Up for auction is an early Willys MB Slat Grill. Date of delivery is 12-4-1941 (3) three days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Serial NO. is 101948 for the jeep. Engine NO. is 102346 assembly date of 11-27-1941 found on the oil pan flange. (Engine is original) The TUB NO. is 4328 (original to jeep). All data plates are original to the jeep (SEE PHOTO). The front axle is stamped 11-28-1941, the rear axle is stamped 11-?-1941. Solid type Kelsey Hayes wheels are dated 11-1941 for 4 and 1 wheel dated 1-1942. (Spare) Some of the early slate grill features found on this jeep are: Early ROSS steering box T125998
Early mirror arm with large HEX nut with brass acorn nuts on mounting
AND REPRO KINGBEE mirror head
PINTLE hook is marked STL
SCHWARTZ horn
Early scalloped rear axles
Split frames on front seats
Early hood hinge (7 leaves TOTAL)
New canvas seats (Beachwood Canvas) best I can remember
Original body tub (NO. 4328 on gusset)
Early frame with rear brake line bracket (SEE PHOTOS)
Tool box lids with two (2) small hinges
The short windshield on this jeep is a professionally modified regular windshield frame shortened by two inches and a new skin added at bottom
Early small needle speedometer with new face
Early original GAS gauge with GAS spelled out
Original AMP gauge 30/30 AMP
Repro temperature gauge
Round muffler
Fire extinguisher mounted on passenger side (SOS brand)
Square fuel tank sump
New small mouth gas tank with NOS cap
Choke and throttle have correct raised letters
Correct metal light knob
Footman Loops are early squared off
Brass windshield hold down clamps
Short reinforcement straps on frame(SEE PHOTO)
Original TIGER-EY bezels and repro reflectors
Rounded break pedal and squared clutch cast pedals
Eight (8) spring leaves front
Nine (9) spring leaves rear
Original shift knobs
Estimated 90% of bolts are original TR20 , AA and AH marked
original willys hand crank
Early engine and engine bay features:
539S K1 carburetor with throttle cable over air horn
Original AC pancake oil bath air filter
Early W2 head
Valve cover bolt in long MA type
Small oil filler tube and dipstick
Early intake manifold with no ports
Purolator oil filter cannister (Drain toward block)
Wartime fuel pump with primer handle
Early 6V 5001A generator with two (2) ball bearings and oil cups
Early 4203A voltage regulator no ribs date code 10-41
Early riveted oil pan drain
Early long draft drain tube
Early 1504212 fuel filter
Information:
The rear seat frame is not original but a modified unit that looks original.
The early jack that shows on early documents is included. (SEE PHOTO) This jack came with the jack when I got it whether it is original or not is questionable.
The jeep was bought from a family that had purchased it after WWII near Blue Ridge, GA. I do not have any of the original documents. The jeep is presently located in Spring Hill, FL. We own a home in Georgia and can write a bill of sale with a Georgia address. There is no title required in Georgia for a vehicle this old.
This was a ground up restoration with every nut, bolt, frame, metal piece sandblasted over the course of fifteen (15) years. 100’s of hours of labor was put into this jeep. It was painted about ten (10) years ago and scratches are present. It could use a fresh coat of paint but I liked the patina. I conservatively estimate that the jeep is about 95% correct. I have paid attention to detail and tried to make it as accurate as possible.
The tires are mismatched and old. I was holding out until the original Goodyear type replacements were available at a reasonable cost but, looks like that is not going to happen. Instead of putting on Firestone I decided to wait.
The radiator is not the original type but I have an original top and bottom tank from a slat radiator that is included. The present radiator is so nice that I could not bring myself to switch them out.
The drivers side window has a small crack at bottom, hardly noticeable.
I will assist in loading but cannot arrange shipping. A five hundred dollar ($500) non-refundable deposit is required at end of auction via Paypal and balance paid within seven (7) business days via bank wire transfer. SOLD AS IS-NO WARRANTIES.
ww2 Willys mb slat Grill jeep
Spring Hill, Florida, United States