my new MB 90% original ww2
- Chuck Lutz
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
I kinda like jedburgh's approach to the restoration....
1) Remove a part
2) Restore that part
3) Remove another part
4) Restore that part
(Repeat)
Most guys seem to tear everything apart, put every thing in plastic bags with the hardware and tags identifying it and then start the restoration process....
This approach acknowledges that the restoration will be a LONG process and does make keeping everything in an orderly fashion and together pretty easy.
Bon Chance!
1) Remove a part
2) Restore that part
3) Remove another part
4) Restore that part
(Repeat)
Most guys seem to tear everything apart, put every thing in plastic bags with the hardware and tags identifying it and then start the restoration process....
This approach acknowledges that the restoration will be a LONG process and does make keeping everything in an orderly fashion and together pretty easy.
Bon Chance!
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
I already have the experience of the restoration of my first Jeep.
And I decided for that this to make otherwise.
Defuse parts, by parts,and redo them as one goes along.
It is less the shambles in the garage!
For screws, I would look occasionally.
jedburgh
And I decided for that this to make otherwise.
Defuse parts, by parts,and redo them as one goes along.
It is less the shambles in the garage!
For screws, I would look occasionally.
jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hello:
Here is the day work:
Painting:
Dismantling, cleaning and control:
Oups, water in steering box:
Water in steering box:
Dismantling:
axle:
it's used:
Thre is still of brake fluid, good !
And well, tomorrow cleaning of all this !
Here is the day work:
Painting:
Dismantling, cleaning and control:
Oups, water in steering box:
Water in steering box:
Dismantling:
axle:
it's used:
Thre is still of brake fluid, good !
And well, tomorrow cleaning of all this !
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Great pictures Jedburgh! Thanks for making the bolt markings clear for me. I'll add them to the spreadsheet.
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Merci pour cette restauration bien documentée. Je suis votre blog pas à pas.
For my English speaking friends: Thanks for this well documented restoration. I'm following your blog, step by step.
For my English speaking friends: Thanks for this well documented restoration. I'm following your blog, step by step.
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Merçi , j'essaye au max de faire des photos puisque elle est quasi ds son jus !
Et puis si ca peux aider d'autres ....
jedburgh
Et puis si ca peux aider d'autres ....
jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hi Guillaume!
Great find!
I'll be keeping an eye on your progress.
Best regards,
Guillermo
Great find!
I'll be keeping an eye on your progress.
Best regards,
Guillermo
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hello;
I ended to wash my master cylinder.
Unfortunately I had to it to break the cork of filling to defuse it.
He is going to need that I find one.
I found belts of door, but I know not so they are original:
Jedburgh
I ended to wash my master cylinder.
Unfortunately I had to it to break the cork of filling to defuse it.
He is going to need that I find one.
I found belts of door, but I know not so they are original:
Jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hello Jedburgh,
Your safety door straps are not US, they are typically french.
Your safety door straps are not US, they are typically french.
Willys MB 399579 - December 44
Register number (I've found it ! ) 20661416 S
Nickname "Peggy" (I've found it too !!!)
If you know a woman called Peggy, around 80 years old...
1944 Bantam T-3 - ACM# 114246
Register number (I've found it ! ) 20661416 S
Nickname "Peggy" (I've found it too !!!)
If you know a woman called Peggy, around 80 years old...
1944 Bantam T-3 - ACM# 114246
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Merçi , je les aies vendues , car j'ai eu la réponse sur un autre forum .
Guillaume
Guillaume
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hi every body !
I do not too much have time to post here ( long translation), but the jeep moves forward not bad.
Master cylinder is reconditionned, the tube of head cylinder also redoes, and the tank is in the process of being rebuilt.
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Jedburgh
I do not too much have time to post here ( long translation), but the jeep moves forward not bad.
Master cylinder is reconditionned, the tube of head cylinder also redoes, and the tank is in the process of being rebuilt.
[url=http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.ph ... u=11498794][/url
Jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
I don't know enough to give you any useful advice but I can give you a digital pat on the back for finding, saving and preserving a magnificent piece of history... both yours and ours. Bon chance!
Jim Allen
Keeping the Good 'Ol Days of Four Wheeling Alive
Keeping the Good 'Ol Days of Four Wheeling Alive
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Thanks !
jedburgh
jedburgh
Jeep Willys "MP" 354074 dod: july 24 1944
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
Jeep Willys 288001 dod : december 9 1943
Bantam trailer sérial body 116858 dod august 44
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Hi Jedburgh,
That's a fabulous MB you found and a superb restoration sir - well done!!!
I'm English, but I lived in Toulouse (EADS - Satellite Industry) and would spend many, many hours driving through the beautiful French countryside looking for Jeeps on my days off - I never found one...I found many 1920's & 30's cars, but never a Jeep, so I'm very jealous of you for finding such a beauty!
Keep up the good work - your MB deserves it!
Guy.
PS - Which area/region of France are you from???
That's a fabulous MB you found and a superb restoration sir - well done!!!
I'm English, but I lived in Toulouse (EADS - Satellite Industry) and would spend many, many hours driving through the beautiful French countryside looking for Jeeps on my days off - I never found one...I found many 1920's & 30's cars, but never a Jeep, so I'm very jealous of you for finding such a beauty!
Keep up the good work - your MB deserves it!
Guy.
PS - Which area/region of France are you from???
'If its Old, Green & Smells Funny - I'll probably like it!
GPW-45259 - June '42 (Dearborn) built 'Script' GPW. (DoD: 7.2.42)
MB-347283 - late-June '44 built MB. (DoD: 7.3.44)
& GPW-272270 - Sam's June '45 (Louisville) built 'VLP' (DoD: 6.12.45)
GPW-45259 - June '42 (Dearborn) built 'Script' GPW. (DoD: 7.2.42)
MB-347283 - late-June '44 built MB. (DoD: 7.3.44)
& GPW-272270 - Sam's June '45 (Louisville) built 'VLP' (DoD: 6.12.45)
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Re: my new MB 90% original ww2
Looks that EADS is plenty of war time jeep fans I work on Getafe plant1942ford wrote:Hi Jedburgh,
That's a fabulous MB you found and a superb restoration sir - well done!!!
I'm English, but I lived in Toulouse (EADS - Satellite Industry) and would spend many, many hours driving through the beautiful French countryside looking for Jeeps on my days off - I never found one...I found many 1920's & 30's cars, but never a Jeep, so I'm very jealous of you for finding such a beauty!
Keep up the good work - your MB deserves it!
Guy.
PS - Which area/region of France are you from???
Best regards!
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