1942 MB

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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1942 MB

Post by Yannuz » Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:20 pm

Here is my old lady.

I baught her one year ago in a small village near the German frontier. (I'm French :wink: )
I started her restoration in March and will post some pictures in the next few days!

But first things first, here are some pictures of our fist day together:

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Hope you'll be enjoy it and see you soon !

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Post by Yannuz » Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:31 am

It all started in my little garage, quite a challenge: 50cm at the left side and 0 cm at the right...

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So I started to dismantle few elements :

Radiator grill:

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Radiator:

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Right wing:

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Hood:

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Left wing:

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No light and no space but enjoying the first steps of the restoration !

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Post by Yannuz » Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:37 am

in the same time I was working on little parts:

the regulator:

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The only remaining light switch:

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Re: 1942 MB

Post by FJ.Janssen » Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:28 am

Hello Yannick,

Thanks for posting pictures.
You have a lot of work to do on first sight!
Good luck with that!!!

Any numbers of you MB available to see DoD etc?

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1942 Willy's MB - MB130887
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Re: 1942 MB

Post by Yannuz » Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:55 am

Hello Frank,
The only number I have on my jeep is the body serial number: 78775
All the pates plates have disappeared.

As you will see on my future posts, there is a lot of work to be performed on the body and the frame... :roll:

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Post by Yannuz » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:00 am

After my first garage I had the opportunity to rent an emplacement in on association restoring Ww2 material (check UNIVEM on the web).

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Lot of space to work!

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Post by Yannuz » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:05 am

And space means big work:

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Not that easy because I'm working alone :?

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Post by Yannuz » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:17 am

after the body, the engine:

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Post by Yannuz » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:37 am

Next step the gearbox:

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it is a t90, so I need to fib a t84  ;)

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Post by Yannuz » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:49 am

then the axles:

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From this step it was clear that the frame was not in a good shape...

It has been repaired on at least three points and not by a professional...

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Post by Yannuz » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:52 am

Cleaning with high pressure cleaner:

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Re: 1942 MB

Post by Ralph » Thu Sep 29, 2016 7:33 am

Yannuz,
Welcome,your restoration appears to be moving well with your bigger quarters.Nice to have another MB thread to watch.Nice work on the Regulator. Viva la France!
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Re: 1942 MB

Post by Yannuz » Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:20 am

After sandblasting we started by the rear traverse:

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Then by cutting the right rail previously "repaired" by my predecessor:

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Manufacturing, fitting and welding of the new part:

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And lot of other little thing

Still to repair: all the front part of the frame.

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Re: 1942 MB

Post by Yannuz » Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:23 am

Maybe someone can help me!

As I said previously, I only have the body serial number and I was wondering if it is possible to deduce the frame serial number. :?: :?: :?:

Best regards !

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Re: 1942 MB

Post by Boyso » Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:59 am

Bon boulot, tu devrais ralentir, tu nous fais mal paraître ;)
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