What an Original Jeep Looks Like

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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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Bart1015 » Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:54 am

As I was looking at the photographs I noticed a few things that I am hoping someone could clarify about the stenciling.

Does anyone know what the missing letter/number is that is blocked by the hand brake? Any idea what it means?

?2 - IN - FRONT

and the other stencil I believe was under the hood:

HATTEHY
DATE
8 / 26 / 45

What is HATTEHY?

Its a great looking jeep and the photographs really give some detail to originally and appear to be a good reference.

Thanks

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by semberae » Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:35 am

32 In front and the other is BATTERY :D

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by AFB_GPW » Wed Jan 03, 2018 1:16 pm

Here are some close ups of the stenciling on the dash and the inside of the windshield.

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Bart1015 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:50 am

Thank you.

I am guessing "2-in-front" tells the driver that 2 people (including the driver) should be sitting in the front area of the jeep?

Any idea what "HATTEHY" signifies?

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by semberae » Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:08 am

BATTERY. That is the date of battery install, to tell how old the battery is.
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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by macaddict23 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:09 am

Brett. I'm with "semberae" -- I think it says "BATTERY."

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by AFB_GPW » Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:48 am

It says "Battery". This shows that the battery was replaced on 8/20/1945.
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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Gary25 » Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:59 pm

AFB_GPW wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:56 pm
This Jeep will NOT be restored. To restore a Jeep like this would be a crime. We have 5 unrestored/ original Jeeps and 4 restored Jeeps so we do not need any more restored jeeps or anymore projects in that matter. The "new" blackout light is a NOS one we put on after we bought the Jeep as the one that was on it was damaged/broken. Attached is a photo of some of the other Jeeps, not all are in the picture but 4 of the original ones are along with 2 of the restored Jeeps. I will be posting pictures of the other original Jeeps in the weeks to come. Thanks.

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Frank...Nice to see Dick Ivory's 42 Navy Jeep in your line up again. Looks good with the OD top. Still have the White one?

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Mark Jesic » Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:38 am

Look forward to your postings Gary.

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by AFB_GPW » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:37 am

Gary25 wrote:
Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:59 pm
AFB_GPW wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:56 pm
This Jeep will NOT be restored. To restore a Jeep like this would be a crime. We have 5 unrestored/ original Jeeps and 4 restored Jeeps so we do not need any more restored jeeps or anymore projects in that matter. The "new" blackout light is a NOS one we put on after we bought the Jeep as the one that was on it was damaged/broken. Attached is a photo of some of the other Jeeps, not all are in the picture but 4 of the original ones are along with 2 of the restored Jeeps. I will be posting pictures of the other original Jeeps in the weeks to come. Thanks.

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Frank...Nice to see Dick Ivory's 42 Navy Jeep in your line up again. Looks good with the OD top. Still have the White one?

Regards,
Gary
Gary, The Navy Jeep is in good company down here and we are really happy with it. We still have the white top.
Good to hear from you.

Take care,

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Darren Maudsley » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:53 am

G`day all , my GPW DOB 5/5/43 . they must be brothers , my MB DOB 24/12/42 , Santa`s Jeep the kids call it

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Post by Darren Maudsley » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:55 am

G`day all , my GPW DOB 5/5/43 . they must be brothers , my MB DOB 24/12/42 , Santa`s Jeep the kids call it

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Ian Fawbert » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:22 am

Hello,

Any chance you could share a photo of the 1 inch webbing strap buckles please? Axe, shovel, top bow stowage, canvas top stowage under seat etc?

Trying to identify the 'evolution' of different buckle types!

Of course, any other photos of your other original jeep's buckles would be most welcome too!

Thanks in anticipation,
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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by JAB » Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:06 pm

brad m. wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:54 am
Wow that is a great looking original Jeep. can I ask you a favor I am trying to see how the fender wire clip is supposed to retain the wire leading to the black out light. Any chance you can post a close up picture of that area. I have just asked that question on the G503 Facebook page.
Thanks Brad
And, the harness that travels with it? (I don't do Facebook) I'm curious to know for sure if the braided shield is retained on the end by tucking it in or with a steel wire pinching it. Also, where does the ring connector go that's on the other end? My question assumes that this part of the harness travels through wire braid and not asphalt loom, it's hard to be sure in the pictures.

Great matching numbers find! A treasure trove of near originality!

Thanks for sharing!!!!
-Jeff

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Re: What an Original Jeep Looks Like

Post by Gary25 » Sat May 12, 2018 5:08 pm

AFB_GPW wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:37 am
Gary25 wrote:
Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:59 pm
AFB_GPW wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:56 pm
This Jeep will NOT be restored. To restore a Jeep like this would be a crime. We have 5 unrestored/ original Jeeps and 4 restored Jeeps so we do not need any more restored jeeps or anymore projects in that matter. The "new" blackout light is a NOS one we put on after we bought the Jeep as the one that was on it was damaged/broken. Attached is a photo of some of the other Jeeps, not all are in the picture but 4 of the original ones are along with 2 of the restored Jeeps. I will be posting pictures of the other original Jeeps in the weeks to come. Thanks.

Image

Frank...Nice to see Dick Ivory's 42 Navy Jeep in your line up again. Looks good with the OD top. Still have the White one?

Regards,
Gary
Gary, The Navy Jeep is in good company down here and we are really happy with it. We still have the white top.
Good to hear from you.

Take care,

Adam
Hi Adam,
Sorry for the delay in responding. Glad you are happy with the Dick's Navy Jeep...it was a very unique restoration. I kinda like it with the OD top! Tell Frank I said Hi. Assume you are off at College now? Good Luck....Gary
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