David EilersAugust 30, 2021

1945 GPW Lyons, OR $15,000

The engine block might be original, but it has a variety of later parts on it.

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/lyons-1945-willies-jeep/7361523962.html

"1945 Willies Jeep
Military Grade
Original 4 Cylinder Motor - VINs match
Original 6 volt system
Rust Free
Canvas Top
Canvas Seats
Runs and drives well"

6 Comments

MikeAugust 30, 2021 at 3:10 PM
I'm scratching my head here when I ask this question, The seller states, original 6 volt system. I'm 99/100 percent sure that the military versions had a 24 volt system as original. Am I wrong?
muleyAugust 30, 2021 at 3:34 PM
the M38 was the first 24V wheeled tactical vehicle starting in 1950.
Barney GoodwinAugust 31, 2021 at 12:52 AM
But what are those pans on the rear wheel wells, ashtrays?
Barney GoodwinAugust 31, 2021 at 2:29 AM
If the VIN matches, it's no wonder. Checking the Craigslisting, the data plate shows the Ser as 566414 with a dod of 4/18/45. We have a correct 45 MB judged at 2 national conventions with the correct, original Ser number of 436509 and dod of 4/21/45. Missing from theirs is the inspector's imprint which should be located in the same space and to the right of the Gross Wt. I believe a data plate was created to match an engine serial number which would be higher due to engines being pulled out of sequence and sent to Hobart or other companies for power plants. Otherwise, a nice tribute Navy Jeep.
Craig/VermontAugust 31, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Tool box lock indents (rectangle) indicate a '42-'43 Ford tub...'45 would have been ACM2 body with round indents...Highest Ford Serial # and motor # (motor # should match the serial# on GPW's) is 244345, so # 566414 is incorrect for both...Flat motor # boss behind the water pump apears to be civilian...Nice solid GPW, but buyer should look closer...IMHO
Craig/VermontAugust 31, 2021 at 12:30 PM
oops..Highest Ford GPW # is 277267, not 244345 mentioned before...Craig