Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Feb, 1942 - GPW1 thru end of first contract, April, 1942 - GPW15000 NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:41 pm

OK. We need to go to Arkansas and retrieve your gauges. Then you will be able to drive this in the July 4th parade.
"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
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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:35 am

MORE PROGRESS PICTURES!!!! Oh, I forgot to say please.
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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: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by Old Pal » Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:51 pm

1943Willysgpw wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:41 pm
OK. We need to go to Arkansas and retrieve your gauges. Then you will be able to drive this in the July 4th parade.
Mine have been in Arkansas for going on 7 months. Did you get yours back yet? How long did it take?

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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by lt.luke » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:33 pm

Old Pal wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:51 pm
1943Willysgpw wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:41 pm
OK. We need to go to Arkansas and retrieve your gauges. Then you will be able to drive this in the July 4th parade.
Mine have been in Arkansas for going on 7 months. Did you get yours back yet? How long did it take?

At Williamson's? They took around 9-12 months.

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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by Old Pal » Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:02 pm

lt.luke wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:33 pm
Old Pal wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:51 pm
1943Willysgpw wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:41 pm
OK. We need to go to Arkansas and retrieve your gauges. Then you will be able to drive this in the July 4th parade.
Mine have been in Arkansas for going on 7 months. Did you get yours back yet? How long did it take?

At Williamson's? They took around 9-12 months.
That's the place. I'm not in too big of a hurry so I haven't bothered to call them.

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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by lt.luke » Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:51 am

I'd call, but they are pretty good. They will do work for me in the future.

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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by lt.luke » Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:34 am

1943Willysgpw wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:35 am
MORE PROGRESS PICTURES!!!! Oh, I forgot to say please.
Here y'all go..... 1943Willysgpw....drive that junker 96 F150 down and see her for yourself, cool? :)
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Re: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:40 am

Engine bay? Boy, aren't I demanding.... :D :D
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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: Restoration thread for GPW 12078 Script

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:42 am

Here. I flipped it for you so people don't have to lay on their side to see it...... :o :o :o
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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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