CharlieH

I've been hearing rumors of these for a little while. I'd be interested to hear some feedback on how they run and the build quality. I wonder if the parts are interchangeable?

Thanks, I've found a few versions. I was just hoping someone on hear might have a few hanging around.

Morning, Does anyone have a source for 6v bulbs. I'm after a few of these, it comes out of the headlight of my British Army rebuilt jeep. Thanks Charlie

afternoon, It's a nice Jeep, a little rough but a genuine example It's a 1942 Ford chassis no. 13***, early Willys body with GPW locker lids and certainly 1 F marked seat. It's ex-British Army and looks like its never been restored. Like mine it has just been repainted, it has lots of original bright green underneath a few layers of OD. Has all 5 original combats, push pull light switch but things like brake servo, replacement Lucas horn, no fuel strainer, basically it's a rebuild jeep that's been keep running for 70 years. Couple of things to note the engine isn't correct and the front horns have been chopped but otherwise the chassis looked pretty good. Just a shame it doesn't have any sort of rebuild plate so I doubt you'll ever be able to find it's correct reg or army prefix. All in all I quite liked it, certainly a good project or just run it as it is. Charlie

I'm actually going to have a look at that one tomorrow as its not far from me. Certainly looks like an ex british army jeep but it also looks like it needs some work. Apparently it has a ford chassis, Willys engine, also has butler side lights typical of an army jeep. Would sit nicely along side my other british jeep, although need to sell my ex-Norwegian one first....tbh I'm more interested in having a look as it seems to have a few British mods still on it. Will have feedback tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice, I think I may need to do a little more reading first, there seems to be a huge mount of choice and ideally I'd like a compressor to work both for blasting, spaying and tools, although for the bigger bit I will probably call in the professionals. Anyway here is is a little teaser for those that asked...more will follow in the US section once I get going.

Afternoon, I'm about to start stripping a 1944 Willys and I am looking for a sand blasting / spraying set up with a compressor. The plan is to strip it down and repaint all the parts as it's currently wearing a Norwegian green. As I'm sure many on here have done the same has anyone got any advice or recommendations? Anything else you'll recommend before starting out? Thanks in advance Charlie

Good Evening, Can anyone recommend or even quote for collection of a Willys MB from a port in Lincolnshire to be delivered to chipping norton in Oxfordshire, probably on the 15th Sept? Thanks Charlie 07717473563

Morning, Quick update, received the radiator back yesterday from Bryan and Sons, he's done a lovely job and was very helpful throughout. Its had a complete overhaul, new core, new overflow pipe and a repaint. The only issue I had was that I was advised (Jeep parts) that Jeep radiators have a 3 core system yet when mine was taken apart it only had a 2 core. I asked to have a 3 core re-installed but Bryan advised that this wouldn't fit and in fact the the old core had been cut down at some point. It seems that the core had already been repaired but probably whilst in service with the British Army. So a new 2 core has been fitted and on initial trials it is running well, keeping a temp of around 180-190 which I think is fairly acceptable. finished article.

Thanks guys. It's gone of to Bryan and Sons T.W. Should be back end of next week so I'll keep you posted. Ta

Morning All, Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can repair and do some minor refurbishment work on a 1944 Willys MB radiator. It's pretty original and still has it's old British Army green paint in places from when it was rebuilt in about 45 so I'm very keen to keep it with the vehicle. The overflow pipe has come away and it has had the drain valve removed and where this has been patched there is a small leak, basically some soldering work, a flush and then a bit of making good. Thanks in Advance Charlie

What is the standard British font? I may have to make my own as Axholme are now in Normandy until the 14th.

Excellent...thanks

Hi Chaps, Probably covered but hey! Finally received the key card for my ex-British Army YH Jeep which after 4 months is quite exciting!! Anyway my old girl 38YH40 was converted from M5558997 and was cast 29.10.58. Anyway as at some point she was repainted is original OD (80's or earlier) I would quite like to add her M no. sequence especially as she is in a show on the 8th June. Being new to this where can I get a stencil and done? What paint (I've read a bit about appling stencil painting but thought I'd ask again just in case there is a specific art for Jeeps. ie rough and ready as is the Army way. Anyway here is my key card..feel free to comment if you think I have missed something. Thanks in advance Charlie

Great stuff...I've put you in my address book. Will be in touch shortly.

well I'm in Oxfordshire

Yes I should have said some 200,000 records are now available online including vehicle record cards... http://www.rlcarchive.org/Welcome.aspx

quick update. I just thought I'd call them instead. Basically they are very busy but all records and key cards should be online by the end of the year. YH numbers missing, as I thought just an oversight. It's a case of just give them a little time, undermanned and overworked! Thanks

Morning, I wrote to Deepcut back in February to see if they could locate the key card for my YH jeep. As yet nothing has come back but I know other people have managed to source this. Looking at the website today it seems a lot of the information is in the process of being digitised and therefore will be online. The problem is that key cards are not available yet but are obtainable in writing, online they list the reg numbers which can be obtained by (see below) but YH reg numbers are missing. "The RLC Museum also holds a collection of vehicle history 'key cards'. These cards contain only brief details but can nevertheless still be useful when researching a particular vehicle. Vehicles which have the following letter pairs in their registration have key cards held by the museum [TABLE=width: 95%, align: center] [TR] [TD=align: center]-RA -XF -YM -YZ[/TD] [TD=align: center]-RB -XG -YN -ZA[/TD] [TD=align: center]-RC -XH -YP -ZB[/TD] [TD=align: center]-RD -XJ -YR -ZC[/TD] [TD=align: center]-RE -YD -YS [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Now as I said it's been 3 months and I have a feeling nothing will come back but I was wondering if anyone else has had a joy recently? Or is this now a lost cause? Regards Charlie [TABLE=width: 95%, align: center] [TR] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=align: center] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Hi, Just wondering if there is anyone can recommend a company for shot blasting, refurbishment and repainting of Jeep wheels. I know can be done by hand but the paint finish isn't that good or durable. Thanks Charlie

Just quickie, what are the quantities of 90w for the gearbox and transfer? What's the best way to fill them up?

Interesting, I thought the plate probably came from when it was overhauled. It's obviously been rebuilt as the bottom layer of paint is British Green and both the body and chassis numbers have been removed, although you can get partial readings. Oh well I guess I will never know! Although I am happy knowing that I have a good GPW chassis with F marks things like hangers and bumperetts and an original war time body.

I bought my YH Jeep fairly recently and it's great but I'm interested in its history, I've sent off to deepcut and waiting to see if anything returns. But also I was wondering what 'S Repair' means on the brass identification plate? Thanks

Hi There, I had seen Jim's jeep, looks smart. Mine has a lot of British Green showing through on the chassis and underside so it just got me wondering what maybe hiding under layers of old paint... not that I'm going to do anything just yet! Charlie

Morning, I have recently purchased a ex-British army Jeep which went through a rebuild in the 1950's. Since then it's changed colour a couple of times. Anyway I'm interested in trying to find colour images of Jeeps in service from this period. Anyone know a good source online / books? Thanks Charlie