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douglas jeep
Just picked up this 1942 gpw . it was used at the douglas aircraft factory in tulsa oklahoma as a people hauler. serial number is 78895 , maybe Tom could run that number for me. Has a cj engine.
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Hi,
Can you post or email to me a photo of the frame serial number stamping ? Also one of the data plate if there is one.
This GPW should be from mid Nov. 42. Is there a BODL switch in the upper left han corner of the dash ? Is the gas tank / driver's seat small mouth or big mouth ?
Can you post or email to me a photo of the frame serial number stamping ? Also one of the data plate if there is one.
This GPW should be from mid Nov. 42. Is there a BODL switch in the upper left han corner of the dash ? Is the gas tank / driver's seat small mouth or big mouth ?
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The gas tank is a later replacement ,and the seat pan is modified, there are welded up holes from the blackout lite that was on the left front fender and a hole in the dash for the switch, the ford data plate is missing
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Heres the number thats under the hood
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It has a small mouth seat frame
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Hi hatchetdan,
Thanks for the photos!!!
From my GPW studies and databases, your GPW 78895 should have come from the Dallas, Tx. assembly plant on about - wait for it..... Wednesday Nov. 11, '42.
Thanks for the photos!!!
From my GPW studies and databases, your GPW 78895 should have come from the Dallas, Tx. assembly plant on about - wait for it..... Wednesday Nov. 11, '42.
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How awesome is that!! Thanks Tom.
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Can you post a photo of the bodl switch hole ?
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Thanks!
The switch with the round white knob should be in the original BODL switch hole. If you pull the switch the hole should be flat on the bottom side.
The switch with the round white knob should be in the original BODL switch hole. If you pull the switch the hole should be flat on the bottom side.
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So this is the one from the City of Tulsa Auction?
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Yes , the tulsa auction. I plan to keep it like it is but make sure its a reliable runner
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Re: douglas jeep
Great jeep!
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Fantastic find with an interesting background Keep us up to date if you find any additional history on it or photo's in use Regards, Mike
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I agree... great jeep, good story and the DOD is a wow for sure!
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