jeepinchris

Following... I need to do the same. My was reported as all original as well.

Will these work? By the way... Mine is a WD-15.

I am not near my truck (half way around the world) but I will see if I can get my wife to snap a couple photos. Chris

I have been watching ebay for dash knobs for my 42 WD15 and cannot find any. Anyone know where I can find some? The file attached aren't mine.

I would like to add a rear bumper on my 42 as well. Mine did not come with on originally. Not sure it is worth 500 though.

Thanks for the comments Jeff. I am just excited to get it on the road!

I joined the yahoo group. I am not a big fan of yahoo groups but it seems like a wealth of information. I was considering converting the generator to a gener-nator ( www.gener-nator.com ) if the cost is reasonable. I have read that the motor runs better as well as lighting and battery charge is more reliable and the truck maintains an original appearance. I have not decided. From what I can tell, the truck has all origianl sheet metal. There are a couple of problem areas - lower tailgate (round tube is rusted through) - square boxes between bed and cab are rusted through - a few spots on the side steps Overall, the truck is in great shape for the year. I am not sure that it is worth trying to do a frame off as the costs could rise quickly. Are there many original 42's left? Most that I have seen have been chopped/rodded. Chris

Very Nice! Welcome!

Well everyone... I found out my truck is a WD-15.

I found the video and was impressed at the use of a fork as well.. I can see mine getting repaired before long. Chris

Thanks. I appreciate it.

considering it is all original, I am not planning on doing anything significant right away. We are the 3rd owner of the truck. The gentleman we purchased it from got it from his wifes father who was the original purchaser. We have the original purchase order and supporting documentation. While these do not seem overly rare, I would suspect this to be one of the few in this level of originality. I think it could use some minor body work, The underside looks pretty clean for the age. I am not sure a full frame of would be cost effective since its condition is pretty good. Maybe a body on would improve it. I am hoping to get some advise on what to watch for on these trucks. Lots of good info on this site. Any post that show the speedo disk repair? I did not find any. Chris

Thank for the replies. I should be taking posession of the truck monday.. I had my wife grab a few addtional photos and thought I would share. Chris

Hey all... I am new to this forum but very excited to be here. I have been searching old posts and really enjoy the knowldge that this forum has. Long story short, I had to leave home for a extended business trip and on the way to the airport, I spotted a truck from a distance and could tell it had a for sale sign in it. I asked my wife to stop and look at it for me on the way home. She sent some pics and it looked good (from poor pictures anyway). The story on this truck is that it has been in the same family and has the original build sheet and documentation back to the original purchase (hope so). It is tilted 1942 but believed to be a 41. I have not gotten the VIN yet but was advised it is all original numbers matching. Needless to say, my wife purchased it for me. Such a sweetheart. I am lucky to have a wife that realizes a man needs hit toys. This will be something I can get my girls out and tinker with. My oldest cannot wait for me to teach her to drive it. My question is this: Job rated or WC? From what I have read, the title job rated was used for marketing. The WC is a carry over from the military vehicles. Is there anything to distinguish a non military WC from the other? Once I get the VIN, I have that I can learn more about the truck. Regardless, This should be a fun little project. Also, do these trucks carry any value? This still has original drivetrain as well as 6V charging system. Thanks for looking.. Chris