CA
SCMVCC since 1983 -  Keep 'em Rolling

(1) I converted an 1/4 ton M-100 trailer into an MBT by cutting off the handles on the tub and replacing the brake handle, lights, wiring and b/o switch. The only thing left to go is the lunette. Wasn't the lunette smaller for the MBT? If it is, and if I found one, would it fit in the same socket I still have from when it was an M-100?
Thanks, Bill Morton Jacksonville, FL

 re: Tech Question: 2 Questions on MBT / M100 Jeep Trail   Brian French   3:28 pm monday april 22, 2002
Here are some tidbits re: Lunettes and receivers.
Re: Receivers:
MBT - 3/4 of cast socket hole section is above main part of cast bracket.
M100 - 1/2 of cast socket hole section is above main part of cast bracket.
M416 - has 2 cast socket holes in main part of cast bracket.

MBT and M100 cast brackets fit the same in the frame.
MBT and M416 lunette eyes are interchangeable.

Re: Lunettes
MBT Lunette eyes were thinner diameter.
M416 Lunette eyes are very thick diameter.

Now for the rub:
MBT and M416 lunettes and the sockets they go into, were cut at the same angle or bevel.
M100 lunettes and sockets were cut at a different angle. They don't mate to the M416/MBT
stuff, even though they look so similar to them

I swap M416 & MBT lunettes back and forth between my MBT's, but
none of the NOS lunettes I had fit in the NOS M100 receivers.

Additional trivia:
Re: Landing Legs
MBT landing leg has 3 positions (3 holes). There was a 1/2 way up
position (stated for deep mud use to help support weight of trailer in deep mud conditions)
M100 and M416 only had 2 positions for landing leg - up or down.

That all said, your choices are;
1) Leave it alone with M100 stuff.
2) Find both MBT receiver and MBT or M416 Lunette.
3) Visit machine shop to investigate having lunettes milled to mate up to your receiver.

Hope this helps. Good luck, Brian

 re: Tech Question: 2 Questions on MBT / M100 Jeep Trail Bill Morton   8:26 pm tuesday april 23, 2002
Brian,
Thanks for the most thorough answers to my questions about M-100 and MBT Lunette's. Its the most intelligent and thorough overview of the situation I've ever been able to get from anyone - really appreciate it. I would like to convert it to mbt, but the odds of finding both the receiver, and the lunette, is is probably about the same as
winning the lottery. If by chance you ever run across either, would appreciate your keeping me in mind. In the meantime I'll certainly watching your site grow.
Best regards, Bill

 re: Tech Question: 42 Ford GPW on Willys Frame   Brian French   7:42 pm saturday april 20, 2002
hi John,
yes it is true, there were 9-10,000 of the first GPW's put on willys type frames.
the serial #'s are going to be out of order with gaps as well.
it is not unheard of to have a GPW in the 15,000 range and still be on one of the first willys style frames. this is because Ford used an accounting method that was based on the MAIN unit being the engine serial#.  As engines were made they were stamped with a serial# and tagged with additional wire tie tags with the same #.  As the engines were made, they were moved to the engine storage room to await delivery to the assembly line.  The first engines made (and therefore lower in serial#) would be put in the room first - in the back, with later, higher # 'rd engines going in front of them.  The engines were sent to the assembly line as they were stacked, not in
numerical order.  This means that the 1st 9,000 engines did not necessarily go on the 1st 9,000 frames.  Some of the later ford frames got early engines, and vice versa.
Re: your Q. on serial # location.  The serial# will be stamped on top of the drivers side frame rail. it will start & end with a 5 pointed star.   Open your hood and look down on top of the drivers side frame rail between the front Motor Mount and the Radiator Mount***.  there is usually some grease, rust, dirt, and old paint to deal with.  bring a small steel wire brush to help.           *** this is the normal location, examples exist where the # is so far fwd as to be on the front bumper gusset,
and as far back as where the body tub mounts to the frame.  Also, sometimes the stars are very faint.
hope this info helps
Brian
PS  the extra wire ties were for the guy who stamped the # on the frame and for the guy who stamped the # in the data plate, and last, for the guard to tear off as it went out the back door as a completed unit.

 re: Tech Question: 42 Ford GPW on Willys Frame John Lillie   4:26 pm monday may 6, 2002
Brian,
Thanks for the great information and your quick responses.  I followed your directions and armed with a wire brush and WD40 I attacked the drivers side frame rail and lo and behold, a number appeared.  This is the unrestored jeep I recently acquired that has a Ford tub on Willys running gear.  You infomed me some early Fords did this.  You were right.  The frame is stamped GPW 1013 and then a mark after the 3 which does not look like a number stamp but more like a small case "b".  It could be a six but it would have to be a number from a different stamp set as it has no resemblance to the other numbers.  What do you think?  Where can I find a list of production numbers for 1942?  I appreciate your help. John

 re: Tech Question: 42 Ford GPW on Willys Frame   Brian French   4:31 pm monday may 6, 2002
Hi, my guess is it probably is a 6.  A serial # of 10136 would be right in the expected range.  Sometimes the #'s got stamped in really crooked or off-center. Brian

 re: FOR SALE: Brass windshield clamps   Brian French   10:06 pm sunday may 12, 2002
hi, thank you for your offer.  Last week i was able to acquire 4 brass windshield latches, so i am not in need any longer.
ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE INTERESTED? CONTACT GREG
thanks for taking the time to email me I appreciate it, take care, Brian

re: WANTED: Used Willys   Brian French   12:18 pm saturday may 25, 2002
Hello,
Well your best bet is looking in the Recycler, Thrifty Nickel, Truck Trader type classified ads.
Also, definitely put up a WANTED ad on my website Message Boards.
Several vehicles have traded hands over the years this way.
That link is
http://wwiijeepparts.com/WWIIJeepForums.html

Leave your contact info, what years are you looking for, and a price range.
And get your hands on the books 'All American Wonder' Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 - they are like an encyclopedia set, you HAVE to get both. They are the restorer's
bible. I should have some coming up for sale in 2 weeks when I dig them out.
Good hunting, Brian

In a message dated 5/15/02 12:18:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, cdavis@webworldinc.com writes:
>>Looks like the boss is about 2" across.  It has a single letter stamped on it "Z".  That's it.<<

This is the sure fire way to tell it is a WWII block even when #'s are ground off. The W.W.II flat spot is about 1/2" x 2" across.  The civilian is about 1/2" x 4" across.
That is also where they usually stamped the engine serial # on civilian motors as well.
re: Cast Numbers on engine;
Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block.
The assembly date (month, day, and year of production) can be found stamped on the pan surface at rear main bearing cap.
Cylinder head #639660 would be the head number for a MB engine.
It appears that WILLYS in raised letters was added to cylinder heads in mid 1943, and JEEP was added in mid 1944.
At engine # MB288835 the cylinder head bolts/cap screws were changed to studs and nuts.
Brian

Re: FOR SALE: '43 GPW For Sale -- keith, 07:03:09 09/01/02 Sun
Hi there Kal   we are intrested in your jeep please send pics and cost to us at camelot59@yahoo.com thanks keith

 re: FOR SALE:  GPW Frame, rolling chassis, MB engin   Brian French   3:19 pm  june 11, 2002
i went to look at this jeep when i was in the area. it was rough, but for the price seemed like a good deal for a parts car. or if you have a spare tub, fenders, rad, grill etc, make a jeep. i don't have room for it, or time either for that matter. however rebuilding THIS jeep is not for beginners. better off as a parts car i think. brian

 re: Tech Question: Jeep Shift lever pattern   Brian French   3:18 pm wednesday june 12, 2002
Hi, congrats!   You will have a blast with it.  :)

transmission
top left = reverse
bottom left = 1st
center = neutral
top right = 2nd
bottom right = 3rd

transfer - left lever
top = 4wd out
bottom = 4wd engaged

transfer - right lever
top = low range gears
middle = neutral
bottom = hi gear range

I’ll get a diagram posted to my website sometime today.
Hope this is what you wanted
Brian French
Brian's Military Jeeps of WWII          www.Drive.To/WWII
Squadron Patches of WWII              www.Fly.To/WWII
Lake Forest, CA
SCMVCC since 1983 -  Keep 'em Rolling
ALPCA # 9174 -  Keep 'em from Rusting

 re: Tech Question: 1943 mb jeep Value????   Brian French   3:16 pm wednesday june 12, 2002
Hello,
    Well there is a big gap between prices for WWII jeeps.
Variables are: is it a Ford GPW or a Willys MB, or is it a mixture (a blend of Willys & Ford parts).   Condition also has a lot to do with price. If you can email me some pictures I can give you an idea.  Some people sell on eBay, other list it for sale on my classified ads section of my website.   go to:
http://wwiijeepparts.com/WWIIJeepForums.html
Brian

 re: Tech Question: 1943 mb jeep Value????   Tina   3:23 pm wednesday june 12, 2002
Brian,
Thanks for getting back to me. Here's a basic question. If the jeep runs well and has all of the major parts, but is missing some hanging details, eg. the regulation shovel (it does have all the knobs, wipers and mechanical parts), is it worth more than $900? I think it's worth more but that is what someone offered my dad. He told my dad that a fully restored a-one WWII MB jeep goes for $4500. To me that seems low. He knows it's not a Willy's, but he hasn't seen anything to think it's a Ford. Does that make sense? Even if it's worth only $900 it doesn't make sense to sell a perfectly good jeep for that little. As an FYI we also have a '52 M38 that is all original, including all painted insignia, except for a replacement top and some new body patching that my father did to cover some rust. We live in the woods and drive them everywhere. I can say that the M38 has been stuck in places that no other vehicle could even get to. Maybe we should treat them better. For us, to love them is to use them. Any way, sorry for the rambling. thanks for your help.  --Tina

 re: Tech Question: 1943 mb jeep Value????   Brian French   3:25 pm wednesday june 12, 2002
Well, without photos to look at, i am hard pressed to give an accurate estimate. So I’ll be speaking in ballpark terms.

rough would be rust holes and dents and extra welds, also missing
lots of small parts. Runs intermittently. Runs but smokes, or gets hot, leaks oil bad etc

good would be fewer rust holes, dents, welds, but still missing quite a few body parts.
Runs but smokes a little, or gets a little hot, leaks small amount of oil etc

really good would be not missing many small parts. Runs well.

excellent unrestored  would be get in drive it home and wash off the dirt and
the jeep is ready to show off.  (A Jeep like this is worth some bucks)

Mutt (mix of ford + willys)
rough           $1000-1200
good            $1200-1800
really good   $1800-3000

Willys MB
rough           $1000-1250
good            $1250-2000
really good   $2000-2800

Ford GPW
rough           $1000-1350
good            $1350-2200
really good   $2200-3000

I have seen restored ones go cheap, too cheap, $4500 is true, some have sold for that little.
Re: a quick check that is good in 95% of the time.  Look at cross member of frame under the front grill.
If round tube = willys, if squared hat channel = Ford.
Brian

re: Tech Question: jeep frame   Brian French   3:48 pm saturday july 6, 2002
although i have never done a swap like that.  my answer is yes they should fit.
the differences you might run into are these.
MB frames have a center Xmember for the machine gun mount.
cj2a use a T90 transmission which is taller than the T84 MB tranny
MB uses a T84 Transmission which is shorter than the T90 cj2a tranny.
the MB steering pivots off the front axle.
the cj2a steering pivots off the frame above the axle.

the body does not come into play either way.

cj2a frt axles don't have the welded brackets to accept MB steering linkage.
MB frame does not have welded on brackets to accept cj2a steering linkage.

you can use mb axles on a cj2a and the extra axle brackets will just hang there unused.
you can use cj2a frame on a mb and the extra frame brackets will just hang there unused (or cut them off).
double check these trouble spots i pointed out and make sure the parts you have to support the body swap are compatible
good luck,
Brian

 re: Tech Question: will a mb grille fit on a cj2a body?   Brian   3:05 pm sunday july 7, 2002
yes it will.
the question is going to be the headlight mountings.  MB's use arms that suspend the headlight buckets, and the rear of the arms actually mount to a pad on the top of the fenders..
the cj's have a  mounting ring that mounts them in front of and into the grill.    --brian

i had the same problem with a MB jeep years back. it was caused by rust flakes & grit in the fuel. it clogged the filter while running, but as soon as i stopped, the flakes and grit all fell to the bottom of the bowl and it ran fine again for another 10 minutes until the jostling got the flakes suspended again and were sucked up to block the filter. i flushed & back flushed the fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, and fuel pump bowl + screen. Jeep ran perfect for years after that.  ---Brian

When did you start collecting? Why did you start collecting? How does your collection reflect in your personality? What do other people think?

I really hope you are able to help me in my quest.  Thank you for taking the time to read this email and I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks Joe Mateo

The last American General (Jeeps) purchased by the Postal Service dated from the from the early to mid-70's.  Starting about 1986 they were phased out in favor of the Grumman Long Life (LLV), which was an aluminum body on a Chevy S-10 chassis.

It took 14-15 years to get rid of them all. The last ones scrapped were for the most part the last ones purchased, which means even the newest ones had bodies that were 25+ years old when they went bye-bye.  Needless to say, the engines and transmissions had been changed out numerous times!

The "jeeps" were offered first to rural mail carriers (USPS employees) and then to the general public at used vehicle auctions up until the mid-90's. Regular USPS employees (other than rural) were NOT allowed to bid on them.

After the mid 90's it was determined that due to liability concerns (i.e. the vehicles were inherently unsafe, they should no longer be sold, and instead were scrapped.

The last of the active ones were taken from USPS service as recently as about a year ago.  I am not aware of any of them left in active service for the post office, at least in my part of the country.  There could still be some out there awaiting scrapping though.

Most of the Am-Gen's sold into private hands even up into the 90's sold for in the neighborhood of $800-1200 each.  They were actually pretty well mechanically maintained, even though by the time they went out of service, most of the bodies were starting to rust through, and were looking pretty ratty.

Since the Grumman order was completed, Ford has been the vendor of choice (the postmaster general who placed the orders formerly was an executive there and no doubt got a good deal).  First a bunch of pretty much stock Windstar vans were purchased (with delete for a/c, radio, and some other items).  Now there is a
grumman-looking body being installed on what I think is a Windstar chassis.  ---CC

"Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima." ---(Major Howard Conner, 5th Marine Div.)

The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American tribe in the Southwest.  It is said by high military officers that World War 2 might have had a different outcome without the help of the Code Talkers. It wasn't until Sept of 1972 that the Navajos were honored by their country.

June 8, 2000  Update
The Associated Press reported that the U.S. Senate had unanimously approved a proposal that would grant  Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers who served during World War 2.

Navajo Code Talkers Honored After 56 Years      July, 2001
Twenty-nine Native Americans were finally honored by Congress Thursday for ancient language skills that helped the United States win World War II.
President Bush presented four of the five living code talkers -- and relatives of the 24 others -- with the Congressional Gold Medal at an afternoon ceremony in the Capitol rotunda. 

For over 15yrs I’ve sent my engines and my customers engines to Engine Supply in Santa Ana, CA in Orange County - they do a great job.
If you are interested in it let me know. ---Brian

 re: Tech Question: Need Military Flat Head engine rebuild work  Tom Dooley   10:12 am wednesday july 24, 2002
Thanks Brian,
   Is the old flathead a sleeved engine, or did you mean to over bore it?  I'm going to call Engine Supply this morning and get a cost.  I'll probably haul it over there myself; it will be a nice break from the heat.  BTW, very nice website, very informative. My dad agreed with your details on the history of the Jeep right down to the faceplate.  He kept his little drivers training card for each of the vehicles he checked out in for years after the war.  Fond memories for him. --Tom Dooley

 re: Tech Question: Need Military Flat Head engine rebuild   Brian French   10:19 am wednesday july 24, 2002
Hi, thanks for the letter. Glad you like my web site.
It's great to get the stories and input from WWII vets like your father! Thank him for protecting our country for me.

Re: the engine.
It is not a sleeved engine, but the military was very good about rebuild schedules, and after 55 years, most engines have been bored out a few times.  It's best to have it bored and resleeved. You could go back to factory spec, but going to .020 will give you just a bit more power.  Talk to Mike at Engine Supply - he is the one who I referred to before.  Tell him Brian from Brian's Military Jeeps sent you (LOL  we always like to know where our customers find out about us)
Here is his info:
Engine Supply
304 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: (714) 556-0310
Yahoo! Yellow Pages - Engine Supply

It's not cheap, but it is worth the money. They are a high quality shop for a medium price. That's it for now. Good Luck, Brian French

 re: Tech Question: Jeeps to Russia question   Brian French   9:26 am friday july 26, 2002
Hi Dan, glad you liked my website,
Good question...
No, in fact they were our cast offs.  We originally sent Russia (and other Lend Lease countries) our Bantam BRC-40, Willys MA, and Ford GP 1st model prototype Jeeps because they did not meet the new standards set by the Willys 2nd model, the Willys MB. The newer WWII Jeeps were not for sale, as we didn’t have many to
spare in the early stages of World War Two. As the war progressed and we had enough jeeps for our uses, we sent over MB's to our Lend Lease Partners. At the same time, Russia had reverse engineered a jeep of their own, copying most of it’s parts and design layout from the US versions. It's front end styling is distinctly Russian, but it still shows the influence of the prototype BRC and MA headlight style.

Re: Winterization Kits
Winter canvas grill covers, and hood blankets were produced late in the war in limited quantities. Small kerosene, gas stove heaters were also produced in very limited quantity. Full canvas Top enclosure assemblies were produced in much larger quantity than the other Winterizing kits, and even they were in short supply. Hard tops were made in the field from whatever materials were at hand. The war produced all sorts of interesting scrap materials to build jeep tops from, including tops made of wood, steel, aircraft aluminum, and even clear plastic airplane bubble canopies. There is a photograph of a field made WWII Jeep Hard Top on my Jeep Tools Page. All hard tops were for the most part one-of-a-kind. There was probably an instance or two of some field unit constructing a dozen similar units, but I don’t have any record of it.

Re: Canvas Tops and Doors
From the very first design on paper of what was to become known as a jeep, they have always had a canvas top.  The tops from 1940 to 1941 were supported by only one upright bow at the rear.  The flapping of the top caused by wind when driving was beating the driver’s heads. It proved to be unbearable so they fixed that
problem on the standard production jeeps.  The standard production jeeps came with 2 top bows. The 2nd support bow being added right behind the driver seat. And after MB #3000 they raised the height of the windshield as well. Jeeps also came with canvas 1/2 doors. They were next to useless, and that is why you almost never see them in pictures. take care, Brian

FOR SALE:  military ships --&-- Aircraft Pictures .S   Harvey L Spears   6:45 pm saturday july 27, 2002
Pictures of the exact military ships that the person served onboard--Makes wonderful surprise gifts.  Thanks  Harvey Spears

re: Tech Question: WWII MB Windshield Bracket   Brian French   5:47 pm tuesday august 6, 2002
Hello, your friend is right.  It is called the Universal Rifle Rack.  It was designed to hold several different rifles. It would hold the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Thompson sub-machine gun, Grease Gun, and the Springfield and Enfield rifles.  There is a little loop that swivels down to allow the short barreled grease gun to be mounted.  The other rifles are held in place by a cam-locking arm with a rubber bumper.  The gun mounts upside down with the barrel pointing out the passenger side. The locking arm holds the barrel up. When the arm is moved out of the way, a spring pushed the gun downwards into the waiting hands of the GI.  They were also issued with zippered canvas covers to jeeps and other vehicles used farther back from the front lines. The canvas cover served to protect the gun from dust & rain.    Brian

 re: WWII vet at a car show story   Brian French   5:17 pm wednesday august 7, 2002
That’s a cool story Roger.  I enjoyed it. Thanks...

Off the top of my head, I can point out a few things and eliminate the chance of his actually being a member of the AVG. If he flew out of India then he was not a Flying Tiger.
The Flying Tiger's were a group of Americans who joined up with the Chinese air force flying for a "front' company named CAMCO.
Although they signed up prior to Pearl Harbor, the 1st combat occurred after America declared war.
Although being paid by China, most of the battles were fought over Burma in the beginning. There were originally only a handful of pilots ~roughly 100 with an additional 200 support personal.
They ceased to exist on July 4th 1942 and were disbanded and with the exception of approximately 14 holdovers, everyone went home.
Their contract was up, and the USAAF that was moving in tried to screw them out of their pre-prearranged agreement they had made with the army before they signed up.  This agreement, which allowed them to resign the US military and join up covertly with CAMCO, was supposed to reinstate them back into the US military with no loss in rank when their CAMCO contract was over. Gen. Chennault and the few holdovers formed the CATF - China Air Task Force - for a couple of weeks until the AAF could get some personnel out from India (the closest AAF unit, called the 10th AF). The next change occurred after the manpower was in place; Chennault was given command of a brand new air force, the 14th Air Force. The 14th AAF was created from the CATF, new replacements, and men transferred from the 10th AF. The 14th air force is the only AF ever created outside the continental US borders.  All other Air Forces are created stateside and then moved into place.  The 14th AF flew out of China, while the 10th AF continued to fly out of India. Technically - the 1st group of Volunteers, the American Volunteer Group (AVG - Flying Tigers) are the Flying Tigers. The later arrivals that were regular army personnel assigned to fight in the 14th AF cashed in on the good will, esprit de corps, and fear factor the enemy had for the Fei Hu ("flying tigers" in Chinese), and they continued to use the name.

Your gentleman flying out of India was part of the 10th AF (99% confidence rate since there were a few liaison officers bunked in India to help with procurement, odds are he was not one of them).  He might of been a Hump pilot, part of the ATC - Air transport Command - ferrying goods over the Mountains.
Both the 14th & 10th were part of the Far East Command known as the CBI, or China Burma India Theater.
Brian

re: WWII vet at a car show story   ROGER HAYNES   5:21 pm wednesday august 7, 2002
Brian,
      As I said in the story Brian, "was he a Flying Tiger?" I just knew there was something special about the men who laid it on the line even prior to December 7th. But I want to thank you Brian for the information, I had hit Flying Tigers on an internet search and simply did not have the time to read all that much about it, and without interviewing the ole guy, I had no clues as to exactly what he meant by "Flew out of India..."

     Still the history, the event the way it happened, it sure got me to thinking, about all the times America has stood up to be counted and what it earned us on September 11th. Guess people, most people, have short memories.

     I appreciate the responses I got to the story, I had run the story idea past Keith Marvin and he thought it was cool, he gave me a lot of information on what actually happened and said during the occupation of Southern China, it was a puppet republic and had its own postage stamps as well as license plates, anyone ever had a license plate from  Manchukuo ??? (Man chu ku o) Keith recalls in 1945 the country reverted back to Manchuria after occupation (by the Japs) since 1931.

     Flying Tiger or not, I was honored to meet the "ole man" and I hope our paths do cross again one day.
                              Roger @ TNS

re: WWII vet at a car show story   Jeff Minard   5:24 pm wednesday august 7, 2002
Great story, Roger- thanks from me, too!
And thanks to Brian French- I happen to be a guy who likes all that history- and I've stood in front of him while he does stuff like this from memory!   Pretty good for a 40-year old whippersnapper who wasn't around then! If you need military plates or even jeep hood numbers identified, he's your guy. ---Jeff

 re: WWII vet at a car show story   Brian French   5:30 pm wednesday august 7, 2002
Thanks Jeff    :)
I am still waiting for my first professional gig  "whippersnappering".
I hope it pays better than pontificating does.  LOL
Brian French
Brian's Military Jeeps of WWII        www.Drive.To/WWII
Squadron Patches of WWII   www.Fly.To/WWII
Lake Forest, CA
SCMVCC since 1983 -  Keep 'em Rolling
ALPCA # 9174 -  Keep 'em from Rusting

 re: WANTED:  WTB: AAF patch   Brian French   11:42 pm sunday august 11, 2002
Hello,
Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you like my collection. What you see is only about 1/2 what I have. It takes so much time to scan pics, crop, upload, rearrange page, upload the pages.  LOL     The one you are looking for doesn't ring a bell, but I don't have all the patches out of storage. There might be some hope for finding yours yet.   I suggest you add your email address to the Sign up window for my SQ Patch List on my website.  I email everyone when I add a stack of patches to the website. I'll be checking out your grandf athers plane on the website you sent - thanks! I hope I can help you in the future.   Brian

re: WANTED: WTB: Jeep Trailer   Brian French   5:10 pm wednesday august 14, 2002
Hi Nick,
    Thanks for the inquiry.
Questions: where are you located?
And how far will you go to get it?
And what are you willing to pay?
Also, what is the dedicated use of the trailer?

WWII MBT and 1950's M-100 match a CJ-7's looks best.
A M416 does not match quite as well.

M416's are the easiest to find.   They are also the newest and in the best shape usually.

The WWII is the next most common (even so, it is still very rare), but is costs more because there is more demand.
The least in demand, and somewhat hard to find M100 is my 1st choice for you if you are just looking for a great looking, great off road, great on-road trailer.

Re: Finding one.
Your best bet is looking in the Recycler, Thrifty Nickel, Truck Trader type classified ads.  Even eBay is a good source.
Also, definitely put up a FREE WANT AD on my website Message Boards. Several vehicles have traded hands over the years this way.
That link is
http://wwiijeepparts.com/WWIIJeepForums.html

Make sure you leave your contact info, what years are you looking for, and a price range.
Also, check the ARCHIVES section of my web site. All the ads on the Message Board get archived. Since the Message Boards drop the posts after 60 days, the archives will have all the Jeep For Sale ads that are over 60 days old. They are most often still good ads, since many people do not want to drive farther than 150 miles to look at a jeep.
Good hunting
Brian

 re: WANTED: WTB: Jeep Trailer Nick Thomas   1:47 pm thursday august 15, 2002
I am located on the south shore of Massachusetts .. south of Boston, willing to take a road trip to get it, and willing to pay around $1000.  My ultimate purpose is for the trailer to have the ability to hold either a motorcycle or 4wheeler.  But currently, using it to carry stuff to the beach to accompany my oversand permit.   I aim to take the trailer and do some modifications, but would love to use the same detail and outline and wheel and wheel well configuration as I see on the old jeep willys trailers.
Thanks for your response. I apprecaite the help.

 re: WANTED: WTB: Jeep Trailer   Brian French   1:52 pm thursday august 15, 2002
Hello,
I think you want either the M416 Vietnam era (squared fenders), or more likely the Korean War era M100 (round fenders). Expect to pay between $465 and $900 for either. Anything over $1,000 better be completely done, and cook breakfast, wash windows, and mow the lawn.  LOL

All 3 military jeep box trailers are watertight.  They can haul water, or the opposite; they will float (with up to 500lbs of gear).  They come with Heavy Duty leaf springs and shock absorbers. Drain plugs to let the water out or hold it in. Landing legs so you can unhook and drive away leaving it standing there. A parking brake makes sure it stays where you left it. 4 cargo/rope tie downs on each long side, and 1 on each end for a total of 10 tie downs. The original hitch is for a pintle hook on a jeep. The trailer lunette eye spins in its socket, allowing the pulling vehicle and trailer to be leaning in completely opposite directions. It even allows the trailer to flip over without
causing the pulling vehicle to flip with it. The lunette assembly has a strong spring on it that negates the slamming and stress when starting from a stop or a fast acceleration.

Hauling a motorcycle would require cutting a tailgate (cancels the water-tightness). A quad runner should be ok too.
Hopefully you will find one that is already cut, and not ruin an intact one by cutting it.
let me know how you do in your search. take care, Brian

re: Tech Question: Starting 1st WWII Jeep Restoration   Brian French   1:32 am sunday august 18, 2002
Well Hello Nick, Nice to meet you.
Before I run off on the jeep tangent, I want to say "thank you for serving our country!"
I appreciate each and every one of the people who put their butts on the line for the rest of us.

Re: Being new to WWII Jeep Restorations
The first and most important thing you can do - I mean it - save you time, and lots of money (not buying the wrong parts) is get the books ALL American Wonder Vol #1 & #2.
You need both because it is like an encyclopedia - there is no overlap. Then lock yourself in a room for 5 hours and read them cover-to-cover a couple of times.
When done - you'll know just about as much as I know. It is the restorer’s bible. The books are available on ebay, amazon.con and many other places at about $23 each.
It’s the best $$ you can spend.    When I was starting out 19yrs ago I must of spent several $100 buying the wrong stuff - that was before the books came out.   LOL
Reading all the pages on Jeep History and Tools and Archives pages on my website should help too. And keep you busy as well. Check the “what's new” page on my website.  It hosts a record of every addition and update I make to the website.
Take care, Brian French

 re: Tech Question: new Willys owner   Brian   8:48 pm sunday august 18, 2002
Hi,
    The post above this one covers the same question. In addition, keep in mind that everyday trade schools graduate mechanics and bodymen.  You can always get your jeep repaired.  Getting parts?   Well that's another story. The jeep parts are not always going to be available. I say get the parts 1st, repair it later.  --Brian

 re: FOR SALE: 42 willys mb for sale in S. Californ   Brian   8:51 pm wednesday august 21, 2002
how much are you asking? where is it located? can you send me a pic or two please?
PS.   your email address is bouncing back the email i sent you as "address not valid"  thanks, Brian

 re: FOR SALE: 42 willys mb for sale in S. Californ   keith shaw   5:42 pm wednesday august 21, 2002
 Hi there Mike
 we are intrested in your jeep do have any pictures and how much will you sell ie for ?  thanks  keith shaw

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

 re: Tech Question: were jeeps made with column shifts?   Brian   8:58 pm wednesday august 21, 2002
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a note.

Yes, column shift jeeps exist, and yes they are rare.
The MA prototypes were column shifters and so were the some of the 1st CJ-2A jeeps.
It was a poor set up, and most were converted to a floor shift over the years. Too bad you didn't
hang onto it. Do you have any old photos of it? If so, send me one, I'll ID it for you.
I have more info on buying jeeps on the Jeep Name / History page.
Take care, Brian French

 re: Tech Question: were jeeps made with column shifts?   Aubrey Hair   2:19 am friday august 23, 2002
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the reply. I do not have any pictures of the old airport jeep and yes it would be nice if my father had
kept it, I was just a youngster, but he got rid of it when he bought a tug to pull airplanes in and out of the hangar.
I will check your other websight for possible location of a jeep to purchase.
Thanks again, Aubrey Hair

 re: WANTED: Does anyone have pics of Fire Jeeps?   Brian   2:30 pm friday august 23, 2002
Hi Jim,
I'm glad you liked the website. I have been trying to come up with photo's for you, but i can't locate any. They would be rare jeeps in the first place photographed or not. Maybe someone else on this bulletin board can help. Check back with the bulletin board occasionally to see if anyone responds. Good luck with your search, Brian 

The author suggested that the D might stand for the county that Toledo is located in (where Willys-Overland was located). Toledo is located in Lucas County so it seems strange that it would be given such a low letter. Plus, there are 88 counties in Ohio so the fact that counties would be represented by a letter seems odd also. I tend to think that the D stood for 'dealer' similar to the 'manufacturer' plates in use today. Can anyone shed any light on the meaning of the D on this plate?

Thanks,
Scott Paulman
Lebanon, OH

Re: Tech Question:: First Civilian Jeep License Plate -- Jeff Minard, 12:52:12 08/31/02 Sat
Hi Scott:
Yes- these are dealer plates. The master number is the 1492 for the Willys dealer or whatever he was, and the smaller one- 33 for example, was the set of plates assigned to him so far that year, for use on demos, or whatever. These smaller numbers could go into the hundreds for active dealers. Of course, these had nothing to do with jeeps, or the military, specifically, they are for any auto dealer to use.
Jeff Minard

Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- Tom and Adelia, 13:04:49 08/31/02 Sat
The Desoto ad is really quite neat! Two questions I had, though.... I thought you couldn't get a "new" car until the 1946 model year (due to military production in most auto plants during the war). Who all was making 1945 model year passenger vehicles in the US?
The other question is in regard to the full size plates he has tacked up for 41 42 43 and 44. What states issued a full size plate each of those 4 years (no tabs, smaller plates, or windshield stickers, especially in 43 and 44)?
Just curious, as I can't find my Fox book right at the moment.... TomD
But the ad is reallly neat anyway!

Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- r., Richard Baucom, 13:07:05 08/31/02 Sat
Tom and the list,
I may be wrong but I believe Mississippi was the only state who issued full plates during the U.S. involvement of WWII. I think all other states issued metal tabs or window stickers. Not 100% sure on this but I wondered about this a year or so ago when I had 6 1941 plates from different states.
bdolds
--- r., Richard Baucom
--- bigdaddyolds@earthlink.net

Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- robert, 13:09:28 08/31/02 Sat
I have a large volume book listing cars from 1930-80.
They list no 1945 DeS and I'd bet no other real autos, for 1945. The 1942 DeS had the headlight door covers, as in the pict. This car is in one of the other ad slicks they sell. The lic plates have no state names either. (probably a 1945 computer gen pict)
Vanity Bob

 Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- Peter Cohen, 13:12:18 08/31/02 Sat
Production of private automobiles in the US ceased in February 1942 and did not resume until the summer of 1945 as 1946 models. I suppose it is conceivable that there were some military staff cars that were manufactured during the war, but I highly doubt it, since the tooling would have been taken down and replaced with tooling for war production.
I once tried to use this fact to convince a plate dealer that a particular 1944 plate has no YOM value, and he should sell it at a reasonable price, but he insisted that it was desireable to those who had military Jeeps and military trucks. I don't know if there really is that much demand for YOM on those vehicles, but there you have it.
Peter

poor YOM years can be just as expensive -- Tiger, 13:23:53 08/31/02 Sat
Peter and everyone,

>>I once tried to use this fact to convince a plate dealer that a particular 1944 plate has no YOM value, and he should sell it at a reasonable price, but he insisted that it was desireable to those who had military Jeeps and military trucks. I don't know if there really is that much demand for YOM on those vehicles, but there you have it.<<

Yes, your argument is logical, but it doesn't work that way. Unfortunately YOM has made a lot of collectors very greedy, and they have pushed up the priced on everything, even stuff that isn't much good for YOM. Even the price of singles, which cannot be used for YOM have gone up in price. YOM is not a good thing for those people just getting into the hobby, and wanting to collect the older stuff. It doesn't suprise me in the least that most new people to the hobby want the newer graphic stuff or interesting foreign plates. The thought of paying $50 for a crummy pair of '56 Californias just doesn't pass the common sense test for the novice collector.
The same thing has happened to m/c plates. Naturally '44 is not a good YOM year for those either, but they are just as expensive as better YOM years. Of course in this case, from a collectibility standpoint more than anything else because a '44 m/c from pretty much any state is very rare.
Cheers, Tiger

 Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- railbus@GOLDEN.NET, 13:19:56 08/31/02 Sat
I'm a bit late coming into this thread but let us not forget that Quebec has issued fullsize license plates through WW2 and for every subsequent year up to 1979. The only change that province's wartime plates show is that the 1944 plate was made of fibreboard. All other years were metal. There were no tabs or windshield stickers at all for Quebec in this period.
As far as I know Quebec is one of the very few jurisdictions in North America that had annual reissues of fullsize plates from 1939-45. Manitoba and Ontario had tabs and windshield stickers at the same time everyone else did. Not sure on the other provinces.
MJ - 6050

Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- Gerald Griffin, 13:37:52 08/31/02 Sat
NH has an interesting War year production of plates. 1942-43 plates. good from April 1 1942 to March 31, 1943, were issued as pairs in the traditional NH colors of Green and White. During the fall 1942 inspection the front plate was removed from each vehicle prior to issuing an inspection certificate. The plates whet to the scrap collection drive in support of the war effort. The 1943 plate was a tab that covered the 1942-1943 dates on the remaining 1942-43 plate. The 43 tab was good from April 1 to December 31 1943, thus converting NH back to calendar year registrations. Single plates were issued for 1944 and 1945 but the colors, black and white, departed from the traditional NH Green. The 1944 plate is also interesting in that there was an extra vertical slot to the left of the date. Most of us believe it may have been there in anticipation of a 1945 date tab that never appeared. BOAT plate were issued for every war year. The 1943 Boat plate has slots for a tab as do the lower number 1944 boat plates. But tabs were never used. The 43 Boat plate is a rarity that can not be explained by registrations along. There are lots of 1942's and lots of 1944's. Even in virgin boat runs the 1943 is almost never found. Some of us believe that they may have had to have been turned in to get a 1944 or that they were only issued to new registrants, of which there would not have been many during the war. Problem is there are a lot of high numbers along with some low ones among known 1943 boat plates. So the mystery remains. NH did issue Motorcycle plates for all the war year including 1943.
Many 1942-43 plates with high numbers have the "43" flatten out. It may be that the transition to a calendar year for motorcycles occurred sooner than for cars. If that is the case late motorcycle registrants may have received the altered plates indication the registration ended December 31, 1942 rather than March 31, 1943. Anyone have any paper that will prove the above theories..  Gerry

 Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- Name Withheld By Request, 13:29:16 08/31/02 Sat
Some automobiles were produced in 1945. In almost every case these were classified as 1946 models.

Automobile production is usually classified into two categories
(1) Calendar Year production (January 1 until December 31) and
(2) Model Year production (Introduction Day of any given year to Introduction Day of the following year. This is why some people will say that there were cars made in 1945. They are talking about Calendar Year.

In Calendar Year 1945:
Buick produced 2,482 cars
Cadillac produced 1,142 cars
Chevrolet produced 12,776 vehicles
Ford produced 34,439 cars
GMC produced 113,126 vehicles (mostly trucks for WWII purposes)
GM of Canada 46,044 vehicles
Lincoln produced 569 cars (I'm not sure if this figure is included in the Ford total above or not.)
Oldsmobile produced 3,498 cars
Pontiac produced 5,606 cars

I do not have Chrysler production figures or statistics for other makes handy at the moment, but I'm sure someone can fill in this gap.

Several other factors compounded the difficulties in restarting automobile production.
1. "The War Production Board granted the automobile industry permission to make 200,000 vehicles before the end of the year [1945]." (Source 4 below) Each automobile manufacturer was given an individual production quota which could not be exceeded. Ford's quota for example was a maximum of 39,910 automobiles.
2. The strike against General Motors from November 21, 1945 until March 13, 1946.
3. The difficulties in getting enough parts from suppliers as production changed from a war-time to a peace-time economy.
4. Having to change over assembly lines from war-time
manufactured products (bullets, plane engines, tanks, etc.) back to automobiles.
Ace
Illinois

Sources:
1. Sixty Years of Chevrolet by George H. Dammann
2. Seventy Years of Buick by George H. Dammann
3. Lincoln & Continental by Paul R. Woudenberg
4. General Motors, The First 75 Years of Transportation Products by the Editors of Automobile Quarterly
5. http://www.local95.org/history10.htm

Re: Interesting items on ebay from 1944 & 1945 -- Brian French, 13:32:31 08/31/02 Sat
Everyone had to do "without" for the duration of the war - the only thing you could sell was advertising. Ads were the only way to keep a company's name in front of the public for 4-5 years. The companies wanted to keep their "name recognition" high, so when the pent up spending power/desire was released - those that advertised got a big portion of the $$ available.
Brian French 

Re: Squadron Patches   Brian French   4:44 pm tuesday september 24, 2002
Hello, thank you for writing.
Most of the patches are RKO studio patches.  They are stamped on the back as having been produced by the studio. The Phone # listed is the very old fashioned "Hollywood-1128". These are real RKO WWII squadron patches.
Most of these patches are for units that disbanded at the end of WWII, and didn't do anything worthy of making a movie about. No point in making patches for units that don't exist and aren't going to be movie material.
My knowledge is limited to explanations I have heard from others, and pieced together from reading books by McGuire, and the 'Disney Dons Dog Tags' book.
As part of the war effort with everyone doing their part for the war - doing what they did best - the studios' art depts. produced patches to send to the units. Each patch is a little bit different as each one was hand painted. After the war, the unused patches were transferred to the research library, and then to the property/prop dept. After X number of years sitting around gathering dust, they were sold as surplus.  Surplus stores and costume shops seem to be the one's who ended up buying them next and they sold them retail.  One cache was kept by an employee of one of the shops when the store went out of business and I picked them up from his son.
I have bought patches at gun shows, antique stores, antique shows, and occasionally eBay.

As a side note, if you have never heard of them, RKO studios went into decline in 1948 and was sold off. Even the property was sold to Desi-Lu productions in 1957
RKO studios  <-- found this searching yahoo.

Why would a studio make squadron patch insignia?
The same reason Rock-O-La juke box company made M1 Rifles.
It was a war, and everyone contributed what they could to the war effort.
Read the book "Disney Don's Dog Tags". It's the story of how Disney's artists donated their time & expertise making up squadron insignia's for the troops and sending them to the troops in the field. Reading the book tells more than I can type here

See also "Disney's influence also included studio artists, who joined the military and then contributed their talents to the creation of nose art. Disney Studios and the U.S. government had a history of cooperation. At the beginning of the war in 1939, Walt Disney and his artists designed and painted squadron and unit insignia. Disney raised the spirit of the troops when he transformed the "once staid military heraldry format created during World War I" into inspired designs (Ethell, p. 141). By the end of World War II, Disney's five-man staff assigned to insignia completed over 1,200 unit insignias, never charging a fee to the military (Ethell, p. 142)."

Disney insignias appeared on the airplanes as well as the jackets of fliers.
Here is a link to some good examples of Disney Characters appearing as Nose Art.

Re: Squadron Patches   pete killie   5:28 pm tuesday september 24, 2002
Thanks for the info. I have two of the RKO marked painted on canvas patches in my collection. I like them and your explaination makes sense historically.
While I have found little evidence that these patches were worn,  I do have a painted on canvas patch in my collection that came from an the estate of a USN
avaition officer with documents and photgraphs that show that the patch was used. However, it does not seem to be studio made, but the construction is very
similar. See attached photo. Anyway, I gather that the listed USMC and USN patches are no longer available. I will keep an eye on your list.
Thanks again,
Pete Killie

Re: Squadron Patches   Brian French   1:40 pm wednesday september 25, 2002
hello again. Thanks for the Pic.  Do you know what "A R U" stands for?
Re: patches for sale.  I have updated the website indicating the one's on 'Hold'. Let me know if you are interested in any of the remaining patches.

Some of the patches I get come in with 3 overstamps on the reverse.  I think as the different dept/owners took possesion of the patches, they restamped them to indicate the transfer of ownership.  Perhaps the ones that were sent out (as opposed to surplused out) weren't stamped - which would explain yours and several others in a more used condition.
Take care,
Brian

Leave your contact info, what years are you looking for, and a price range.
And get your hands on the books 'All American Wonder' Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 - they are like an encyclopedia set, you HAVE to get both. They are the restorer's bible.
Good hunting, Brian

Re: WANTED: M38 in restored condition -- Brian French, 16:07:51 08/31/02 Sat
Hello,
Well your best bet is looking in the Recycler, Thrifty Nickel, Truck Trader type classified ads.
Keep an eye out on eBay.
Also, definitely keep visiting my website Bulletin Board. Several vehicles have traded hands over the years this way.
That link is http://wwiijeepparts.com/WWIIJeepForums.html

Leave your contact info, what years are you looking for, and a price range.
Good hunting, Brian

Re: FOR SALE: 2-jeeps for sale -- Dave, 10:34:43 09/03/02 Tue
Where do you have these jeeps? To consider a purchase I need to know where they are stored. Thanks for your time. Dave

Re: FOR SALE: MB or GPW -- Dave, 10:39:40 09/03/02 Tue
I might be willing to purchase. Please send me photos for condition verification. Are engine, t-case, trany and other related parts in any type of working order? How do you have them stored? Is everything just seperate or is the eng, t-case and trany still on the chassis. oh, and have you sold them yet? thanks for your time. Dave

Re: FOR SALE: MB or GPW -- Roland, 19:11:31 09/03/02 Tue
Dave, Please send your e mail address so I can send you pictures. Engine and bell housing are mounted on MB chassis. Engine was rebuilt 20 yrs ago but has never been used. Transmission is a T90 with transfer case. Everything is garage stored. Have not sold yet.I also have boxes of related parts.  Also have CJ2A parts and CJ3A parts as well as rollbar cage.  I am located in Long Island NY. Where are you ?  Roland G

When Carl Probst and the teams from the different branches of the armed forces were brainstorming what would become the jeep, the following observation was brought up.
The jeep was to operate with a normal crew of 3 people, oftentimes more. That to have the driver be shot/killed would usually result in death or injury to all occupants by loss of control of the vehicle. So any bullet with a trajectory intersecting the driver meant the crew is a write off. A bullet with any other trajectory would only take out a non-essential occupant (to the operation of the vehicle anyway). The jeep must have a gas tank, which is by nature prone to fire & explosion when fired upon, especially with incendiary, or tracer rounds). An explosion of the fuel tank would injure/kill all occupants of a jeep. To minimize the number of "death shot" trajectories the tank was placed under the driver. To put it anywhere else was to double the number of places that the enemy could deliver a death shot to the entire crew. By putting the high-risk areas together, they minimized the space and therefore increased the chances of crew & vehicle survivability. The first jeeps, the MA, BRC, and GP had only 10-gallon tanks, with no spare gas can. The MB's & GPW's came with a 15-gallon tank, which now included a 5-gallon sump below the floorboards. After 6 months of MB GPW production the standard 5 gallon jerry can and rack were added to the rear panel of the jeep presenting a nice target to shoot at. If you watch the history channel enough, you'll see some fine movies of people driving jeeps with the rear end of the jeep on fire ie: the jerry can took a round. Civilians have different circumstances when talking about survivability. They are much more likely to get T-boned than shot at. Ruptured and flaming gas tanks inside passenger compartments was frowned upon by Hi-way Traffic safety people, which led to rules being put in place to move gas tanks outside the cabin space of vehicles to better protect the occupants. --- Brian

Re: WANTED: looking for a WILLYS JEEP -- Larry, 09:47:13 09/08/02 Sun
I have a 1954 Willys jeep and an extra frame with engine, tranny, and axles for sale. Price is $1,850.00.  Larry at 770 928-8667.

Re: WANTED: Used Willys -- Larry, 09:50:55 09/08/02 Sun
I have a 1954 Willys jeep and a frame, engine, tranny and axles for sale. $1,850.00 Larry 770 928-8667.

Re: WANTED: Looking for a WW 2 MB to restore -- Tom, 04:56:06 09/19/02 Thu
I have a 42 in Phoenix with bad engine knock. $ 1,500.00  Tom

Re: WANTED: Looking to buy 1941 to 1968 military jeep -- Tom, 04:57:59 09/19/02 Thu
I have a 42 Ford Jeep with a bad engine knock, in the Phoenix area for $1,500.00.  Tom

Re: FOR SALE: '42 GPW and various others for sale -- keith shaw, 18:36:20 09/09/02 Mon
hi there Bob,  we are looking for a mb which can be restored or a command car do you have any pics and what would the cost be for the units if you have them thanks keith emial:  camelot59@yahoo.com

Re: FOR SALE: '42 GPW and various others for sale -- Michael Terrell, 12:14:47 09/30/02 Mon
Bob,  could you send me a list of the jeeps you have for sale with price? if not too many, a pic of each would be nice. thanks for your time --michael

Looking for an old (1965-75) CJ5 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. If in any other place will consider travel. Flexible pricing. Can be in good or bad shape, but would prefer offroad.
Thank You  JRB

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[>  Re: Location of serial number for Willys GPW? --  Brian French , 11:30:16 10/06/02 Sun
Where do I find my WW2 Jeeps Serial Numbers?
http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/WWIIJeepHistory.html#JeepSerialNumbersLocation
above web address takes you to the full text on the subject.
Brian French

[> [> Re: Location of serial number for Willys GPW? -- Jim Murray, 21:45:13 10/07/02 Mon
The "address" you showed for the location of finding the serial numbers does not work. Could you be more specific. Maybe I have done something wrong in entering it, but the computer comes back and says it cannot find it or it does not exist. Thanks in advance for your help. Please e-mail me a direct answer, as I may not be able to find your response on this site.

[> [>  Re: Location of serial number for Willys MB & Ford GPW? --  Brian French , 16:52:17 10/08/02 Tue
Here is a hyperlink to the address.
Jeep Serial Number Locations
if the link stops at the top of the page, them scroll down 10inches to the text links in blue. the 10th one down is "where do I find my Jeeps Serial Numbers" that's the one you want to click on to get the info.
Brian
http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/WWIIJeepHistory.html#JeepSerialNumbersLocation

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[> Re: WANTED: looking for a WILLYS JEEP -- Larry, 09:47:13 09/08/02 Sun
I have a 1954 Willys jeep and an extra frame with engine, tranny, and axles for sale. Price is $1,850.00.  Larry at 770 928-8667.

[> Re: WANTED: looking for a WILLYS JEEP -- Bob Fowler, 17:55:32 10/09/02 Wed
I have a 1947 CJ2A for sale in Nashville TN $2875. Diveable. See my message posted 10/08/02 or send e-mail and I will e-mail pictures.

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[> Re: Squadron Patch Website -- Brian French, 23:41:36 10/09/02 Wed
Dear Howard:
Thank you for writing. Sorry for the delay in responding, I have been at a W.W.II Jeep rally 9hrs drive from home for the last week.
I visited your site and like it. it would be a good asset to add a link to it from my website. I would like to grab the bullion shoulder patch as a pic to link (in addition to text) to your website. You also, had a couple pics of squadrons I do not have - can I add grab them as well please. Thank you for the link to my site. I have added your link to mine. Thanks for more info on the unknown patch as well.
thanks, Brian

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[>  Re: Bantam T-3-C --  Brian French , 00:33:26 10/10/02 Thu
It is a post war production civilian trailer made by Bantam. The same Bantam Co. that made them during the second world war. The "C" stands for civilian. They are a copy of the army trailers with many civilian user friendly features like the tailgate, and stake bed brackets for a wooden bow set. They were sold through several outlets including Sears Roebuck. Bantam went out of Biz in the early 50's. For more info on them, Join the Bantam Trailer Newsgroup on Yahoo Groups.
Hope this helps,
Brian

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[> Re: FOR SALE: 1943 GPW -- Richard Weed, 22:39:06 10/07/02 Mon
Did you sale this jeep yet and if so how much wwere you able to get?

[> [> Re: FOR SALE: 1943 GPW -- Brian Gray, 19:07:40 10/11/02 Fri
No, He took it off the market for awhile. I think he will drop the price and retry. For more info, Call him Walt Gray, (530) 347-7350

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[> Re: Wanted..42 Ford script jeep -- timtnts4, 17:50:44 10/11/02 Fri
i own 42 ford script jeep 6 42 31799 im getting ready too sell let meknow if interested

[> [> Re: Wanted..42 Ford script jeep -- Peter, 22:03:15 10/11/02 Fri
Yes, please call or email...707-526-3302...or uacg@sonic.net..thank You

[> Re: Wanted..42 Ford script jeep -- Tim, 20:06:17 10/12/02 Sat
I would like to answer any questions conserning the script Jeep you might have Timtnts4

[> [> Re: Wanted..42 Ford script jeep -- Peter, 21:26:55 10/12/02 Sat
Please send me your phone number and I will call...can you also email me pictures??? Thank You

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[> Should read m-416 not m-415 -- Mike Bouford, 13:58:50 10/14/02 Mon
I'm located in central Maine and am willing to travel a reasonable distance. Please respond direct to mikechar@gwi.net

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[> Re: 1947 Willis CJ2a For Sale -- Aaron, 21:38:08 10/11/02 Fri
very interested. located in baltimore, ohio please e-mail me photo's. thanks.

[> Re: 1947 Willis CJ2a For Sale -- DAVE KNIGHT, 05:10:00 10/15/02 Tue
PLEASE SEND PICTURES, AM IN PENSACOLA FL.

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[> Re: Wanted: M38 in restored condition -- Brian French, 16:07:51 08/31/02 Sat
Hello,
Well your best bet is looking in the Recycler, Thrifty Nickel, Truck Trader type classified ads. Keep an eye out on eBay. Also, definitely keep visiting my website Bulletin Board. Several vehicles have traded hands over the years this way. That link is http://wwiijeepparts.com/WWIIJeepForums.html
Leave your contact info, what years are you looking for, and a price range. Good hunting, Brian

[> Re: Wanted: M38 in restored condition -- Dave Long, 14:27:44 10/22/02 Tue
Hi, read your message. I have an M-38 that runs (but smokes), has a very good frame, but needs to be finished off. Have spent a year fooling around with it, and need to make room in the garage. Paid $1500 for it, have put about $500 into it. Comes with new Cooper military tires and rims, along with another set of old snow tires and rims. I would say that if you have the time, don't mind pulling the engine for a rebuild, you would have a good deal here. From what I have seen, a fully restored one goes anywhere from $5,000 to $9,000. Obviously, the more you pay, the more you get.

Brian French 

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[> Re: Where to Look to Find / Buy a WWII Jeep -- Gene, 00:47:34 10/31/02 Thu
Geetings Looking for a GPW or MB Jeep 1941-45. I'm in Northern California. Please send e-mail. Thanks. Gene

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[> Re: 1940's jeep for sale -- Chris, 17:07:26 10/28/02 Mon
Dear Marcia,
I read your message about the jeep on the jeep bulletin board and i was wondering how much would you want to part with it. Second, are you in driving range from california because that is where i live and i wouldn't want to have it shipped across the country. shipping charges!!! So please respond. Sincerely, chris

[> [> Re: 1940's jeep for sale -- Chris, 18:08:25 10/30/02 Wed
Dear Marcia,
i guess i forgot my email address. sorry about that. Here it is wrinkledmonkey@yahoo.com Sincerely, Chris

[> Re: 1940's jeep for sale -- Gene, 00:32:36 10/31/02 Thu
Dear Marcia
I'm interested. Please send e-mail of location and price. Thanks Gene

[> Re: 1940's jeep for sale -- Gene, 01:36:35 11/02/02 Sat
Dear Marcia
Please e-mail me your phone number and address. If you are not too far away, I would be very interested in your jeep. Please send information ASAP! Thanks Gene

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[> Re: FOR SALE: 2-jeeps for sale -- Dave, 10:34:43 09/03/02 Tue
Where do you have these jeeps? To consider a purchase I need to know where they are stored. Thanks for your time. Dave

[> Re: FOR SALE: 2-jeeps for sale -- Mildred M. Fischer, 13:36:28 11/08/02 Fri
Could you provide a phone number? Are the jeeps military? Thank you.

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[>  Re: 1942 New York License Plate --  Brian French , 12:28:45 11/10/02 Sun
hello,
2 plates were mfg'd, however the state only released 1 to the customer - they restamped the 2nd plate in 1944 due to the war metal shortage
1942 deep yellow/black; "N.Y.42" top; only single plate issued
1943 black/deep yellow steel strip on 42 base; 10 x 1 5/8; border contoured to fit the top edge of base plate; slots upper right and left; embossed "NY" left; "43" right
1944 black/deep yellow; "N Y-44" top;
NOTE! the mate to the unissued 1942 plates was restruck with a "4" over the "2" in "42" Brian French

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[> Re: FOR SALE: 2 military jeep fc170 willys cab over for sale -- DAVID, 19:59:48 11/14/02 Thu
I WANA BUY YOUR JEEPS PLZ CALL 1(909)899-6990

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[> Re: WWII Jeep Wanted -- John Ferrie, 13:20:33 11/16/02 Sat
I have a non running WWII jeep with a good body that I want to sell. Please contact me if you are interested.
Thanks, John Ferrie  POB 1562  Fort Collins, CO  970/221-4920

[> [> Re: WWII Jeep Wanted -- Ryan Leaf, 21:10:25 11/16/02 Sat
I have a 1944 Willys Jeep in excellent condition with too many ammenities to list. I live in Dana Point California and I think you should give me a call.....
Ryan Leaf  Dana Point California  949-661-4152 or 562-225-1833

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[> Re: 1944 Willys Gpw Daily Driver -- Brad, 06:28:53 11/17/02 Sun
Hi,
I am interested in your jeep can you send me some pictures and price

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[> Re: 1942-1944 GPW Wanted -- Ryan Leaf, 23:41:41 11/18/02 Mon
Hello Jeremy my name is Ryan Leaf and I have a 1944 Willys Gpw Daily Driver  Location: Dana Point, California  Price: $4000 OBO
DIVORCE FORCES SALE...... Everything original except CJ3B Motor upgrade. Seats redone, floating compass and altimeter added to dash. Looks factory. New Clutch, new tires and it runs hard. Was a daily driver until November 2001. Detroit Lockers, Bikini Top, granny gears Too many ammenities to list. Must see to appreciate.... Ryan 949 661 4152   Vehicle Features:  All Wheel Drive 4 Cylinder Engine Unleaded Fuel   Manual Transmission Full Size Spare Rear Tire Carrier
Roll Bars Soft Top  Give me a call so we can talk....... I also have a cell phone that should you not be able to get me on my home phone, you can reach me on the cell. 562-225-1833.  I look forward to hearing from you Ryan

[>  ford jeep model no 1942/44 -- navaid, 06:17:10 11/19/02 Tue
hello I am navaid i have opened your site and i have seened a ford jeep in it which i want to purchase

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[> Re: U S Army Air Base, Santa Rosa, CA (60 miles North of San Francisco) -- Brian, 12:12:48 11/10/02 Sun
Hi Gene, What was the official name of the field or base back then?  Brian

[> Re: U S Army Air Base, Santa Rosa, CA (60 miles North of San Francisco) -- Jim, 21:48:56 11/19/02 Tue
You might try the Pacific Coast Air Museum 707-575-7900  It looks like it is at the location of the Santa Rosa Army Air Field. There are several displays on their website but it don't show any vehicles.

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[> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Gene, 00:34:57 10/31/02 Thu
Dear Keith I'm interested. Please send e-mail as to location. Thanks Gene

[> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Keith, 09:59:42 10/31/02 Thu
location is in Anaheim, California.

[> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- david, 19:56:32 11/14/02 Thu
HELLO I LIVE IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING YOU JEEP PLZ CALL ME AT 1(909)899-6990

[> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Gene, 00:38:28 10/31/02 Thu
Dear Keith I'm interested. Please send e-mail as to location. Thanks Gene

[> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Gene, 01:10:18 11/02/02 Sat
Keith Please e-mail me your phone number and address. I believe that my brother-in-law (he lives in Yucaipa) would be able to inspect the vehicle for me and we could then "make a deal". Please advise ASAP.  Thanks, Gene (707) 539-2349

[> [> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- keith, 15:47:18 11/04/02 Mon
ok

[> [> [> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- greg potts, 15:39:37 11/08/02 Fri
wow!!! 3000 grand..what condition is it in?? still have its military markings??? how many pieces of it are missing??? let us know!!

[> [> [> [> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Keith, 06:13:24 11/11/02 Mon
1943 jeep you can drive on the street now. motor good shape  need seals on trany. very little rust. has 2003 plates. need tires. It has new brakes, wheel cylinders, and
master. needs paint and small stuff.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Bob, 08:29:54 11/15/02 Fri
Dear Keith,  Please call me at 1-800-453-7465 EST so that I may talk to you about the GPW. I've got transport lined up and ready to pick it up at your home. Where do I send the funds? Thanks! Bob

[> Re: 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Keith, 03:47:46 11/21/02 Thu
SORRY IT'S SOLD!!

[> [> Re: SOLD! 1943 gpw jeep for sale $3000.00 -- Keith, 03:50:06 11/21/02 Thu
Thanks for all the interest

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[> Re: F/S 1942 Ford Script Tub and Frame -- Manuel Escobar, 11:54:48 11/22/02 Fri
Hi   Interested. Any of the chassis components like axels, transfer case, etc. still in your GPW?  Thanks

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[> Re: 1952 m-38 Army and 1946 cj-2a Airforce jeep for sale. -- Don Simmang, 14:32:53 11/26/02 Tue
Interested in your 1946 Willys cj2a ..Can you tell me where you are located? Is the jeep pretty well original parts? Thanks, Don

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[> Re: Jeeps from the MASH era -- Mark, 21:49:53 12/09/02 Mon
We all want one of those Jeeps. I believe most of them are the MB's. Get out the fat checkbook for one of those.

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[> Re: Wanted old jeep -- Larry, 17:08:29 12/15/02 Sun
I have a 1954 Willy's Jeep and extra parts for sale. If you come and get it, Jeep is in Georgia and parts (frame, engine, tranny, and axles) are in Tennessee, you can have them for $1,000.00. I have to sell them as part of an estate. 770 928-8667

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[> Re: 1942 Willys Jeep For Sale-Under Restoration -- John Wagner, 15:00:44 12/02/02 Mon
Hi Tim, where are you located and could you send pics. Thanks, John.

[> Re: 1942 Willys Jeep For Sale-Under Restoration -- Tim S., 17:55:20 12/02/02 Mon
Tim: I am interested in additional information concerning your jeep. Please send pictures to my email account. Thanks, Tim S.

[> Re: 1942 Willys Jeep For Sale-Under Restoration -- GERARD, 17:44:52 12/03/02 Tue
Hello Tim,
JEEP SOUNDS GREAT,HAS IT A SCRIPT REAR PANEL,WHATS THE SERIAL NO AND D.O.D AND COULD YOU SEND ANY PICTURES,
ALL THE BEST,KIND REGARDS, GERARD

[> Re: 1942 Willys Jeep For Sale-Under Restoration -- Gene, 18:21:51 12/16/02 Mon
Tim  Greetings. Please send pictures, & location to EUCANFILM@aol.com.  Thanks  Gene

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[> Re: 1942 Willys Corrected -- Gene, 21:55:35 12/17/02 Tue
Tim Please send pictures and location. My e-mail is EUCANFILM@aol.com.Best Gene

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[> Re: 1940 - 1945 GPW wanted -- Gene Small, 16:18:24 12/18/02 Wed
I have a 1942 GPW # 4747. There is very little rust, and it seems to be all there. It is a Ford script body on a Willies style frame. I don't know if the engine is correct, as I have not taken the oil filter off. The jeep seems to be all there except tor the bows and top. The gas tank is not correct. I found it on a ranch in centeral California where it had been for the last 52 years. It has been liscensed thru year 2000. I think the people who owned it painted it every time they painted an outbuilding, as it has several coats of paint on it. It has 5 origional wheels. The type that bolt together. I thought I wanted to restore it, but I think I am getting to darn old for this stuf. And my grand son could care less now that he discovered girls. The jeep is in Oregon. I paid $3,500.00 for the thing, then had to go get it. So I am into it right at $4,000.00. If I get my money back, and I know it will be restored, I will be happy.  Gene from Oregon

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[> Re: Wanted 1941-45 Military Jeep, MB/GPW -- John Ferrie, 13:14:07 11/16/02 Sat
I have several MB/GPW jeeps that are not rusty or beat-up for sale here in Colorado. They are not cheap, but the are very complete and original. Thanks, John

[> [> Re: Wanted 1941-45 Military Jeep, MB/GPW -- Ryan Leaf, 21:14:48 11/16/02 Sat
My name is Ryan and I live in Dana Point, California. I have 1944 Willys GPW Daily Driver  Location: Dana Point, California
DIVORCE FORCES SALE...... Everything original except CJ3B Motor upgrade. Seats redone, floating compass and altimeter added to dash. Looks factory. New Clutch, new tires and it runs hard. Was a daily driver until November 2001. Detroit Lockers, Bikini Top, granny gears Too many ammenities to list. Must see to appreciate.... Ryan 949 661 4152
All Wheel Drive 4 Cylinder Engine Unleaded Fuel Manual Transmission Full Size Spare Rear Tire Carrier    Roll Bars Soft Top
Must see to appreciate. Will send Photo upon request.

[> [> Re: Wanted 1941-45 Military Jeep, MB/GPW -- Gene, 23:40:58 12/10/02 Tue
John,     Colorado would be a strech for me. I'm in Northern California. However, please send photos, location,and prices to EUCANFILM@aol.com.

[> Re: Wanted 1941-45 Military Jeep, MB/GPW -- Gene Small, 16:31:35 12/18/02 Wed
Hi,
I am in Oregon. Albany, which is between Salem and Eugene. I have a 1942 Ford script body jeep on a Willies type frame. [this is correct for all early fords up to 10,000] . The ser.# GPW4747. It seems to be complete except for the top bows and top. I don't know if the engine is correct, as I have not taken off the oil filter.
The engine turns over, but I have not tried to start it. There is very little rust. and the only thing I can find wrong is the style of gas tank. I found the jeep outside of Grass valley, ca, where it has been for the last 52 years. I have restored seven vehicles since I retired, and I don't think I want to do another one. Too damn old
I bought it for $3,500.00, then had to get it, and rent a trailer. So, I have right at $4,000.00 in it. If I get my money back, and it will be restored, I will be happy.
p.s. This is the best out of many that I have looked at for the past 5or 6 years. It is stored at my cabin in Sisters, Or. Just outside of Bend. Gene from Oregon

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[> Re: FOR SALE: '43 GPW For Sale -- keith, 07:03:09 09/01/02 Sun
Hi thier Kal   we are intrested in your jeep please send pics and cost to us at camelot59@yahoo.com thanks keith

[> [> Re: FOR SALE: '43 GPW For Sale -- Keith, 15:43:57 11/04/02 Mon
will send pictures today

[> '43 GPW NO LONGER For Sale -- kal, 20:46:29 12/19/02 Thu
It's off the market, I decided to keep! Thanks for all the inquiries and offers.

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[> Re: Info wanted on B-24 Squadron based in Pantanella Airfield, Italy -- Brian French, 17:13:48 12/21/02 Sat
Hi Mark,   Sorry to say I have no info for you at all.  I hope some visitor will have info and reply to you. good luck in your search, Brian

[> [> Re: Info wanted on B-24 Squadron based in Pantanella Airfield, Italy -- Nic Cannarozzi, 09:29:39 12/26/02 Thu
Mark, By what you described, I think your father flew with the 465th Bomb Group. E-mail me your fathers name and any other information you may have on him and I might be able to help you out. Thanks, NIC> (nicnac2778@yahoo.com)

Brian French 

Hi All, thanks for the compliment Deryk. :)

Re gun mounts.
This is one -- might be the only one, where I say to heck with 100% out of the factory Date of Delivery restoration.

What I mean is usually I say get the early stuff for early jeeps and vice versa.

But in the case of MG mounts - I STRONGLY urge everyone to get an M31-C regardless of year of mfg. I have talked about everyone who ever came asking - out of the M31 & M48 & M25 mounts. It isn't about authenticity, it is about safety.

I don't like seeing MB & GPW's with Roll Bars, and an M31C is the next best thing to a roll bar, AND it looks authentic.

I was at Patterson (now moved to Big Bear) the year the steering linkage broke on the WWII jeep as they paraded over the pass towards San Jose.
The jeep flipped 7 times on the way down the mountainside. Passengers flew out on the 1st roll over, but the portly driver was pinned between seat & steering wheel. He rode it all the way to the bottom with 7 flips.
His gun was destroyed, his hood & fenders were really banged up. He was helicopter'd out to the hospital for a couple month stay.
His M31C was slightly bent. Fire & police & MVPA'rs all agreed the M31C saved his life by acting like a pogo stick.

The M31C was bent and it had 3 legs. I believe a MG mount with no legs would have folded over.

I would only put M25 or M31 in on a "for show" only jeep, or swap it out once at the display.

I only ride around in jeeps with M31C's and all the legs bolted in. You never know when some idiot might T-bone you, or that 60 year old steering linkage part might break.

PS the M48 is a cool mount at first glance, but about impossible to obtain anymore. And yes, you do ruin a perfectly good glovebox door installing one. :(
And canvas top up with the gun pointed straight up? nope, too tall.
Brian 

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[> Re: All American Wonder Vol 1 & 11 -- Gene Small, 16:37:34 12/18/02 Wed
Hi,
If you get too many replies, please let me know.   Amazon.com has vol.I for sale at $25.00. I think I should buy up every copy I can get my hands on, then sit on them for 5 years and triple my money.  If I find an extra set, do you want me to let you know ? Gene from Oregon

[> [> Re: All American Wonder Vol 1 & 11 -- Mark, 20:09:08 12/26/02 Thu
Whenever I check Amazon.com, they are out of stock. Let me know if you ever see it in stock. I'm suppose to be automatically e-mailed when it does come in stock. Mark

[> [> [> Re: All American Wonder Vol 1 & 11 -- Mark, 21:33:46 12/26/02 Thu
I'll pay anyone a $10 finders fee if they can find one of these books ready to ship. I did FINALLY find the book, "Selling the All-American Wonder : The World II Consumer Advertising of Willys-Overland Motors, Inc." Ordered it from the United Kingdom. Wow are these books tough to find. My e-mail address is info@mobilehomerepair.com.

[> [> [> [> Re: All American Wonder Vol 1 & 11 -- Rory, 23:45:16 12/28/02 Sat
Northstar Willys has them for sale and I just saw vol 1 and 2 on ebay yesterday-12-27-02. Good luck. RT 

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[> Re: 1954 Willy's Jeep for Sale -- MICHAEL FORRESTER, 16:40:14 12/25/02 Wed
Where are you located and what condition is your jeep in? Do you have any pictures?

[> [>  Re: 1954 Willy's Jeep for Sale -- Juan Pablo Acosta, 05:40:31 12/29/02 Sun
hi have u sold your willy yet if not contact me at jp650@msn.com thank you :)

[>  Re: 1954 Willy's Jeep for Sale -- Thomas, 06:45:48 12/31/02 Tue
where are you lacated. what is the condition of the jeep. send pics.

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[>  Re: info on 7845th ord. maint. group --  Brian French , 11:45:34 01/01/03 Wed
Jeeps were often rebuilt during their service life with the military.
Sometimes they were rebuilt by military forces, and sometimes by private firms hired by the military.
Rebuild ID data plates come from all over the world, since jeeps were rebuilt all over the world. There is no added value to a jeep like this. It is just a neat item to have, but in reality, when they were rebuilt, no one cared about rebuilding it with the same parts that came off it. Jeeps were usually rebuilt in large batches, and when the time came to put all the jeeps back together, all the parts from all the jeeps were pooled and mixed. Usually jeeps with rebuild tags are worth the least because they are so mixed up. Willys part, Ford Parts, Early Parts, Late Parts, Post-war Parts.
As far as I know, no one keeps a database on all the rebuild locations since the jeeps they turned out are so confused and mixed.
Hope this helps,
Brian

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[> Re: 1947 Willys Jeep for Sale -- Fred Seely, 13:21:33 11/23/02 Sat
Where is the jeep located and can you send pics of it ?

[> [> Re: 1947 Willys Jeep for Sale -- Zach, 10:28:09 12/01/02 Sun
HWere ixs the jeep locted and how much is i?it in good condition ready to drive on the road?

[> Re: 1947 Willys Jeep for Sale -- Levi, 21:28:17 12/29/02 Sun
please send location and price please i am interested

[> Re: 1947 Willys Jeep for Sale -- Michelle Dixon, 03:16:33 12/30/02 Mon
Jeep is sold!

[> [>  Re: 1947 Willys Jeep for Sale - SOLD -- Brian, 11:48:33 01/01/03 Wed
glad to hear you were able to sell it.
Brian

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[> Re: FOR SALE 1944 Willy's MB Jeep (FULL RESTORATION) -- Glen Worgull, 09:47:55 12/31/02 Tue
Interested. What is your asking price and bottom line cost of sale. Where are you located to get vehicle if sale goes through? Thanks.

[> Re: FOR SALE 1944 Willy's MB Jeep (FULL RESTORATION) -- Gene, 23:48:41 01/01/03 Wed
Please e-mail your asking price. Thanks!  Gene  EUCANFILM@aol.com

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[> Re: 1952 Wllly's Military M-170 JEEP in great shape!! -- Gene, 22:54:15 12/12/02 Thu
David  I'm interested in your Jeep. Please send pictures, location, and asking price.
Thanks. Gene  EUCANFILM@aol.com

[> Re: 1952 Wllly's Military M-170 JEEP in great shape!! -- Mark, 21:36:08 12/13/02 Fri
I'm also interested in your Jeep. Please send pics and asking price to ahr@nrctv.com. Please send fast as I'm close to a deal on another Jeep.
Thanks, Mark

[> Re: 1952 Wllly's Military M-170 JEEP in great shape!! -- Mark Moore, 19:15:42 12/15/02 Sun
Has your Jeep sold. If not send me your asking price and a photo.
Regards,  Mark S. Moore
Chief Warrant Officer  -  US Coast Guard

[> [> Re: 1952 Wllly's Military M-170 JEEP in great shape!! -- David, 02:06:00 12/16/02 Mon
I still have the jeep. Am having trouble with home email. Phone # is 321-543-1093 if you have questions. THanks
Re[ Willy's Military M170 jeep in good condition!   David

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[>  Re: For Sale: Jeep Combat Rims - SOLD -- SOLD, 14:19:17 01/02/03 Thu
glad to hear you were able to sell them.
Brian

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[> Re: For Sale: 1977, M151-A2 -- Jim, 14:36:27 01/04/03 Sat
Please send additional info. including pictures if available. I'm looking for a RESTORED to original military jeep. Thanks

original = rusty

vintage jeep part = 1974 - 86 post office jeep

rare = no one in the room with you has more than a case sitting on the shelf... probably.

no reserve = 1) opening bid set at what owner thinks the item is worth or 2) at the cost of his childs 1st year's tuition

mint = either, 1) never used and in perfect condition or 2) could mean that the seller thinks they are in pretty good shape

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[> Re: jeep motor -- Gene, 23:56:20 01/12/03 Sun
Robin - Please e-mail me the location of the engine and the price you are asking. Thanks, Gene   EUACANFILM@aol.com

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[> Re: 1945 FORD GPW -- Rick Plummer, 19:51:11 01/14/03 Tue
Please email me with pic(s), location, and asking price. Thanks!

[> Re: 1945 FORD GPW -- Gene, 23:12:53 01/14/03 Tue
Don, Please send pictures, price and location. Many thanks! Best, Gene    EUCANFILM@aol.com

[> Re: 1945 FORD GPW -- Donald Taylor, 23:46:06 01/14/03 Tue
I am asking $10,000. I can mail pictures if desired. Don

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[> Re: Wanted willys/Ford -- Dave, 08:37:30 02/02/03 Sun
Have 42 ford script looks orig. w/ allscript bolts, extra goodies canvas,seats,rifle rack, 6 new tires,litter,etc  Garaged for 23 years. Engine is changed to 283 chev.  Get it running or use perfect rustless parts for restoration.  (Phone (310)4532764

[> [> Re: Wanted willys/Ford -- Tom Nilsson, 10:22:37 02/02/03 Sun
How huch do you want for it?  any pics?

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[>  Re: Looking for Willis Jeep any condition as long as its fixable -- GARY, 19:14:06 01/14/03 Tue
I HAVE A 1964 M-170 MILITARY AMBULANCE: IT WOULD BE A GREAT PROJECT IF YOU HAVE THE TIME. COMPLETE EXCEPT TOP AND SEAT. BODY IS IN GOOD CONDITION, SOME RUST(MINOR). JUST MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER. CONTACT AT garygary@aol.com.
thank you,  GARY,NC.

[> [>  Re: Looking for Willis Jeep any condition as long as its fixable -- Larry, 21:15:30 01/16/03 Thu
I have a Willy's jeep and parts jeep. Both for $1,850.00

[> [> [> Re: Looking for Willis Jeep any condition as long as its fixable -- Phil Lauricella, 05:25:58 02/03/03 Mon
Sir, are these still available? if so, could you send pix of the jeeps and your location? please reply via email and perhaps we can get together on this....thanks PHIL

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