robinb Posted May 2, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2010 Here's my 1944 Willys MZ-2 USMC radio Jeep. It's not quite finished, but the end is near. I bought her 5 years ago this month out of a barn. She was pretty nasty, and I have taken her completly apart and rebuilt or had rebuilt everything from the ground up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted May 2, 2010 You may notice a few missing parts, but they are coming in the mail as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted May 2, 2010 The radio set is the Navy model TCS. It's powered from a power take-off driven generator that is mounted between the front seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted May 2, 2010 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2010 Nice, Robin and rare too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted May 4, 2010 Share #5 Posted May 4, 2010 I'm loving it, nice workshop as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted May 4, 2010 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2010 Robin, that is sweet! :drool2: You've done a wonderful job on the re-build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleys Posted May 20, 2010 Share #7 Posted May 20, 2010 Excellent work!! Recently I have bought this relic in Pennsylvania,now it is in my home(Basque Country,north of Spain) I'd like to know more about this USMC Ford GPW(1942),anyone could help me or give me any idea about the details? The original capstan winch (4 bolts). Original Ford extintor. I know the radio is from Korea war. It has also the WIllys Overland MZ-2 generator. Also, some tips for the restoration of this Ford. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2010 I spent the day giving the MZ-2 a cammo paint job like they used on Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted July 12, 2010 I spent the day giving the MZ-2 a cammo paint job like they used on Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted July 12, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2010 Nice Robin... Was the camo applied over the USMC markings or do you still need to add those... A ny WW2 pictures showing this actual camo pattern?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpw_42 Posted July 12, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2010 Harleys, the best reference for restoring a WW2 jeep is seen in Robin's picture - the All American Wonder books (Vol 1 and Vol 2). Sharp looking jeep, Robin! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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willysmb44 Posted July 13, 2010 Share #13 Posted July 13, 2010 Sweet! It’ll look great towing your pack 75! :thumbsup: It’s a shame you couldn’t have it ready for the MVPA convention in Portland as Mark Tombleson brought his excellent MZ, which I’m sure you must have drooled over at the time. I find it odd as every few months, someone will e-mail me out of the blue asking about my MZ and my 1944 MB isn’t a MZ Jeep at all. Appears someone has compiled a list of MZs by serial #s and mine is listed as being one, which it never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC RAIDER COLLECTOR Posted August 14, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2010 Great looking jeep. I recently picked up a 1943 Willys MB which I found out was sent to the Navy/USMC. The original front bumper is gone. The tow hooks and lifting rings are gone. The holes for the tow hooks are there as well as for the rear lifting rings. Did you have to replace yours ? If so may I ask where you got them ? Could you please post some close up photos of the rear rings,front hooks and front rings ? Thanks very much. Maybe my jeep will look good again one day..thanks Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBRAT Posted August 28, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 28, 2010 Great job! This looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted August 28, 2010 Share #16 Posted August 28, 2010 You may notice a few missing parts, but they are coming in the mail as we speak. Hi Robin, That's a really fantastic job of a rebuild there, certainly going to turn heads at shows. :thumbsup: You mention waiting for missing parts would these include the decals for the oil and petrol filters, they always put that finishing touch to a well restored Jeep. If anyone needs them for their rebuilds they are availible at the link below. http://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/willys_decals Cheers Lewis .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted August 28, 2010 Share #17 Posted August 28, 2010 Great looking jeep. I recently picked up a 1943 Willys MB which I found out was sent to the Navy/USMC. The original front bumper is gone. The tow hooks and lifting rings are gone. The holes for the tow hooks are there as well as for the rear lifting rings. Did you have to replace yours ? If so may I ask where you got them ? Could you please post some close up photos of the rear rings,front hooks and front rings ? Thanks very much. Maybe my jeep will look good again one day..thanks Jimmy Hi Jimmy, I would strongly recommend to join the g503.com forum if you haven't done so already, it is for jeeps what this forum is for US militaria: by far the greatest collection of knowledge on the subject available anywhere! http://www.g503.com/forums/ Greetz David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleys Posted November 10, 2010 Share #18 Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks Steve,I'll buy all these books. Harleys Harleys, the best reference for restoring a WW2 jeep is seen in Robin's picture - the All American Wonder books (Vol 1 and Vol 2). Sharp looking jeep, Robin! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted May 12, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcski Posted May 12, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 12, 2011 Now THAT is one cool looking Gyrene Jeep! I love the camo pattern, too, that should really set it apart from the other restored vehicles! Semper, Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason. schmitty Posted May 16, 2011 Share #21 Posted May 16, 2011 i was looking at all these vehicle threads yesterday afternoon (particularly the willys). then went to visit my kids (Alt-Mariendorf, Berlin) when what drove by? a Willy with Berlin Brigade MP markings on it schweeet... i think there are only two or so of these in Berlin. They make my mouth drop and drool every time i see 'em... awesome pics, these! and great handy work (though that's a complete understatement!!!) thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benleroy Posted June 2, 2011 Share #22 Posted June 2, 2011 You've done an amazing job . The camo is splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted October 7, 2011 A few new pictures. I painted my MBT trailer to match the Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted October 13, 2011 Share #24 Posted October 13, 2011 AWESOME!! The only thing I don't see is an MP3 port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted October 13, 2011 Share #25 Posted October 13, 2011 It looks like you have a nice collection and display area as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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