Rebuild of GPW 226492

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Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:15 pm

I started this project as a Gambler 500 rig, but it really has grown on me as I work on it. I have since decided to make it as close to original as I can with the very limited time and money I can afford. Everything on it is in pretty rough shape but it has been enjoyable slowly getting back together.
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:18 pm

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:27 pm

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:10 am

That is coming along great. Many on the board will applaud your decision to restore back to original. It's nice to see the ford marked parts. Thanks for posting the many pics.
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by 70th Division » Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:20 am

Sokoji wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:15 pm
I started this project as a Gambler 500 rig, but it really has grown on me as I work on it. I have since decided to make it as close to original as I can with the very limited time and money I can afford. Everything on it is in pretty rough shape but it has been enjoyable slowly getting back together.

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Hello Sokoji,

Congratulations !!
Wow what a great job you are doing to save this GPW Jeep !!!
The body work looks great, you are saving a piece of History, I commend you for that and deciding to bring her back to life.

Every part and piece you need is available, and can be located.

You can get the simulated "snap off" rivets on ebay to attach the rear crossmember, as well as the front end frame to bumper gussets.
They really make for a nice effect !

Ron has great Joe's Motor Pool parts that are unsurpassed and are perfect.
They make a beautiful new gas tank, that is perfect as well.

Keep up your good work, and I see you also have an original engine to replace the other one, very nice :D :D :D


Keep us posted as you go along !


It is really starting to look like it should :D :D :D

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by '42 Peep's Motorpool » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:07 pm

Hi,

Nice jeep! You are doing great! Keep up the good work, and keep sharing updates with us! :D

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:30 pm

Thanks for all the kind words. I did pick up a MB engine, haven't been able to find a GPW one yet, it will have to do for now. I did get a nice windsheild frame as well, think it's off an MB or possibly a reproduction. I'll have to look into the fake rivets more, I do like the look of them, they just cost alot more than bolts. Sorry some of the pictures are out of order just trying to get it all caught up. The back panel, that was cut out for a tailgate, I repaired with a piece of scrap metal I found on the side of the road. I do really like restoring it and the history as it reminds of my time in the Army. Last photo is how I left it today, just about ready to get it reattached to the frame.
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:05 pm

I did pick up this F marked transfer case with a group of parts, just not sure if it's to far gone.
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by 70th Division » Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:30 pm

Sokoji wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:05 pm
I did pick up this F marked transfer case with a group of parts, just not sure if it's to far gone. 20220709_170721.jpg20220709_170734.jpg
Hello,

You might be surprised if you try cleaning those gears up.
Sometimes that crud comes right off, and then you can make a better assessment .

Keep us posted !

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:53 pm

Found the F mark on the driver's side fender, oddly enough I haven't found it in the same spot on the passenger side. I also had thought they were on the bottom side.
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by 70th Division » Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:24 am

Sokoji wrote:
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:53 pm
Found the F mark on the driver's side fender, oddly enough I haven't found it in the same spot on the passenger side. I also had thought they were on the bottom side.
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Hello,

Very nice !!

Sometimes if they are stamped hard enough, you can see the impression on the bottom side of the fender panel.
But they are stamped on the top sides.


Keep up your search :D


Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:11 am

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by 70th Division » Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:53 am

Sokoji wrote:
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Hello,

She is looking good !!
You are making fast progress, the body repairs look great :D :D

Keep us posted, and keep up your good works !

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by JAB » Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:29 am

Doing GREAT!!!!
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Re: Rebuild of GPW 226492

Post by Sokoji » Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:01 pm

JAB wrote:
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Doing GREAT!!!!
Thank you. It's definitely a labor of love.
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