Photo of Slat Grille MB on eBay

7 Comments

1. DougJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:03 AM

   Just curious, how can one tell that this is a slat grill MB from this angle? Thank you.
2. deilersJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:37 AM

   Here was my thinking on it. 1. It is of course possible the seller had an additional photo from another angle to verify this claim. 2. However, whether or not the seller had another photo AND assuming the jeep is stock, this MB had the square gas tank sump. The change over from "Square" to rounded was done around MB 118XXX (very early Feb.1942 http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=57485&start=0). The change over from slat to stamped grille was a little later at approx MB 125809 (http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/JeepSerialNumber.html). Therefore, I believe this jeep *should* have had a slat grille. I hope that helps. If I've figured incorrectly, please let me know! :-)
3. DougJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:42 AM

   Great info Dave! Thanks!
4. DexterJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:53 AM

   Looking at the photo, the fuel sump looks is square. In additions, solid rims, scalloped rear axles, 7-digit registration, "W" prefix, black Sheller steering wheel, no Jerry can mount in the back, no rifle mounts on the windshield.... are all slat grill features. Also, the location of the horizontal hood latch make this am early slat with the low windshield.
5. DexterJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:55 AM

   Sorry for the typos above. --- Fat-fingered iPhone user
6. deilersJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:01 AM

   Thanks for the additional clues Dexter. I can relate to the fat-fingered-iphone misspellings :-)
7. DougJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:43 AM

   Excellent information Dexter, thank you!