MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
I had a thermostat put in the same way. Cleaned it all up, put in a 160 stat after a drilled a small hole in it and now with the extra cooling radiator on day it is over 100 my temp gauge does not exceet 168 even i stop and go traffic.
Nice catch and repair.
Nice catch and repair.
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
By the way, the head is back from the shop. We should expect to see a greater seal now.
Now Im waiting to hear back from the The New England Classic Car Company . I sent the Oil Pan out for Steam Cleaning.
Thanks to: The New England Classic Car Company
http://www.newenglandclassics.com
Now Im waiting to hear back from the The New England Classic Car Company . I sent the Oil Pan out for Steam Cleaning.
Thanks to: The New England Classic Car Company
http://www.newenglandclassics.com
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
Have a slight issue here.
Here is the engine block with the head and gasket removed.
Here is the old gasket.
Here is the new copper gasket.
It lines up perfectly except for this water port.
Is this an issue?
Should we modify the new gasket?
Should we use a copper seal spray still?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Here is the engine block with the head and gasket removed.
Here is the old gasket.
Here is the new copper gasket.
It lines up perfectly except for this water port.
Is this an issue?
Should we modify the new gasket?
Should we use a copper seal spray still?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
No issue , put it together!
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...and do use the copper spray!
Is it true real Jeeps have flat fenders?
Alone cannot you it resist!
Alone cannot you it resist!
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
Thanks guys. Some additions.
Before sanding and repaint
Oooooh! Look what we found?
After clean, sand, and repaint.
After clean, sand, and repaint.
Before sanding and repaint
Oooooh! Look what we found?
After clean, sand, and repaint.
After clean, sand, and repaint.
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
Now completed and ready to go back in.
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
That oil filter looks great Warbird, nice work!
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Thanks Beers! The accolades goes to my dad for the majority of the work. He's got the time and penitence for the most of this. I just help out when I can. Heres a little before and after.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
Hey guys. So we replaced the head gasket and had her running well for 20 seconds until there was an oil leak from the oil filter canister. We tightened it down afterwards and from there on we couldn't get her to start. We then replaced the coil, points, condenser, rotor, cap, and battery. Still can't get her to start. Help!
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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OKAY!! So we've replaced the plugs and starter and now she runs like a champ! Check out the engine bay now.
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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Very nice. Impressed.
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Beautiful engine bay. Go Devil Powerrrr!!!!
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Ford GPW 86534 DoD 12-11-42...in progress!
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Re: MB / GPW 1942 Jeep Project
Don't know why all my photos are now unlinked. either way... theres an update.
Hey guys, small update on the Jeep. A friend of my father's and I decided to restore our 1941 Columbia that we picked up a year or two ago. She needed to be totally gone through and Ryan did a great job! But how do we combine the Jeep and Bike together? We acquired for $10 an old Tule bike rack. Some angle iron was used to attach the rear frame and body bolts, behind the bumperettes. We bought two hook bolts and attached them onto the bumperettes to create a strong structure. Then we attached the Tule rack across horizontally. Last, we needed a stabilizer bar. Luckily the spare tire is in line with the front down tube on the bike frame, so a small pipe clamp was purchased and reworked to fit into one of the spare tires empty bolt holes. Some finishing touches and a coat of paint and TA DA!
We still have to replace the rubber and plastic straps with period ones. Our goal with any additions like this to the Jeep is to be able to remove them without any trace. The motivation to finally get this project done was for the Connecticut Fallen Heros Foundation. They hosted an event this past Saturday to honor three Connecticut residents that we're killed in the line of duty. Two from the Iraq wars and one from Vietnam. We we're requested to attend with the Jeep. While I was unfortunately away, my father and mother were there for support! The event took place at the lovely Indian Ledge Park in Trumbull.
Miss Connecticut was there too and agreed to a photo op!
My parents with Miss Connecticut and the Jeep. In the end it was a great event that we both looking forward being to next year!
Hey guys, small update on the Jeep. A friend of my father's and I decided to restore our 1941 Columbia that we picked up a year or two ago. She needed to be totally gone through and Ryan did a great job! But how do we combine the Jeep and Bike together? We acquired for $10 an old Tule bike rack. Some angle iron was used to attach the rear frame and body bolts, behind the bumperettes. We bought two hook bolts and attached them onto the bumperettes to create a strong structure. Then we attached the Tule rack across horizontally. Last, we needed a stabilizer bar. Luckily the spare tire is in line with the front down tube on the bike frame, so a small pipe clamp was purchased and reworked to fit into one of the spare tires empty bolt holes. Some finishing touches and a coat of paint and TA DA!
We still have to replace the rubber and plastic straps with period ones. Our goal with any additions like this to the Jeep is to be able to remove them without any trace. The motivation to finally get this project done was for the Connecticut Fallen Heros Foundation. They hosted an event this past Saturday to honor three Connecticut residents that we're killed in the line of duty. Two from the Iraq wars and one from Vietnam. We we're requested to attend with the Jeep. While I was unfortunately away, my father and mother were there for support! The event took place at the lovely Indian Ledge Park in Trumbull.
Miss Connecticut was there too and agreed to a photo op!
My parents with Miss Connecticut and the Jeep. In the end it was a great event that we both looking forward being to next year!
Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
Christopher Soltis
Dedicated to the preservation and education of The Sikorsky Memorial Airport
CASC Blog Page: http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/
Warbird Wear: http://warbirdwear.com/
Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?
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What photo hosting service did you use?
That's why I don't use a host...I just post directly to g503. There are so many old posts over the years that have lost the photos attached to them that it's a shame all those How-Tos and unique items have been lost.
That's why I don't use a host...I just post directly to g503. There are so many old posts over the years that have lost the photos attached to them that it's a shame all those How-Tos and unique items have been lost.
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