Help determining if my jeep willys is a Filipino copy or an original (shell)

Definitely a custom build there. A lot of things that are unique for sure. I would say you have a Willys Jeep made in the Philippines! It looks to be a one of a kind. Built to enjoy that's for sure. A very usable setup. There are parts that appear to cross over from different model years, as well as some parts that are unique.

Very much fit, form, and function. I like it for what it is. It goes down the road well, gets descent fuel mileage. What's not to like.

Great, thankyou. It is what I suspected, hence the body being in good shape - it's only 35 years old (according to registration at any rate), so still a piece of Filipino history as the first "Owner Type Jeep" model.

I'm almost finished rebuilding the Jeep, I'll post some photos and a bit of the story when it's finished in the next couple of weeks.

Thankyou for everyone's help again.

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Originally Posted by FilipinoWillys

Great, thankyou. It is what I suspected, hence the body being in good shape - it's only 35 years old (according to registration at any rate), so still a piece of Filipino history as the first "Owner Type Jeep" model.

I'm almost finished rebuilding the Jeep, I'll post some photos and a bit of the story when it's finished in the next couple of weeks.

Thank you for everyone's help again.

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There is an American Country Song about a guy who took parts and pieces from a car factory over a number of years and built his car "one piece at a time".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18cW_yHo3PY

Your Jeep is truly a "one piece at a time" vehicle that was built by people who understand Jeeps and cars.

It is truly remarkable.