Willys MB Jeep - MB365678

After working 21 days on the bounce, I finally get a day off to do some real work!
After a trip to the petrol station to fill up and a little spin round (I have to say she performed superbly after sitting for two weeks!), I started work on the oak bumper filler fitting. Photos show front bumper removed and timber filler offered up for final fitting. Not too bad a fit but the dings and defects in the horns and bumper needed a bit of "persuading" to ensure it all fits. Having marked holes for the bolts and the hole through for the hand crank, I can get the drilling done. Looks like this will be a good addition to the authentic look. The bumper filler was factory fitted - it helps to stop the bumper collapsing or deforming when the jeep is used for pulling or towing. Dimensions and spec for the filler came from the "Jeepdraw" section of the G503 website.

Plus I also received my original gunrack from Charlz in the Philippines (Cheers Charlz ).

Must sort out the random horn beeping. She beeped just as I pulled up to the gas pump and beeped every time I "persuaded" (hammered!) the wood filler into place - I wonder if the jeep is trying to tell me something?

OK, See photos which show the newly installed throttle spring and hold down for the hand crank. The accelerator footrest beat me, I couldn't access the reverse side of the body to fit the retaining nut - drat! I'll have to work on that one.
However, with the new spring installed I was able to properly adjust the carb to get the idling speed just right. Now the engine starts better both hot and cold and idles lovely, marvellous! I also found the number of the body tub, picture below. This is an early Hotchkiss manufactured body, very close in design to the US made ones. The hand crank hold down is a good example - the stud was in the right place and has the right non-metric thread to take the wing nut! Same story with the horn and oil can brackets, right place, right threads - Vive la France!