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1943 MB Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

August 15, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600

“Need to sell this project to help pay for another. No motor, trans, or transfer case, but you wouldn’t use the stock ones anyways. This does have a full soft top that is in good condition. Saginaw power steering, has been totally rewired and all the guages worked before the motor blew up. Bucket seats with a rear seat that has a built in tool box. Bobcat fiberglass hood for extra carb room. Rancho 5000 shocks, stock axles. Washington title with collector plate. Ready to build into whatever you want it to be. Can deliver if in the area”

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1945 MB Upland, CA **SOLD**

August 14, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000

Looks parade ready.

“Historic Vehicle, 1945 Military Jeep Willy MB, well maintained, runs great!! Very clean. Standard equipment, all rebuilt. Must see.”

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1942 MB Reedley, Ca $2750

August 13, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Seller is moving to Nevada this sunday and must sell it.

“42 Willys Jeep project car. I am moving to Nevada this Sunday and can’t take it with me. I have the original bumper and windshield as well as over $1500 in new and used parts that will go along with it. Please contact me ASAP if you are at all interested. Must sell. Asking $2750 o.b.o.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1897701077.html

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2 Webpages: Early MB Differences & British Airborne Jeep

August 12, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features, MB, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I was looking up something for a reader when I stumbled upon these two webpages.  One page documents some of the differences between very early MBs and later ones.  The second page provides detail pics of a British Airborne Slatgrille in Signal Configuration. I thought both pages have nice detail pics and explanations.

The British Airborne Slat Grille in Signal Configuration:

The Early MB Differences Page:

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1942 MB Fresno, CA **SOLD**

August 12, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.

The body appears to be a MB body.

“1942 Willys Jeep. It was bought as a project car and I have put many hours into it. It is getting very close to being done but I know longer have the time and more so I am moving to Nevada this weekend and I can’t take it with me. I have the original bumper and windshield as well as over $1500 in new and used parts that will go along with it. I also have a soft top for it. Please contact me ASAP if you are at all interested.”

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

August 11, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features, MB, Reader Stories This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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

August 10, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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**

August 7, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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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1943 MB Athol, ID **SOLD**

August 6, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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

August 3, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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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