Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Create a thread to track the progress of you MB/GPW restoration progress. Previously a General Discussion board.
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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:35 pm

Thank you Claude! I do appreciate that very much.


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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:36 am

Looks Great. Thanks for sharing the picture.
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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:03 am

More than welcome. Thanks for looking 1943Willys

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by Navarre » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:11 pm

Very nice axe, Rodney...Congrats
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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:19 pm

At the Mullins Open House 2014:

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by Navarre » Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:03 pm

Nice pics, nice uniform and nice family!

Thanks for share those pics.

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:05 pm

Thank you Rodrigo!

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Mon May 26, 2014 4:08 pm

Installed the canvas top purchased from Weebee Webbing. Very good product. I installed it following instructions and checking measurements. I am watering it down and drying repeatedly while installed so that it shrinks to fit. You will notice the shovel and axe additions. Zeph was kind enough to pick up the shovel for me at Tower Park last year.

I need to get the windshield wipers replaced as I wrenched one side off tightening it too much. Ron says he won't have any available for a couple of months.

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by horrocks » Tue May 27, 2014 1:51 am

All you need to do now Rodney is save up and get those wheels changed.

No point in spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar. Or even a few hundred bucks of wheel.. :-)
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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Tue May 27, 2014 10:32 am

You're right Toby. That is definitely on my list. Has anyone had any experience selling the non-combat rims? I figure I could subsidize the expense a little.

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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by gearhead » Tue May 27, 2014 10:37 am

Swap meets are the best places to move your Civilian wheels.
16 inch are easier to sell than 15 inch.
I have bought some on craigslist too.
Have sold nice 16 inch ones for $25-$50 each.

nice jeep, you have done a very comendable job!
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Re: Motorpool Restoration 1943 GPW 124269

Post by thidisbogus » Tue May 27, 2014 10:38 am

Thank you Ed!!!


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