Runs and drives.
“THIS IS OUR 1941 FORD WILLYS ARMY JEEP. THIS JEEP HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR 40 YEARS. IT’S ALL ORIGINAL, HAS BEEN REPAINTED YEARS AGO, ORIGINAL FLATHEAD 4 CYL. MOTOR, ORIGINAL EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR PAINT, WHEELS, AND TIRES. IT IS LICENSED AND STREET LEGAL AND IS DRIVEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. ALL GAUGES WORK. JEEP HAS 58197 MILES. CLEAR TITLE. THIS IS A NICE JEEP NOT A RUST BUCKET. CASH ONLY, MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AND PAID IN FULL, NO TEXT.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5316071072.html
seems like a nice jeep, I have never seen hood tie downs used for clamping windshield up, but looks like it works ok. It would definitely solve the loose windshield clamp issue.
I’ve never seen that either. Sure seems like there would be extra motion in the windshield.
This looks like a Ford with Willys data plates.
If this is 1941, with that stamped grill, it WOULD be Ford, but it would be LATE 1941. My guess is it’s either 1942 (or later) or that’s not the original front grill.
But wait: there’s more. Craigslist pics show Ford tool box covers and Willys data plate (serial number 431587 delivered 4-2-45). Sooooo, it’s a mix jeep… check out the hinged headlight bracket style, hood hinge details, and number of bolts holding the fender to the side step (1 or 2) for more on Ford vs. Willys parts on this WWII relic.
Don’t get me wrong: I LIKE IT! Lots of potential… just some research to do along the way 🙂
Its a mix of parts for sure. It has a 42-43 GPW tub, with 45 MB data plates. A GPW frame with a CJ engine in it, with an early rare three tab “slat grill” radiator. I almost forgot the CJ seats.
Jay
Well 40 years ago is 1975, all kinds of weird things were going on then. This Jeep was one of them. I think it was put together using parts from a couple donors to make this mix-up here. Or maybe a WWII motor pool project. I like it. (minus the seats)