Willys MB script hood number

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

I would argue that very few contract 505 jeeps made it all the way from issue, to overseas and then loaded aboard a ship on its way to Normandy in 1944.

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

A local man just bought , and is extensively rebuilding, a Willys script MB. He tells me that the frame number matches the truck.

When done - he wants to mark it as HLIofC, post DDay.

Can someone suggest a range of appropriate hood numbers for this truck?

Data plate reads as follows:

155720 (Frame)?

180715 (Engine)?

505 (Contract)?

7-1-42 Date



many thanks

[charlie fitton]

I would argue that very few contract 505 jeeps made it all the way from issue, to overseas and then loaded aboard a ship on its way to Normandy in 1944.

I would even suggest none - so?

[chris vickery]

Charlie, the is no correlation between serial numbers and registration numbers on Jeeps unfortunately. Best bet may be to find some period pics of Canadian Jeeps in service and go from there.