1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:46 am

Hi Blair, thank you for visiting my build page. I got the cabinet from Harbor Freight and went to Tractor Supply and bought some angle iron. I welded the stand at correct height to me so my back won't hurt when I am blasting. I painted it Krylon Red to closely match the cabinet. Simple magnetic light shines through the glass so I can see. and I have a Ridgid 12-gal. Wet/Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower as a purge to elevate back pressure and so I can see inside. All plugs into my 110 Volt home extension cord. The air compressor is a little Kobalt model 215921. 30 gallon, 120 volt, 15 amps, 60 Hz. HP 1.8. Psi 175. It has 5.7 SCFM @ 90 and 7.0 SCFM @ 40. Hope this helps.

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:04 pm

Today I had some time to finish the driver side rear hub and install the axle. I packed the bearings the old fashioned way. The way my dad taught me. I added new brakes and used the old hardware where I could just because it looks stronger. :roll: The hub turns like it should and I even figured out how to adjust the brakes. I'm getting excited now, one step closer to wheels and tires.

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Post by crazychevelleman » Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:37 pm

Today I finished the Passenger (R) side rear.

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by Av8er » Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:20 am

Do you have the frame number for your GPW? My GPW tub is currently under restoration and the original hood number is 20385133 with a frame number of 113639 and a GPW engine #48417. I am trying to estimate the delivery date as it appears the vehicle was rebuilt either late or post war. The glove box data plates belonged to Willys MB serial # 424613 with a DOD of 3--9-45. Needless to say this caused much confusion during my initial research since numerous parts were F marked with a GPW frame, tub and engine. The State vehicle registration says 1942 Ford #48417. From Tom's post it appears that my vehicle may have also been built at the Dallas plant near the same time as yours. Keep up the great work I enjoy watching your restoration.
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Post by crazychevelleman » Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:23 pm

Well she's finally on her own wheels for the first time in forever.

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Post by Nick_ » Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:23 pm

I really like the jerry can!

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:49 pm

Finally got the Motor in. I am now working on the drive shafts and I have the wrong ones. I have to figure out what to do. Moving right along. A pic of the younger me in the Marines training for Desert Storm.

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Post by 70th Division » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:00 pm

Hello,

A first class project you are completing there !
Looking fantastic ,That's going to be one nice jeep when you are done indeed !

I want to thank you for your service to our Great Country, USA !!!


Keep up your good works !


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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by Tarsyn » Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:00 am

1/321FA wrote:
thidisbogus wrote:Looking good Ken!

Isn't it amazing ow relaxing it is to be piddling with the jeep while listening to 40's music?

The work is looking great and I too like to listen to 40s music when building my jeep. Small world, eh?
It is funny, I too love to listen to 40's music when I work on my jeep. It seems more common than not. Love the looks of your engine too!

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by sawbuck » Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:23 pm

Sorry if I am picking this up late. I missed the comment on why you replaced the engine built by G&G (Page 5) with the engine built by Vilas.
Can you explain what happened?

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:02 pm

Yes, G&G sold me an engine that had a cracked block in the lifter valley. They repaired the crack with JB weld and sold it to me. When I got the engine home I began to prep it for install, after removing the lifter pan cover I noticed it. I took the engine back to Joe and he refunded my money promptly, he said,"I wouldn't have sold it to you if I knew it was there". I then took my money and my engine that came with the parts I got to Vilas Motor Works Inc. in Bryan Texas., they did a great job. I had it balanced, stainless steel valves and three angle valve job. Almost everything is new or NOS in the motor except for the crank, I couldn't find an NOS one. The engine is original matching numbers to my jeep.

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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by twinflyer17 » Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:17 pm

Crazychavelleman,

First of all, thank you for your service (also to the others on here who have served as well :D ). Since I was a kid (and even still) I've dreamed of being a Marine! There are Marine Corp posters still hanging in my old bedroom at my parent's house to prove it...Too bad Uncle Sam thinks that mild asthma would keep me from being a good soldier :evil: that said, I decided to get into MVs to fulfill my military dreams :lol:

Second of all, you've done an excellent job on your GPW so far, especially with documenting the process along the way! I can honestly say the biggest regret I have with my GPW resto was not documenting the entire process. Keep up the good work! I'm excited to follow your progress.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by Chuck Lutz » Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:56 pm

CCM....good progress on the GPW!
Before you fit everything on the front end...do a test...
1) Bolt radiator with pads to frame
2) Check where the fan fits into the shroud
3) If it sits LOW, then this is the time to install a shim or two on each side under the front motor mounts.
4) Doing it with grill & fenders, genny, etc. installed is a Royal PITA compared to where you are now.

Just one thing to check in a few minutes that will avoid some downtime later on...
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:22 am

Thanks fellas for the nice comments and tips. Today I purchased an NOS Copper head gasket. The engine shop either forgot the long bolt at the back of the head or I failed to supply it. Either way the head has to come off to remove the stud and install the longer one. I figure I can also install my "F" head bolts at this time as well.
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Re: 1942 Ford GPW #20385883 rebuild

Post by crazychevelleman » Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:46 pm

I'm glad that I decided to fit the floor pans to the frame before I welded them in the tub. Because they don't fit!!!! The holes line up in the mounting points but on the driver side it looks like the transmission is hitting the floor pan. Has anyone else experienced this, what would you do to fix a problem of this sort?

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