VEP Ford GPW blocks
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VEP Ford GPW blocks
I just acquired GPW engine # 2263 and was wondering if anyone else has an early Ford produced block? I know Ford started producing blocks while they were using Wilson blocks also, so I wanted to see if anyone has seen a GPW block with a factory applied serial number this low. I appreciate your input.
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Some one will get more specific than I but I think the stars dropped off when the ser numbers started getting to long for the boss, just exactly what number, not sure , maybe at 5 didgets. ive seen 3 didget blocks -Wilson and they are starred, my 2090 is stared. whether ford or Wilson, the same ford machine shop assembled and stamped them, so I don't think you will see any real differences in the stampings from one to another. please be nice with the corrections/additions
GPW 314 DOD 3-14-42
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Steve, is your #2090 block a Ford or Wilson?
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Wilson
GPW 314 DOD 3-14-42
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
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GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Chuck is posting a funny I'll give you a 7/10
GPW 314 DOD 3-14-42
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
GPW 227 DOD 2/42 2062315 (actual) & US NAVY 195086 hood numbers
MB124997 DOD 3/4/42 2079954 (actual) Slat grill
42 WC51
M38 DOD 3/52 Hood# 20908270 actual
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Good one Chuck! Still trying to search to see if anyone else has a VEP GPW block that was factory stamped and is near mine in serial number range. Steve's Wilson block is 179 digits lower and Mike's Wilson block is only 10 digits higher than my GPW block. This obviously shows where some of the overlap occurred during the transition from Wilson blocks to Ford blocks in GPW production. VEP guys...what engines do you have in your jeeps?
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Michael...I think Mike Wright has a 2xxx series GPW motor....might be a Wilson or a Ford...???
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GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: VEP Ford GPW blocks
Yes, I've seen Mike's block...it's 2273 and it's a Wilson. Strange that mine is 10 lower and it's a Ford. I'm trying to get a tally of any other known early VEP Ford blocks around my serial number.
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