NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
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NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Just picked up this very original 42 gpw. All matching numbers, and runs great. Has brown over the original paint and markings. Luckily I found the piece to weld back to the front bumper
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
That's lovely...just keep it like that and enjoy...oh and more pics please.
How is the chassis etc looking, what are your plans?
How is the chassis etc looking, what are your plans?
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
WOW!
Incredible Andy. A beauty you've got there
Thanks for shearing pictures.
Incredible Andy. A beauty you've got there
Thanks for shearing pictures.
Willys MB 1944
WIllys MB 1945
Willys MBT 1943
Bantam T3 1943
(preserved and unrestored)
WIllys MB 1945
Willys MBT 1943
Bantam T3 1943
(preserved and unrestored)
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Great find!
It would be a pity to "restore" it given it has survived this long basically intact. I am sure other members would like to see some close up photographic details. Matching number early jeeps are rare.
cheers
Bill.
It would be a pity to "restore" it given it has survived this long basically intact. I am sure other members would like to see some close up photographic details. Matching number early jeeps are rare.
cheers
Bill.
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GPW-178721 Under restoration.
GPW-178721 Under restoration.
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Think seriously about leaving it as is it is a fantastic Jeep and they are only like this once. Best of luck with it.
John
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1942 Willys MB-BRT 135673 D.O.D. 4-16-42 Now 97% finished
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1942 Willys MB-BRT 135673 D.O.D. 4-16-42 Now 97% finished
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Outstanding Jeep!
GPW #3606 “LIBBY”
"Jeep is America's only real sports car." - Enzo Ferrari
"Jeep is America's only real sports car." - Enzo Ferrari
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Awesome find!
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Hi
do you want to trade ?
gp and all my gp parts.......
Michel
do you want to trade ?
gp and all my gp parts.......
Michel
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
WOW!
This is really madness, which after more than 70 years still come for beautiful parts to the presumption.
For me, the question is, how many vehicles still in circulation, which have the original paint?
I wish you lots of fun with the car!
Greetings from Italy
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WILLYS CJ3B with trailer
WILLYS CJ3B with trailer
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
awsome , beautiful piece....
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
WOW! That's not a restore - just a repaint!
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Why repaint? Don't! Just take the time to remove the outer coat. It looks like it cleaned up fine on the numbers and the star. Might be a bit of effort and time but the results are well worth the effort. If you have a place that is damaged (bumper), or previously stripped don't fret and think you need to redo the whole thing. Things can be left alone for overall character or blended and touched up with new paint and techniques to take care of troubled areas; think of aged props in the movie industry,
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Re: NICE Unrestored 1942 gpw
Hi Andy,
In the first pic, the jeep has a mirror arm on it. Would you mind sharing some more photo's of that mirror arm please?
i`m trying to collect some data on mirror arms and generate a pattern of what was fitted to what. I grant all these years have gone by, but worth a shot!
Thanks in anticipation,
Ian.
In the first pic, the jeep has a mirror arm on it. Would you mind sharing some more photo's of that mirror arm please?
i`m trying to collect some data on mirror arms and generate a pattern of what was fitted to what. I grant all these years have gone by, but worth a shot!
Thanks in anticipation,
Ian.
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
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