1941 Willys MB Jeep (Red Ball Express Motorpool)
Specifications
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| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2+2 | ||
| Manufacturer: | Willys-Overland Company | ||
| Engine: | L Head 4-cylinder | ||
| Horsepower: | 54@4500 RPM | ||
| Suspension | 4-WD, 4 Leaf Sprints | ||
| Transmission | T-84, 3Speed | ||
| Tires | 7.00×16″ NDT | ||
| Cubic Inches: | 134 | ||
| Electrical: | 12-volt Conversion | ||
| Vehicle Dimensions | ground clearance | inches | 11 |
| Loading height | inches | 56 | |
| Pintle height, loaded | inches | 36 | |
| Tires | Ply 8 | Size | 11.00-20 |
| Shipping dimensions | (cu ft) | (sq ft) | |
| Tires | Ply 8 | Size | 11.00-20 |
| Owner: | Mr. Gary Corippo | ||
History
This jeep was delivered to the US Army on November 20, 1941, just three weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A classic example of the early-WWII Army Jeep, this one mounting a .50-cal Browning machine gun that has been converted to operate with acetylene, but in noise only — the barrel is plugged. This is one of the EWM restored vehicles which represents the Estrella Warbirds Museum in local community events.
Gary Corippo purchased the jeep fram a rancher in Colinga, CA, in 1995. It had the original Army colors and numbers from 1946. It was repainted and re-numbered in its prsent form. This is a very early jeep with a “slat” grille, much like it’s predecessor, the Bantam Jeep.