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”
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