billl Posted April 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 26, 2016 I found this on eBay after looking for about two years. Turns out it was in southern Oregon - four hours from where I live. It had a roll bar, VW seats, and a hole in the hood so the carb from a CJ jeep could stick through. Not much military was left in her. no gas tank well. Mickey Mouse tank bolted in the back, and a fuel pump bolted inside the rear bumper. One sticker on front bumper suggested that she had been in the USAF. No numbers or anything else on the hood (which was since replaced.) NO rust on her. Title was dated '46 and said it was a Willys MB, but no VIN to be found on her, even by a diligent police officer, but the storage compartment lids and a few other features tell me she is a Ford, so I have a Ford with a VIN for an MB. (New VIN plate issued by Oregon DMV. Willys VIN number set her for early Dec, 1943 DOD. Found the right engine on Craigslist, and had her rebuilt, so running good. Will switch to the right rims when the time is right. For now, this is okay. Probably will not switch tires, as NDCCs and NDTs don't travel all that well on pavement. Set up as a Chaplain's jeep for the First Infantry Div., about May, 1944. Right before D Day. I've got odds and ends that I take to local shows. Cot, desk, flags, etc. Took First Place, 1940s class, in the Fall, 2015 Boring, Oregon car show. Sold my 1970 Ford Mustang to clear space to put this in the garage. I couldn't stand to leave her outside. I mean, there are lots of Mustangs, but not a lot of these around. Will put a summer top on her. Bows are here, and hardware, but not the canvas... yet. Top speed these days is about 40 MPH, so it doesn't go long distances to shows. Not perfect, and not done, but, when are they ever done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted April 26, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 26, 2016 Very Cool! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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