cardo

Hi I hope Ive come to the right forum with my question. I am looking at the possibility of getting a WW2 Willys Jeep up and running. I will give you a brief history as far as I can remember and from what Ive been told. My late grandad bought the jeep at the end of world war 2 over in italy and used it when he had a farm, Since he died over 20 years ago the jeep had stood still and I've been told wont start as so parts have been removed from the motor. I have no mechanical or engineering experience whatsoever but I would dearly like to get the jeep to drive again. Not have it restored but just so it can be driven safely. What sort of things would I need to do as a priority I'm guessing the engine will probably have ceased up and the brakes steering and gears will need looking at and maybe the wheels will need changing the electrics too will need attention as it has a 6 volt battery. I have a print out of a 1/4 TON 4x4 TRUCK WILLYS-OVERLAND MODELMB and FORD MODEL GPW technical manual so look through. I appreciate any advice on things I will need to do to it but if anyone can let me have more details about the jeep from the photos I'd be grateful Thanks for your time John

Hi my name is John and I joined this site as I have fond memories of being driving around in a Willys jeep in Italy as a youngster. The Jeep still belongs to a family member but has not been driven in 20 plus years. I have been told that it is all there but needs attention. I would love to be able to get it up and running I dont mean a total restoration as I dont have the money but at least get it working so I can go for a drive. I will be posting photos of the jeep and engine in aanother post once I learn to upload the photos I hope that someone can offer me sound advice and maybe by some miracle i will get the jeep back on the road. The Jeep is in Italy by the way. Thanks for listening John