Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by Niblet » Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:41 pm

Thanks for taking the time to post the comparison,,I'll be getting some for mine,,did you order them online?
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:03 am

Niblet wrote:Thanks for taking the time to post the comparison,,I'll be getting some for mine,,did you order them online?
I picked my Milton Hi-Flow fitting up off of Amazon. Man, I live out in the sticks, so I am used to waiting weeks for orders. Bought these online from Amazon and had them the next day! I'm impressed...but doesn't take much to do that nowadays. :D
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:53 am

I attended a parade today with Kelley. A little warm. Probably shouda run with the top up, but he likes it better with the top off. He said he was a little sore today as he used the weed eater for three hours yesterday in the heat. He is amazing. Still looking good at 93:

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A couple other G503 materialized:

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This one was loaded up a bit. Made little Zeph look naked:

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By far the largest parade I have been in and the most spectators I have seen:

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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by Niblet » Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:09 am

very cool,,looks like a good time was had,,nice weather too!
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:47 pm

Niblet wrote:very cool,,looks like a good time was had,,nice weather too!
It was nice. 90 degrees today. If you are heading to TP, you'll come right on by our place on the way. I wish I was on my way there now, but every year I have a meeting on Tuesday night of the event week that I can't miss. Hopefully, I will be down there on Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to it as always!
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by Niblet » Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:55 pm

I have the Diesel loaded up with a MB frame, and an engine core, I will be dropping them off in Oregon along my way
for rebuilding, dipping etc.
I Will look ya up Wed Eve or Thurs,,will you be bringing any "toys"?
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:54 pm

Niblet wrote:I have the Diesel loaded up with a MB frame, and an engine core, I will be dropping them off in Oregon along my way
for rebuilding, dipping etc.
I Will look ya up Wed Eve or Thurs,,will you be bringing any "toys"?
If all goes well, I am bringing my Dodge WC52. And some parts to sell...I hope! 8)
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:58 am

Wow, my thread burst over the 100,000 view mark! Not quite the first to 100,000, but close. Likely the first non-database thread to reach that mark.

Thank you everyone...and give your MB or GPW a salute tomorrow on July 4th!!! May even post a photo myself tomorrow...one of my favorite things to do. 8) :lol:

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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by OldGPW » Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:37 pm

Hey Zeph, no surprise there; you do great work and have fun doing it! No wonder everyone enjoys reading about it.

Keep up the work! 8)
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:24 pm

OldGPW wrote:Hey Zeph, no surprise there; you do great work and have fun doing it! No wonder everyone enjoys reading about it.

Keep up the work! 8)
Thank you. I made myself a sign for Father's Day to provide additional motivation for me:

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The slogan came in handy for a local July 4th parade today. There was a GPW that needed a bit of assistance in order to Keep 'Em Rolling! I think the heat was taking a toll on everything.

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The heat didn't seem to bother Lt. Kelley...aged 93. Right around a 100 degrees and still insisted on wearing his flight jacket for the parade:

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What a trooper!! Happy 4th!!
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by Boyso » Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:07 pm

Wow fantastic Zeph!

Your recent photos of your garage has been of great help as we're having a garage built at the moment and you're giving us plenty of ideas! :)
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 6:02 pm

Boyso wrote:Wow fantastic Zeph!

Your recent photos of your garage has been of great help as we're having a garage built at the moment and you're giving us plenty of ideas! :)
Thank you. That is good to hear you are working on a garage project. I have to continue to pinch myself every time I am out there. It is like a dream.

Good luck with your build!
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by 1/321FA » Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:50 am

Great photos, Zeph. Thanks for taking a vet for a ride in the parade. Salute!
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by zepher11 » Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:07 pm

1/321FA wrote:Great photos, Zeph. Thanks for taking a vet for a ride in the parade. Salute!
Thanks Eric. My pleasure.
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Re: Zeph's '42 Ford GPW

Post by thidisbogus » Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:39 pm

Great photos Zeph. Glad the Lieutenant is still with us.


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