Yep.. Paid $500 bucks for him sitting in a field in Bradford Arkansas. Every single friggin peice to this thing is here with the only exception being a gas cap. Engine, radiator, tranny, axles, fenders, hood, windshiled... carb... etc... It had been running recently as it has new points, hoses.. etc.. and the engine is free turning....
Kid was going through a divorce and needed cash and his dad gave him the jeep to sell to help out.... They had a 38' coupe that they cared more for so this thing set in a field...
Now... Everyone that looks at this so far has told me it's a 42', but after some internet research I belive it's a 47'. But hey.. Lets not burst my bubble here, as I plan on restoring it in orginal equipment. Paint it Olive Drab, add some stars and USA and some numbers from General Pattons corp...
Then when I show it off... I have some story concocted.. with the help of Saintsman2884 about how this thing engaged and took out a Tiger tank while crossing some river in Normandy.
My plan for it is to actually get her running... cleaned up and restorded as best as I can... and use it mostly in parades, shows and etc...
It's the windows I love the most.. How they fold out...
Belive it or not, the tires have rubber falling off, and they still held air... But aired up after the photos here... I've oiled about every bold so far... Well... So much for train sets now....
I love it! I grew up driving a '49 Willy's Overland Jeepster - mostly a beach vehicle - on the weekends. If my father was alive, he could tell you exactly what that was and probably where to find parts. Might even have some parts tucked away.
Gonna need all the help I can get with this one... I've never restored a car... Been doing my Harley.... But she didn;t sit in a field.... Rust factor is about 15 % I am guessing...
I have a friend who restores old army vehicles. has about 5 or so jeeps, couple of half tracks and even a amphibius(sp) duck. If you need help finding parts let me know and I will get with him for the places you can look
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