Hello To All,
I have a 1945 Ford GPW that I'm trying to research to see where it was made and where it might if went to. Can anyone help me? Here is the info that I posted under the research section that I have found so far:
Data Tag Serial #: 277423
Engine Serial #: GPW 277423
Right Frame Rail Serial # (if looking at jeep head on): 277423 (with star)
Left Side Lower Engine # (if looking at jeep head on) (oval shaped data tag near bottom of block): 013522
Date of Delivery: 07-26-1945
Gross Weight: 8253
Data Tag Type: Aluminum (originals have never been removed, affixed by rivets) (includes aluminum shipping data tag on dash)
Type: Ford
Hood #: not present
Location: Bedford, Virginia
Currently in restoration process!
1945 GPW Research Help!!!
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1945 GPW Research Help!!!
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
You must have read the GROSS WEIGHT wrong. More than likely is 3253.
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
That is the rare 1 1/2 ton GPW! JK. Post a picture of the frame rail stamping. Tom W. should be able to tell you where it was made.
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
Pending approval for the G's photo album! Will post more than frame numbers then!1943Willysgpw wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:04 pmThat is the rare 1 1/2 ton GPW! JK. Post a picture of the frame rail stamping. Tom W. should be able to tell you where it was made.
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
Your right it is a 3!
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
Honest mistake. Sounds like you have a nice GPW. Looking forward to seeing pics. Have a nice weekend.
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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!
Thanks! You too! And PM sent about pictures.
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423
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