Physical differences between mb and m38 the cj2a page forums. Dashboard of 1945 willys mb ford gpw on display at 10th. You might be interested in a book that i have written that discusses this piece of equipment and much more. New timing chain, radiator and rebuild of carburator. These are the new high quality reproduction carburetor throttle bodies with shaft for the carter wo carburetor used on the mb and gpw. If a heater or governor were never installed, the holes will have knockouts. Whats the best way to make an already cool willys jeep even cooler. Willys mb ford gpw the original jeep was designed for the military in 1941.
Mb gpw catalog groups new carburetor throttle body w shaft. The fire extinguisher is placed under the dashboard from the drivers side. When restoring or repairing your jeep you may find some missing, worn out or even damaged dashboard components. In 2004 the name unlimited was introduced for the longwheelbase version. Engine and engine accessories for 14 ton 4x4 truck. Selling one of the toyshate to let it go but need room in the garage. At first glance, the willys mb and ford gpw look identical in appearance, but with closer observation. Make willys 1 seller type auction 1 only show ads with. G503 wwii willys and ford 1942 jeep restoring information. The willys mb and the ford gpw, both formally called the u.
Professional restoration done in clovis california. Mb gpw g503 wwii military jeep changing of the oil and oil filter ww2 restoration. Our main focus is on m series m38, m38a1, m606, m274, m170, et. This video shows each of the four positions that control the. Army truck, 14 ton, 4x4, and the ford gpw are fourwheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during world war ii. To demonstrate the vehicles rugged, offroad capabilities, one of the very first jeep models was. On the interior, bantam managed to use a seat structure that was drastically less crude than its associates utilized.
Gpw dash light instrument panel assembly question g503. A few are the m 38 has a 24 volt elec system, a 7 slot grill verses 9 for the mb, a one piece windshield, side filler for gas tank verses the mb has it under the seat. There are many photos and extensive write ups to go along with. I changed the infobox from automobile to weapon, many other army trucks use weapon. Blackout light switch operating positions for willys mb. With modifications and improvements, the willys quad became the ma, and later the mb. But in cases where the original serial number is lost, or someone is trying to determine if a part is correct for a particular jeep, there are some clues to determine at least the approximate year of production. To demonstrate the vehicles rugged, offroad capabilities, one of the very first jeep models was driven up. Winterization kit crew compartment heater ww2 jeeps. Willys mb jeep 4x4 utility vehicle military factory. The second type has a 60 mph face with the model no.
The ww2 willys mb and ford gpw light switch has a complicated set of modes. Early examples of the willys mb had manually operated windshield wipers, later models had vacuum powered windshield wipers and this one. Mb gpw g503 wwii jeep replace crankshaft seal on timing chain cover and crankshaft pulley. The book is entitled, winter and the willys mb ford gpw. But the army, and the world, came to know it as the jeep. A few are the m 38 has a 24 volt elec system, a 7 slot grill verses 9 for the mb, a one piece.
Willys mb 100% return guarantee fast shipping large selection 5 out of 5 stars. The hibeam telltale light was not introduced until serial no. Sep 10, 2011 this is the 1st video from my willys, there will be some but not much restoration to be done to look more like wwii jeep landing in normandy. Ks40363c printed at the top and either a long or short needle. Using the jeep hunters field guide from the kaiser willys catalog, ill give you a quick run down of the main identifying characteristics of a cj2a from a willys mb. Mb gpw g503 wwii military jeep 6v generator and arm installation ww2 restoration. Mb gpw g503 wwii military army jeep flywheel ring gear replacement. Technical manual tm 91803a ordnance maintenance engine and engine accessories for l4ton 4x4 truck willys overland model mb and ford model gpw war. There are many photos and extensive write ups to go along with the discussion. Willys mbford gpw the original jeep was designed for the military in 1941.
Us navy 1941 jeep willys mb willys jeep, military jeep. The book is entitled, winter and the willys mbford gpw. The cj3b was produced almost unchanged by willys motors and kaiser jeep for nearly fifteen years. But there is a lot to be said for retaining willys mb, because this was the finalised design, massproduced by both willys and ford. Technical manual tm 91803a ordnance maintenance engine and engine accessories for l4ton 4x4 truck willysoverland model mb and ford model gpw war. With small side bolsters to support the back and modest overall proportions, a normalsized man could find himself with a relative degree of stability while negotiating rough terrain in the brc, unlike the lawn chair on a tiltawhirl seat that the adorned the willys mb. Mb gpw premier parts may 4, 2020 we are open for business. I have a photo of a march 42 gpw showing the extensions. Introductionif you havent experienced the world of scale rc crawlers then you are really missing out, there is something really theraputic. Willysoverland jeep mb specs 1941 1945 technical specifications for years 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945. Dating a cj3b by interior details is the cj3b page. Ford would produce the willys mb to the same specifications though at a 2,160lb operating weight and dimensions while utilizing their own engine a fordson model n of 46. Home for all thing related to willy military jeeps.
Click the link above for an in depth thread about building a willys mb jeep from scratch. The erevon dashboard has integreated speedomete, tachometer and battery level and range status on all screens. When youre blazing across the trail, the drivers seat of your jeep becomes the command center for your adventures. Irving red hausmann, a test driver on the willys development team who had accompanied the car for its testing at camp holabird. View and download willys mb technical manual online. M38 tool indents on right side and the dash is different with an instrument panel and the e brake on left side of the steering wheel. New replacement gauges kit 12 v white face chrome bezel with temp c this gauges kit should fit willys m series jeeps will also fit mb, gpw, cj2a, cj3a and early cj3b and many more. Clamp deep mud exhaust pipe hangar wwii jeep willys a9082. Willys m jeeps forumsviewtopiccorrect dash photos willys, jeep. Find information on drivers, software, support, downloads and more for your motion c5mf5m tablets. The day before americans celebrate veterans day this sunday and monday, a wwii.
Canaday, chairman of the board for willysoverland, drives the 200,000th jeep built in. See more ideas about jeep, old jeep and jeep truck. If your product is not listed above, please visit the product page. Displayed below are a few of the higher quality production value willys restoration videos from youtube. Willys overland jeep mb specs 1941 1945 technical specifications for years 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945. Willys m jeeps forumsviewtopiccorrect dash photos jeep willys, jeep jeep. The versatile jeep helped change the tide of the war and won the affections of gis and. Some claimed that the name came from the slurring of the letters gp, the military abbreviation for general purpose. Canaday, chairman of the board for willys overland, drives the 200,000th jeep built in toledo during world war ii off the assembly line in this april 4, 1944. Wwii military willys jeep mb could be the perfect restoration project. The second type is a 502502550 type and was used in all mbs including the slat grill from jan. Contrary to the original willys mb, the cj jeeps, and the wrangler yj, starting with the tj all wranglers were fitted with coil spring suspension instead of leafsprings. This is the 1st video from my willys, there will be some but not much restoration to be done to look more like wwii jeep landing in normandy.
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