protacman Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi , This is my next project after the Saracen I'm on presently (2/6/12) Arriving Home, this Jeep was in a Shed for 47 years Still in its original Irish Green Can anyone help with Photo's of Irish Army Jeeps at home or in the Congo? Nick Jefferies is helping with parts Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 looks like one at aprox 1.04 here http://www.britishpathe.com/video/departure-of-irish-troops-for-congo/query/irish+army+congo Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhughes Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 OOooooh good find, is it as good as it looks and how soon do you think you'll have it on show? :red: j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Interesting, never knew the Irish had them too. The Dutch Armed Forces used them, as did the Swiss, and then some. Post WW2 Universal Jeeps are a bit overlooked in my humble opinion..... Good luck on the restoration and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin33ba07 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 lools very like a Mitsubishi J54 used by Japanese Defence Forces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 looks like one at aprox 1.04 here http://www.britishpathe.com/video/departure-of-irish-troops-for-congo/query/irish+army+congo Yes, that's one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Some more photos now it's in the Shed The bars were an Irish add on,as were the steps. Lots of lovely work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyArrigo Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 DONT know about the bars, but the steps are original on cj3b,s, i can vouch for that as i own one and has been in the family from new , mine is a 1954 hope this helps .tony arrigo ,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Very nice! I brought a couple back from Kosovo - Indian built but pre-Mahindra, so still with Willys stamps on everything. They made them all over the place (I did some research for a CMV article and was quite surprised to find how prolific this vehicle was, and I think it is the most successful jeep in terms of numbers and production run ever) An exceptionally nice vehicle in my opinion, I look forward to seeing more. If I can be of any assistance feel free to get in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 some more photos now it's in the shed the bars were an irish add on,as were the steps. lots of lovely work! nice !! Just needs a light wash and some tlc..........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hi all, I had to take some time off for a Wedding, My Daughter.So now I can start to play again.. I have limited space in my Sheds, hence the Saracen project is suspended til better weather. I had to remove a dividing wall plenty of room now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ignore the Date , i've got to learn how to set that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Useful spares, expand to fill space available! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Not my 'favourite' of Jeeps...it's the high bonnet I guess..... to me it always looks a bit too 'agricultural' and somehow throws the proportions out .....but!... .......all the same I'd certainly have one if the chance arose!!.... Well done to you for finding and saving it anyway and I'll very much look forward to seeing it returned to glory ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ok, so I have been stripping the jeep down There was some wood worm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 The Front end is now stripped down and i'm listing all the parts I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 So it will be ready next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 hi all, Can anyone help. I've been working on the Engine rebuild, I'm missing... wait for it......wait for it... One head bolt a source for the old old pressure pipes..... the rubber ones, 3, all different lengths and with different fittings at either ends. and can anyone tell why I have two head bolts that are longer than the others? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 So we have the Chassis painted and the Tub is being welded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Nice find. I am restoring an Irish Army Morris gun tractor. At first I didn't realise it was ex defence forces, I thought the colour was "Portland stone" a British WW2 desert colour. Do you know what the colour number is? Hear is a picture of a jeep and Quad. the Quad is one digest out on the reg number to my one and the Jeep is pretty close too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 The colour was Defence forces and used on everything... But i don't have a code. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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