Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by mbwlc » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:19 pm

Original unrestored 1943 Willys MBT

Trailer was found & purchased 5 years ago. Currently this MBT is on the way to a collector in France who will preserve it in the original condition (NO restoration).

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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by macaddict23 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:54 pm

Absoulutely beautiful, Prem! Too bad you had to let her go.
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by Gary C V » Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:16 am

Very nice, any close up photo of the name plate please.

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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by lowbonnet » Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:57 am

WOW! The most beautiful trailer that I have ever seen! Time capsule pur sang.
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by TopKick » Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:51 am

I would have like to have know it was for sale, as I may have very well purchased it. Oh well, there will be others. 8)
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Post by Warren Duchesne » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:02 pm

Do you know what the LKJS means ? Thanks Warren

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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by OldGPW » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:46 pm

Very nice example.
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by Mark Baker » Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:34 pm

Once again...

Prem has proven that he is the Zen Master of Amazing...Original....Unrestored examples..... :D

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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by Halsey » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:34 am

Amazing, just amazing condition. I'm sure I'll never find one in that condition up here in the Central NY rust belt....

I saved this post in my favorites so I can use the pics as a reference on the off chance I ever do find one around here...


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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by lowbonnet » Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:20 am

Are there any close-up photo's of this trailer? I am particularly in need of close-up photo's of the A frame with bolts and other hardware etc.
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by 3.6rs » Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:15 am

Good looking trailer, but who wants to pay that shipping from US to France ??
There are so many trailers over here.

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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by lowbonnet » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:32 pm

Many trailers? I am not sure about that.
The reason for shipping? Because it is super rare in this condition. That's why I would like to see more photo's with more details. Maybe the new owner in France can provide these photo's?
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by Alexandre » Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:33 pm

Hello,
What about this yellow colour inside? My Dec. 42 MBT has the same ???
But on the external sides it is a red primer under the olive drab...
Any idea?
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by macaddict23 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:08 pm

The "yellow" looks to be original paint that oxidized to a mustard color. I'm guessing the outside was also oxidized and linseed oil was used to bring back the OD color.
Alexandre wrote:Hello,
What about this yellow colour inside? My Dec. 42 MBT has the same ???
But on the external sides it is a red primer under the olive drab...
Any idea?
Tx, Alex
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Re: Original Unrestored WWII jeep trailer 1943 Willys MBT

Post by ww11models » Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:37 am

Do you want to sell the trailer I would like to buy it will match my original 1943 willys mb


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