GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:49 pm

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Sadly, Vic, the nice old timer owner past away last year and I am told this lot was sold to
the UK. Very friendly man who I will always have fond memories of. We always ended a sale
with food and a beer :)

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:51 pm

Complete album from my Manila trip:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:55 pm

Not much progress lately due to a work accident, but I recently bought all the parts
I need to totally complete the frame-driveline-engine. Next step is to start on the
body rub work.

I sent the early 7W (July 42) Autolite dissy to Willys distributors in USA.
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And after:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:57 pm

Looking good on the engine:

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Brake lines all fitted, just need to get more clamps / put them in right places:

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Finishing up the pedal system. Pedals themselves are NOS GPW from the Manila
basement:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:00 pm

The starter had correct "7W" date code, but looked a bit poor on the inside:

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I had both the field shoe and regular starter repair kits NOS:

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Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:01 pm

Looking a bit better now:

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Note that the starter housings have alignment markings seen here:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:03 pm

Original dataplate:

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And new repro, correctly stamped from Robert in Holland:

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Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:05 pm

Original armature was no good. Shorted out. Found a good replacement in my pile:

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Starter almost ready, slatgrill starter below:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by philipj » Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:36 pm

Amazing, what a great collection.. Will you sell one of each? :P I imagine you dealt with Elvie Calderon in Manila.. I remember US voltage regulators in boxes for
$89 USD- Seriously now, will you consider selling any of you multiple items?

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:19 pm

Hello, I might sell some of it later, but I still have my 41 Slatgrill to restore and
I am help some of the local boys with parts. If you tell me what you need, I might
check to see what I have.

Many of these NOS parts are getting hard to find. I have a glass cabinet in my living
with some rare stuff. Like this NOS GPW spare parts kit:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by philipj » Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:41 pm

Very well. I will let you know regarding any spares. Thank you. Super collection.. What are the contents of that kit? Sure the is a list somewhere...

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:30 pm

Philip,

This is a complete kit of the spare parts which came with each jeep out of the factory. If I am reading
earlier posts right, then this kit was included in the wooden shipping boxes and when jeeps were assembled
the contents of this box would be removed and placed in a fabric spares bag and box thrown away.

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The contents list tag is a repro. I would be very interested in buying a real tag to complete this kit

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by philipj » Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:30 pm

Hello Hinrik,
A beautiful thing, would like to have the spark plugs :P but actually (regarding my previous question) I could really use 2 (R/H) tie rod ends.. Can you spare any?
Thanks again,
Philip.

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:11 pm

Hello, I have some NOS GPW tie rod ends. Not a complete set, will have to check

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by philipj » Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:13 pm

Perfect, Thank you..


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