1943 Willys MB Jeep - Walk Around
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2012
- Recently I sold my 1943 Willys MB Jeep so I thought I had best make a video while it was still around. 4 cylinder L-head "Go Devil" engine SAE HP 15.63 Net HP 54 @ 4000 RPM 6-volt electrical system. Jeep is complete with fully functional electrical system, all working lights, canvas windshield cover, summer canvas top, Jerry Can, M-1 Rifle Carrier, canvas water bucket, shovel, axe and wipers, but most of those items were removed for transport to another state. Unfortunately the battery died a few years ago so no engine running, lights or horn in this video. Very nice clean Jeep. Sorry to see it go!
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Simple to operate, no electronic junk, and most of all, RELIABLE!!!Something that the big three haven't learn yet!!!
Nice Jeep. I’ve owned and restored two of these that were made in 1945 and I restored them to factory original condition, wiring, fuel tank, combat wheels, radio, every detail back to original and nothing modern…..except the battery, it’s common for MV owners that have these old 6 volt systems to install an 8 volt battery so it helps the starter have a little more power, it helps in cold environments and the voltage regulator can be adjusted charge an 8 volt battery. Please remember that when you restore the radio, the radio case is a different OD green color called Communication Corps green and it’s a crinkle type finish. There’s a vintage radio vendor that sells things online and they sold the paint in a spray can but you have to use it properly, don’t apply numerous coats or it won’t look right. If you can’t find the paint, you can go to your local Harley Davidson dealership and buy a can of their black crinkle paint then once you paint the radio case with it and it dries well, apply a single coat of the right OD green over it. These days, MD Juan makes some excellent reproduction parts but there are some better quality reproductions out there that you may prefer. I bought most of my parts from Ron Fitzpatrick parts out of Oregon and he sells a beautiful Italian made fuel tank which I highly recommend. If you’ve ever thought about owning and restoring one of these, it’s really not that difficult to do. Using flat paints is very forgiving compared to high gloss automotive paints. I would often buy a case (6 cans) of spray paint from RAPCO parts and as I restored various parts over time, I’d paint them as I assembled each section. Even using ‘rattle can’ spray cans is fine for larger sections like the hood or body panels. I’d buy a gallon of the paint and use it for the body and underbody areas with a cheap spray gun from Harbor Freight. The paints are still very cheap compared to automotive paints, a gallon of 314 OD green is only $45. And the spray cans have the same paint inside. With MD Juan, you can even buy a complete Jeep kit that only needs the engine and drive train so the options are wide with working on these, just depends on what you want and how much you’re willing to spend. Some prefer to use only US made original parts which is possible but insanely expensive so most of us compromise. I hate it when someone restores a WWII jeep but when they open the hood, it’s all civilian parts, crappy wiring and a 12 volt system. It’s fine if you haven’t gotten to the engine yet but to say that the Jeep is restored and the owner has no intention of completing anything else, is far from restored. And you’ll see a lot of Jeep owners that do this, usually there’s indicators that this is the case when you see all kinds of weird stencils that are incorrect for the vehicle and period of service. MV purists will always keep their vehicle exactly original and nothing else.
An amazing example! My first car when I was 17 in 1965. Unfortunately I sold it but no car since, including a Porsche 911, has ever lived up to the fun I had in the Jeep.
Willy jeep is my favorite vehicle and strong vehicle
A good car. I love old cars to my heart. Those who designed and built them are truly creative and have excelled and succeeded in their work. A thousand thanks to them.
I’m restoring a Willys Jeep make sure to subscribe!
Loved it 👌👌more of the turnable headlights ..
This video was fantastic. I plan on using a 70's toyota truck drive train, and completely building my own plagiarized Jeep around it, frame and all.
Extraordinary piece of American ingenuity. I would love to have a classic like this. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the video
..for SURE
My grandfather has one and he’s giving it to me when he passes amazing car
These were built in Sthelens. During the war, in a factory on Fleet lane. The factory floor was slightly sloped so they could be pushed down the line. I worked in that factory after the war and you could see the odd reminder of them being there.
We had a Wileys when I was a kid and then my older brother ran it into a canal. “Salt water canal.” That was the end of our family treasure.
Awwwwww man, TRAGEDY
I love the simplicity but absolute functionality of the MBs and GPWs. So cool!
There is a beauty in it’s simplicity and utility. My wife wants this.
I 'll be with jeep to life is my favorite veicle.
amazing how utilitarian every detail is
Have been crazy about these vehicles since I was a kid , thanks for sharing 👍
I have a fully restored 1943 GPW Ford, such a joy to ride with the canvas and windscreen down! I'll never sell it, it's my baby!
ALL of the Willys MB headlights were on buckets and flipped ! That stopped when Willys introduced the M-38 or MC model . Cool vid .
Beautiful restoration. Like the new originals
I came across this channel through a Jeep video 11 years ago.
It smells the same as my channel. I love it.
Thanks for watching. Please subscribe!
That is what keeps this channel running.
Ron
I’m very impressed how well it was designed and how much for thought went into it!!!! I love it!!!
Well-done Sir! As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video. ~M~
Great MB! Reminds me of a '43 GPW I had for many years and was my first motor vehicle.
What a beautiful piece of American history, and an awesome testimony to American ingenuity. I long for the days when this was considered "high tech". They just don't make them like this any more. Thank you for the guided tour.
I used to drive one of these in Korea. X. Ray. Camp Commanders unit.
Flooded it in the Imjin River but it still started and never failed.
Thank you so much for uploading this Video. It's great stuff for building an exact model of this beautiful car.
Best regards from Germany, Frank.
beautiful... I have a complete 42.. need to get it back up someday.. My pop had one when I was a kid, many memories in those things..
this is fantastic. I am building a model of the Willys Jeep right now and this was very helpful.
I had a 1943 Ford Jeep. Loved it. I put a 194 cu. in. Buick V/6 in it which made it go alot better.It also had the machinee gun floor in the back
I am a proud member of a Military Museum that owns and displays, Jeep #1, made by Ford, AND has been certified as The oldest Jeep, ever made.
Come see it at The Veteran's Memorial Museum, Huntsville, Alabama
Thank You for sharing. It’s a gem.
Brings good and sad memories. Thanks for sharing this video.
Excelente es Jeep Willys 100% original incluyendo el motor. Señores este es el mejor Jeep fabricado jamás
I have been to the Philippines several times and have seen the thousands of Jeepney’s. Each one is a piece of art. I always wanted to purchase one of the solid stainless steel copies (beautiful). :-)
Thank you for your help Ronald I actually did a google search for the vacuum assisted wipers but was not able to find the right tutorial.Your explanation however has helped me a lot and will look forward for more videos from your side.Many wishes.
Beautiful restoration job! Love my 3A!! NH
Great video, Thank You! When I was a young kid my Dad had a ‘47 CJ2A, and I always watched the series “Rat Patrol” with Christopher George each week. I always wondered how many Jeeps were tore up during that series. Christopher George actually sustained a life long injury when he was in a Jeep that rolled over during filming in 1966-67, and when he passed away years ago his death was attributed to that injury. Good Day Everyone!
سياره جيد احب السيارات القديمة لقلبي من صممها وصنعها حقآ مبدعون وقمت التفوق والنجاح بعملهم الف شكر لهم
настоящий солдат, ничего лишнего. Спасибо тому, кто сохранил эту замечательную машину
v rosii est takaia she mashina???
Thanks for the video. The info with the detailing explanation of each part very useful.
Great jeep from a military collector
Come on! start it for us!! i LOVE your jeep, very informational video. If i ever restore a vehicle, the first thing i would restore would be a willys MB.
Drove one of these in the Philippines, got my Navy driver's license.
One of the most beautiful JEEP on the planet earth 🤩.
The condition is very perfect. I like it.
Beautifully done
Beautiful and graceful.
outstanding video editing, and explanation..good job sir, and thank you.
I’ve wanted one of these my whole life.
nice... grew up had a 43 willys MB in the my family. what fun i had. owner after us went back to mil spec on it. found a Belgum military uniform button under the fuel tank when during the first fuel tank change around 1965 or so.
Thats an amazing car.. very good condition..
Your help will be highly appreciated thank you.
It is in beautiful condition. Wow
Really beautiful Jeep
simply beautyful
Certainly an Iconic vehicle, and possibly the most famous off road vehicle next to the land Rover, but highly impractacle with such a slow top speed of around 40mph.
Great off road, but becoming so rare and valuable, that its only a brave owner who would take theirs off road.
The opening windscreen is a really nice touch.
+Peter Lewis You are correct. My Willy is a 1941, now about seventy-five years old. Willy could still go off road, but I don't push him. How would you treat your 75 year old grand father? I cannot describe the joy of riding with this piece of history!
The speedo on these reads 60, they'll do more than that while being shot at.
The 'Max speed 40 MPH' was for road use in Britain.
This would be so fun to drive ! Awesome history
They are.
Thank you for sharing
Excellent video & love those WW2 Willys MB Jeeps!
Also the interchangeable Ford GPW.
My dad gifted me an original Willys 1944 model in 2004. Its very very hard to come by an original in India. So I got it restored to the best of knowledge. Used it through my. College youth days. But sold it in 2009/10. Ever since I have been searching my Jeep to buy it back. Sadly it's been 12 years without success....
Beautiful example
Beautiful Jeep. Congratulations on owning it. I see you have 101st. ABN. I was 82nd 1st 505th back in the day. Airborne brother! 👍🇺🇸
My Gawd that is perfect! droolin here.
very good shape! Greatings from Enemy Country where he drives!
Blackout Lights were designed to provide a minimum of light so as not to be seen by a distant enemy or from the air above 400 ft. The Blackout Driving Light is 25 to 50 candlepower. They were probably most useful for vehicles traveling in convoy with wide-awake drivers.
I’ve played around driving with them and really couldn’t see much. You need to drive very slowly. I can only imagine a lot of people ran into each other when using them.
Ive been following a blender tutorial by the great David Ward on how to model one of these, I`ve sort of fallen in love with the willys. It must of hurt to let it go. I was stuck for refence images for final touches so this clip has been a dream to find!
I got it this way in 2004 but never drove it very much (for various reasons). I needed to make room for another vehicle so I sold it.
Jeeps were made as a lightweight, expendable vehicle and were never intended to survive as long as many have. Sitting out in the weather is a killer… sitting under a tarp is probably worse.
Still have the Model A.
A very nice job Ron! I'm currently building a 42 Gpw and an M38A1. Hope they come out as nice! Keep up the good work!-----Dave in Ohio
Dave Hollingsworth, are you anywhere near Sandusky?
Jeeps have changed a lot since then, I am driving a 2019 jeep now, I used to drive a series Land Rover which even from the 70s was still as basic as that Jeep there except for the plastic dashboard.
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!
Felicitaciones por tener ese excelente jeep willys mb, soy fanatico de los willys, Saludos desde Bs As Argentina.
2024 model my forever dream.
Très belle rénovation bravo j avais la même à l'armée merci
O mais interessante nesse Jeep é que foi projetado pra linha do trem, combate total... É anfíbio, é tanta coisa que nem sei...
Simplesmente magnífico.
Great Work !
very good work
Old is gold best technology
Great video quality and perfect presentation
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Great people great ideas sense of style and qualities and the gift of centuries for the people of the world. Thanks an love you.
Cool seats
All are like a magic 🎉🎉
Beautiful. Very. Nice
Thanks for the video
Респект. Отличная работа! У меня был подобный раритет ГАЗ-67Б 1949 года выпуска. Сами его восстановили из кучи запчастей, наваленных горкой. Капремонт блока и замена ЦПГ на поршневую ЗИЛ-130(100мм). На 76 бензине крутящий момент был адский. На третьей передаче в горку с прицепом 650кг легко разгонялся. Умели же делать! А всё благодаря реформе Луначарского и стараниям Сталина, когда Царская Россия была в топ 3 аутсайдеров технического прогресса, а за каких-то 20 лет Советской власти вырвалась в мировые лидеры и сумела сделать своими союзниками заклятых врагов( Англия и США),которые совершили интервенцию в годы гражданской войны 1918-1922 годах.
wilys jeep is my favourite already today
Cool jeep
Very nice jeep
Beautiful.
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE❤
amazing video 😍😍
I love willyzzz i need one like this
right hand drive type ❤️❤️
Beautiful
Nice Jeep sir.
Very cool!
Superb I like it running this Jeep is my dream old
gotta love that Steel on Steel interior! spent about 2 weeks in and out of a HMMWV in AIT. those cushions aren't worth a damn!
The value is in the eye of the beholder. Just look for ads in your area. Also, they make a lot of very good reproduction Willy's parts in the Philippines.
Another favorite of mine is the British Austin Champ 4-cylinder Rolls Royce Engine...
Master piece
I have a rode ajeep like this when I was 12 y.o when i was a sacristan in going to the bartio to celebrate masses.this was the favorite service of our parish priest for it can travers muddy road and by splying the fron dtive I could feel the jeep lifted fromthe the derp mud. Many amd many more i cluding me wanted to experience riding with it rain or shine, muddyand dry roadof and on even pave road.one could be happy and confident riding this jeep
Wlcome the jeep
Ultimate old is gold
Beautiful!!! ❤