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Gpw/ Mb Identification (gas Tank)

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by IRQVET, Nov 30, 2019.

  1. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    I saw a listing for a 43 Willys and it looks like an MB, but I see the fuel cutout on the side of the tub and its throwing me off because I thought the 41-45's fueled by folding up the front drivers seat.

    Am I wrong? I'm no expert on the GPW/MB and I'm still learning. This rig has the 9 slot grill, receased headlights, no tailgate, but thats all I could see from the sellers pictures. I always thought the it was when they produced the civilian version after WW2 is when they moved the filler neck to the side?
     
    IRQVET, Nov 30, 2019
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    You'r correct. The grill means nothing- too easily changed. The mb/gpw tub would have a circular raised section between the seats & tool boxes in the rear wheel boxes.

    The gas filler could simply be someone needed a new tank & had a CJ2/3 one available.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Nov 30, 2019
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  3. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    I have never seen one with a filler neck.
     
    73 cj5, Nov 30, 2019
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  4. CHUGALUG

    CHUGALUG Member

    Rear Tool boxes and a glove box would be good indicators of a WWII jeep You could also be looking at a 1970's era repop tub.
     
    CHUGALUG, Dec 1, 2019
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