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Gpw/ Mb Identification (gas Tank)

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

  1. Nov 30, 2019
    IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    Tallahassee, FL.
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    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?
     
  2. Nov 30, 2019
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    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.
     
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    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    I have never seen one with a filler neck.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2019
    CHUGALUG

    CHUGALUG Member

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    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.
     
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