42 GPW "Bella"

Create a thread to track the progress of you MB/GPW restoration progress. Previously a General Discussion board.
mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:06 pm

Thanks guys.

Decided since I'm diving into the brakes soon, why not pop a wheel off and see what I'm looking at. Lug nuts were tight, but the other 6 bolts I could loosen by hand....shaft came out fine, and then I find a heavily chewed up axle nut. Good God someone went to town on this poor thing. But again, barely hand tight. I guess better lose than overly tight, right?
Attachments
20210406_204639.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW


User avatar
jeepfinger
G-Colonel
G-Colonel
Posts: 1587
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:54 am
Location: Bronte Country West Yorkshire England.

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by jeepfinger » Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:00 pm

conrod6 wrote:
Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:20 am
You mean this one Dave
Yes Barrie, that one. I think that we all need to wait for the GPW Judging Standards to come out to see.
But, just what came out of which factory at what time could be an engima.

Dave.
Dave Boocock
GPW 41158 June 19 1942
Bantam T3 9555 1/11/1943 USA 0258448
BSA WDM20 Sept 1940 C4343114

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:01 pm

Finished tearing down the left rear brake. Very pleased to report none of the bolts broke or gave a real fight, which is good because they are all F marked. Drum didn't have much wear either, I didnt feel any grooves or spots that would cause concern. I have the replacement cylinder kit so pads springs and cylinders are all getting replaced. tomorrow the back plate is getting sand blasted and painted, then good as new.
Attachments
20210407_194118.jpg
20210407_194114.jpg
20210407_191636.jpg
20210407_191356.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

'42 Peep's Motorpool
G-First Lieutenant
G-First Lieutenant
Posts: 667
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:55 pm
Location: Someplace in 1944..

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by '42 Peep's Motorpool » Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:29 pm

Good progress! You might want to take the drums over to an experienced shop to double check them, they can also mic them and let you know how far out of spec they are (there is a limit to how much can be turned).

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:33 am

Only 3 more to go! I hope the rest are as trouble free..
Also I love finding the hidden F's everywhere
Attachments
20210408_102441.jpg
20210408_083521.jpg
20210408_083400.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:02 pm

Time for new hat channels
Attachments
20210409_141425.jpg
20210409_162933.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

'42 Peep's Motorpool
G-First Lieutenant
G-First Lieutenant
Posts: 667
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:55 pm
Location: Someplace in 1944..

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by '42 Peep's Motorpool » Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:03 pm

Your floor is in surprisingly good shape, usually it's the hat channel that rusts out, or rusts out the floor above it. Looks oretty good to work with

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:10 pm

The hat channels and other body repairs were done by some great local MVPA guys, Don, Dave and Charlie. Cant thank yall enough.
Attachments
Resized_20210413_151042.jpeg
Resized_20210413_151019.jpeg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:16 am

Bottom painted
Attachments
Resized_20210414_121805.jpeg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

'42 Peep's Motorpool
G-First Lieutenant
G-First Lieutenant
Posts: 667
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:55 pm
Location: Someplace in 1944..

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by '42 Peep's Motorpool » Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:49 pm

Looking good!

Before you get too far, make sure to tin around the studs (and bolt holes) where the ground straps go. Much easier to do that with the tub off! :lol:

marsq5
G-Sergeant Major
G-Sergeant Major
Posts: 170
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 1:05 pm
Location: fallston md

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by marsq5 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:23 am

All are tined. cleaned paint found original tin.
43 gpw P10043
1/4 T Bantam 1943 acm# 51716
1943 gpw 152633 mvps 2019 veterans award
gpw 20460 frame
3 52 m38

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:33 pm

Transfer case tag is real hard to see, but the only numbers I can make out are
18
J 140109
Attachments
20210419_203012.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:50 pm

Her body will be home tomorrow, pics to follow.
Tonight I drained and refilled the trans. Just a little water came out, mostly mud colored oil. Didn't see any damaged teeth or anything alarming.
Attachments
20210422_210032.jpg
20210422_210010.jpg
20210422_210004.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW

'42 Peep's Motorpool
G-First Lieutenant
G-First Lieutenant
Posts: 667
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:55 pm
Location: Someplace in 1944..

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by '42 Peep's Motorpool » Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:08 pm

Hopefully the cluster gear is in good shape on the bottom. Sometimes when they sit with a little water, they look good up top but down below not so good :(

mav1942
G-Staff Sergeant
G-Staff Sergeant
Posts: 67
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am
Location: east coast

Re: 42 GPW "Bella"

Post by mav1942 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:00 pm

'42 Peep's Motorpool wrote:
Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:08 pm
Hopefully the cluster gear is in good shape on the bottom. Sometimes when they sit with a little water, they look good up top but down below not so good :(
Peep I hope it's good. Everything feels OK.
Body is back on! Been fitting back all the pieces, trying to hunt down hardware. Alot of the bolts I took off weren't really salvageable. Also, I have lights!
Attachments
20210425_195536.jpg
20210425_195606.jpg
20210425_145312.jpg
3/8, 2nd Marine Division
42 GPW


Post Reply

Return to “MB GPW Restoration Projects”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 39 guests