“1943 MB tub and frame, 1945 MB motor, transmission and transfer case. not a complete restoral, but well on the way. Runs well, looks good, needs finishing touches. No back seat or canvas top, but has top bows and hardware, original gas tank sealed with POR-15, 6 volt system, with original generator and regulator. New tires on 16″ rims (not combat rims) Oregon title ( had to title as 1947 willys, because that is what the Idaho title said when I bought the tub and frame in Coulee Wa. howevever, the frame and tub are original 1943, as well as the engine) Will consider straight across trade for motor home of same value”
MB Research Archives
Builds — 1945 MB Navy/Shore Patrol Resto from Argentina
I’m assuming this is a 1945 MB based on the title of the forum. I found these pics from a spanish website I stumbled across called Willys Argentina. I thought they had a pretty cool logo, so I’ve included a copy of that. There’s plenty more pics and information about Flatties.
Here’s some 1945 MB pics I’ve linked to from the website. You can see more pics on this forum page.
Jeep42.net Website — Some Great Pics
I believe the author of this bilingual (french/spanish) site (jeep42.net) about a 1942 MB is from Europe, though I didn’t get a sense of exactly where they were located. Neither my French nor my Spanish will save me in an emergency, let alone let me navigate a site about jeeps.
Fortunately, the excellent pictures make the site worth visiting even for the most linguistically challenged of us. I especially liked the pic below (there are other pics that provide similar comprehensive views of parts). If anyone knows who operates the site, I’d gladly add their name here so i can properly credit them.
Year? MB Oroville, CA **SOLD**
1942 GPW/MB Spokane, Wa $7000
I’m really not sure if this is a GPW or an MB. The writing left me confused. It looks nice. I think extending that bottom indent across the bottom of the body is an unusual feature (no doubt, part of a body fix). It appears well put together.
“a very FAST 1942 ford jeep , correct a MB1 WWII flat fendered hard to find fast 4×4 for mud bogging trpohies buy this one , 350 chev crate motor ( fender well headers )with only 12,000 miles on it , backed with SUPER T-10 4 SPD also fresh , custom work and a full cage and full canvas with doors , the chassie has lots of upgrades to brakes and hd drive lines n more , am listing for RAY , a friend sooo no need to email me , ya gott a call him spk # 509-484-2265 please no late pm calls , a titled and tabbed FAST tr0phie winner 4 sure”
1941 MB Napa, Ca **SOLD**
It’s a little rough. This seller also has a 1946 CJ-2A for sale.
“1941 Willys MB military. This is a WWII jeep built just after Pearl Harbor! Ran a few years ago when parked. Top is not correct but included. Good tires! New Battery! 4 cylinder. $3000 obo. Ser. no. 107999. Cash only. No checks. No shipping. No trading. Vehicles located in Napa.”
1945 MB Casa Grande, AZ **SOLD**
The pictures are too far away to tell much about this jeep.
“Sweet 1945 Willys jeep for sale With all the original Front and rear seats 4×4 works great and The engine runs good also. Asking $3500 obo call me if you’re interested.”
1946? MB Fair Oaks/Folsom, CA **SOLD**
Based on the pics from craigslist and eBay, this is an MB body and grille. I would hazard a guess that the rest of this is an MB as well.
“i have a 46 willys jeep it has a corvette 283 hi low transfer case i was going to rebild it but i lost my job have to move cant take it with me have all part for some one to bild it make me a good offer or a good trade . call me no email thanks”
1943 MB Philomath, Or $600
UPDATE: The price hasn’t changed, but the year has gone up to 1943.
Looks like a fixer upper. This jeep appears to have gone through some updates, some better than others. Might be worth a look to see what’s really there.
“1943 Willys MB. Has SB Chevy & 4 Spd. Runs but needs tlc. $600 OBO. (541)936-1715 Hans ”
Builds – Edgar Nave’s “zooped” up MB
Yeah, I know, the “zooped” part is a stretch, but the site has some cool WWII pics. It appears the pages related to Edgar are part of a ‘Nave’ family album. The part of the story I like is that fact that Edgar drove a jeep as a courier and personnel transport later in the war effort in France. His jeep was fixed up with an aluminum housing and a manifold heater, and he says it could outrun any jeep in the outfit. It was quite popular with officers who wanted transportation. They wouldn’t let the jeep go unless he went with it so he got to take a good many trips. There’s some interesting pictures of stuff found laying around France (shot down planes for example).
Now, I’m not sure exactly how those features made the jeep faster, if they did, but it’s a good story 🙂






