Past Restorations
Below are the past recent restorations done at Classic Military Automotive. As the restorations are completed, they are transferred here. You can refer to these pictures as an indication of the quality of work that we do. Any questions, please contact Terry at 707-542-4353.
October 1944 Willys MB Began as a very original barn find with a hard top. Painfully restored beginning on the East Coast then finished at CMA. Very thorough job. Every component completely torn down and rebuilt using many NOS parts. Motor rebuilt by Mark Bello. Fully balanced using top of the line parts, many NOS. Completed end of 2010 and has approx. 3000 miles as of Aug. 2012. Oil pan pulled after 2500 miles and motor interior was spotless.
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Complete body off restoration with all original parts, except Beechwood canvas top.
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This project was a 13 day quick turnaround restoration. This included the 3 day removal of the motor, it's cleanup and installation. In Memory of SPC Richard F. Schreuder.
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Began 10-01-09 Finished 6-01-10 Year: 1945 Model: MB Make: Willy’s SN: N/A This vehicle was purchased right after WW2 in South San Francisco. It has been owned by it’s original owner since it’s purchase. The family had decided that it was time to return the Jeep back to it’s original design and therefore brought it to CMA for a full restoration. The motor was not needing to be rebuilt due to the fact that it had been re-done in the not to distant past. It did however, run hot and never ran well due to various tired components. This was a full frame off restoration and was completed in June of 2010. The Naval markings seen on the Jeep were dedicated to the ships numbers that the owner was stationed on during WWII. During the war, the Navy usually was not issued Jeeps so the Navy would get them from the Army or Marines and paint over the OD green with the Navy Gray paint issued to each ship. The frames were usually left with the original color green. After the full restoration the Jeep was fully road tested and fine tuned for delivery. Cost of project: $27,000. Engine did not need to be rebuilt. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to drop us a line, please feel free to e-mail Terry at gpajeep@yahoo.com. Prefer talking to someone instead of typing? Give us a call at (707) 542-4353.
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Sold February 2010 along with WW2 Jeep Trailer for a total price of $31,000 This is a complete professional frame-off restoration nearing completion. Every part has been bead-blasted, red oxide primed and painted late war/occupation semigloss olive drab. Virtually all original with majority of correct Willy's bolts. Tub is original with some replacement panels. Data plates and frame # 444300 Date of delivery 5/24/45 Front and rear ends completely professionally rebuilt. Transmission and transfer case completely professionally rebuilt. Original and correct motor in process of being rebuilt. Being returned to factory specs. Comes with all correct, original typical accessories including Blackout fender light, Tire Pump, Jack, Gas Can Holder and Gas Can, Pintle Hitch and Fire Extinguisher. Correct Military NDT Tires on Original Combat Wheels, including Spare Tire. Speedometer, Fuel and Amp gauges are original, others are correct reproductions. Original Gas Tank with new sending unit. Includes original, rare Bridge Plate and Headlamp Guards mounted on Grill. Top Bow and top. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to drop us a line, please feel free to e-mail Terry at gpajeep@yahoo.com. Prefer talking to someone instead of typing? Give us a call at (707) 542-4353.
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After many months of backwards and forwards progression, I finally finished my latest member of the CMA personal collection. I call it my "Signage" vehicle but the rest of you can think of it as the "Ultimate Surf and Safari Wagon". It includes the following specs: * Mighty AMC 232 in-line 6-cylinder engine! (same as the one they used to put into the old Ramblers) * Dana 44's in the rear * Fully synchronized Warner T-14A, 3-speed transmission (for slow cruising and smooth shifting) * Big-ass used Mud & Snow Tires off an old pair of CJ 15-inch wheels (you know the kind that sound like Big Foot is right on your ass!). They were donated to me...and yes, they are fully balanced. Woo...oho! * Top speed (with ear muffs): 65 mph downhill * Mpg?...who cares! * Hydraulic clutch (cost more than the jeep itself) * Original seats protected with...you guessed it...ARMOR FOR ALL (aka "Armor All") * Original removable factory hard-top with luggage rack * Interior boat decking carpeting and in-home threshold strips * Painted with high-sheen O.D. ("Over Dirt & Over Dents") paint * Vinyl Invasion Star markings. A good look when breaking out onto the beach If you have any questions, comments, or just want to drop us a line, please feel free to e-mail Terry at gpajeep@yahoo.com. Prefer talking to someone instead of typing? Give us a call at (707) 542-4353.
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