42 GPW #1871 Restoration

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42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:29 am

Well here it is. I am starting my page on the restoration. I have been lucky enough to acquire a 1942 GPW number 1871. I will try and document all steps and place them on here. I also have been lucky in that I found this website while restoring my 1945 GPW. The forum answered many questions for me and now I feel it is time for me to return the favor. So, I have very thick skin. With that said, please comment on the pictures and commentary as it comes available. The purpose of this thread is to help new resto guys and gals in restoring jeeps instead of letting them rot. Thanks.
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:31 am

First a picture of My 1945 at almost completion. I pick up the 42 at 4pm today.
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by Michael O. » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:52 am

Congrats on getting her! I know you were worried. Please post photos of her data plates and frame serial number and any other pertinent information. If you can locate her original registration number please post that as well. I'm really looking forward to following this thread. Again, congratulations!
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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by htc » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:03 am

Very good.
I am going to start a restauration project also.
I am looking forward to your info.
Wy is your name 1943willysgpw if you have just restored a 1945 GPW and are going to start on a 1942 GPW? :-)
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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:45 pm

I look forward to sharing the information with you . My name on here is derived from the fact that my 1945 GPW has a 43 Willy's block. It is kinda both.
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:53 am

Oh, and all the other names I picked were taken. :x
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:03 pm

Before shots
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:06 pm

more before pics. I will post more after I eat.
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1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:25 pm

More
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:27 pm

more still
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:29 pm

some more pics
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:32 pm

more start pics
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by htc » Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:08 am

Nice!
But a lot of work. Enjoy and keep us informed.
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by lt.luke » Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:32 am

Very nice. Dig the old truck wheels! Are those correct tires?

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:38 am

The tires are correct and the wheels are 34 ford. This one is in 10 times better shape than what I started with on the 1945. The tub only has a few rust holes and the frame is in excellent shape except for a small place just under the frame below the steering box. I should be done with this by Summer. The 1945 took me a year but I practically made the tub and frame.
"None of us are as smart as all of us"

1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100


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