42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
I have cleaned up the tub a little and remove some of Bubbas ad ons. Also fitted parts found in the glove box (front top bow, original mirror) and some Ford parts i have bought over the last couple of months, just to see exactly what i have prior to restoration.
Original wood filler??
At least Bubba had her serviced!!
Everything seems to be F stamped
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt10 ... ics010.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;[/img]
Original wood filler??
At least Bubba had her serviced!!
Everything seems to be F stamped
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt10 ... ics010.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;[/img]
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- lowbonnet
- G-Brigadier General
- Posts: 2173
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2002 11:56 pm
- Location: Holland
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Nice! Do you plan to keep it like this, no sandblasting, only minor repairs to keep the jeep good for the next years and save to drive without a ground up restoration?
June 1942 Ford GPW (script)
Transportation Equipment Co. T1, 1/4 ton trailer
Transportation Equipment Co. T1, 1/4 ton trailer
- Goranwc51
- G-Major
- Posts: 821
- Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:56 am
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Sweet looking GPW. Most parts seem to be present - and F-marked to boot!
I wish I could find a GPW in that condition.... I had my eyes on a 1942 GPW a few years ago, but it got snatched by a fellow MV enthusiast. It went to a good home, but it was 98% complete with all F-marked parts still in place. This Jeep had been imported to Sweden in 1947 and had been in the same family ever since. No factory rebuild or Bubba having butchered it.
Live well - and prosper...
Goran N
Lidingo
Sweden
I wish I could find a GPW in that condition.... I had my eyes on a 1942 GPW a few years ago, but it got snatched by a fellow MV enthusiast. It went to a good home, but it was 98% complete with all F-marked parts still in place. This Jeep had been imported to Sweden in 1947 and had been in the same family ever since. No factory rebuild or Bubba having butchered it.
Live well - and prosper...
Goran N
Lidingo
Sweden
-
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1817
- Joined: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:59 am
- Location:
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
There are a few complete unrestored untouched jeeps available in Europe.
They aren't cheap but worth every Euro cent.
They aren't cheap but worth every Euro cent.
- horrocks
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1810
- Joined: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:34 pm
- Location: Ongar, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
WHERE! Take me to them.......41jeeps wrote:There are a few complete unrestored untouched jeeps available in Europe.
Very nice project Richard. Good luck with her.
Toby
Willys MB 3/13/42 127415
Willys MB 1/9/45 404620
Willys MB 3/13/42 127415
Willys MB 1/9/45 404620
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Thanks for the comments guys.
Yes, very tempted not to restore but i think i have to be realistic. In order for me to be able to enjoy her on the road, and for her to last another 50 odd years, she will need a full restoration. I will re-use every nut and bolt possible though!
Yes, very tempted not to restore but i think i have to be realistic. In order for me to be able to enjoy her on the road, and for her to last another 50 odd years, she will need a full restoration. I will re-use every nut and bolt possible though!
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Naval markings found on the side of the tub tonight.
N A A S OCEANA VA
N A A S OCEANA VA
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Tub markings stand for
NAVAL AUXILLARY AIR SERVICE OCEANA VA
So i have now extablished where my Jeep served during WW2. After 1952 NAAS Oceana was changed to NAS (Naval Air Service)
Also, original Army hood number found which ties in Chassis and tub manufacturing plant (Chester Pa) and DOD as either 2nd, 3rd or 4th of August 42.
NAVAL AUXILLARY AIR SERVICE OCEANA VA
So i have now extablished where my Jeep served during WW2. After 1952 NAAS Oceana was changed to NAS (Naval Air Service)
Also, original Army hood number found which ties in Chassis and tub manufacturing plant (Chester Pa) and DOD as either 2nd, 3rd or 4th of August 42.
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- lt.luke
- G-General
- Posts: 9899
- Joined: Fri May 09, 2003 7:56 am
- Location: Oklahoma
- Contact:
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
I'm going to have to check this one out when I get home, but I'm not sure that a frame off complete restoration is "reasonable" to keep it road worthy. Follow me here, you can restore the mechanicals without really messing too much with the tub, so the mechanicals, which are the important part about a trip down the road are all brand new. The tub that's on top is pretty well untouched, and to further the affect, only repaint the chasis parts where it's absolutely necessary.
Then you'll have the piece of mind of knowing that the important stuff is at or near 100%, while the stuff folks see is only repaired enough to keep it all together. You may need to partially disassemble, if for instance the wiring harness needs replacing, or you have to drop the trans and t-case. I personally think it would be neat to see the "rat rod" equivalent of a Jeep restoration that is actually used and driven.
Yeah, yeah, I know, "rat rod" is a hot rodder's term and only defines the true definition of a hot rod, blah blah blah...ya'll get the idea!
Then you'll have the piece of mind of knowing that the important stuff is at or near 100%, while the stuff folks see is only repaired enough to keep it all together. You may need to partially disassemble, if for instance the wiring harness needs replacing, or you have to drop the trans and t-case. I personally think it would be neat to see the "rat rod" equivalent of a Jeep restoration that is actually used and driven.
Yeah, yeah, I know, "rat rod" is a hot rodder's term and only defines the true definition of a hot rod, blah blah blah...ya'll get the idea!
Luke Sparks
MAJ (R), USA
GPW 12078 http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=102532
https://www.homesteadersfinest.com/
MAJ (R), USA
GPW 12078 http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=102532
https://www.homesteadersfinest.com/
- Bob at Warsaw
- G-Major General
- Posts: 3113
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:57 pm
- Location: Warsaw Texas
- Contact:
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Nice GPW, bubbas welder must have been broken,
and the cutting torch was out of oxygen
and the cutting torch was out of oxygen
Bob
MVCC or MVPA # 9836
MVCC or MVPA # 9836
- TopKick
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5657
- Joined: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:34 am
- Location: Olathe, KS.
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
When a WWII Vehicle still has its original paint job, I see no problem with leaving it the way it is. However, once it is painted some other color by a civilian, I believe it perfectly fine to return it to its original color.
"Keep 'Em Rolling"
TopKick
"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
TopKick
"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
-
- G-Captain
- Posts: 738
- Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:38 am
- Location: Hagley,England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Hi,thats a good jeep,i envy you,looks like you located in England.How did you come across the jeep,Are you interested in selling it.
1942 Willys Script
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Hi Acespast,
Thanks for your comments.
No, not UK, Wisconsin USA and found on eBay. Sorry, shes not for sale, i plan to restore her to her original Naval Livery as she's too original not to, having the original Navy hood number and base name.
Cheers
Richard
Thanks for your comments.
No, not UK, Wisconsin USA and found on eBay. Sorry, shes not for sale, i plan to restore her to her original Naval Livery as she's too original not to, having the original Navy hood number and base name.
Cheers
Richard
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 3598
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2002 2:54 pm
- Location: Sydney, Australia.
- Contact:
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Hi Richard,
Before you start work, can you please post some pics of any recessed bolts on her? I have seen the hood hinge ones you put up, but am wondering about:
Seats (pass and drivers to floor), brake inspection cover, transmision cover, water pump and sump to block?
If you could post them in this thread, or into the one i started on recessed bolts (http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=152941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;), it would be great!
Cheers and thanks,
Ian.
Before you start work, can you please post some pics of any recessed bolts on her? I have seen the hood hinge ones you put up, but am wondering about:
Seats (pass and drivers to floor), brake inspection cover, transmision cover, water pump and sump to block?
If you could post them in this thread, or into the one i started on recessed bolts (http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=152941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;), it would be great!
Cheers and thanks,
Ian.
Australian Jeep Investigator
MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
- Armyspecial
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1548
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Location: Suffolk, England
Re: 42 GPW Naval (More Pics)
Hi Ian,
When i get some time i will have a look for you. I can confirm that as well as the Hood Hinge, the drivers AND Passenger seats are secured with the Recessed bolts.
I will add pics etc to your post as soon as i can.
Richard
When i get some time i will have a look for you. I can confirm that as well as the Hood Hinge, the drivers AND Passenger seats are secured with the Recessed bolts.
I will add pics etc to your post as soon as i can.
Richard
44 Ford GPW 197755 REME Rebuild - British No 53 YH 48 Hood No M6015520 (Actual)
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
42 Ford GPW 52726 Hood No 20132506 (Actual) DOD 4TH AUG 42 (Ex NAAS Oceana)
44 Bedford MWD
http://www.omvc.moonfruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 45 guests