My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

[papabear]

I've been trying to figure out what that "sump" is under the driver's seat.

I thought maybe it was the battery compartment but the dimensions don't seem right, and there's not enough volume to be the fuel tank (is it?):

- What is that area?


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YUP...that's where the push water container goes.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

The fuel tank (push water) sits in the sump area under the drivers seat.

 

[Another Ahab]

What, maybe 15 gallons?

And if you drop the transmission into reverse, doesn't the push water automatically become pull water?

But:

- How do it know!?

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Tried to get the final prep done for start-up but fell a few items short. Will add the fluids tomorrow and some basic wiring and hopefully, this sucker will fire up. Here are some photos.

 

[mkcoen]

Looks amazing! Good luck tomorrow. Since the rains coming in I'm guessing it'll be nice in cool in the shop for any work that needs done.

 

[papabear]

Absolutely beautiful as expected!!

You MAY need some spark plug wires before ya fire it up.

 

[zout]

That baby is looking absolutely SWEET TWM

 

[4X4M38]

Thanks for the links to your builds Kent! Just burned two hours catching up. Outstanding work.
Maybe there is hope for mine!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Been out of action for a few weeks with a sprained wrenching wrist. I am not good at assembling things with just my left hand. Anyway, got into cleaning my fuel tank which has been sitting for years. Fortunately, I cleaned up the major gunk last year and started the final cleaning yesterday. Bought a tank restoration kit with sealer but decided to tackle the major remaining rust using the electrolosis method. I made two large anodes out of steal rods and insulated them with wooden blocks with the tank being the cathode. Filled the tank with water and washing soda mix and applied a 12V battery trickle charger. I have used this method before on my deuce and WC51 but never a gas tank. Seems to be working great since I have removed a ton of crud off the sacrificial rods so far. Also, started blasting of the front fenders with are the last major item I need to blast. Here are some pictures.

 

[papabear]

Slow and easy takes the race every time....Looking good Bro.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Over one month since my last update and things are totally out of control. Trying desperately to get the GPW done so I can put her in the town Independence Day Parade along with the WC51. Some life things getting in the way but I hope to have her assembled within the next week. Then it will be stencils and canvas. It will be close. Here are some photos in no particular order. May take two posts.

 

[Another Ahab]

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Oh my God, TWM; it's all so clean, the assembly looks like one of those shots of a NASA satellite assembly or something, your work standards are phenomenal, awe-inspiring!

My favorite shot is the assembly pieces on the bed, I bet that the domestic situation and things between you and Mama get pretty exciting from time-to-time; that right?

 

[Another Ahab]

Over one month since my last update and things are totally out of control.

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Oh my God, TWM; it's all so clean, the assembly looks like one of those shots of a NASA satellite assembly or something, your work standards are phenomenal, awe-inspiring!

Nobody sets the bar hight like you do Tinwoodsman; NOBODY.

The photos you take of the work on your projects always remind me of one of these clean-room shots. You know, everything just perfect:

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Thanks Ahab. As far as the wife, it is all in how you train them.

 

[mobileauto2000]

If she reads this blog you'r dead!

 

[Another Ahab]

My favorite shot is the assembly pieces on the bed, I bet that the domestic situation and things between you and Mama get pretty exciting from time-to-time; that right?

Thanks Ahab. As far as the wife, it is all in how you train them.

If she reads this blog you'r dead!

Then maybe we should start talking in code here:

 

[Tinwoodsman]

After 48 years she fully understands sick humor.

 

[Jamesan]

Looks good, you will have fun driving it.

 

[papabear]

I hope I get the honor of riding in that magnificent jeep one day.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Just about a week short of 2 years since I started this thread. She is just about buttoned up but I thought I would post some photos of the my GPW when I got here home. I will follow with the finished product photos next. So here goes.......