1944 GPW 161784
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1944 GPW 161784
I bought this jeep almost a year ago, and was finally able to pick it up. While it isn't in the best shape, it's better than my previous project, and it is extremely original and not too bubba'd. This is going to be a very long thread with lots of pictures, as I am going to document each nut and bolt as I disassemble it. I've already found some interesting details, ie the dipstick is OD Green with no trace of Ford Grey. More to follow!
Plant: Richmond, CA
DOD: 1-44
USA REG: 20439314
USN REG: 87559
Body SN: 161784
ACM1 tub SN: 223693
Frame SN: 161784
Engine SN: 161784
Engine Casting Code: K22311 (November 22 43)
T84 Casting Code: L2243D (December 22nd 43?)
Distributor IGC 4705: 12X (December 43)
Generator GEG 5101D: 12X (December 43)
Regulator VRY4203: 4W (April 42) base and 9W (September 42) Cover -- replaced at some point.
Starter: UNKOWN, band is missing
Oil Filter: FRAM
Radiator: MB Style, black; no traces of OD.
Paint order:
Red Primer
OD Green
Blue Drab USA 20439314
Forrest Green only over blue drab numbers
Yellow U.S. NAVY 87559
Blue/Grey
Slate Grey
Black U.S. NAVY ~ 87559
Black
Red
Plant: Richmond, CA
DOD: 1-44
USA REG: 20439314
USN REG: 87559
Body SN: 161784
ACM1 tub SN: 223693
Frame SN: 161784
Engine SN: 161784
Engine Casting Code: K22311 (November 22 43)
T84 Casting Code: L2243D (December 22nd 43?)
Distributor IGC 4705: 12X (December 43)
Generator GEG 5101D: 12X (December 43)
Regulator VRY4203: 4W (April 42) base and 9W (September 42) Cover -- replaced at some point.
Starter: UNKOWN, band is missing
Oil Filter: FRAM
Radiator: MB Style, black; no traces of OD.
Paint order:
Red Primer
OD Green
Blue Drab USA 20439314
Forrest Green only over blue drab numbers
Yellow U.S. NAVY 87559
Blue/Grey
Slate Grey
Black U.S. NAVY ~ 87559
Black
Red
Last edited by Myers on Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:00 pm, edited 2 times in total.
1-44 Ford GPW (161784) USA 20439314, USN 87559
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
1-44 Ford GPW (161784) USA 20439314, USN 87559
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
1-44 Ford GPW (161784) USA 20439314, USN 87559
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
1-44 Ford GPW (161784) USA 20439314, USN 87559
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
Great find! I look forward to your digging into the details.
For casting dates I believe the letter "I" was not used.
Therefore K=October and L=November
For casting dates I believe the letter "I" was not used.
Therefore K=October and L=November
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
That's a great find indeed! Good luck and I look forward to seeing the transformation.
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GPs 14351 & 16625
Slat Grill 118247
Convertos 0567349 & 0877894
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
Sawbuck,
Thanks for the information. I'll have to do a little more research on casting codes.
Two car,
You should see it in person!
Thanks for the information. I'll have to do a little more research on casting codes.
Two car,
You should see it in person!
1-44 Ford GPW (161784) USA 20439314, USN 87559
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
5-4-45 Bantam T3 (68871) USA 0948627
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
It still has the Radio Power Box installed with the conduit and hopefully the cable going to the starter switch. That is rare in these old jeeps. Very nice find.
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
Amazing find, Boone. Congrats.
Apparently even the electrical components seems to be the original ones!
Very good luck finding the hood numbers, Army and Navy.
Enjoy the project... Im sure it will be one of the best GPW seen out there once finished.
Regards
Apparently even the electrical components seems to be the original ones!
Very good luck finding the hood numbers, Army and Navy.
Enjoy the project... Im sure it will be one of the best GPW seen out there once finished.
Regards
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Ford GPW 86534 DoD 12-11-42...in progress!
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Ford GPW 86534 DoD 12-11-42...in progress!
Resto thread: viewtopic.php?f=144&t=198728
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Re: 1944 GPW 161784
Fantastic find! Hope to see more photos when your restoration goes along. I see your 1943 Ford GPW is really close to mine! Cool! Take care
Respectfully,
Bryan I.
Coupeville, WA
GPW 103743 4/1/43 -Dallas, TX., USA 20365988 S
MB-T 22938 -Feb./Mar. 43', USA 0223127
Bryan I.
Coupeville, WA
GPW 103743 4/1/43 -Dallas, TX., USA 20365988 S
MB-T 22938 -Feb./Mar. 43', USA 0223127
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