Alantabs Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi, I've just joined the Forum and looking to invest in my 1st Military vehicle - a Willys Jeep. Excited! Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome along, my advice would be join your local MVT group if you haven't already and take someone who knows Jeeps properly with you when you go to view. There are lots of Jeeps around not all of them what they appear to be. Check the engine is holding water as they can have cracks/leaks around the distributor the Ford block seems particularly prone to this. Check the oil pressure when running above idle 40 psi + is good do this when the engine is warm. Check 4wd works along with Hi and Lo, brakes are pulling up squarely and the big issue RUST. Mainly do the checks you would for any second hand vehicle, these trucks are 70+ yrs old so expect issues but that's half the fun Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome along. Buy with head not heart, is always good advice. Try looking at Dodges as well, better value and nice trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 hi welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 hi welcome along , pop over to this in August http://www.visitlythamstannes.co.uk/whats-on/the-official-1940s-lytham-wartime-festival-2015-p578420 always a lot of jeeps to view, and not far ,plus its free what more could you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantabs Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Some great advice - thank you all. I am looking at a Ford Jeep that looks good. It is being re-built, so wait out. Next thing is that I am looking for a trailer for it - any idea's? I will probably attend the Lytham 40's event and thinking of setting up a Med Aid post. I'm new at this game so need insurance - any idea's for that? Also anyone know where I can buy a WW2 type wall tent? I feel that I am demanding - but living history sounds like interesting fun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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