Below is a list of resources we have found helpful in our restoration project. Peter debella jeep parts, specializing in parts for the mb. Production of the willys mb, better known as jeep, began in 1941, shared between willys, ford, and american bantam. We will publish all entries into this are you a truck nut. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5 and cj6 and mb, m38, and m38a1 ludel, moses on. Big difference thoughi was not in the middle of a war and i could get a hot shower and warm bed at night. Please click one of the thumbnail images below to begin a slide show of the red. Anybody of you know a good book devoted to willys jeep restoration. Jeep cj 19461971 rebuilders manual mechanical restoration repair guide book fits. Weve earned our status as the worldwide premier replicator and retailer of willys jeep parts and as the most dedicated jeep restoration experts youll find. View all the information on ebay vintage willys jeep parts and accessories catalog early willys wamc pages. We also have a large selection of parts for the newest jeep models. The evolution of the willys overland mb jeep by lloyd white.
Willys jeep restoration by paul williams blurb books. Welcome to peter debella jeep parts we are your source for nos and high quality reproduction parts, both military and civilian, for your willys, ford, kaiser and amc jeep projects. Find willys jeep restoration by paul williams at blurb books. Our experts show you the tips and tricks that help you get it done. Is there a online book or manual about rebuilding a 1947 cja2 jeep.
Auto craft body shop, the willys truck warehouse, is here to help with your willys truck or wagon restoration. I have the highest respect for all veterans,both past and present. G503 wwii willys and ford 1942 jeep restoring information. Photos and information sent by kenneth droll, for many more photos of his restoration go to his photo album on the kaiser willys blog. Jeep willys mb, ford gpw, hotchkiss m201 werkplaatsboeken. Jan 23, 2007 the second book, the 603page jeep cj rebuilders manual 19721986 covers the cj5, 6, 7,and 8 scrambler. We had 3 jeeps with snow plows and each time it snowed in new york we would skip school and would not go back until every parking lot in long island was cleared. Walcks videos are helpful for those struggling with restoration challenges.
This will give you a good idea of the kind of quality and the craftsmanship we put into each one of our projects. Classic military vehicles is proud to be the exclusive usa distributor for this brand new 5 volume series of high quality willys mb books as well as the ford books. The firstever jeep model was the willys mb that went into production in 1941 specifically for the military, arguably making jeep the oldest fourwheel drive massproduction vehicle. Every jeep brand vehicle has a unique story to tell, with a rich heritage that links back to the original willys mb. Classic enterprises is a manufacturing facility and factory direct outlet. Jeep shop manual service repair military willys gpw mb tm9 book ww2 ford. Willys jeep parts willys restoration parts mjw jeep. Welcome to, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. A must have book purchase for anyone considering restoring a ww2 jeep. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a. Jeep restoration resources if you are starting out with your first restoration of willys or jeep vehicle, you may be curious where to turn.
Kaiserwillys jeep history 19541969 cj5 vs cj7 jeep. The second book, the 603page jeep cj rebuilders manual 19721986 covers the cj5, 6, 7,and 8 scrambler. The short version time lapse of restoring my willys jeep cj3a converted to an mb. We specialize in military and civilian jeep restorations and parts. This book has accurately captured and tells the history and evolution of the ford and willys jeeps, with the addition of current, realworld advice on how to acquire, restore and care for a 60year plus antique vehicle. The best deal, our g503 bundle, which includes an illustrated parts listing highly recommended is here. Restoration of a 1942 willys mb military jeep with full history links and detail.
Mjw jeep willys parts willys jeep parts, willys restoration. Internationally acclaimed photographer akiss paraskevopoulos is the happy owner of a historic ww2 vehicle, a legendary 1944 willys mb jeep, equipped with a 2. This is a great manual, with great photos, tips, and step by step process for dismantling, then rebuilding every component of. We specialize in parts for the willys mb, ford gpw, m38, m38a1, cj2a, cj3a, cj3b and cj5 jeeps. Over time, these vehicles can experience extreme climate. By the late 60s i teamed up with my friend bob and, together, we went into the jeep restoration business. Akiss paraskevopoulos and his ww2 legend interviews, ww2 in greece. These books are now out of print with no plans to print more. I find that sweeping historic generalizations cannot be applied to military vehicles, especially british ones. Jeep parts diagram willys jeep diagrams kaiser willys.
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Willys jeep restoration blog and howtos we specialize in. Since i was too young to drive yet my brother drove the jeep for a year and then joined the army. The willys mb and the ford gpw, both formally called the u. Our clickable, exploded diagrams make it easy to find the part you need. After wwii, the car morphed into a civilian jeep, or cj, and inspired both an entire category of recreational 4wheel drive vehicles and several generations of military light utility vehicles. There are many good books that a restorer should have, but my book, the wwii jeep guidebook is one that i am obviously partial to. Our main focus is on early willys and jeep vehicles from 19411971.
Willys jeep parts kaiser willys jeep parts and restoration. Restoration of a 1942 willys mb military jeep hanson. This book is a record of the restoration of the 2 jeeps i have owned. Chris is selling this huge book of willysamc information. The evolution of the willys overland mb jeep by lloyd. We are changing the rules a bit for the truck nuts book contest, announced in ask mrtruck ep. Willys america willys america jeep restorations, sales. There are many books about jeeps, but few have much detail about the utility jeeps. Internationally acclaimed photographer akiss paraskevopoulos is the happy owner of a historic ww2 vehicle, a legendary. I found a photo in the book quarter ton of monty inspecting a camoflauged jeep. Willys mb jeep book, ford gpw jeep book, willys jeep book, ford jeep book, ww2 jeep book, wwii jeep book, ford gpw jeep restoration book, willys mb jeep restoration book, wwii jeep restoration, ww2 jeep restoration to order a book, click here or see the bottom of this page to learn more. The project jeep for this book is an 86 cj7 with close to 2,000 black and white photos.
Paul barry of willys america will open the doors to his fabulous facility, willys america. Needless to say we had to learn how to keep them running. Weve developed an industry reputation founded on delivering only the highestquality army jeep parts online and performing master restoration, and are proud to be one of the few fullservice shops in the united states. These two books are an excellent restoration guide and reference for a restorer to start out with.
Below is a list of informational articles pertaining to the restoration of wwii g503 1945 ford gpw jeep. Kaiser willys jeep history 19541969 cj5 vs cj7 jeep. Wwii jeep guidebook, by ren bernier, 2005, 118 pages, the must have concise guide for entering the wwii jeep restoration hobby. Een vraagbaak voor uw willys mb, ford gpw of hotchkiss m201. If you have any questions about this item or about this auction, please ask. The cj7 was longer and wider than the cj5, and was built simultaneously from 19761983 cj5 production ended after 1983. I found a photo in the book quarter ton of monty inspecting a camoflauged jeep being loaded into a glider prior to dday. I made a version with music, but youtube will not display. The willys mbm, also known as a jeep, are fourwheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during world war ii from 1941 to 1945. The complete ww2 military jeep manual covering willys model mb and ford model. Find yj wrangler parts for your restoration project at extremeterrain. You will see a progression from when i found this jeep to the final restoration.
Willys truck warehouse keeps a good inventory of used oem parts for both trucks and wagons from 19461963. I am a mechanic and have worked in the winter outside. Classic jeep body parts made in usa classic enterprises. Contact us here or visit us at the new willys jeep restoration blog. The worldwide premier replicator and retailer of willys jeep parts and as the most dedicated jeep restoration experts youll find. Jeep restoration videos willys jeep restoration specialists. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep. We manufacture floor panels, side panels, floor and body supports and more. The willys edition jeep wrangler may pay homage to the first civilian or cj jeep, the willysoverland cj2a, but its a far cry from that original willys model first offered back in 1945. The ratings would be different if i was focusing on willys mb jeeps and mbt trailers.
We hope you will enjoy posting and browsing our ads. Search by diagram to shop for parts for your vintage jeep restoration. Jeep cj rebuilders manual guide book restoration shop repair ludel rebuilder fits. I made a version with music, but youtube will not display it so open up another tab and jam to your own tunes. Willys america offers a wide selection of parts for willys wagons, pickups, and jeepsters as well full restoration services. Jeep vehicle owners have long known that go anywhere. Oct 01, 2003 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Kenneth drolls frame off willys m38a1 restoration kaiser. Or if not what is the best book for a newbie to buy to help me with a restoration. All parts listed are aftermarket replacement parts. Specially, to flatfenders models, both military and civilian. Midwest jeep willys specializes in parts for jeeps, willys and willys kaiser jeeps from 19411971.
This is a beautiful 1969 m38 a1 military jeep that i recently restored. Thank you for your interest in our passion of jeep restoration. Darrylds wwii army jeep project journal reference library list. Willys america willys america jeep restorations, sales, jeep parts home page. About buying, owning, or enjoying your wwii jeep, rens new book. Army truck, 14 ton, 4x4 was a fourwheel drive utility vehicle manufactured during world war ii.
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