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WWII Willys Jeep/Dodge WC52 - anyone own or got experience?

  • 12-06-2013 11:52pm
    #1
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭


    I'm thinking of taking on either of these as a project....not a total novice, I have done some car restoration work but I would be a military vehicle novice for sure

    I've never seen either locally in Ireland...just wondered if anyone could offer advice on the basics of taking one in from the UK/continent - like does it have to be VRT'd, whats the craic with making it road legal...am I better off looking for a driveable/untouched example needs attention or would it be feasible to put one together starting from a frame/engine onwards

    I would eventually love to do the likes of D-Day commemorations/reenactment if good enough...

    bit clueless but up for it


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  • #2
    Tommyboy40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Tommyboy40


    this might help
    http://www.streetfire.net/video/wheeler-dealers-willys-jeep_part-1_2398875.htm


  • #3
    Bigus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,944 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Mike brewer wheeler dealers did one
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJybQYCTI_M


  • #4
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭martco


    good start thanks,

    must have missed that one...didn't know they did a jeep!

    still would like to talk to someone with actual experience tho and based on this island, if there is anyone

    thanks a mil will get studying in meantime!!


  • #5
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    I take it you have very deep pockets!

    Best bet for getting an idea of what's available look at www.milweb.net and the HMVF forum. Also if you are on fb, keep an eye on MVCI, IMVG and UMVC.

    There are a few WW2 Jeeps in Ireland but I know of nothing for sale at the moment. You are more likely to get something from the UK but even a project is big money, parts are very easy to obtain though. You can even build a new one if you wanted! Be careful you don't get sold a post war Hotchkiss M201 masquerading as a WW2 example, they look identical.

    WC54 ambulances seem to be more common than the utility WC52s, probably because Norway had lots in storage for years.

    WW2 stuff doesn't float my boat but I'd love a 50's Austin Champ :D

    Importing shouldn't be a problem if you have all the paperwork and VRT will be €200.


  • #6
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    I've no experience of Willys (I'm a MUNGA man myself) , there's a tidy one on Leboncoin.fr at the moment if you fancy bringing one from France.
    I'd advise using someone who can speak/write French if you contact the seller.


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  • #7
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    If you want to look at some vehicles and talk to re-enactors the IMVG show is on at Naas racecourse Saturday and Sunday 21/22 June.

    Unfortunately I'm stuck in the UK working so won't be there :mad:


  • #8
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭martco


    thanks a mil for the replies and advice!

    gotcha on the Hotchkiss jeeps, for me provenance is key so I won't be going that direction or newbuildy type options either
    and yeah, the money is steep I agree....I'll be selling off all my VW hardware to fund hopefully a large portion of the costs. I am hoping a good jeep with provenance will hold it's value when the project is done but as long as long as the value doesn't completely disappear the pleasure of the job will outweigh the pitfalls I reckon

    I have looked at the German hardware side of things as it's normally my preference in the regular car world but apart from the bikes (or a Panzer :) ) nothing really rings my bell, it has to be allied hardware for me...plus if I ever wanted to bring to Normandy for the 6th sometime down the line I'd prefer not to have a lukewarm reception

    If I ever get going on this I'll put a page up and keep y'all informed


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