1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Looking good. Interesting regarding the floor boards. I installed new front and rear floor panels on my '42 GPW. I wish I had thought about placing them on the frame prior to installing. Never crossed my mind. Mine didn't fit very well either. I had to move my pedal holes in the floor over about on inch so I could insert the brake and clutch pedals into the lever below. Also had issues with several other mounting points. Since my floors were already installed to the tub when I placed on the frame, I had to use my porta-power to make some adjustments. I recall fitting some floor to frame bolts and using my porta-power to "fine tune" in order to get other bolts installed. It's been a while. I know I ranted about it on my rebuild thread.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
I know Zeph, I love your build page it helps me quite a bit. Thank you for posting it.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
I fixed the floor pan. There was a lot of excess material that was interfering with the master cylinder and clutch pedal that had to be cut back. It seems to fit good now.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Started work on the tub again today. Cutting away years of rot and bubba ingenuity.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
I like working in the Jeep on Saturday mornings. My cup of coffee and none to bother me. Worked till noon and got a lot done.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Coming along nicely. Good work.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Was able to get the driver side bottom tool box patch panel in today.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Are those Midwest tool panels? I am actually going to try to form my own. I now see how you welded. These pictures are larger than on Facebook.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Yes they are from Midwest. They fit perfect. I was really surprised and please with these panels.
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Project update:
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
Today I repaired the area where the hood bolts. It looked as if something hit it, because it was creased. There is a piece missing as if something was torn out. I don't know what goes there.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
looking real good keep up the good work
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
You are doing a fantastic job on your restoration. I am very envious of your skills and how nice your jeep is. Also thank you for your service.
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1944 Ford GPW #234613 USMC Radio jeep
1943 Willys MB #263100
1945 Willys CJ2A #10226
1941 Ford GP #9687
1941 Willys MB #100161
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild
That is taking shape superbly, you will be very proud once this project is completed. I am envious but also admire your skills, well done.
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