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As you probably know, the first standardized Jeep was called the Willys MB, but when you look at this photo, you may say, "huh?" The first 25,808 Willys MBs, produced from December 1941 to March 6, 1942, are known as Slat-Grille models, for their welded grille. They are quite different than the more familiar stamped-grille units in many ways. They constantly evolved, so no two Slat-Grilles are quite alike, but common and obvious Slat-Grille differences include "Willys" stamped in the rear panel, a square fuel-tank tub, lack of a glovebox, and lack of a fender-mounted blackout light.
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 As you probably know, the first standardized Jeep was called the Willys MB, but when you look at this photo, you may say, "huh?" The first 25,808 Willys MBs, produced from December 1941 to March 6, 1942, are known as Slat-Grille models, for their welded grille. They are quite different than the more familiar stamped-grille units in many ways. They constantly evolved, so no two Slat-Grilles are quite alike, but common and obvious Slat-Grille differences include "Willys" stamped in the rear panel, a square fuel-tank tub, lack of a glovebox, and lack of a fender-mounted blackout light.  View Related Article

 

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