steviem Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Ahhh, now here is a story, originally i was attracted to the 42GPW which was ok i guess, after speaking to mike he informed me 75% of the imports the get now are Ford tubs and Willys were getting harder to source (amazing because more were built) The Jeep generally is more original to its factory day and is in sounder condition, minor work to the side panels/floor joint the footwells already repaired to a good standard rear floor is sound just a bit in the tool storage to work on, i listened carefully to the advice given by the guys that long term this would be a decent option, I am as you know somewhat green, this is my material to work with and hopefully we will get on fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I don't know what your rebuild plans are, but after stripping mine, I cleaned up all the small parts, oil filter housing, footman loops, pedals etc, and repainted them. They were then wrapped and boxed out of the way. When the main rebuild started, all those parts were completed, ready to be fitted when needed. I ended up using two and a half 5 litre tins of paint sprayed. I started with two 5 litre tins but towards the end of the project it was clear another would be needed which also gave me some for future touch ups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Pretty much the same however i will not touch anything until it is registered, lots of small pieces like you say to be removed for cleaning and painting even down to the original lead washers, once we have the tub off a real evaluation can begin with hopefully a nice long summer to enable a little outside work when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I believe if the Jeep has a valid US title, NOVA etc then it does not need the MVT to verify it but the DVLA will inspect to to check the numbers etc. It’s worth buying all your paint at the same time to ensure it’s all the same shade. I didn’t do this, but did mix together all the 1 litre tins in a big bucket and then put it back into the smaller tins to make sure they were all the same colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRDIXON Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Welcome to the group. If you are in need of parts in the uk. lots of NOS around but Joe's Motor Pool makes real good quality parts. https://www.joesmotorpool.com/ information https://forums.g503.com/ Team G503 on youtube has excellent videos. He is partnered with US supplier RFJP. If you dont mind sharing your serial number, DOD etc. Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRDIXON Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Probably been told this already... be careful stripping it down. quite possible numbers on hood, windshield, bumpers, and back panel. They could be under all that paint... Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I have the NOVA etc, it will be here in an hour or so, is it right to be both exited and nervous at my age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, steviem said: I have the NOVA etc, it will be here in an hour or so, is it right to be both exited and nervous at my age? Nothing wrong with that . Its a good sign, costs and resale value etc don't stack up to how it makes you feel, that's priceless. Remember to take pictures ! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 If you post some pics of the area of the block around the waterpump we'll know more. The head is post-war but that's easy to change. Also, study the bolts! Original ones are usually marked (I think 'EC' for later Willys?) and will be an indicator if parts have been removed/replaced. Original bolts are a premium for a restoration so try to carefully salvage and re-use as many as you can. Apart from the already mentioned sources, there is a wealth of information to be found here: http://jeepdraw.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRDIXON Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 If I'm reading data plates correctly..... Serial 432030 DOD 4/3/45 I believe April 3/45. Could be original motor. Parts came in by rail car so they just grabbed which ever one came off first. 1945 MB should be ACM 2 body. look on toe board gusset on driver side. should be stamped on the side. https://g503.com/oldsite/serial-numbers/view.php?record_id=2006 Serial number 431759.with WD number 1945-04-03 Willys MB 430095 Barker 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431735 Tate 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431740 Sandhu 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431759 Braeger 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431867 Bennett Ascending Descending Ascending Descending Ascending Descending 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431973 Durtschi 1945-04-03 Willys MB 431999 Wilson 1945-04-03 Willys MB 432008 Fattig 1945-04-03 Willys MB 432088 Bennett 1945-04-03 Willys MB 432101 Landino 1945-04-03 Willys MB 432126 Hubert 1945-04-03 Willys MB 432126 Hubert These are all from the old G503 serial number datatbase. Sorry.. Got bored Did some digging. Also.. plate beside glove box.. Is there any holes behind it or is it just hiding where bubba hid his jukebox? Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Ok guys its here, not to bad on the body a few repairs done and a few to do, very kruddy underneath it was kind of a rush to get it into the garage avoiding showers, cylinder head is post war but on the original block, some bits and bobs left in the tool wells and think some original OD visable, VIN432030 ENGINE NUMBER MB566495 REGD 04-03-1945 a few rushed pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Notice the red box next to the passenger seat has a pipe from to underneath the body it has lead washers, something to do with a radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRDIXON Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 very nice.. chart holder under hood., decal on filter housing. looks like wiper arm linkage in the pile of stuff. Radio junction box I believe. Later Jeeps had them. Look at the back of the transmission hump. is there any brackets or plates there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRDIXON Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Is there casting numbers visible on passenger side of block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Hi bud, i am not with the jeep at the moment, it is in my daughters garage whilst i make space, i can get additional pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, steviem said: Notice the red box next to the passenger seat has a pipe from to underneath the body it has lead washers, something to do with a radio? This is the connection to the radio outlet box (just a plain metal junction box) located on the inside of the body below the passenger all ACM 1 and 2 bodies were fitted with it as standard from MB 217543 March 1943 onward GPW's would have followed on at about the same time. Pete 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 It seems the ridge on the block between waterpump and head is approx. 8 cm wide, which indicates it has a gear- and not a chain distribution, which is a post-war feature. On the WW2 engines with a chain distribution this ridge is only about 3 cm wide, hence my question if it is the original block although I could be mistaken. Also, have a look at your inlet manifold. It seems to lack the two vacuum inlets at each outside corner. Check if it has 'A-1166' casted at the underside. If it has it could be a early manifold used only on very early production jeeps and quite sought after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 hi earlymb, i did question the guys regarding the head they confirmed "> Hi Steve> Yes the head is post war on the original engine> regards Mike" I assume they themselves checked it all over prior to listing it for sale, they have between them over 70 years of knowledge, but i will check, as stated the jeep is currently in my daughters garage a short drive away until such time that the DVLA have checked it over i am not going to touch other than a bit of WD40 here and there to help the strip process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I used a little butane gas torch on quite a few Ford marked nuts and bolts to help free them before trying the spanners. Some were however, too far gone and one nut had corroded away so much there was just a helicoil of thread left screwed onto the bolt! I did manage to save some things like the steering wheel nut..... and the collar around the wheel..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) On Ebay now is another recent US import Very original 1945 MB Jeep, Same date of delivery 4-3-45 and Only 148 apart on chassis number 431882, so both Jeeps were built and passed inspection on the Same Day!!...amazing !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Willys-MB-Jeep/333524412257?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D92192946e41f4c72a350b588c9046115%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D333524412257%26itm%3D333524412257%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Adc8b4685-56f6-11ea-9b90-74dbd180a7b4|parentrq%3A76e8105d1700aad7249dea04fffafffe|iid%3A1 Edited February 24, 2020 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Nick Johns said: On Ebay now is another recent US import Very original 1945 MB Jeep, Same date of delivery 4-3-45 and Only 148 apart on chassis number 431882, so both Jeeps were built and passed inspection on the Same Day!!...amazing !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Willys-MB-Jeep/333524412257?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D92192946e41f4c72a350b588c9046115%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D333524412257%26itm%3D333524412257%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Adc8b4685-56f6-11ea-9b90-74dbd180a7b4|parentrq%3A76e8105d1700aad7249dea04fffafffe|iid%3A1 Good basis to start on. But for the asking price you could easily get a restored one for what it is listed for!..There is a LOT missing. & It need a fair bit of work doing. But not as bad as some I have seen! To be fair, the vendor has stated make an offer. But I suspect He probably wouldnt accept a realistic offer?... Edited February 24, 2020 by ferretfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Nick Johns said: On Ebay now is another recent US import Very original 1945 MB Jeep, Same date of delivery 4-3-45 and Only 148 apart on chassis number 431882, so both Jeeps were built and passed inspection on the Same Day!!...amazing !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Willys-MB-Jeep/333524412257?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D92192946e41f4c72a350b588c9046115%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D333524412257%26itm%3D333524412257%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Adc8b4685-56f6-11ea-9b90-74dbd180a7b4|parentrq%3A76e8105d1700aad7249dea04fffafffe|iid%3A1 That is amazing that the two Jeeps have shown up, looks much more complete than mine but its 10k more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Hi guys been up today had the old girl running, runs quite nicely and oil pressure is good there is a leak from the water pump though, all converted to 12v which i am happy with for now, gears seem quite stiff something i will have to look at, so as tempting as it is i have wait for the DVLA before i start stripping her. PS question, i started it up via fuel can and a length of piping, really dont want to risk the tank, are there any threads related to tank testing/repairing etc. Thanks Steve. Edited February 29, 2020 by steviem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I took my tank and radiator to a local radiator company. They re-cored the radiator and brazed a little patch on the tank for me. If the inside of the tank looks rusty, messy etc, it may be worth while just getting a replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Cheers Steve i have not checked it as yet, it was a relief to hear it running. the waiting game is quite painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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