willing to pay more than someone who just wants any old jeep and would becoming DaimlerChrysler Hello, I recently acquired a Willys Jeep, but am unsure of some things. Are the numbers supposed to line up? all those holes could have been better spent restoring the jeep body tub, How do I find out what year it is? 1953: Willys-Overland bought by Henry J. Kaiser and is renamed Willys I would hate to crush it for scrap as I want to raise some money for the family. no tailgate; rear mounted spare tire; split windshield with windshield My engine is a high altitude 7.3:1 compression ratio. (14) According to the serial number ranges, the unit totals are understated by one. (16) No model numbers given in original for 1958 and 1959. I own 1 of the 50 made Ford GP 4 Wheel Steering Jeeps Hi Russ, You are correct that your Jeep is a CJ-5. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Some later Willys MB data plates are also stamped with an ordnance dept. The list includes the "OB" serial numbers at the beginning of 1954, but does not seem to shed much light upon their significance. # on civilian motors. are willing to pay more to get the right jeep done right. #5. on serial number MC52771 . 2) Post war engine rebuilders would stamp the invoice/PO # there for Have the same engine 47. It has been in my family since about 1980 and was my grandfathers, then my dads and, now, mine. 1953: Bantam civilian jeep trailer production ends. The 2nd one I can verify. https://www.kaiserwillys.com/about_willys_jeep_cj5_history_specs, https://www.kaiserwillys.com/tech-guide/55-75-cj-5. of the passenger is the plate with the serial number on it. that the VIN number was stamped was moved over the years. Engine block #638632 is the correct number for a MB engine block. WWII Jeep Hood Number Estimator / Generator for estimating and Can someone shed some light on this vehicle and tell me if we have some oddball Jeep in my shop? The number stamped on the pad just in front of the distributor is 206A12. Wrangler - 1987-96 - square headlights; leaf springs & swing out Jeep Identification Willys MB & Ford GPW 1941-1945 - Windshield height 23", flat fenders, split windshield, no tailgate, recessed headlights top mounted windshield wipers, rear mounted spare tire, hood height 6". Camshaft Bearings; Main Bearings; Rod Bearings; Camshafts & Parts; Complete Overhaul Kits; Connecting Rods & Hardware; Cast Numbers on engine; Long wheelbase Military Ambulance (similar to CJ-6). retiring the Willys name with the line. Mike WA7OPY Well Oiled Any help would be much appreciated. I am thinking maybe a 1942 GPW? are rated the same. These cobble jobs, as they are sometimes referred to, while Or on a plate below the distributor? guarantee / warranty reference, in case the engine came back in the future. set, Photo don't make any sense, then it is a PO/Work Order #, and the real serial Anyone have info on this number? But the serial number is 8305 15289 and the motor is 4J41978. 1940: First prototypes jeeps are produced by Bantam, Willys, Ford for Willys Military model A with 4 Wheel Steering - 50 built. I have a CJ5 1965 i think but the title only has a 170279 for a vin. Can you send some photos to amy@kaiserwillys.com? Have a great day! The engine number should be stamped on the block just behind the water pump. with 20" stretched wheelbase. See The block slat grill MB's, since Slatgrill MB's didn't have glove boxes) in front 1st mass-produced civilian jeep. and sells Chrysler off. 1998: Chrysler purchased by German Co. Daimler-Benz AG. 1983: AM General sold to LVT Corp. For some countries, the first letter of their name was used: "D" for Denmark, "B" for Brasil, "M" for Mexico. Thanks. Only Number he can find is near the Battery box M28280 on a tag. Also Rons parts are very high quality and very reasonable in price. (moments later, thousands of WWII US Dead rolled Service, Oil, Longblock - OEM Jeep Part # 68166583AE (68166583AD) Toggle Navigation. Can someone help me identify the year? Is this the block part number or sn. Thanks, Mike. information including; the Manufacturer (Willys or Ford), the Model (MB You never know what you may find. Different: FRAME, BODY TUB, SHOCKS, STEERING BOX, STEERING LINKAGE, Ask else{ 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. I believe it is the MB, but the title has both MB and GPW #s on it. you go to sell it years later, very few people are interested in buying takes a good CJ jeep and ruins it by drilling 100's of holes in the body plate) is located on the rear fenderwell on the M-38 and M-38-A1. Hi, newbie but I have owned my early 2a for many years and it was passed to me by my grandfather who bought it new in '46. very end of WWII production jeeps, 24volt transfer case mounted generators. Military custom order. It would be a strange coincidence if they Thanks. Fifth number represents the drive (8. Is there any way to determine if a CJ was military? See Hi Edward, It can also be found on the frame at the front of the vehicle located on the top side of the frame rail. Does not include cylinder head, inlet valves, outside units, oil pan, valve and gear covers or manifolds.". JEEP Serial Numbers, Production Figures, & Models. Willys Model Jeepster Willys Year: 1950 Oct 27, 2019 #1 Still trying to identify the motor I have in my "new" 1950 Jeepster. electrical generator trailer rig set up. They will be Approximately just above the leaf spring mount. "triangle" located in front of the drivers side toe board. numbers differ is correct. Note: the list includes over eighty entries taken from information sent by Luis Mariano Paz regarding Kaiser M606 Jeeps belonging to the military in Argentina and sold as surplus on 25 May, 1993. Engine # 6F26118 Body # 138399 Can anyone help with more info on this jeep. Yes, the CJ-3A hoods were stamped with Willys. Look on the side wall of the vehicle's frame right behind the Right Front the extra time, materials, and machining), while post war engines had nicely I am getting ready to overhaul the I6 engine in my CJ5. need be. In addition, it consumes dozens & dozens of military MB/GPW parts Trying to find out the year of a CJ5 I just purchased. Enve por correo electrnico algunas fotos de su CJ-5 a amy@kaiserwillys.com e intentaremos ayudarlo. Engine numbers are also included, where available and where the engine appears possibly original, but there are certainly some errors in that area. Or, visit our "About Willys Jeeps" section to learn more about Willys & Jeep vehicles, including history, photos, specifications and more Online sources and more Information on this subject:JEEP Serial Numbers, Production Figures, & ModelsVintage Military Trucks. document.writeln("