GPW kept in storage since 1968

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GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Frank » Sun May 29, 2016 7:01 pm

Have tried to buy this GPW for a long time and last week I managed to get it. It was sold from the Norwegian Army in 1968 and driven less than 150km before it was parked inside. It has been keept warm and dry in the same spot since 1968 8)
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First time "top less" since 1968 :-)
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Old Pal » Sun May 29, 2016 9:43 pm

Great buy. What are your plans with it?

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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon May 30, 2016 6:24 am

Diggin the ski rack.
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by lowbonnet » Mon May 30, 2016 11:36 am

Wow, very nice patina Frank!
I thought you didn't like GPWs... :)
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Post by gpw6335 » Mon May 30, 2016 11:57 am

great score
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by nick peters » Mon May 30, 2016 12:27 pm

Good to hear that Frank. What year? Is it matching numbers?
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Jim M » Mon May 30, 2016 12:58 pm

Very nice unrestored GPW, Frank. It is certainly in the right hands now!
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by CharlieGPW » Mon May 30, 2016 10:45 pm

Did you get both of them from the same owner?

Are you keeping them?
I hope you'll keep them Norwegian spec?

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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by macaddict23 » Mon May 30, 2016 11:30 pm

Congrats, Frank! Love the imperfections!

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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by twinflyer17 » Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:29 am

Looking good! Kudos on the find!
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Einar » Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:42 am

Great find Frank! :D
I would love to see her closely next tim we meet.

Will you keep her "as is"?


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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Andrew OBryan » Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:53 pm

very nice one
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by Fortyeight2A » Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:00 pm

What is the mangled shovel bracket on the windshield skin supposed to be for?
Is it true real Jeeps have flat fenders?
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by nick peters » Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:03 pm

You've answered it your self mate, Notice the two footman loops at the other end? They mounted a shovel to the screen. Or So I understand :wink:
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Re: GPW kept in storage since 1968

Post by gpw6335 » Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:38 pm

nice score
1943 GPW 103951
1951 M38 27714
1952 M38a1 28888
1969 M274A5
1972 M151A2
1943 MBT
1951 M100
1979 M416
1962 M37B1


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