How to Identify your Willys Jeep if you don’t have a VIN number, but want to know your approximate year and model:
1. Are your spark plugs on the top of the head or on the side at a 45 degree angle?
A1: If they are on the top of the head, go to #2
A2: If they are on the side of the head, go to #9
2. Do you have a single piece of split windshield?
A1: If you have a single piece windshield, go to #3
A2: If you have a split windshield, got to #6
3. Is your spare tire mounted on the rear passenger side quarter panel or on the back tailgate panel?
A1: If it is on the passenger side, go to #4
A2: If it is on the back tailgate panel, go to #5
4. You have a 1949-1953 CJ-3A.
5. You have a 1950-1952 M38.
6. Does your windshield frame have “Willys” stamped on the front of it?
A1: If it does not have the “Willys” stamp, go to #7
A2: If it is stamped “Willys” go to #8
7. You have a 1941-1945 MB or GPW.
8. You have a 1946-1949 CJ-2A.
9. Do the front of your front fenders curve down 6-8 inches or do they stop flat with only a 1″ front lip?
A1: If they curve down, go to #10
A2: If they stop flat, go to #11
10. You have a 1955-1971 CJ-5.
11. You have a 1953-1964 CJ-3B.
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I have just bought a willys jeep. Only numbers I can find are on chassis MB253210 and engine number MB153015. Can anyone tell me what year this jeep is.
Thanks!
Did you post a url? I don’t see which site you are talking about.
Hi Russ, You are correct that your Jeep is a CJ-5. It is probably within the year range 1962-71. Here is a good site to check out serial and vin. information. Hope this helps!
I just got a Jeep given to me. the only ID I can find on it is a tin plate on the driver side under the hood. It says its a serial number that reads 8305 166870 any help? what do i have CJ-5 open body?
Hi John,
According to the serial number it would be a 1960 6-226 4×4 Station Wagon. If you have any other questions just let us know!
vin # 5416848266..what is the Year of Willys ?
I have one M38 jeep mgf in 10,1951 and I will like to know if its possible all about it.
The jeep S/N 36852
The Engine S/N 3110244 I am not sure about engine S/N 3110244 is the original engine or the engine who was installed during mfg.
Many tks
ENNIO
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