Restoration Guide Books ??
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Restoration Guide Books ??
I have the AAW #1,2,3 books and the TMs. What other books would be the most beneficial for the body off restoration of the 43-44 GPWs. I ask this because, I'm used to restoring 59-60 and 66-67 corvettes as a hobby and there is a wealth of info including factory assembly manuals, chassis restoration books. Judging guideline books, etc. Is there anything of this nature out there that gives detailed pictures, running changes within model years, what F marked parts and fasteners are used and the type of F used on said parts? Just would like to make the old GPW as accurate as it can be. W/O the original blocks, I know they will never be totally correct, BUUUT. Thanks everyone for your response! Al
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
A copy of this is worth while having as far as the production changes you mentioned. Get one while you can get one.
https://www.portrayalpress.com/ProductD ... e=489-N003
https://www.portrayalpress.com/ProductD ... e=489-N003
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
If you can wait, there will be an excellent GPW Restoration Guide available this fall through the MVPA courtesy of long time g503.com member Mike Wright! He has spent countless hours putting this together. Some draft copies should be available for pre-view at the MVPA Convention this June!
viewtopic.php?f=144&t=294609&p=1708821& ... t#p1708821
viewtopic.php?f=144&t=294609&p=1708821& ... t#p1708821
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
x2 on the new version of the GPWJS Mike has worked on for a long time now! Currently clocking in at 200 pages of info and pics, it will be a "Must Have " for any serious GPW restoration!
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
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GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Do you know if it'll be available outside of the MVPA? I couldn't afford to keep my subscription but could save up for a copy of the book.
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
I’m sure it will be available through the MVPA book store at MVPA.org. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates from Mike.
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Hi Al,
Just go to this site, Ren also does a great Guidebook, had mine years
http://rensjeep.com/
Dave
Just go to this site, Ren also does a great Guidebook, had mine years
http://rensjeep.com/
Dave
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GPW 41158 June 19 1942
Bantam T3 9555 1/11/1943 USA 0258448
BSA WDM20 Sept 1940 C4343114
GPW 41158 June 19 1942
Bantam T3 9555 1/11/1943 USA 0258448
BSA WDM20 Sept 1940 C4343114
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Thanks everyone for the responses. It's people like ya'll that make the hobby what it is.
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
I go with Dave on this one. Rens book is a read full of help and info. As yo get into this hobby more and more, you will soon accumulate a good collection of jeep books. I have about 15 myself, with shelf room for more. Keep us posted.
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Is the GPW Restoration Guide available anywhere? I can't find it for sale on the MVPA web site. Thanks!
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
One of the best restoration threads on here, and there are more linked in peoples signatures.
Over 100 pages of good stuff
viewtopic.php?t=189015
Richard
Over 100 pages of good stuff
viewtopic.php?t=189015
Richard
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est DoD 8-6-43
Engine GPW219188
Frame 124798
Hood 20388356 est
built Louisville, Kentucky, March 1943
est DoD 8-6-43
Engine GPW219188
Frame 124798
Hood 20388356 est
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
I am referring to the published book referred to in post #3 above:
Michael O. wrote: ↑Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:51 pmIf you can wait, there will be an excellent GPW Restoration Guide available this fall through the MVPA courtesy of long time g503.com member Mike Wright! He has spent countless hours putting this together. Some draft copies should be available for pre-view at the MVPA Convention this June!
http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... t#p1708821
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
The GPWJS book as far as I know isn't out yet. It was surposed to be available to buy at the MVPA Convention, but for some reason it didn't happen. Mike Wright is the man to be asking, I am and lots of others are eagerly waiting for it to be published
Dave
Dave
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GPW 41158 June 19 1942
Bantam T3 9555 1/11/1943 USA 0258448
BSA WDM20 Sept 1940 C4343114
GPW 41158 June 19 1942
Bantam T3 9555 1/11/1943 USA 0258448
BSA WDM20 Sept 1940 C4343114
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Be patient! The worldwide paper shortage is hold up printing. In the meantime, there are a few of us making some last minute tweaks to it while we can. I think I have 8 or 9 different versions of this document.
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Re: Restoration Guide Books ??
Hi folks!
Please be patient! IT's very frustrating for me and the "Brain Trust" as well!!! The MVPA is equally frustrated! As Michael O'Connell said we are "tweaking" it as we can until the MVPA says they can publish it. So far over 300 pages and close to 600 photos. Ozzie has been working on the body to frame chart and the Cowl "holes' which you can follow here on the "G". They will be in the Standards.
I wish I knew a timeline but I don't now
Thanks
Mike
Please be patient! IT's very frustrating for me and the "Brain Trust" as well!!! The MVPA is equally frustrated! As Michael O'Connell said we are "tweaking" it as we can until the MVPA says they can publish it. So far over 300 pages and close to 600 photos. Ozzie has been working on the body to frame chart and the Cowl "holes' which you can follow here on the "G". They will be in the Standards.
I wish I knew a timeline but I don't now
Thanks
Mike
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SEEKING MOTOR # GPW 2636
MVPA# 4341
GPW 2636, DOD 28 FEB 42, Reg# 2055811 (est)
GPW 104331 DOD 31 MAR 43, Reg# 20369321 (est)
MB-101008 DOD 27 NOV 41, Reg# W-2032462 (Original)
MB 438075, DOD 1 MAY 45, Reg# 20704591 (Original)
Converto ABN Dump 0886168
M2-HB gun trailer
SEEKING MOTOR # GPW 2636
MVPA# 4341
GPW 2636, DOD 28 FEB 42, Reg# 2055811 (est)
GPW 104331 DOD 31 MAR 43, Reg# 20369321 (est)
MB-101008 DOD 27 NOV 41, Reg# W-2032462 (Original)
MB 438075, DOD 1 MAY 45, Reg# 20704591 (Original)
Converto ABN Dump 0886168
M2-HB gun trailer
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