PLEASE NOTE: I HAD USED PHOTOBUCKET (PB) TO HOST MY PHOTOS AS THEY WERE A THIRD PARTY HOSTING SITE, BUT NOW THEY THINK THEY CAN HOLD THOSE OF US THAT USED THEIR SITE HOSTAGE TO OUR PHOTOS. IF ONE SEES THE "THIRD PARTY" HOSTING IMAGE FROM PB RIGHT CLICK ON THAT IMAGE IN SELECT "OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB" TO SEE THE PHOTO. OF COURSE YOU WILL HAVE TO WARD OFF THE BARRAGE OF PB AD POP UPS TO SEE THE PHOTO, BUT THAT IS THE ONLY WAY. SADLY, THAT IS THE WAY OF THE WORLD AND THE WORK AROUND AS OF 7/2/2017. SAD TO HAVE SITES HOLD MY PHOTOS AS RANSOM NOWADAYS, BUT THAT IS THE WAY OF THE CLOUD WORLD.
I STARTED USING THE G503 PHOTO HOSTING ON AUGUST 11, 2013, SO MY THREAD HAS PHOTOS STARTING ON PAGE 45.
UPDATE!!! If you use Google Chrome install this fix and you will now be able to see all of the photos on this thread: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... j?hl=en-GB
I just purchased a 1942 Ford GPW this past Wednesday (August 10, 2011). And to give you an idea how much I knew about WWII jeeps, I didn't even know what a GPW or MB was until this past Wednesday! I just considered them all jeeps. However, I have quickly corrected the errors of my ways! I have always been a world war II buff and minor collector of WWII militaria, but I never ever thought I would own an authentic WWII vehicle! I am really excited that this deal worked out for me. I am already addicted to these vehicles in just a few short days, and I am happy someone mentioned this site and recommended that I post some pictures. Therefore, I will attempt to post some in a moment.
The gent that I purchased the GPW from tossed in a rugged WWII willys jeep, a couple of engines and tons of parts that I will need to figure out what they are exactly. But I have already learned that the bag of "f" bolts should be held on to. My GPW's serial number is: 23515 and shows a delivery date of 5-1-42.
I will list a couple of immediate questions for suggestions and comments that I have before I try to post pictures.
The body is pretty rugged, but the number on the frame matches the number on the body as well as matching the data plate on the glove box. My question is, when one contemplates restoring this piece of history, what is the preferred way to straighten all the body panels? Is it taboo in the MV collecting world to use body filler or just leave it as is? A number of supports below are rotted out on the body as well. Would it just be best to purchase a whole new body and replace, or would that ruin the value due to the matching numbers body/frame connection? After surveying the body, it really seems like replacing the whole thing would be the best option, but if preserving the original body is the way to go, I would like to figure out how one would deal with the zillions of ripples and dents on every square inch of the GPW. Also there is welded angle iron over both door sills. This cab be seen in the seventh photo. These sectuibs would be difficult to cut out and restore as well.
Last question. Someone told me that it was good that I have the "ford" script on the rear panel, however some "bonehead" welded the trailer hitch plate over the last letter! I think I have a picture that I will include. The panel's not in stellar shape either, but I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how to save the panel or is it not worth the effort?
Okay enough rambling...

A couple of shots of the GPW after I drove it home. That was fun:





Some close ups of the body panels:




Close up of the welded over "ford" script:

Here's one of the welded on bumber:

Here's one of the willys MB:

Here are some of the extra parts I received:


Well, that's it for now. I hope this first post of mine works out as intended and thanks for looking!
I lied, here is one more of the interior. The guy I bought it from built the gas tank:

Zeph