Chance Phonecall

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Keith Orpin

Quote from Ian,

SO Keith,

We are waiting on some photos of the MB.

All in good time, but just to keep you interested, here are four pictures taken last weekend. You'll just have to wait for other pictures, as and when I start a new thread.
So far, with the help of several books and another MLU member (Mr Ashby) we have come up with the following:
Chassis No MB 125287, D of D + or - 1 day = 5th March 1942
Body No 20613, AMC1 body, Mid Feb 1942 (my attempt to photograph this number on the front body stantion, was a complete disaster!, but I will perservere).
So, she just misses out on being a slat grill. I 've also since discovered that someone has removed the glovebox from her at some stage , so that will have to be rectified, along with the fuel tank guard, which should have rounded corners. The steering box feels good, and I think I'm right in saying that the Ross steering box was also used on the MA, which makes sense on an early MB.
Over to you Ian
Keith

Hi Keith

Going by your Chassis numbers. MB 125287 the range between 108599 to 200022 was the range of 91,424 vehicles manufactured in 1942. It confirms yours was produced early in 1942. My Jeep, Chassis number. MB 163331 came off the production line on the 04th August 1942. Willys started production of the MB from October 1941 to late 1945. your vehicle body is looking pretty good for nearly 70 years. I look forward to more progress photos, it takes me back to when I restored mine.

Cheers


Tony