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[Martin MB in UK]

Original Quartermaster Corps Plate on my 42 Willys MB. Unfortunately, I cant find anyone who does repo QMC plates, only the Ordnance plates. What is the difference between the Ordnance and QMC, and especially the Make and Model part ???? Or put another way, why does mine say Quartermater and QMC on the plate, while 90% of others say Ordnance, ORD or 4x4 or something....

[Snow]

Hello,
my Data Plates Ford GPW 159277 from Germany
Hood Number 20422835

[Dion]

My data plate from my `44 GPW. DoD 9-6-44 serial number 218811. Hope I`ve not duplicated this? I dont think so though? Sorry if I have!

[jeepfinger]

Hi Martin,

Original Quartermaster Corps Plate on my 42 Willys MB. Unfortunately, I cant find anyone who does repo QMC plates, only the Ordnance plates. What is the difference between the Ordnance and QMC, and especially the Make and Model part ???? Or put another way, why does mine say Quartermater and QMC on the plate, while 90% of others say Ordnance, ORD or 4x4 or something....

I guess that you haven't heard of Robert at Dataplates4U
http://rdrnl.home.xs4all.nl/4UPicPlate14.JPG
This is like yours. The plates where changed from Quartermaster to Ordnance sometime between 15 to 21 December 1942, info from John Farley's book Standardised Wartime Jeep 2. Martin, I guess this is why you have seen so many of the Ordnance ones. It is nice that you still have your original plates I didn't have any with my GPW, I now have a set made by Robert
Happy New Year,
Dave

[Martin MB in UK]

I have been in contact with Dataplates4U, and priced up a printed set. Just have to save up a lot of money now....

[Desmond955]

Hi Everyone,
I'm so green at this it isn't funny. I just bought a 1943 GPW and it has some "F" script on it but not everywhere. The date plates are originals and very clear. Should i post a pic of them? I have so many questions but i'm going to try to research the basic ones first so i don't waste anyone's time. I have the all american wonder books and manuals too. looking to find the best paint to buy (correct color for April 1943). How would i know what branch of service and where my jeep was? anyhelp would be greatful. any other reading recommended? you can email me too if that's allowed. racicotd@plattsburghpd.com

[Martin MB in UK]

Desmond, you might want to start a new post, as more people will see it, giving as much info as possible, most of it on your data plates on the glove box. A pic of the jeep would be nice.

[Rml1708]

We hauled this one home this evening. GPW 7974, DOD 3 42, no date, it appears to be a Richmond Jeep

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Hood number is W-2063557 S in blue all on the hood

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Willy's frame

flat top grill

there is a shorter windscreen included in the pile with Brass catches

springs on tub to frame bolts

Enjoy

Robert

engine is MB 107174

original horn and bracket with Ford bolts!

rear seat

appears that fuel and temp are original paint can gauges. I will get a closer look tomorrow

Robert

[YLG80]

Nice find
Yves

[Swedejeep]

Hi everyone. Here is from a MB in Sweden that ais to be restored. I´m quite a newbie but i will try and learn as much as possible about jeeps! Anyone who has some info regarding my Willys are welcome! And also if someone have one close to mine. Regards Leif
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... es&cat=500

[Martin MB in UK]

Nice pics of the markings. what is the size of the numbers on the hood? They look bigger than 3". And any idea what it says under the "prestone 45"

[Swedejeep]

Hi Martin. I have no idea! Maybe it says"VEHICLE"? What is "PRESTONE 45"? As i said: I´m only a rookie in this...
Regards Leif

[Lester Senn]

Leif,Prestone 45 means the jeep had antifreeze installed in 1945.Prestone was and still is a popular antifreeze for engines.Usually on jeeps the markings for Prestone are applied right where yours are.

[Martin MB in UK]

Lester, Can you make make out what it says underneath the prestone.

Leif, can you measure the height of the numbers on your hood.

[Lester Senn]

Martin and Leif,Sorry my almost 60 year old eyes can not make out what it says under Prestone 45.