Here is my little GPW, according to the AWM records it is x Royal Australian Navy Special Forces. and there are areas where you can see the old grey/green paint on it.
I have it done to look my old mates fathers jeep from PNG in WW2. everyone askes what the initials stand for.
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Or as we call it "The Inspector"
GPW X-RAN special forces
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Re: GPW X-RAN special forces
Hi mate,
Nice to see.
Whats the ARN of your GPW which is ex RAN special forces? I`d be interested to see what info is in the ledger on it.
Is that photo on the AWM site your mate's father?
Cheers,
Ian.
Nice to see.
Whats the ARN of your GPW which is ex RAN special forces? I`d be interested to see what info is in the ledger on it.
Is that photo on the AWM site your mate's father?
Cheers,
Ian.
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
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Re: GPW X-RAN special forces
Hi Ian,
That fellow in the Picture is Leo Izods farther .... (Leo of MVEC fame)
the GPW ARN is 155159 info I got was from John R Edwards
That fellow in the Picture is Leo Izods farther .... (Leo of MVEC fame)
the GPW ARN is 155159 info I got was from John R Edwards
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Re: GPW X-RAN special forces
It looks like the AEME M.T. INSPECTOR jeep on the photo has the ARN 129641 which was a Willys MB, DoD mid April '43, with s/n 227840 with engine # 247770
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Ford GPW 1943 - Louisville - DoD 12-7-43
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