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Post by the2ndranger on Dec 26, 2009 15:04:21 GMT -5
Hi. I'm New here and I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to put this. Were m606 jeeps used in ww2? My dad has recently bought me a m606 with no title so could someone please help me figure when they were used? If they were not used in ww2 do you think that i could pass it as a ww2 willies? Please respond. Thanks
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Post by Cpl. Hicks on Dec 26, 2009 15:27:21 GMT -5
Have any pics? I'm sure we'd all like to see it!
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Post by Adler69 on Dec 26, 2009 15:41:02 GMT -5
The M606 was a civilian jeep made for export to foreign markets , the M606 would eventually become the CJ5 here in the U.S. and it was made from 1950 to 1955 when the CJ5 was produced.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 26, 2009 15:59:34 GMT -5
For most events if appropriately painted and accessorized it would probably work well. Few people can readily distinguish the flat fender post war Jeeps from war time Jeeps although the value and price differentiations are considerable. Keep in mind that making it look appropriate with paint, appropriate tires, authentic seats and top (should you wish to go to that extent) would be quite expensive and would not neccessarily be an effective return on moneys spent with regard to value.
Pictures as mentioned are always much appreciated.
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Post by the2ndranger on Dec 26, 2009 19:19:58 GMT -5
Ill work on pictures they will probably be up some time tomorrow.
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Post by volkssturm on Dec 26, 2009 21:29:37 GMT -5
Here's a Wiki article on Jeeps, with a pic of an M606: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willys_MBThe differences between the M606 and MB are noticeable if you know what to look for, but most people probably wouldn't notice them. Hey, if you decide you don't want that Jeep, I'm sure I could find a place in my garage for it ;D
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Post by the2ndranger on Dec 26, 2009 23:18:08 GMT -5
Yeah thats what it looks like. The #1 difference is the front end. Look at the ww2 willies then at the m606. n the m606 the hood is a lot higher up and the headlights are more above the grill then the ww2 willies. What i might eventually want to do is put a ww2 front end on it or mega modify the front end to look ww2, but for now I'm just gonna paint it add tool boxes gas tanks ammo boxes decals and such.
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Post by greaser350 on Dec 27, 2009 0:09:10 GMT -5
If possible, lowering the suspension a bit could also do wonders for the appearance. Of course, I am basing this on the pic from the Wiki article, not your own M606.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 27, 2009 1:54:41 GMT -5
Odds are you don't have sufficient clearance to alter the hood and grill to a lower profile. Even if you could I again suggest it wouldn't be worth the expense or effort. The 606 was quite common throughout many third world countries post war. For example it was often seen in Vietnam To create a more acceptable appearance at events place bags, packs, rope or gas cans on the fenders and extra gear to obscure the somewhat off profile. Properly painted and done up well it would look fine. It's always nice to have support vehicles at events.
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Post by the2ndranger on Dec 27, 2009 2:16:46 GMT -5
OK I understand and I dont think that ive clarified but I just joined and i 14 with a lot of airsoft and ww2 expierance. My dad is getting this jeep for 1500 so Im pretty sure its worth it. I think im just goin to leave the hood alone and I still have a lot of work on it to do.
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