VEP Ford GPW owners, sn, DoD and reg no. Please add yours.

Feb, 1942 - GPW1 thru end of first contract, April, 1942 - GPW15000 NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Post by gianjeep » Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:18 am

hey,here is my gpw

sn 42340
dod 4.6.42

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Post by eduard » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:07 am

ford gpw 3174,eduard schockherr czech republic,no data plates

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Post by gregjeep » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:33 am

Please add #20710 DoD 4/30/42
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Post by signsup » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:02 am

GPW 14280 No Date Plates Rebuilt CJ engine Black Sheller SW Decal Air Cleaner Jerry Can and B/0 Light No TR spring Trailer Socket Winterization Kit - Robert Brough
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Post by gidad » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:29 pm

10448, DOD 3/25/42 Russ Rice.Has a 442 block. I know the owners back to the late 50's but nothing of its military service. Years ago I saw for sale in Supply Line GPW 10447. Never did follow up. Wonder what happened to it.

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Post by BANTAM41 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:13 pm

GPW 73223/10-12-42/Hood# 20733858 (willy's Chassis) Paolo Galang - Phillipines
1942 GPW SN #73223
1953 Willys M38 with M100 Trailer
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Post by jlm118 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:55 pm

1942 Ford GPW-6382 coming on line soon. Early Willys pattern frame. 5 year project now. No data plates yet. Don't know what number to use for Date of Delivery.

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Post by surrey_film » Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:51 pm

Dear All,

I'd just like to say hello to all my fellow VEP owners. I'm new to the forum and new to Jeep ownership, although I've always had old cars - Austins, Triumphs and a Triumph TR3 mostly. Now I've taken the plunge - big time - and have bought a GPW in need of complete restoration. This is a long haul job, on a time and funds permitting basis, but I'm loving what I'm finding out already...

So here's the gen:

Serial No: GPW7258
Date of Delivery: 03-20-42
Engine number: CJ-2A39598

It's script bodied, with glove-box numbers that match the GPW stamp on the Willys frame. It has a Willys engine which, although it's stamped as a CJ, is of the wartime type i.e. chain driven timing gear. All I know of the vehicle's history, is that it was recently imported to the UK from the US. And it has traces of yellow and black striped paint (amongst some blue and various shades of green) which make me think it may have lived on an airfield for some time. I don't think I'm going to find a hood number, as there's little paint remaining under which to search. But that's it for now - I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions in the months and years to come - what an amazing resource these forums are!

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David

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Post by JAB » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:03 pm

Welcome!

You've come to the right place. To help us help you, you'll need to learn how to post pictures, & then you'll be off to a great start on a great restoration!
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Post by maarten » Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:27 am

Hi Frank,

Another one for your list. I just imported it from the US.

GPW27884
Chassis and body match
Date of delivery: 6-29-42
GPW engine (number not known yet)
Previous location: Joplin Missouri
New location: Netherlands (Europe)
New owner: Maarten Sliphorst

No hood number available...

Status: Rusty, doesn't run for now.

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Post by jeepfinger » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:09 pm

Hi David,
Let me welcome you to the Gee :) You have a very nice vechicle early vep GPW. It is a shame about the engine, but there is an early one for sale on the for sale section
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This would be very close, but no cigar as they say.
surrey_film wrote:I don't think I'm going to find a hood number, as there's little paint remaining under which to search.
Have a look on the back panel, just above the script Ford, like this.

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Dave, don't be frightened to ask any question at all, no matter how daft you think it is, we all have been there. Looking forward to your progress. I guess that live in Surrey :?: and in the Film industry :?: by your username.
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Dave
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Post by gregjeep » Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:56 am

I thought I had entered mine already. S.n. 20710 DoD 4/30/42 Thanks, Greg Dimsha

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Post by wheeeeler » Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:34 pm

Ford GPW 2135 Willy's frame, has cut out for M48 dash mount, and looks like a radio jeep also
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Post by surrey_film » Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:05 pm

Thanks for the welcome JAB and Dave,

Yes, had a bit of trouble trying to upload pics - I'll try and crack it and get some stills up for you to see. And yes, slightly transparent user name...

I'm sure I'll have plenty of obvious questions to fire at you all - but as I said, having browsed the forums, it really is an amazing resource.

Re the engine, I have been offered an engine block swap by a friend of mine. He has a GPW block and is happy to take my Willys block in return. Any drawbacks that you can think of (assuming that his isn't cracked)?

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Post by lt.luke » Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:47 pm

Re the engine, I have been offered an engine block swap by a friend of mine. He has a GPW block and is happy to take my Willys block in return. Any drawbacks that you can think of (assuming that his isn't cracked)?
Check the bores, as it could need boring or sleeving, and check for cracks. I would also only trade only the parts you get. In other words, don't trade a complete motor for a bare block. Also, if you are swapping for a bare block or less than a complete engine, it's very important to get the main bearing caps.


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