42 GPW #1871 Restoration

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:45 am

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by Tarsyn » Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:19 pm

Nice work so far!

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:20 am

started removing and replacing rotten pieces this week end.
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:26 am

Tool box bottoms
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1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:28 am

corner metal
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:51 am

Tonight I will have to cut out the rear floor panel rot.
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1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:15 am

Forgot to put the picture of the hat channel with white oak installed
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by Michael O. » Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:36 pm

Looking good! Are you services for hire? I'm serious!

She'll be done in no time. Keep up the good work!
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by htc » Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:19 am

Hello 1943Willysgpw,

Very nice work indeed. Especially the fact that you manufacture all replacement parts yourself is top.
I did not find the hat channel anywhere and I am not able to make one myself so I am stuck ...
How did you do it?

I have a question about this picture:

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What is the white stuff? Is this to make welding easier?

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:59 am

It is reflection from the grinder marks.
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1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:04 am

here is some more
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:12 am

Hat channel. First you measure the old dimensions. then mark them on the sheet metal. (first pic as represented by paper). Then put the metal into the sheet metal brake (I bought a cheapo one 10 years ago from Steve's Wholesale Tools) To the inside line and bend it 90 degrees. flip the metal over and line it up to the outside line and bend it 90 degrees. Then do the other side in the same order
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"None of us are as smart as all of us"

1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:16 am

If I remember correctly the rear hat channel is 33 inches long, 3/4 inch high, 1 1/4 inch wide, 3/4 inch legs.
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1942 GPW 1871 DoD 2-27-42 Dallas Plant
1945 GPW 247890 DoD 1-26-45 Louisville Plant
1942 GTB 136166 DoD 9-18-42
1942 GTB 135938 DoD
1952 M100

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Re: 42 GPW #1871 Restoration

Post by htc » Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:54 pm

1943Willysgpw wrote:It is reflection from the grinder marks.
Of course. Sorry. This was stupid question... :oops:
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