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A Reader Files a report from Thailand .. sort of …..

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A reader named Bob was vacationing in Thailand when he spotted this pair of nicely restored MBs (one is a slat grille). An intrepid reporter, Bob captured the jeeps on video (download the video here — 11MB) which shows closeups of both jeeps and with a still image (seen below).  He also talked briefly with the owner, Pete, who has two blotspot websites devoted to his Jeeps (the 1941 slat grille MB & the 1944 MB & Video of both Jeeps by Pete).  Thanks for sharing Bob!

Bob filed this report, “I just came across these MB’s on the side of the road, as I was touring the island on a motorbike.   I’m sorry I don’t have much info about Pete. I met him in the small bar across the street ( see in video with balloons across the front ) and we talked a little about the Jeeps.  Pete emigrated to Thailand from the UK.  He’s a really nice guy with a Thai wife and some kids.  He claims you cannot import any of these Jeeps to Thailand anymore.  I’m not sure if it is because of the Left Hand Drive or not.  He said they are very valuable there too – worth over 1,000,000 Baht each ($31000 USD).”

 
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1942 MB Salt Lake City, Ut $1500

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Brett found this crazy setup.  This appears to have an overdrive.  This is a parts vehicle at this point.

“MY DAD HAD THIS OLD WILLYS SITTING AROUND FOR 40 YEARS WAS GOING TO BUILD A KILLER ROCK CRAWLER OUT OF IT HAS BUICK ALUMINUM V8 RAN WHEN IT WAS PARKED. FRONT AXLE DANA 44 SHORTENED 2 3/4 INCHES REAR AXLE IS GM 12 BOLT BOTTOM HAS BEEN SHAVED ON BOTH, ALSO HAS WARN OVERDRIVE IN IT. AXLES ARE JUST SITTING IN IT TEMP. HAVE FABRICATED 4 LINK AND ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS, NEEDS SPRING CUPS FABRICATED BUT HAVE PIECES TO START.  THIS IS A RARE VEHICLE IT IS MILITARY ISSUE. 1942 WILLY’S MODEL M.B. NO TAILGATE. SON IS GOING TO COLLEGE NEED MONEY!!!”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=11456180&cat=402&lpid=&search=

 
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1942 MB Moscow, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250

(06/03/2010) This generally looks sound, though modified in places.

“Vehicle in good running order; Stock, straight 4 cylinder motor, 134 CIN; Motor strong, no knocks or oil leaks; Updated 12 volt electrical system; Recent transmission overhaul. Clean, with new paint, but rough body work on driver side; Rust free frame, recent front end work and shocks; Removable hardtop & rollbar; Tow bar; Removable rear bench seat. Stock spare tire (16.0 x 6 inches), rear mount; Drives well, but wanders at speeds over 35 MPH. New tires should fix this; Ready to return to stock condition or to modernize. Manuals and parts list included; Stored in garage.”

 
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1942 MB Inland Empire, Ca $3500

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Dexter spotted this MB for sale.

“nice looking jeep, lots of new parts, needs to be wired, I have all the wire, custom dash, etc. come see and make offer. thanks ”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1879560567.html

 
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1943 MB Athol, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

It drives and runs.  Note the driver’s side entrance has been trimmed down and the back appears to have an addition of some kind.

“For Sale is a 1943 Willy’s Jeep Model MB. This vehicle has been used on a ranch for the last 30 years. It has a flathead 4cylinder engine,( I think it is the original), 4Wheel drive, comes with a snow plow with hydraulics. Tires are all snow type, (one is a little dry cracked on the side but hold air). We have a clear title and bill of sale from 1980. This vehicle is a little rough but does run and drive good. It would be good for a ranch or for restoration or for parts for someone who has another one and needs original parts. Because it is a 1943, jeep history says it was built for the Military so it may have seen time in WWII.”

 
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1944 MB Madera County, Ca $4000

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This seller listed this for sale back in 2008 for $5k.

“Selling my 1944 Jeep Willys – divorce, buy it before the Ex Takes it!  1944 Jeep Willys; Flat Head 4 cyl; T90 Tranny with 29 Tooth Transfer Case; 5:38 Gears; Dana 41 Posi Rear End; New Style Axles up front; Soft top with Doors; Non-Op registration; 8,000lb winch; Tow Bar; 31 inch tires; Excellent Hunting, Off Road and Snow Travel Vehicle. Call (559) 223-0597.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1875763030.html

 
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1944 MB Harrisburg, Pa **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  This sold on ebay for $23k

(04/14/2010) This is an UNRESTORED MB in excellent condition.

Quoting Josh, “I think this is a truly rare opportunity to buy probably the nicest unrestored mb in private hands. I’ve known the owner for a number of years now. I can attest to the fact that he only settles for the nicest/correct original parts and knows what is period correct. A true collector, preservationist, and expert.  As far as original goes this jeep is the real deal, top of the line, and something that doesn’t come up for sale.  Whoever ends up with this will jeep not be disappointed.

The seller writes, “For Sale WWII JEEP: original unrestored complete 1944 Willys MB, in running & driving condition, clear PA title, 5 Goodyear tires, ORIGINAL summer canvas top, windshield cover, half doors, ORD tire pump, hand crank, grease gun, first aid kit, oil can, TM 9-803 manual, fold lube chart, and an extra fuel sump ….are all included. Jeep is located near Harrisburg PA. Please email me for price. I’m looking for serious buyers only! Thank you.”

Picture slideshow:
http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/ac308/42wlc/1944%20WILLYS%20MB/?albumview=slideshow

Engine:
http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/ac308/42wlc/1944%20WILLYS%20MB/?action=view&current=44MB273.flv
http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/ac308/42wlc/1944%20WILLYS%20MB/?action=view&current=44MB274.flv

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1944 MB Lamar, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9750.

“This is my grandpa’s  jeep.  He has been collecting jeeps since before i was born and has finally begun to sell them.  He used to drive our towns old war veterans around the square in the parade with his jeeps, and that is about the only time he ever took them out of storage.

Its in good condition, and starts up on the first try or two.  The fiberglass antenna is cracked and broken toward the top, and the millage is vard to read due to the numbers cracking and falling off.  It does not have a title.  We took the make shift top off this jeep, but i dont have the pics of it without the top.  It looks much better without it though.”

 
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1944 MB Mt. Shasta, Ca $8000

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This looks good.

“This vintage jeep is in excellent condition. It has a new steel body 1996. Totally new interior with bucket seats. Custom tilt steering wheel. New stereo (Pioneer w/CD player).
CB radio. Bikini top plus whole new soft w/windows and doors, never been used. Comes complete with a strong flathead -4 engine, Brand new altinator, Carter electric fuel pump. Newly rebuilt brakes with a fresh master cylinder. All electricals work. Equipped with Stewart-Warner guages and Sun tack. This jeep is in turn key condition and is ready for easy towing right out of the driveway.”

http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/1865249933.html

 
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1942 MB Frenso, Ca $2500

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UPDATE: Dexter was correct … this sports a slat grille.  He also provided some additional info and a pic.

The seller sent the following to Dexter: “This jeep was purchased from cousin in Idaho seven years ago. • It’s been sitting outside, covered, for the past year • The frame number is II3056 [Dexter comment: I see a dash before the 3, but the folks at G503 tell me it’s the 13,506th slattie made] • No glovebox type, with no data plates on the dash • Cousin, Bubba, removed the entire back (With the original WILLYS stamp!), and replaced it with sheet metal • It has body lift • Gas tank moved to the rear seat • He doesn’t want to get rid of it, but his wife has spoken.  The block is cracked.

“This is a 1942 willys jeep in fairly good condition…..the motor in it has a cracked block. it runs but bubbles in the radiator. I have the original flat head four cylinder motor that was smoking when removed probably bad rings. This jeep has been sitting for a while but DMV is current non-op. call anthony at 593-5074 if interested.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1856041080.html

 
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1941 MB Slat? Speedway, Az $8000

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Dexter forwarded some pics from the seller (thanks!).  This definitel sports a slat grille, along with a hood that could be original.  However, the body is a replacement or off another civilian flattie.

“1941 JEEP WILLY GREAT CONDITION, RUNS EXCELLENT!!! CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED THANKS”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1859169103.html

 
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1942 Slat Grille MB Lodi, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  SOLD

“The Jeep runs great. I’ve had this for several months, and it was (and is), a fun little toy to drive — definitely a head-turner! Just a few days ago, the Jeep experienced a problem of getting out of 1st gear. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I’m not a mechanic, so I had a someone do a visual inspection, and he informed me that the transmission will need to be dropped and checked out.”

Below are the pics at the time of sale.  You can see some pics from when this flattie was first purchased a few months earlier here.

 
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1942 MB Slat Grille Santa Rosa, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900

(04/17/2010) For a restored slat grille, this doesn’t seem like all that bad of price.

“1942 Willys Slat Grill MB, Slat Grill Frame and Grill with Composite Body, T-90 Transmission, CJ style Wheels with all new tires, Original Data Plates, This jeep has been modified over the years to accomodate better driving performance. The jeep starts, drives and brakes comfortably. Is a good dependable parade driver, hunting and or ranch jeep. ”

 
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1944 MB Tampa Bay, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

I can’t tell much from the pic.

“1944 Willy’s jeep, changed to 12 volt., jeep runs good, 4 wheel drive works. great for hunting or mudding or whatever off road you do.”

 
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1942 MB Santa Rosa, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

Looks solid and complete.

“1942 Willy’s . Great jeep. Runs great. Can climb anything!! $5000 O.B.O. Paul”

 
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mb/cj2a Pittsburg, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

It runs and drives.  It is a combo jeep, but the price is good.

“Military Jeep for sale. Yes it runs! Working motor, running gear, transmission. I hate getting rid of it but we’re moving out-of-state and have to figure out how to move 3 vehicles already!
Has: 1942 Ford GPW frame, hood, windshield, grill, and other misc parts (all still have their F stamp visible); 1945 Military engine (running) with new fuel pump; 1946 Willy’s tub and transmission. The transmission is good but the tub is not in great shape.

Needs: seats; fuel tank (we just put the fuel line into a gas tank when we run it); drive shaft (it fell out when we flat towed it to our new place); tires (2 are flat though they’ll hold air long enough to tow it home or put it up on a trailer); We sanded all the old pealing yellow paint off of it and it is primer gray but we never got further than that.

This would make a great parts vehicle (we’ve been told the steering wheel alone is worth $300!) Or for those that are looking to buy a new fabricated tub and throw it on there and have a look-a-like military jeep to play around in (our plan). Or a great starter for a crazy Rock Crawler.
The parts mentioned above are the main F stamped parts so if you’re looking to restore it to a stock gpw it would need a lot. But like I said it’s great as a part donor or casual military jeep lover.

Please note we do not have a title for it, it will be bill of sale only. According to the dmv you just need to get a VIN verification done on it (simple as bringing it down to the CHP office) and DMV will then issue title and registration.  Asking $1200″”

 
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1942 MB Lake Tapps, Wa $1850

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2000

(11/28/2009) The engine doesn’t work.  If it’s only a little issue, then this might be a good deal.

This Jeep will outclimb almost anybody! 225 V6 not running.  Rebuilt 2 barrel carburator. 4 speed transmission and transfer case works great.  Dana 44 Rear end 5:38 gears w/Detroit locker. Dana 27 front end 5:38 gears locked w/new Warren hubs.  New wiring front to back. New alternator with built in regulator.  New fuel pump. Power steering. New wiper motors. Ramsey 8000 lb winch. 34″ Super Swampers incl spare with less than 1000 miles. Bikini top & full soft top – no rips or tears. Also have Holly 4 barrel carburator and Holly Street Dominator high rise.  Call Steve – 206-949-0789″

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1847233272.html

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1945 MB Wallace, Mi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.

This is riding pretty low in the rear.  The flags are a nice touch; probably raised the value another $100.

“1945 MB project. runs and drives- no brakes. has a clear MI title. has MB frame tag and MB stamped motor. i probably can’t answer all of your ?’s- the best thing would be for you to come and see it for yourself. i have done some work to it, but it has a long way to go. i have a spare cj2a tub that has a decent back half that i will include, and a spare radiator.”

 
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1943 MB Chetopa, Ks $1750

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UPDATE:  This was sold, but the buyer didn’t show.  So, it is back on the market.

(05/01/2010) This MB has a few other parts added.

“1943 Willys jeep 4 cylinder original motor that runs. call- 620-820-4176”

http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/1843712403.html

 
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1944 MB Oregon House, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200

“U FINISH IT! THIS WWII WILLYS RUNS GOOD – STOPS WELL – 4X4 WORKS HAS WARN HUBS – POSTWAR FLATHEAD ENGINE – CORRECT TRANSMISSION / TRANSFERCASE – FRAME AND CHASSIS ARE VERY CLEAN – NEW BRAKE LINES , HOSES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED AND REPAIRED – 2 COMBAT RIMS – BODY IS USABLE AS IS, RESTORABLE / REPAIRABLE , TYPICAL JEEP RUST IN THE HAT CHANNELS AND AXE AND SHOVEL AREA ETC. – DATA PLATES ON GLOVE BOX AND FRAME. THIS WILLYS JEEP IS PERFECT TO GO TO SWAP MEETS AND ORDER PARTS FROM RON. NEEDS: FUEL / ELECTRICAL TO DRIVE DAILY  COMES WITH TITLE AND REGISTRATION / PLATES BUT THANKS TO FURLOUGH FRIDAYS THEY ARE DELAYED”

 

 
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1942 Slat Grille MB Cloverdale, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Nice Slattie!

“1942 Willy’s MB slat grill #109964.  DOD is:  1-8-42.  A 3-year frame off restoration was completed in June 2007.  This slat grill is used mostly for veteran related events, parades and car shows.  This is a popular and a favorite vehicle at shows and has won several awards.  It has been driven less than 1000 miles total.  I drive the jeep at least once every 2-3 weeks and keep it in good working condition.

The original tub was not useable but much care was taken to detail to make the new one as accurate as possible.  The slat has many of the original parts such as: brass data plates, frame, grill, split seam front seats, original back seat, steering wheel, column and steering box, short bodied distributor, “steel” marked pintal, “tiger eye” lenses, solid disc wheels, light assemblies, square shouldered footman loops, brake and clutch pedals, filterette, extinguisher and brackets, many TR20/EC/A/AA bolts and the list goes on ….”

 
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1946? CJ-2A? Wyoming, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

The solid back suggests a MB.  I can’t tell much more.

“The Jeep is a 1946 Willys Military Communications 4 wheel drive. Needs work. Asking $500.00.”

 
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Year MB Kern County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

This is incorrectly listed as a later model.

“1951 Willy’s jeep. Currently in Kern county. ”

 

 
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1942 MB San Diego, Ca $3500

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This looks in good shape.

“1942 jep willys, 4cyl original motor running in good condition,starts right away, 4×4 works great, transmission shift good, very little rust easy to fix for more info leave message at 619 827-9834”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1834062136.html

 
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1944 MB Statesville, NC $4800

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Well, it isn’t too bad. It runs.

“1944 Willys MB. Runs,drives, stops good.47 L head engine.It has the passenger seat,grab handles and cross over tube and a complete Willys military artic top..Paint and drive as is or restore to world war 11 configuration. more pics availible.”

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1833666113.html