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It has Combat rims. It's working well on 6volt, after rectifying the earth braids and connections.

42 Rocker, yes it's running really well.
It was stored during winter; Just needed a general grease up and check over. Took it out last Sunday for a spin into town.
I only had to replace the...

It has no painted markings or regimental ID anywhere as far as I can see. But it does have the French Army serial number, which can tell us if it's Army, Gendarmerie, air force etc.
I've not gone...

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A few more photos.

So I have had time to find out a bit more and examine the details of this Jeep.
It is a typical French Army mix of parts. Running gear and chassis are Willys, but the body is Hotchkiss.
It was...

yes I joined; thanks for the info.

Just to update.
I've got the Jeep starting easily and running well. Took it for the "Controle Technique" which is the French roadworthy cert. It passed easily, so very happy with that.
It was good...

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Home safe thanks to a very generous friend who gave up his time at the weekend.
It was a tight fit in the trailer, about 6 cm clearance each side!
Now the fun starts; to get it running...

To be honest I am looking forward to working on a simple, well built old vehicle!
My day job can get complicated on new vehicles; this will be fun and a chance to show my 11 year old daughter how a...

If all goes well, I should get it transported home this weekend and get it running. Then I will have a better idea of what needs doing. But I expect that the differentials will need a check over....

Thanks guy's.
I watched a few of the videos on the G503.com site.
They are some of the best instructional video's that I've ever seen.
Very clear and precise; obviously know their stuff!

It's 6 volt system. (24 volt would be the French Hotchkiss Jeep)
I intend to keep it 6 volt; despite many people telling me that modifying it to 12volts make it easier to live with.
If they don't...

What is the"G"? Ojisan.

Thanks Shaun.

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Here's a couple of photos for more detail.

It was in a private collection for many years; that collection included military trucks and half track etc.
I believe it had some...

It's chassis number puts it first week of January 1945. It's Willy's and I do not see any Hotchkiss parts or modifications.
I'm not an expert yet; but it all looks good from what I have read so...

Thanks for the information.

I've just bought a WW2 Willy's MB Jeep.
One of my bucket list items!
It's in good condition bodily; but needs some mechanical work to get it running prperly.
Having been stored for several...