"Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

1941 - 1945, MB, GPW modifications, sugestions, and ideas, official MWO's and unofficial WWII field mods NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Goranwc51 » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:44 am

Pictures I found on the net for you Emil:
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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:08 pm

Hello Again!

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The "towing triangle" hinges are the last of things i´m waiting for, from the company that have maked all my airborne parts...
http://www.ww2fabrications.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Send them a mail and ask if they can make them for you!
I´m waiting for the Rear A frame and the front towing yoke... Then i have all of that parts for the Jeep! But i haven´t found any radio Wireless set nr 22 and the (4) Wooden battery boxes and Spare valve case and remote control... Hope i will get some soon!
Thanks Göran for the pictures!!! There are so very few pictures of British Airborne Jeeps... :(

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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by thidisbogus » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:23 pm

Great work!

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by seacon » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:02 pm

Emil
The radio sets can be hard to find. The battery boxes should not be too difficult. Try eBay.
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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by seacon » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:18 pm

"Normal" airborne jeeps, Palestine, 1945-48
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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:26 am

Hello Guys!

Nice pics!!!
Here are some shots today!
Did find this marking... 45 MPH on dash...

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Now i´m making it... The SilverBullit!... :lol: '

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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Goranwc51 » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:21 pm

There might be additional markings on the right hand side dash: "Max T.P. 35 lbs", T.P. 35 lbs" etc....

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:34 pm

Hello Goran!

No there are no Tire markings... but some other markings that no one have an answer of!

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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by sarsgt » Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:48 pm

Hello,

I am looking at restoring a 1943 Ford into a British Airborne Jeep, and would like some assistance if possible,

Can anyone provide the dimensions for the Bonnet(hood) rack, Wing battery boxes, and the shortened Bumper?

Any info appreciated, as Of I have not been able to find Rob van Meels book.

Cheers,

Rob McCue

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by ElwoodJayBlues » Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:53 am

sarsgt wrote:I have not been able to find Rob van Meels book.

Cheers,

Rob McCue

?? Where's the problem in that? Contact Rob and buy a copy from him...
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Post by Goranwc51 » Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:09 am

I got my copy from him a few weeks ago. Excellent book.

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:22 am

Hello Guys!

Yes do order that book!!! The best out there!

More pics...
My Vickers did come home in this Week! 8)

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Hope to paint it Olive Drab in some weeks...
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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Geordie8888 » Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:58 pm

Hey Emil - where did you get the Vickers K?
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Aug '42 MB 164337
Apr '43 MB 223831
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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:02 am

Hello!

The Vickers are from UK! 8)
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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945

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Re: "Do it yourself" a WWII British Airborne Jeep...

Post by Emil » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:47 am

Hello again!

And now... It´s green!

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Ford GP 1941 #15322 DoD 9-26-41
Willys MB Canadian Slat 1942 # 120197
Ford GPW Orginal British Airborne Radio Jeep
Willys Jeep Surrey 1959
Willys MBT 1942 Very early
Bantam T3 1942 Very early # 639!!!
Converto Airborne Dump 1945
Gemco T1 1945


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