I just bought a 1942 Ford gpw on G503. A big restauration project. But the engine in the jeep is willys.
So I spoke a friend of mine and told this story and he told me he had a Ford gpw engine for sale. But he did not know how old it is. Could someone help me to date this engine?
I dont have a lot of pictures but i hope someone could help me.
How can I date this ford gpw engine?
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How can I date this ford gpw engine?
*GPW 51136 (in restauration)
*GPW 113715 (in museum ''Now man's land NL)
*Willys trailer Bantam 64542
*GPW 113715 (in museum ''Now man's land NL)
*Willys trailer Bantam 64542
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Re: How can I date this ford gpw engine?
Look at this thread. This might help. Is there a serial Number on the oval pad that is located on the block behind the Oil filler tube.
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Roger
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Re: How can I date this ford gpw engine?
Hi; I had a similar engine block.
My thought is that this is not a Ford WW2 engine; and not a Ford made engine, but rather a post-war block made -probably- at the Daimler Benz / Mercedes factory in germany
My thought is that this is not a Ford WW2 engine; and not a Ford made engine, but rather a post-war block made -probably- at the Daimler Benz / Mercedes factory in germany
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Re: How can I date this ford gpw engine?
Here is the one I had:
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Re: How can I date this ford gpw engine?
The engine is located 30 KM from here so I cant make more pictures wright now. Maybe this week.
But thanks for the information so far.
Does annyone know what the value is of of this kind of engine?
But thanks for the information so far.
Does annyone know what the value is of of this kind of engine?
*GPW 51136 (in restauration)
*GPW 113715 (in museum ''Now man's land NL)
*Willys trailer Bantam 64542
*GPW 113715 (in museum ''Now man's land NL)
*Willys trailer Bantam 64542
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Re: How can I date this ford gpw engine?
I have only heard good things about the quality of the "german gpw" parts.
Mine was the only block I had that was totally flawless
Mine was the only block I had that was totally flawless
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