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1942-43? Photo of first Fire Jeeps

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Originally I listed this as a 1941 article, based on a database date stamp. Richard pointed out the stamped grill would make this unlikely. It’s a good point! Additional research suggests the paper was from the 1942-43 time frame.

This photo documents one of fifteen jeeps transformed by the Canadians into fire jeeps. I don’t have a date on the newspaper, but it was published in an issue of the Flesherton Ontario Advance Newspaper.

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1943 GPW Poinciana, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $16,000. **SOLD**

Looks like a good, solid rebuild.

“1943 WWII Ford GPW
Ground up restoration
Fitted with wartime Willys MB engine as was often the case.
And brand new body
Original 6 Volts electrical system as original.
Many “F” marked items including the “F” marked Pintal hitch
Photos show the detail
complete renew of all brake parts,new lines everything.
Spring shackles, pins,bushes all new.
rebuilt transmission
New gas tank fuel pump and lines
Complete period brand new wring loom throughout.
Exhaust, you name it it`s been done.
Since pictures taken it has now been fitted with the correct glove box data plates
Gun rack on windshield
New 6 volt Battery
New canvas top and seat cushions
and other small details
Combat rims are available as extras but not included
The Hood number is original to the jeep
With some history
It was sold surplus in 1946 from Camp Blanding near Jacksonville FL
Copy of the original sales listing showing serial number and hood number together with price it sold for at the time.
$16,000 no offers
Clear Florida title”

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**SOLD**

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1942 MB Slat Grille College Station, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

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“1942 Willys MB Slat Grill Jeep.  Serial no. 111847.  Date of delivery is unknown as the main data plate is missing.  Recently purchased from the estate of a long time collector and was found in San Antonio, TX 25 years ago.  Jeep is not running and has not run in many years.  Engine turns over freely and jeep rolls easily.  No obvious cracks in the usual places on the engine.  The engine serial no. is S38361.  It is an original chain drive WWII engine and has a Ford GPW head and water outlet.  Probably replaced by the Army.  Engine has all the early Willys manifolds, orig WO carb. etc.  The body has rust on both front quarter panels and there is a patch in the passenger floor board.  There is little to no rust in the rear tool boxes.

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1942 MB Gilbertsville, PA $8000

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Looks solid.

“1942 Willys MB military jeep. In great shape for being 72 years old. 4 cylinder 3 speed manual. 4×4 works great. Engine runs smooth like a new car. 12 volt system. Has a tailgate someone put in. Besides that jeep is in all original condition. It just got an inspection on 10-08-14. I drive it around 1-2 times a week. Clean legit PA title in hand. Firm on price. Any questions email.”

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4713236432.html

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1945 MB + Converto Trailer Anaheim, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was at Mecum Auction

Looks ready for a parade.

“Frame-off restoration
– Restoration took over 5 years using NOS and original parts
– Includes correct low production 1945 Converto Jeep trailer
– Detailed engine compartment
– Rebuilt engine
– Jerry can and foot pump
– Tool kit, spare parts kit, and canvas items such as top doors, windshield cover, trailer cover and gun cover
– Family owned over 40 years
– Used in parades for military dignitaries and on movie sets”

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1948 CJ-2A Southern Indiana **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $6000. **SOLD**

“We have a Running driving CJ2A Willys Jeep done up in olive drab with all paint stenciling work… Blast to drive
Willys Flat head 4
12 volt with all new bulbs and turn signals
Remove able back seats will all new coverings
Real head turner”

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