Army truck, 14 ton, 4x4, and the ford gpw are fourwheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during world war ii. The cj3b was produced almost unchanged by willys motors and kaiser jeep for nearly fifteen years. 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. The fire extinguisher is placed under the dashboard from the drivers side. Willys m jeeps forumsviewtopiccorrect dash photos willys, jeep. On the interior, bantam managed to use a seat structure that was drastically less crude than its associates utilized. Blackout light switch operating positions for willys mb. The second type is a 502502550 type and was used in all mbs including the slat grill from jan. Engine and engine accessories for 14 ton 4x4 truck. Canaday, chairman of the board for willysoverland, drives the 200,000th jeep built in. Make willys 1 seller type auction 1 only show ads with. Winterization kit crew compartment heater ww2 jeeps. If your product is not listed above, please visit the product page. 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.
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. 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. Dating a cj3b by interior details is the cj3b page. Early examples of the willys mb had manually operated windshield wipers, later models had vacuum powered windshield wipers and this one. Introductionif you havent experienced the world of scale rc crawlers then you are really missing out, there is something really theraputic. Whats the best way to make an already cool willys jeep even cooler.
A few are the m 38 has a 24 volt elec system, a 7 slot grill verses 9 for the mb, a one piece. Mb gpw g503 wwii jeep replace crankshaft seal on timing chain cover and crankshaft pulley. With small side bolsters to support the back and modest overall. The hibeam telltale light was not introduced until serial no. Mb gpw g503 wwii military army jeep flywheel ring gear replacement. G503 wwii willys and ford 1942 jeep restoring information. But the army, and the world, came to know it as the jeep. The first type is a 301501530 gauge and was used in the slat grill mb. With modifications and improvements, the willys quad became the ma, and later the mb. The versatile jeep helped change the tide of the war and won the affections of gis and.
These are the new high quality reproduction carburetor throttle bodies with shaft for the carter wo carburetor used on the mb and gpw. Our main focus is on m series m38, m38a1, m606, m274, m170, et. The second type has a 60 mph face with the model no. In the 1940s, civilian jeeps established jeep brand as a leader in 4x4 technology. 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. Us navy 1941 jeep willys mb willys jeep, military jeep. To demonstrate the vehicles rugged, offroad capabilities, one of the very first jeep models was. Mb gpw premier parts may 4, 2020 we are open for business. Selling one of the toyshate to let it go but need room in the garage. When youre blazing across the trail, the drivers seat of your jeep becomes the command center for your adventures. Clamp deep mud exhaust pipe hangar wwii jeep willys a9082.
If a heater or governor were never installed, the holes will have knockouts. Click the link above for an in depth thread about building a willys mb jeep from scratch. The day before americans celebrate veterans day this sunday and monday, a wwii. Willys mb ford gpw the original jeep was designed for the military in 1941. When restoring or repairing your jeep you may find some missing, worn out or even damaged dashboard components. Gpw dash light instrument panel assembly question g503. 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. 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.
Mb gpw g503 wwii military jeep 6v generator and arm installation ww2 restoration. Professional restoration done in clovis california. Introductionif you havent experienced the world of scale rc crawlers then you are really missing out, there is something really theraputic about tackling the same impossible lines until you eventually crest that hill. To demonstrate the vehicles rugged, offroad capabilities, one of the very first jeep models was driven up.
Displayed below are a few of the higher quality production value willys restoration videos from youtube. Mb gpw catalog groups new carburetor throttle body w shaft. See more ideas about jeep, old jeep and jeep truck. I have a photo of a march 42 gpw showing the extensions. Willys mb 100% return guarantee fast shipping large selection 5 out of 5 stars. Irving red hausmann, a test driver on the willys development team who had accompanied the car for its testing at camp holabird. 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.
Home for all thing related to willy military jeeps. 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. Your erevon dashboard is has standard gps functionalities integrated. Physical differences between mb and m38 the cj2a page forums. I changed the infobox from automobile to weapon, many other army trucks use weapon. There are many photos and extensive write ups to go along with the discussion. You might be interested in a book that i have written that discusses this piece of equipment and much more.
At first glance, the willys mb and ford gpw look identical in appearance, but with closer observation. This video shows each of the four positions that control the. View and download willys mb technical manual online. Find information on drivers, software, support, downloads and more for your motion c5mf5m tablets. The book is entitled, winter and the willys mb ford gpw. Ks40363c printed at the top and either a long or short needle. Willys m jeeps forumsviewtopiccorrect dash photos jeep willys, jeep jeep. We sell new parts and accessories for willys jeep, mb, cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5, willys station wagon, m38, m38a1, willys truck, jeepster, fc150, and other willys vehicles. There are many photos and extensive write ups to go along with. In 2004 the name unlimited was introduced for the longwheelbase version.
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. Mb gpw g503 wwii military jeep changing of the oil and oil filter ww2 restoration. Wwii military willys jeep mb could be the perfect restoration project. Willys mb jeep 4x4 utility vehicle military factory.
The ww2 willys mb and ford gpw light switch has a complicated set of modes. Dashboard of 1945 willys mb ford gpw on display at 10th. 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. Willysoverland jeep mb specs 1941 1945 technical specifications for years 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945. 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. The erevon dashboard has integreated speedomete, tachometer and battery level and range status on all screens. New timing chain, radiator and rebuild of carburator. The book is entitled, winter and the willys mbford gpw. Some claimed that the name came from the slurring of the letters gp, the military abbreviation for general purpose.