WW2 US Jeep items and features

[@-oiiio-3993]

15:03 - With the top on and windshield completely fogged / wet with dew or frost it is quick and easy to open the 'windscreen' inner frame outward (may be done from driver's seat) for unobstructed forward view. Otherwise one must remove and stow top prior to folding down entire 'windscreen' and frame assembly.
I did this just last night in my Willys MB.

[@Truffle1947]

I actually had never thought of that!

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

I have seen a lot of Jeep video's, but never one that focused so thoroughly on all the kit & appurtenances that went with them. I really appreciate the effort you went to to bring this to us, and your jeep looks great! Thank you for sharing.

[@Truffle1947]

Thank you 😁
I am realy glad you enjoyed it. Sorry for late reply I only just saw tjis message!

[@andrewhammond1949]

Greetings from Tasmania, Australia. Nice example. I have a ‘44 GPW with 30 cal mount and original siren as mine is set up as an MP Jeep. I have been enjoying your videos.

[@Truffle1947]

Excellent 😁 glad to hear it. More videos on the way 😊

[@TXVol11]

Great looking Jeep! I have a 1946 CJ2A which is spec’d about 98% the same. I do occasionally tilt the windshield while driving because putting it completely down is not always practical (wind noise is pretty intense at speeds above 30 mph!).

[@Truffle1947]

Thanks. I would love a CJ2A in its original civilian config. They are really cool.
My Jeep is currently having alot of work done. I jsut finished a full rewire :D

[@SteveMrW]

Very nice, you have put in a lot of work. Hopefully I will see it in person one day.

[@Truffle1947]

Thanks. Yes I spent way to much cash trying to get it how I want and it is still not finished 😆
My group displays a lot in Norfolk. So if you are ever at any events there you are likely to see it pop up :)

[@jhernandez8830]

great video. very nice jeep. i like all those quirky amenities (oil can air pump etc) ive never seen the bustle before. is it a field modification or regulation?

[@Truffle1947]

Hi. Thanks.
The bustle racks are all field mods. They came in many shapes and sizes but the most common style was similar to my reproduction on here.
But I have seen them twice the size, different shapes, some metal some wooden. I even saw a photo of one that was just made from a house door a solider had pulled off a building!

[@conceptalfa]

👍👍👍!

[@Truffle1947]

👌👌👌

[@jasonrusso9808]

Its a feature because if you have the roof on & desire fresh direct air...... Well..... There ya go. Cant fold it down with the roof up.

[@Truffle1947]

Yeah I know. But Jeeps dont lack airflow at the best of times 😂

[@-oiiio-3993]

Quick and ready forward visibility if top is on and windshield (screen) becomes fogged, muddy, shattered... .
The inner frame can be easily opened from the driver's seat. I just used the w/s on my Willys MB in that fashion last night. Windshield was completely fogged, top on. Wiping w/s was ineffective, opened inner frame (which I usually have open about 'four fingers' at the bracket) fully for unobstructed forward view.

[@leemidgley5394]

The glass tilts out so that when you have the canvas roof on you can have an opening that you can shoot through.

[@Truffle1947]

It was just dont for airflow.
You shoot through that you are still going to shoot the glass when bobbing about 😁🤔

[@-oiiio-3993]

Many U.S passenger cars of the pre WW2 period had the same feature.
Far more common usage was / is to _see_ through.
With the top on and windshield completely fogged / wet with dew or frost it is quick and easy to open the 'windscreen' inner frame outward (may be done from driver's seat) for unobstructed forward view. Otherwise one must remove and stow top prior to folding down entire 'windscreen' and frame assembly.
I did this just last night in my Willys MB.

[@jamesziegler2763]

interesting

[@Truffle1947]

Hope you like it 😊

[@johndoe43]

Very good Jeep. A lot of work but we'll worth it

[@Truffle1947]

Thank you 😁
If you take a look at my most recent videos you can see what work it is now having done.

[@JCunningham21]

you dont fold the windshield or windscreen all the way open. you only fold it open enough so some wind can get under it to cool you off. It will still get the bugs and stones that get kicked up.

[@-oiiio-3993]

The adjusting arms (bits that hold the windshield out) have a large detent slot at the furthest limit of travel for the specific purpose of locking the inner frame completely open (glass parallel to hood).
With the top on and windshield completely fogged / wet with dew or frost it is quick and easy to open the 'windscreen' inner frame outward (may be done from driver's seat) for unobstructed forward view. Otherwise one must remove and stow top prior to folding down entire 'windscreen' and frame assembly.

[@bugs5644]

where do you get the war time snaps for the half doors? they look great!

[@Truffle1947]

Hi bugs. My snaps came from john and mary worthing.
You can also get them from joes motor pool

[@bugs5644]

@@Truffle1947 thanks, cheers!

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Great video , beautiful jeep , Question ... Your bustle rack .... what length are the straps Holding it to the corner grab rails ? and if possible can you remember where you got them ? , i've just bought a Bustle rack for my MB and havn't got the straps for it . Any help much appreciated .

[@Truffle1947]

Hi. Thanks. Glad you like the Jeep. I need to do an update to this video really 😁
My bustle rack came with the straps already fitted.
What you could do is get something like the pair of straps that are used to store the canvas Jeep under the passenger seat and do a little bit of adjustment to get the mounted on the bustle?
Or solider of fortube sells a generic us vehicle strap that would definately do the job?
They would be my firsts thoughts 😊

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

@@Truffle1947 any chance you measure one when you get a moment ? ;)

[@Truffle1947]

@@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores I will do my best. It might be a day or to before I get a chance.
Tell you what I will make a youtube short showing them for you

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

@@Truffle1947 that would be great ! Where are you based ? Somerset here

[@Truffle1947]

@@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores I am up in the Norfolk area :)

[@GIITW.5OKC]

What are the other 2 stalks for next to the shifter for?

[@Truffle1947]

They are the transfer case levers. One goes from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive.
The other goes from hi range to low range effectively giving a jeep 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears.
But you can only go into the low range in 4 wheel drive.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@Truffle1947 My hot rod '46 has a four speed with Warn overdrive behind the T18 case (fourth shift lever). Twelve forward, three reverse.
Engine is Kenne Bell equipped Buick 225 'Odd Fire' V6 with MSD, fat headers, too much carb... .