My first Ford Gpw

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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by Mark Jesic » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:01 am

Looking good Dfast, i noticed your brake and clutch pedals are that of a slat grille, is that intentional ?


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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by dfast » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:56 am

It is not intentional, this is what I had in parts. I think clutch pedal is not correct and should be replaced.
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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by 70th Division » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:07 am

Hello Dfast,

You have done a great job rebuilding and saving your jeep !!
It looks great, thanks for taking all the time and effort to post your restoration here for all to see !

Impressive work and dedication to get it done,
Keep 'em Rolling !


Best Regards,

Ray

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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by Mark Jesic » Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:32 am

Forget the pedals DFast, its still a really nice job, and a credit to you. :D

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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by dfast » Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:21 pm

Thanks guys,

Most difficult is to be patient with details, but that makes big difference in final impression. Honestly, I am satisfied with what is done until now, but there are much better finalized jeeps shown here on g503.

I will replace clutch pedal not because of originality, but this one is not tight in arm. With fully tighten arm bolt I can still rotate pedal, so I am assuming that pedal is belong to slat or later jeeps. Also, brake pedal is too close to steering column, and clutch pedal is a bit lower. Probably the arm shaft bracket is a bit bent. Any way It wasn't possible to see that before body is installed, but I will wait to find good clutch pedal for proper alignment.

Fix them :D and keep them rolling
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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by dfast » Wed May 23, 2018 1:53 pm

Hi All,

One recent photo :-)

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Not too much things were done in between, summer top is on.
Inner windshield frame makes me some problems. Bents which are "minor", makes glass installation impossible. Simply, that piece should be 100% straight . As a result of forced attempt of installation one glass is broken, now waiting for new one.

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CJ3B 1969 ex Army
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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by Mark Jesic » Thu May 24, 2018 12:42 am

In the end it will be well worth your efforts, coming along very nicely indeed. :D

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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by YLG80 » Thu May 31, 2018 7:54 am

Great job ! Thanks for your pictures !
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Re: My first Ford Gpw

Post by 70th Division » Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:49 pm

dfast wrote:
Wed May 23, 2018 1:53 pm
Hi All,

One recent photo :-)

Image

Not too much things were done in between, summer top is on.
Inner windshield frame makes me some problems. Bents which are "minor", makes glass installation impossible. Simply, that piece should be 100% straight . As a result of forced attempt of installation one glass is broken, now waiting for new one.

Regards

Hello Dfast,

I hope all is going well in Serbia !

Any updates on your beautiful jeep ?
You did a great job !


Best Regards,
Ray


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