1942 GPW Remanufacture

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1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by 1979WagoneerLTD » Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:36 am

Hello group,

As some know from the photo thread, I have acquired a 1942 GPW, #72320 (body GPW-style without numbers, tag/frame match, engine #RJ292688 Willys Industrial). The unit was at the Allison Steel depot 7/45, and has been with one family since the 50's. I was removed from dark storage after 40 years.

This thread will aim to document the assessment, disassembly, cataloging, components, and reassembly. Please follow along!

Lance
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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by twinflyer17 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:58 am

Lance, welcome and nice looking GPW! Any updates over the last couple of months?? 8)
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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by conrod6 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:48 am

Be nice to have a few more photo's.

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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by 1979WagoneerLTD » Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:45 am

It's been an exceptionally busy shop fall and winter; lots of NEW jeeps wanting mods, and others that generally get ill in due course. However, the new parts cache for her restoration grows every week; and THIS week, I finally have a window dedicated to her.
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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by 1979WagoneerLTD » Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:45 am

One more.
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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by 1979WagoneerLTD » Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:51 am

Engine is disassembled (see post 1942 GPW Engine in general tech). Only one casualty: the foward-most manifold bolt broke off.
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Re: 1942 GPW Remanufacture

Post by 1979WagoneerLTD » Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:53 am

Hoorah!!! The bonded title process is complete, new title in-hand with correct GPW model designator, year, and serial number. OUTSTANDING!

On another note, the three data plates are copper, steel, steel, with a thick steel data plate from the rehab facility, Allison Steel Manufacturing, Phoenix, AZ.

The cylinder head was an Industrial part; I have a GPW one that will go on the "RJ" block. The cylinders cleaned-up nicely, with the bottom-end bearings looking very good. Cam bearings and journals also look fine; in fact, the engine was very clean inside and ran/idled perfectly.

More to follow.


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