Willy's MB

**30Three** · 03-03-2022 03:33 PM

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 years.

I might be needing some techinical information, workshop repair manual etc. There's a lot of free play in the front and rear differentials. Plus I have the Solex carb to rebuild.
Looks easy to work on; but having the correct info is important.

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**peterab** · 03-03-2022 03:50 PM

TM 9-803 (you can find it as a pdf if you search) would be a good start. Also TM-10-1513

**Daan Kemp** · 03-03-2022 11:38 PM

thecj2apage.com has masses of information, advice, references, etc. Lots of data about MB, GPW, many other models. I used it almost daily when I was building my CJ2A.

Those interested in MB/GPW/CJ2A restoration will find endless videos, photos, how to, how not to on that site.

**30Three** · 03-04-2022 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by Daan Kemp

thecj2apage.com has masses of information, advice, references, etc. Lots of data about MB, GPW, many other models. I used it almost daily when I was building my CJ2A.

Those interested in MB/GPW/CJ2A restoration will find endless videos, photos, how to, how not to on that site.

Thanks for the information.

**Gil Boyd** · 03-04-2022 10:24 AM

What year is the chasis?

**GeeRam** · 03-04-2022 12:07 PM

If it was bought in France icon

, is it ex-French Army, and if so, how much of it is Willys, and how much of it is Hotchkiss?

**30Three** · 03-04-2022 12:30 PM

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 far. I'll post a couple more photos.

**Gil Boyd** · 03-04-2022 12:39 PM

Great honest WW2 vehicle there mate, good luck with the project, I envy you, and looking forward to the finished video or pictures, thanks for bringing it on the site.

**30Three** · 03-04-2022 12:48 PM

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 restoration during that period, canvas trim etc.

**30Three** · 03-04-2022 12:55 PM

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