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So true. By the time the last replacement part is bolted on to that Ford, you will have spent $5K or more on parts alone.Finding those parts is realtively easy. Paying for them is another story.
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My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW
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Yes, I get to witness another TW project.
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Today I tucked the WC51 away on dollies and moved the unrestored Ben Hur trailer outside to make room for the GPW. I then went to work on the GPW in preparation for removing the body from the frame and setting the tub on a dolly for restoration work. Got her fired up yesterday and she ran pretty well but I was pouring gas down a funnel and tube directly to the carb. Tested the tranny and transfer case and all seemed okay, however the real test is yet to come. Removed the bumperettes and the fabricated hitch tongue which will be replaced with a pintle hook if I can find one. Gas tank and radiator are in pretty bad shape and I will take them to a radiator company in San Antonio to see if the can clean up and coat the tank and repair the radiator. If not, I am looking at an expense of around $950 to replace these items. Wish me luck.
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Is the rear panel "F" script? If so, I wonder if a really good welder could weld it back in place. Cool how they used the rear seat retainer studs for the tailgate latch.
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So does this mean you're not going to make the San Antonio Bass Pro Shop show in October?
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NDT, the rear panel is Ford script but the majority of the letter was welded over. I have a new rear panel on the way. mkcoen, unfortunately I will be in Houston at that time. Maybe next time.
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Not much done today. Did make a dolly to put the bed on and then I worked on trying to uncover the hood number. Very pleased with the result and the number is in Blue Drab to boot.
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Ya know...I may still have some seat frames for that baby. I'll look in the "forgotten shed".
Hey...at least there's no wood needing paint on this project!!
Speaking of paint, do you have a paint code for that color?
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Off the top of my head I would say 319. I am using TM Ordanance paint
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Any way to tell by the hood number where the jeep was stationed?
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I do not know yet but I will try to get an answer to that question. I hope it is possible since my jeep did not have a front bumper and the rear bumperettes are pretty much toast. The passenger side rear has a faded yellow dot about 4" in diameter. Never seen on of those.
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Been slacking a little but did get some work done today. Besides assembling a host of parts, I separated the tub from the chassis and set it on its own dolly for body work. Also did a first pass pressure wash attempt until my P/W crapped out so looks like I will be cleaning the carb tomorrow to get it back in action. Here are a few pictures:
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Okay wait a minute, how did we 32 posts on this thread and I did not even see it!
Sweet , TWM is on a roll again. Lets find some wood to paint
Sweet , TWM is on a roll again. Lets find some wood to paint
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No wood this time Mr. Swiss. I have still not recovered from the abuse at the hands of the WC. 
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Not true: You have a wood bumper reinforcement: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=117050&hilit=bumper+wood+paintedNo wood this time Mr. Swiss. I have still not recovered from the abuse at the hands of the WC.
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Caught me on a technicality Clinto. Actually beside the front bumper wood reinforcement there are oak fillers (unpainted) inside hat channels that are welded to floor pans of the GPW. I assume they are in the Willys MB versions as well. I stand corrected.
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I can't wait to see your painted wood.
Wait, that came out wrong.
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Don't forget the wood blocks on the hood.Caught me on a technicality Clinto. Actually beside the front bumper wood reinforcement there are oak fillers (unpainted) inside hat channels that are welded to floor pans of the GPW. I assume they are in the Willys MB versions as well. I stand corrected.
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I love how much we can learn on simple posts. I hope some of us are reviewing the Nuclear plant safety manuals for errors!
lmao
. I hope some of us are reviewing the Nuclear plant safety manuals for errors!lmao
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Yes but the wood in the hat channels stay wet and rot out the hat channels, had to replace mine when I restored my GPW