1942 GPW #51296
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1942 GPW #51296
We do know some of the past history. Most of its life it was supposedly kept inside a barn. We are currently trying to obtain more info from the prior owner. More on that later.
The engine was complete when we got it although it had not run in many years. It is a '48 CJ2A engine which had cracked and was welded at some point. Because of this, another engine was acquired and sent out for rebuilding yesterday. It is a 1948 block that will be dressed up as correct as possible for the July '42 GPW.
We do know that this would have been manufactured under the F2 contract but how could we tell which plant it came from? Also, would this have had the blue or white markings from the factory?
Jim
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
It does have some minor rust and frame damage.
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Overall, not too bad for 75 years old.
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
If you post a clear photo of the frame ID stamp, some G503 member can likely tell you which Ford plant built your GPW.
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Blue
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Thank you Chuck!
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Frame stamping....
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Data plate.....
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Hello,
Thats a nice decent jeep you've got yourself there!
Any chance you can post a photo of the mirror bracket- in particular the hardware/acorn nuts etc for that swing arm?
Yours looks to be nice and original from a distance. This is often a missing part on many jeeps found, so to help others out (as there is always debate over what is correct!!!), it would be great to see some more close up shots of the mirror bracket. IF your happy to, even to know what size wrench fits those acorn nuts- conjecture between 5/8 and 9/16, brass or steel reigns supreme on that topic!!!
Cheers,
Ian.
Thats a nice decent jeep you've got yourself there!
Any chance you can post a photo of the mirror bracket- in particular the hardware/acorn nuts etc for that swing arm?
Yours looks to be nice and original from a distance. This is often a missing part on many jeeps found, so to help others out (as there is always debate over what is correct!!!), it would be great to see some more close up shots of the mirror bracket. IF your happy to, even to know what size wrench fits those acorn nuts- conjecture between 5/8 and 9/16, brass or steel reigns supreme on that topic!!!
Cheers,
Ian.
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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
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Hello Ian,
Yes, this Jeep is fairly original. It may have only had a father and son owners prior to when it followed me home 18 years ago. At the time, I wasn't looking for one but it found me.
Always glad to get pictures of components to help others. There was just enough light outside now to grab the below photos. After scraping off multiple layers of paint, the acorn nuts are definitely 5/8". They look to be original and are steel. The bracket bolts to the body seem to have been replaced at some point. They are various lengths.
Jim
Yes, this Jeep is fairly original. It may have only had a father and son owners prior to when it followed me home 18 years ago. At the time, I wasn't looking for one but it found me.
Always glad to get pictures of components to help others. There was just enough light outside now to grab the below photos. After scraping off multiple layers of paint, the acorn nuts are definitely 5/8". They look to be original and are steel. The bracket bolts to the body seem to have been replaced at some point. They are various lengths.
Jim
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Jim
Good luck with your project Nice to see you still have the original data plate matching to the frame. Looks very much like your jeep was manufactured at fords Louisville Kentucky plant.
regards Nick
Good luck with your project Nice to see you still have the original data plate matching to the frame. Looks very much like your jeep was manufactured at fords Louisville Kentucky plant.
regards Nick
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
Hi Jim,
Thanks for taking the time to go out and grab those photo's. It surely will help others in the future and aid with another data point. While the different screws to attach to the body indicate disturbance, simply (for some of us!) knowing the 5/8 and steel nuts are on there helps in other ways!
Cheers and thanks again,
Ian.
Thanks for taking the time to go out and grab those photo's. It surely will help others in the future and aid with another data point. While the different screws to attach to the body indicate disturbance, simply (for some of us!) knowing the 5/8 and steel nuts are on there helps in other ways!
Cheers and thanks again,
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
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
While my nephew was cleaning up an F script grill bought for this Jeep, he discovered some yellow paint across the front of it. Upon close examination, it is on top of the second layer of olive drab paint and roughly 4" wide. It runs across the front near the top to the far side of each headlight. Does anyone recognize a mark like that?
Also found some lettering on the top surface. So far we are unable to decipher it.
Also found some lettering on the top surface. So far we are unable to decipher it.
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
We have been busy the last few weeks on this GPW. The front end sheet metal has been removed. Engine, trans and transmission are out. The remaining wiring, gauges, pedals, etc are out. Both upper front shock mounts have been replaced. The left front spring, front hangar had been rewelded too far forward for some reason. I've cut it off and temporarily bolted on a new hangar to the original holes. After doing this, we noticed that the shackle has more of an angle than the other front spring. It must be an incorrect spring.
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Re: 1942 GPW #51296
A previous owner had stripped most of the exterior paint off years ago. That is only a thin, worn coat of primer. The inside was another story. That had many layers of different colors on top of the original olive drab. The inside of the tub has been stripped to bare metal and a base coat of primer applied. On the dash, we found original Navy markings as shown below. This will be preserved.
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