This looks in good shape.

“Here is a fully restored back to original 1945 Willys MB from World War 2. Restoration about 7 years old. Runs & drives good. Has original engine, transmission/transfer, and front/rear ends. Full top canvas and all 3 seats with combat rims and NDT’s. Ask questions or make arrangements for viewing. Clear Illinois title. Fully registered and insured now. Thanks”

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3112072254.html

UPDATE: **SOLD**

“It’s unfortunate that I have to sell this Jeep, but with a 3, 1 year old, and a third one due in a week, I just don’t have the time to finish this project.

It was purchased last year, and all I’ve managed to accomplish with my spare time was painstakingly remove the civilian paint in order to expose the windshield markings, original hood numbers, and the original OD. I also collected some missing parts. This is a rare “matching” numbers 1943 Willys MB with original tags and markings.

Frame: MB215454
Nomenclature Plate: MB215454
Engine: MB230240
Hood Number: 20308931

I’m really looking for someone who will appreciate the originality of this Jeep and not attempt to strip and do a frame-off restoration.

A few details:

The paint is about 90% original OD. I removed spots of bondo on front lip of the hood, side handles and section of rear panel. The bondo was there to cover minor dents NOT rust areas. Using about four shades of OD, I managed to blend and age the new paint with the original.

– Based on the license plates, the Jeep is no longer in the California DMV System. The previous owner lost the title long ago. I can only provide a Bill of Sale.

– Original “split” front seats and rear seat came off another 1943 MB. All three are solid. The rear is the best one I’ve ever come across.

– Minor rust through in the passenger-side channel (shown in photo)

– Rear “V” brace and bumper have been replaced, but cleanly done to look original

– Motor is seized, but no visible cracks in typical areas

– Four combat rims that originally came with the Jeep. The red civilian rim on the front driver-side is not included

– The previous owner had the spare tire mounted on the rear passenger side. He welded a piece of pretty good chunk of metal for support. Fortunately, the original sheet metal is still underneath it. Cut, grind down, primer and paint . . . and it’s good to go.

– Original pair of SEELITE bulbs. The topbow I purchased at Tower Park earlier this year. The seller told me it’s a repro, but it sure does have a nice patina. Other than that, EVERYTHING on the Jeep is original”

http://s895.photobucket.com/albums/ac157/macaddict23/MB215454ForSale/

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9499

(06/11/2012) Lots of pics of this MB available.

“I am selling my un-restored 1945 Willys MB. It has been stored indoors for the past 8 years and is definately in great condition overall. Jeep is a late World War II production with a mixture of Ford and Willys parts. I am asking $9,499 OBO including all of the rare original parts and a lot of spare parts. Can provide bill of sale and current California Historical Plates. Buyer is responsible for pickup and shipping from 92630.

Take a look through these Pictures while reading the general description. This is a Great Jeep for a full frame-off restoration or just pop the parts on and drive. I have almost everything for this jeep and it includes many rare original parts such as the blackout lights and BO Markers and taillights, spare tire carrier, jerry can brackets, canvas mud doors, Spartan Horn and Rear seat.

Jeep is complete without any cutouts or modifications to frame or body. Body is structurally sound and solid. (Found Small Cutout near Fuel Filter-see Photos)
Usual but minor rust/rot along gas tank tub of body running from front mud guard to rear wheel well. Also Hat Channel Rot. Basic cut and patch. See detailed pix
Bumper gussets are original and intact with minor welds from having attached bar stock for a tow bar. See detailed pix
Dash is complete and uncut. Only a civilian on/off key and Lighter have been added. Glove box door with original plate included.
All 3 seats are original and included including 3 cushions. Rear cushon is zippered and contains the orignal canvas mud doors.
Windshield is not original but a good repro. I removed the original glass and mounted to the new frame and is included
T-84 tranny in excellent shape.
Ford stamped Pintle hook was original to jeep”