Navy Jeep after 3years work

[boywillys]

Hi all decided its about time to post some pics of the jeep I got 3years ago. Got her road legal last summer but still along way to go but while I carry on the work at least I can get some pleasure from driving around.
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[Fred Coldwell]

Hi all decided its about time to post some pics of the jeep I got 3years ago. Got her road legal last summer but still along way to go but while I carry on the work at least I can get some pleasure from driving around.

Hi boywillys:

No wonder we haven't heard from you in a while. You've been too busy finishing your beautiful restoration. Excellent job! That's one gorgeous jeep you now have. Congratulations on a sterling restoration!

[Mark Tombleson]

I'm a little envious now that I see what my jeep would look like in gray.

Looks like a great job!

[gearhead]

Nice, I think I remember when it was sold,

Ed

[Ronnie Guin]

Nice job. Is that a USN jerrycan on the back? What year and manufacturer is the can?

[boywillys]

Hi thanks for that guys, when I first got the jeep I thought 12 months to get it on the road dont know why people take years to do it. I DO NOW
A big thanks to all on the G who have helped me, this web site is such a mine of information I have learnt so much-
Welding panals
Rebuilding axles front and rear
Rebuilding gearbox, transferbox
Radiator repairs
Timing the engine
Wiring
Painting
Many thanks
Ronnie, yes it is a USN jerrycan on the bottom it as Davis welding mfg co,ICC 5 20-5-43

[Ronnie Guin]

Same as my USN can!! Was the can OD before you painted it? Mine did not have any gray paint on it. Thanks

[boywillys]

Hi Ronnie, no grey on the can green all the way.
Found this on the net looks like a radio jeep may of been posted on here already?
http://www.ewillys.com/?cat=10&paged=3
scroll down about halfway

http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2011/12/1944_mb_mz1_santarosa.jpg

[pecopfc]

....Anchors Away.....Looking Good!!!!!

[jodync]

Beautiful jeep! I don't think you could have picked a better name for her! Thanks for sharing.

[979tampa]

Great looking jeep, what color is your canvas top, tan or od. Where you get the top from, lookin for one. Thanks

[boywillys]

Hi 979tampa the top is Tan I got it from http://www.uscanvas.com/ here in the uk but I think there are more places in the world that do it?
Steven

[WILLYS45]

Very nice restoration....hard work has paid off for sure.

[davedodge1944]

Wow! Its great to see another jeep like mine in the UK I thought I had the only one as I haven't seen one at any event. I have been trying to get some paint for mine as it's nearly finished - where have you got yours from as I am struggling?

[boywillys]

Hi davedodge
Thats done it, I have been telling everyone I meet that they wont find another jeep like this in the UK and what happens one pops up. Where did you get it from looks to be in great shape.
As for the paint I got it from http://www.rapidpaint.co.uk/
I looked at paint charts and could not get the right shade that I thought it should be after looking on the net so i bought some little tins of model builders paint mixed them up to get the shade then took a sample to rapid paint and they mixed some up for me. I am really pleased with the out come.
Steven