3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
As far as I know standard combat rims did not change through out the course of WW2. Only how they were painted changed, so use the best that you have / can find.
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
1) the Richmond, CA plant produced many GPWs and they are often found with NO DAY of the month.
2) the Chester, PA plant put the serial number in TWO boxes on the SAME data plate
3) for a period, the Chester, PA plant listed the incorrect PARTS MANUAL TM number (they used the manual number for a Staff Car!)
These are but a few of the odd data plate stampings.
2) the Chester, PA plant put the serial number in TWO boxes on the SAME data plate
3) for a period, the Chester, PA plant listed the incorrect PARTS MANUAL TM number (they used the manual number for a Staff Car!)
These are but a few of the odd data plate stampings.
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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.)
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Just to enhance Toms comment, i agree that i`ve seen no proof the rim itself changed, but there is a difference in the bolts.As far as I know standard combat rims did not change through out the course of WW2. Only how they were painted changed, so use the best that you have / can find.
It seems to be thought (havent seen it discussed in along time on the G, but a search will yield some info) that early combat rim bolts (up to when the change happened i dont know, but it applies definitely to your GPW) have a higher raised 'dome' for a head (where the marking is) than later bolts which have a flatter/lower profile dome.
Its just one of the little things which i`d say the vast majority of blokes who look to buy your jeep when you want to sell it wont even consider/worry in regards to value- for many (myself included) a safe and true rim is more important than the bolts which can be swapped out. I`d go for whichever rims out of the ones you have are in the best condition- they can be re rolled/straightened cheaply, rusted valve holes repaired and new bolts can be bought (not so cheaply!), so start with whichever are the best ones and go from there.
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Thank you guys for your help
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Did you install the torque reaction spring for added safety? Originally it would not have had one from the factory. Your chassis is looking good. I see you are keeping the post war lock out hubs also?
Curious, are your axle housings Spicer or Ford? I have Spicers on my VEP GPW.
Curious, are your axle housings Spicer or Ford? I have Spicers on my VEP GPW.
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
I us under the impression that it was supposed to have the reaction spring but I'm no expert, yes the axles are ford stamped in surprised at how many bolts have "f" scripted on them even inside the diff. It's crazy. I have the original hubs but I'm not sure if I'm going to put them on or not these seem really well built I was wondering what to do there aswell
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Your GPW is too early to have the TRS installed at the factory. Many jeeps were retrofitted with one "in the field" after the TRS became standard (around May '42). I wasn't sure if you were restoring this jeep back to factory or motor pool, but wanted to bring it to your attention.
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Thank you for the input on that I didn't know that fact. it came with the jeep so I just figured it was supposed to have it, what do you think about the hub situation should I put the originals back on? I already rebuilt the post war hubs but I guess I could get greasy again I just felt like the post war hubs were built better
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
I would restore it to as close to factory as possible...no TRS, no lock out hubs, no trailer socket, no fender BO light..etc. Since you're still early in the restoration process my thoughts would be just to do it right the first time! Just a suggestion, but I think you'll be happy if you did.
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
My VEP has a torque reaction spring. It must have been added later?
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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
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: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
My June '42 Dearborn-built Script DOES'NT have the torque reaction spring...or B/O-light, Trailer-Socket or Rear-Panel Support Gussets etc...
Rebuild-wise - I'd go for early original-spec too...'less is more' sometimes sir!
Regards - Guy.
Rebuild-wise - I'd go for early original-spec too...'less is more' sometimes sir!
Regards - Guy.
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GPW-45259 - June '42 (Dearborn) built 'Script' GPW. (DoD: 7.2.42)
MB-347283 - late-June '44 built MB. (DoD: 7.3.44)
& GPW-272270 - Sam's June '45 (Louisville) built 'VLP' (DoD: 6.12.45)
GPW-45259 - June '42 (Dearborn) built 'Script' GPW. (DoD: 7.2.42)
MB-347283 - late-June '44 built MB. (DoD: 7.3.44)
& GPW-272270 - Sam's June '45 (Louisville) built 'VLP' (DoD: 6.12.45)
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Re: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
Good thing I have an extra spring bolt that is new. Time to pull the Torque reaction spring.
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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
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: 3 42 Ford script gpw on willys frame
A good looking restoration!
And a good looking, well-lite restoration facility too!
Looks like a tinkerer's heaven.
When you're done with this GPW, you and Orville could start on that flying machine.
I'm jealous.
Rob L.
And a good looking, well-lite restoration facility too!
Looks like a tinkerer's heaven.
When you're done with this GPW, you and Orville could start on that flying machine.
I'm jealous.
Rob L.
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