VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

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VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:23 am

I know this has been discussed on a few other threads, but the information is sporradic(as far as central location of all data that is). My hope is that members with VEP GPWs post images of these differences in this thread. Please discuss your VEP and how it correlates with the list taken from a 2007 post and please add some images from your VEP to illustrate the markings and peculiarities.

I will begin with my basket case and start adding from the parts I am collecting over the next few years. For now I'll begin with the list and then start adding images of the items from the list as I find them. Hopefully this will turn into a VEP info source.

If I missed some other fantastic thread somewhere moderator, please delete this.

Here is the list, please comment on it and start adding images

ITEMS IN BOLD HAVE IMAGES POSTED

ITEMS IN BOLD ARE NOT a 100% RULE BASED ON MEMBER'S TEARDOWN

BODY RELATED:

Ford scripted rear panel
No rear panel reinforcing brackets
No ribbed reinforcement-toolbox NOT a 100% RULE
No ribbed reinforcement-glovebox
No trailer socket
No spare gas can or carrier

Longer mirror arm ?? UNDER RESEARCH, FOR NOW Updated 10Jul17
Very few Ford marked bolts PROBABLY SHOULD READ NOT ALL F MARKED BOLTS Updated 10Jul17
Rubber grommet-rear lights
Green rubber hood blocks NOT a 100% RULE, Awaiting confirmation of BLACK blocks Updated 12Jul17
Short hood ground straps
Single clip fire extinguisher bracket
No tire pump bracket-rear seat
Molded green steering wheel, Can be Black
AC air filter w/F marked horn
Dual wipers-individual arms Updated 14Jul17
Bronze windshield catches
No rifle rack on windshield
Grill-no depression in center
No blackout driving light or switch
Rubber shifter boots 
Rubber door gaskets (dash-mounts to body & tool box) 
Metal knobs-light/panel switches
Keyed ignition switch
Keyed glovebox lock NOT a 100% RULE
Glovebox-lock hole 1/2" lowerONLY IF LOCK INSTALLED Updated 10Jul17

Paintcan lid gages-fuel/amps/temp/oil
Speedometer-King Seeley Stewart Warner also used.
Small neck gas tank
Driver seat-small neck opening
Toby Deutchman hinged filterette

ENGINE RELATED:

Early oil filler tube/dipstick Img added 14 Jul 17
No taps on intake manifold
Road draft vent on valve cover
No PVC tap on xover tube
Crossover tube 1/2" higher NOT a 100% RULE (only applies if AC Pancake filter is installed)
Oilpan-riveted drain boss
No emergency brake boss on bell housing Img added 27 Sep 17
Ford Generator-ball bearings
Ford Starter
Autolite voltage regulator VRY4203A (nonribbed w/cork gasket)
Autolite open type distr IGC-4705
Bakelite rain shields
One piece radiator hoses
Round muffler w/double clamps


CHASSIS/RUNNING GEAR RELATED: 

Willys style frame-GPW stamped
Frame-Longer top support straps
Willys style front and back bumpers (no jig holes)
Ford marked bumperettes ??
Transmission fill hole on pass side
Small diameter transfer case shifters
Large Diameter Rear Drive Shaft
No torque reaction spring
Scalloped flange-long rear axle
Scalloped flange-short rear axle

No trailer eyes on pintle hook
Ross Steering Box Willys/GPW Pitman Arm&Ring
Ford script tires 
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:24 am

Here is my SHELLER OD wheel
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by m3bobby » Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:13 am

I think the first Steering wheels were Sheller Black and then Green later.

The rear drive shaft should be thin as far as I know, mine certainly is.

Not sure on the rear bumperettes, I asked this question last week but I've not had a clear answer really. My jeep came with one of each so not much help. I may go with ford.
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:51 pm

m3bobby wrote: The rear drive shaft should be thin as far as I know, mine certainly is..
What so you mean thin drive shafts? I learning here.
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by tractor12 » Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:36 pm

Just talked to someone pulling apart a vep. So far all 5/16th bolts gave no f heads. It has a gpw generator splash shield. No bumperettes on the frame.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:00 pm

Thanks for that link. Got one. Saw an earlier discussion regarding "F" marked bolts with the same result. Not all bolts on VEP are marked.
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by tractor12 » Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:11 pm

About a 1/4 of veps have been found with green Sheller steering wheels. Either a very early replacement or original. I have a nos green and nos black sitting on my shelf not sure which I will use. Mine is one of the green veps
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:25 pm

tractor12 wrote:About a 1/4 of veps have been found with green Sheller steering wheels. Either a very early replacement or original. I have a nos green and nos black sitting on my shelf not sure which I will use. Mine is one of the green veps
What have you found regarding the use of zinc chromate primer? Color Yellow, medium green or green?
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by Spencer54 » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:47 am

Literally just pulled a 4-20-1942 apart completely.
It had a green Sheller, and has F marks everywhere, but weirdly not many F script bolts.
Bolts appear to be plain, although the bolts on the gearbox/Transfer/axles are definitely F marked.

My glove box has no key - has original data plates on it, but has a keyed ignition.

Bumperette is F marked, as was the steering box, chassis, radiator, bellhousing.

I'm not 100% sure this wasn't a refurb candidate as it has a MB motor, but everything else is Ford apart from one front leaf spring.

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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:43 am

That's great info. Thanks for posting. It seems VEP restorers don't have to get too concerned about F bolts, but the unmarked bolts are interesting. Do they have a small dimple at the top or are they completely flat? Any posted images you have would be helpful
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Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:21 am

classic view of the rear of a VEP GPW. Nice details, note the rear bumper mod to tow a grader
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Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:24 am

Here are a few showing the addition of the BO light on front fender in ETO
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Post by 2/14Marine » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:12 pm

Thanks for putting this thread together. When I bought #557 its was already dismantled. The only F marked parts I have found are the fuel strainer cover, seats, and leaf spring bolts. Green Sheller.

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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:46 pm

Javier,
Great to hear from you. Please post any images of the VEP items that you're finding such as your Sheller
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Re: VEP GPW Differences from other GPWs

Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:58 pm

I thought the BO drive switch was not used on the VEP, yet here is an early image with perhaps late Mar/early Apr 43 GPW. It looks like a BLACK Sheller steering wheel

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