1942 GPW #17405 (pic heavy)

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Re: 1942 GPW #17405 (pic heavy)

Post by Chuck Lutz » Sun Jun 21, 2015 4:56 pm

Hey...if the pulley aligns with the crank/water pump pulleys and it is approximately the right sized width/vee as the original then the fan belt won't get destroyed too soon. As long as it meets the specs of a WWII 12 volt genny and you have a compatible regulator that won't over/under charge the 12 volt battery then it may be a good make-go setup.

If you have more pics of it and any serial number/model numbers....someone might recognize it and be able to pass along any info on it to you....worth checking out I think!
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Post by cevensky » Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:13 pm

I'd love to have a 6v set up, but if 12v is what I have (and it works), that's what I have to keep since another genny would be $$$$. And I don't have money, I have a 12v generator!
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Post by cevensky » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:13 pm

Things have been moving along when I get myself into the garage... It's 90% humidity and 100°F heat... Fans don't do much.
Mounting tires on combat rims as I have the money, so I have two right now.
E-brake assembly will be here soon, and I've bought some little parts.
The body won't be available for order until September.. But I can just spend money on everything else until then.
I'm looking at getting one of the aluminum radiators off eBay. They have them from China based companies for $150 and from a U.S. company for about $220. Anyone have any experience with these?
Here's a little progress to show
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Post by cevensky » Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:47 pm

Some expertise needed:
This intake manifold has a small diameter and I searched all over the forum and couldn't determine what it's from and if it will work OK with my engine.
Any help is appreciated
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Post by cjv-35 » Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:44 pm

The intake manifold is used with a stationary generating unit, most likely a PE-95 unit. It uses a W.O. type carb as the jeeps use, but takes a different carb base. I would not use it. Get yourself the correct intake manifold.

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Post by Fortyeight2A » Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:57 pm

cevensky wrote:I'm looking at getting one of the aluminum radiators off eBay. They have them from China based companies for $150 and from a U.S. company for about $220. Anyone have any experience with these?
I have a Champion aluminum radiator I bought a couple years ago and installed in my 2A. The mounting bolts on the bottom are aluminum and are a bit too close together. They work, but are not ideal. I used stainless steel nuts to hold it in place, and anti-seize. You can't put much torque on them. The radiator itself helped a great deal with cooling, even without a fan shroud. I didn't bother to paint it or anything, so it looks "unusual", but it's working fine for me. I paid a total of $217 for it to my door. I'm happy with it.
Is it true real Jeeps have flat fenders?
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Post by cevensky » Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:35 pm

Thanks for the info and glad you mentioned the shroud, that's $75 and a little time I would love to save. The proximity of the bolts won't be a problem; I'll have to weld on new radiator supports anyways since bubba cut mine off.
I think this is what I'll do for now and paint some parts of it. Thanks again for weighing in and the tips.

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Post by roblenzz » Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:19 am

Hey Cole,
Checking in on you. Making any progress? Haven't forgotten about checking that radiator for you.
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Post by cevensky » Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:50 am

No progress on my end, with a heat index of 110°F and more with 45%+ humidity, there isn't much I can do. Good news is that my great engine rebuilder has made lots of progress and my matching engine will be back sooner than later on its frame.
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Post by roblenzz » Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:53 am

NICE!!! :D
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Post by cevensky » Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:38 am

Thanks!
When I spend almost every cent I have, I spend it on the important stuff! Hope I have enough money left for a battery to start this thing
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Post by spyder » Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:59 am

Very nice looking engine

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Re: 1942 GPW #17405 (pic heavy)

Post by cevensky » Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:59 pm

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Out on fall break and a couple of exciting things happened. Yesterday I got my engine back from fellow gee member River Ridge 4x4 and he did a fantastic job!! Before he brought it over I popped over to the FedEx freight terminal to pick up my new tub, which you can see in the background in the second picture. My paint came last night so no time to do that until December but hopefully (money willing) I'll have the components I need to run my engine and mount my body before the new year! (Or by my birthday December 23rd)
Any advice on a plan of attack for the new tub is appreciated, or pointers from those that have done it. I've got an idea but always good to hear from y'all too!

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Re: 1942 GPW #17405 (pic heavy)

Post by hell-fire » Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:08 am

Here are a few dot pointed hints on fitting your tub.

. Don't even think of getting the drill out yet.
. Using contact cement glue 1 mounting pad to each of the tricky to get at points on the frame.
. After putting the tub on the frame loosely place all the bolts which do not require drilling on their fixing points.
. Fit the fenders and grill, also loosley and then the steering colum.
. If satisfied all is good, work your way around and tighten all the bolts, don't drill anything yet.
. Bolt in your seats and don't forget the fuel tank, if you need to adjust anything now is the time before you paint anything.
. Check everything for correct alingment especially the clutch a brake pedal arms and accelerator pedal.
. If you are satisfied all is level and fit is good, drill the frame mounting points, a guide for your drill to keep the drill central is a good idea.
. Be prepared to make adjustments as you go.

You may need more mounting pads at differnt places and be prepared to make adjustments to some areas where things like the fenders bolt on to the tub.
It is important I feel to do a total bolt down of evderything to make sure all is going to go together as intended, take your time and it will be an enjoyable part of getting your Jeep back together.

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Re: 1942 GPW #17405 (pic heavy)

Post by cevensky » Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:31 am

Thanks John, very helpful tips. I'll probably end up having to use my engine hoist to get this onto my frame since like many of us, I'm a solo venture. Anybody have any suggestion on how to attach one of these to the crane so no damage occurs?


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