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My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« on: 11 December 2008, 12:16:56 »
[size=14]Right heres one of my new projects it a 1942 willys jeep from the LRDG (long Range Desert Group) and I've been given the job to restore it, it's a runner and I had a drive in it yesterday it also has tax insurance and MOT, so watch this space[/size]





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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #1 on: 11 December 2008, 12:48:17 »
Very interesting and exciting. Is it yours?
Pls, keep us updated with photos.
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #2 on: 11 December 2008, 12:58:36 »
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[size=14]Right heres one of my new projects it a 1942 willys jeep from the LRDG (long Range Desert Group) and I've been given the job to restore it, it's a runner and I had a drive in it yesterday it also has tax insurance and MOT, so watch this space[/size]





Very nice Jim but i think you'll struggle to find an irmscher kit for this one mate ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #3 on: 11 December 2008, 14:33:40 »
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Very interesting and exciting. Is it yours?
Pls, keep us updated with photos.
No it's not mine.

I'II post more pic's as I do bit's and pieces to it, we only have 1 week to get it cleaned up for the display we are putting together :o


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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #4 on: 11 December 2008, 14:34:04 »
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[size=14]Right heres one of my new projects it a 1942 willys jeep from the LRDG (long Range Desert Group) and I've been given the job to restore it, it's a runner and I had a drive in it yesterday it also has tax insurance and MOT, so watch this space[/size]





Very nice Jim but i think you'll struggle to find an irmscher kit for this one mate ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Agreed ;)
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #5 on: 12 December 2008, 08:54:45 »
Nice project!
Has it got air con? ;D ;D
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #6 on: 12 December 2008, 09:34:10 »
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Nice project!
Has it got air con? ;D ;D

Of coarse it has, but it only works when you close the electric leather roof. ::)
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #7 on: 12 December 2008, 09:35:14 »
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Nice project!
Has it got air con? ;D ;D

Yes, you just drive it faster ;D ;D ;D
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #8 on: 12 December 2008, 12:58:51 »
Is this the first time you've sat on a Willy Jim ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 12 December 2008, 13:14:37 »
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Is this the first time you've sat on a Willy Jim ;D ;D
Yes, Very Good!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 12 December 2008, 14:42:02 »
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Is this the first time you've sat on a Willy Jim ;D ;D
Yes, Very Good!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Ive heard a Willy can be a bit hard on the backside ;D ;D ;D
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Is this the first time you've sat on a Willy Jim ;D ;D
Yes, Very Good!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Ive heard a Willy can be a bit hard on the backside ;D ;D ;D
It is a rather nice Willy you've got there Jim, I bet you can't wait to get to work on it ;D ;D ;D











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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #12 on: 12 December 2008, 21:21:44 »
Nice looking motor that. always wanted one of them. had a 1958 commer q4 & a 1952 AEC militant 6+4 amoungst other stuff.  :y
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #13 on: 12 December 2008, 23:35:05 »
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Is this the first time you've sat on a Willy Jim ;D ;D
Yes, Very Good!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Ive heard a Willy can be a bit hard on the backside ;D ;D ;D
It is a rather nice Willy you've got there Jim, I bet you can't wait to get to work on it ;D ;D ;D











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Yes it rather hard sitting on a willys especially when the seat is made from a sack
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It's good fun, we have all the kit for it ie; deactived twin vickers machine guns, extra fuel tanks
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Re: My new project, a 1942 Willys Jeep from the LRDG
« Reply #14 on: 12 December 2008, 23:38:21 »
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Nice looking motor that. always wanted one of them. had a 1958 commer q4 & a 1952 AEC militant 6+4 amoungst other stuff.  :y
I couldn't believe the price willys jeeps go for £6-12,000
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