1942 MB with fiberglass tub

[tnmule20]

So the jeep was restored with a fiberglass tub. Everything else is a 1942 MB. Needs brake lines. Drives, shifts and run fairly well. Has seat cushions and soft top. Has hard top and doors too. Not a bad looking Jeep but needs some work. Owner is asking $10000. What do you think? Is the tub a no no. Would this be a good price?

 

[tnmule20]

Pictures. Would love some advice.

 

[NDT]

OK I will chime in. The seller is saying "everything else is MB", That is incorrect. I see a T-90 transmission (should be T-84), wrong: Bumper, bumperettes, windshield, wheels, rear seat, taillights, carb, BO light. Missing: Fuel filter, generator/regulator, shovel/axe brackets, handbrake.
What you have there is fine for deer hunting, boonie bashing, reenacting, and so forth. As a collectible, nope.

 

[tnmule20]

OK I will chime in. The seller is saying "everything else is MB", That is incorrect. I see a T-90 transmission (should be T-84), wrong: Bumper, bumperettes, windshield, wheels, rear seat, taillights, carb, BO light. Missing: Fuel filter, generator/regulator, shovel/axe brackets, handbrake.
What you have there is fine for deer hunting, boonie bashing, reenacting, and so forth. As a collectible, nope.

Thank you. I figured it was not correct. We are new to this game and learning. We would use this for reenactments and not as a show piece. Still not sure if I would want such A hodge podge. Is it worth $10000?

 

[NDT]

I personally would pass on this. You need more information to decide. Is the engine and frame correct for a '42 MB? If those are CJ2A parts then $10K is way out of line. If this is local to you, see if the frame has the machine gun mount which means WWII frame. See what the engine serial number is.

 

[tnmule20]

I personally would pass on this. You need more information to decide. Is the engine and frame correct for a '42 MB? If those are CJ2A parts then $10K is way out of line. If this is local to you, see if the frame has the machine gun mount which means WWII frame. See what the engine serial number is.

Frame does have machine gun mount but I did not get the engine serial number.

 

[NDT]

Frame does have machine gun mount but I did not get the engine serial number.

That is encouraging. Consider getting a steel reproduction body kit quoted and subtract that amount from $10k and offer under that.

 

[badger_610889]

This seems to be an old thread, did you get the car finally?
There are lots of odd things on it. For the price I'd rather go with a non restored MB/GPW or get a clean CJ2A and 'militarize' it for a couple thousand bucks.

As a point of reference, my Willys has a Hurricane engine and some CJ2A body parts. Therefore it's a 'bastard' and not a collector. I paid $3500 for it (though I had to rebuild the engine, and redo the brake lines and some paint job which cost around $2500 in parts)
Few people can tell it's not fully genuine (the easy clue being the 'WILLIS' stamps on windshield and hood that weren't on military jeeps) and it drives great, has been reliable for the past 15 years I've used it including go get feed and hay with the MBT trailer.
Would I pay 10K today for it? Probably: it's a great looking car with the right balance of restoration and preservation that makes it feel and drive like a WWII Jeep. It's 98% steel, 0.5% rubber, 0.5% glass and 1% canvas

Now, if you got this one, it's certainly cooler than most rides you can get for 10K today and you will make it your own!