Top 5 Tips for a willys jeep restoration!

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  • @austinswallow
    @austinswallow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had no idea about radium, a very important point you make, thanks for that!

    • @Greendot319
      @Greendot319  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries!

    • @MrJeep75
      @MrJeep75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They glow in the dark when new

  • @garywood60
    @garywood60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for another informative post.
    I have always loved Jeeps.
    When I was growing up my neighbor drove a Jeep.
    Side note I was born in June 1950 . But my neighbor had driven it ever since he come home from WW2 until 1985 and finally got a new one.
    And drove it until the day he died.
    He was a Real old Soldier.
    God Bless and keep you safe.

  • @sportglideriderdennis8971
    @sportglideriderdennis8971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would add period correct tires for authenticity as well.

    • @billhadden4760
      @billhadden4760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi I have Denman US Military Tyres on my GPW, I believe they supplied these tyres WW2 they closed down n 2010 and sold the moulds to Goodyear and Bridgestone I think so either of these would still be ok regards Bill

  • @paulfullerton183
    @paulfullerton183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Concur on Robert’s data plates - they are perfect, and with no original plates, he managed to come up with the correct(ish) details from his records to stamp from just the frame number which is all I had.

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Orginal parts, also no Bubba civy add ons

  • @jstutzman1301
    @jstutzman1301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and beautiful scenery.

  • @pcmmulders
    @pcmmulders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one Matt and surprisingly nice weather over there. Appreciate the top 5 and worth considering. I just sent my Waltham speedo out for restoration. Wanted to keep the original miles but have it look new for my factory class restoration project. You got me thinking on the old data plates. Need to find a way to refurbish them a bit though.
    btw: Robert is seriously overloaded so want to mention that he will always respond but it can take a while. He is absolutely the best!

    • @Greendot319
      @Greendot319  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers JP, You can always keep your original dataplates in a frame in your house and fit repros but my personal taste is to re-fit the originals, even if you fit rough ones to a sparkling new restoration, people like to see the real ones!

  • @999cosmos5
    @999cosmos5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My grandpa hava also a willys mb jeep

  • @WarbirdPhotos
    @WarbirdPhotos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went with repro data plates on my 1944 GPW ( 1944gpw.warbirdphotos.us ) as I feel the risk of further degradation of them is worse than not having them. Instead, I framed them with my original gauges and take them to events with the Jeep. The speedometer was post-war so I left that out in the frame. Sadly, the oil temp was the only original gauge that worked, and target than one out of place faded original, I went with exact replicas (down to the fonts used). I feel that's the best way to keep my plates good for historical purposes. The entire glove box and all three plates are original and unrestored, so it makes a good conversation piece.
    One other item I'd suggest to really as that extra touch are the little cosmetic details. Push-pull light hang tag, inspector stamp on the voltage regulator, INLET and PD number stamps on the oil filter, correct oil filter decals, spare tire lock, spare tool bag/spare parts bag, etc. I love giving people a tour of my Jeep and showing these little decals. They love the 'extras' that make it just that much more than the other jeeps at events.

  • @357Dejavu
    @357Dejavu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of people tell me it’s the details such as the stars and the righting on the Jeep

  • @sinistercharger
    @sinistercharger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The correct Gauges on a Jeep were made by Stewart Warner and have that marked in the lower part of the Gauge,they went blank with no Makers name

  • @edstransitscott9186
    @edstransitscott9186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video

  • @billhadden4760
    @billhadden4760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys can I add a comment on cleaning the Jeep I use diesel on a cloth to revitalise flat olive drab on my GPW works fine, and does not leave any residue and soaks in and protects ......you don’t need a lot on a cloth and looks great on show days regards Bill

  • @Coastriderscotland
    @Coastriderscotland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought Jeep snobs was a thing of the past?
    Happy to be a Hotchkiss M201 owner with a Jeep that looks good, and use it without polishing and along with others like most Landrover owner friends enjoy what they own

  • @MikeBaxterABC
    @MikeBaxterABC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am registered as an "Atonic Radiation Worker" by the Canadian government ...

    • @Greendot319
      @Greendot319  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you think Mike, Radium behind glass is pretty safe, once its out though not so good!

    • @MikeBaxterABC
      @MikeBaxterABC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Greendot319 It's prerty safe :) especially behind the glass _ ...

  • @TomSeoull
    @TomSeoull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Videos! I'm in the market for around 5-13k, Wish me Luck.

  • @timblack6422
    @timblack6422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good tips!

  • @paulweeks4388
    @paulweeks4388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi just watched your top 5 question whats the olive drab colour code 😀

    • @Greendot319
      @Greendot319  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paul,
      No code, its called mix and matt 1 from universal jeep supplies here in the UK cheers

  • @joegoodman4312
    @joegoodman4312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crispy wee beasty isn't she? 2 questions, how come on the sides of the hood u have 2 sets of numbers stencilled over each other and also does the yellow background to the white star on the hood hold any significance? Great video, keep making them!

  • @battlepup1277
    @battlepup1277 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What can I do to my 1944 Jeep MB to prevent rust?

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't want to glow in the dark

  • @spymaine89
    @spymaine89 ปีที่แล้ว

    up your volume cant hear,,,,

  • @shoots2001
    @shoots2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a t84 front bearing retainer spare?

    • @Greendot319
      @Greendot319  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a negative

    • @shoots2001
      @shoots2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Greendot319 thats a shame no where in uk has them in stock at the moment

  • @omaraledia2754
    @omaraledia2754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You talk a lot,