1945 GPW Research Help!!!

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1945 GPW Research Help!!!

Post by njgrimstead » Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:48 pm

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!
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423


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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!

Post by cjv-35 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:22 pm

You must have read the GROSS WEIGHT wrong. More than likely is 3253.

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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:04 pm

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!!!

Post by njgrimstead » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:02 pm

1943Willysgpw wrote:
Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:04 pm
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.
Pending approval for the G's photo album! Will post more than frame numbers then!
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423

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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!

Post by njgrimstead » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:13 pm

cjv-35 wrote:
Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:22 pm
You must have read the GROSS WEIGHT wrong. More than likely is 3253.
Your right it is a 3!
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1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423

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Re: 1945 GPW Research Help!!!

Post by cjv-35 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:26 pm

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!!!

Post by njgrimstead » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:57 pm

cjv-35 wrote:
Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:26 pm
Honest mistake. Sounds like you have a nice GPW. Looking forward to seeing pics. Have a nice weekend.
Thanks! You too! And PM sent about pictures.
Norma Grimstead
1945 Ford GPW Serial Number: 277423


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