Military Vehicles, February 1997,: Re: Willys MB

Re: Willys MB

Todd Paisley (paisley@erols.com)
Fri, 7 Feb 1997 15:38:32 -0500

> I have a 1942 Willys MB Slate Grill 122232
> Back in 1969, I had some body work done on the back of the body. It use
> to had Willys stamped on it. The body work covered it up. Does anyone
> know where the name Willys was stamped on the body.
> Chuck

It was stamped on the lower left part of the back panel. Repro back
panels are available with this stamp. (Red River sells them.)

Todd Paisley

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