Is this an original GPW dataplate?
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Is this an original GPW dataplate?
I have found this jeep and would like to know if this is a Ford GPW, early or late. Unfortunately these are the only photos i have as the owner is old...any help appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
I can't see if the jeep has a GPW or MB frame. Front crossmember is round on a MB and U-shaped on a GPW. Going by the data plate the chassis is GPW at least. Engine (if fitted) can be anything and gearbox is possibly an automatic as there are no shift levers to be seen on the transmission hump.
Dataplate is a (post-war) replacement as fitted to some reconditioned jeeps. There is a post about those plates here on the G : viewtopic.php?f=4&t=311968 and viewtopic.php?f=4&t=313400#p1822945.
Early or late is difficult to see. You need numbers for that and the number on the data plate is hard to read. Lightswitch is early-ish push-pull and covered rifle holder is late war.
The reflectors on the front wings suggest post-war use by the Dutch army but are not a clue by itself.
Probably this jeep is a "salad"-jeep, rebuilt postwar by the Ordnance and supplied as Marshal aid to the Dutch army and re-imported back to the US later.
More information would be welcome as to frame, numbers, engine etc. to determine how much it will take to get it resurrected.
Dataplate is a (post-war) replacement as fitted to some reconditioned jeeps. There is a post about those plates here on the G : viewtopic.php?f=4&t=311968 and viewtopic.php?f=4&t=313400#p1822945.
Early or late is difficult to see. You need numbers for that and the number on the data plate is hard to read. Lightswitch is early-ish push-pull and covered rifle holder is late war.
The reflectors on the front wings suggest post-war use by the Dutch army but are not a clue by itself.
Probably this jeep is a "salad"-jeep, rebuilt postwar by the Ordnance and supplied as Marshal aid to the Dutch army and re-imported back to the US later.
More information would be welcome as to frame, numbers, engine etc. to determine how much it will take to get it resurrected.
Klaas
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
Hi,
No holes for first aid bracket behind dash means tub is pre-June ‘44.
If windscreen is original, rifle brackets were fitted from late ‘43.
That should give you a rough date.
As Klass says, front crossmember shape will tell you if it’s an Ford or MB/Midland frame.
If it’s a GPW, check on top of the drivers frame rail by the engine mount for a stamped number, that will allow accurate dating.
Scrumps
No holes for first aid bracket behind dash means tub is pre-June ‘44.
If windscreen is original, rifle brackets were fitted from late ‘43.
That should give you a rough date.
As Klass says, front crossmember shape will tell you if it’s an Ford or MB/Midland frame.
If it’s a GPW, check on top of the drivers frame rail by the engine mount for a stamped number, that will allow accurate dating.
Scrumps
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Aug ‘44 Willys MB
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Aug ‘44 Willys MB
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
Where is this jeep located?
1942 GPW 19714
1967 M416
1951 M100
MVPA 8836
1967 M416
1951 M100
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
It seems to be a Ford GPW :
Serial number with 6 digits.
Nice colors and pretty good shape.
Yves
Serial number with 6 digits.
Nice colors and pretty good shape.
Yves
Ford GPW 1943 - Louisville - DoD 12-7-43
serial 164794
serial 164794
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
Lots of original parts on this one. Rear seat, top bows, top bow hardware, etc,etc. Check out the rams horn tow hooks and the mount for the radio antenna. Looks very interesting.
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
The data plates look like they are original.
The springs are MB and besides no First Aid Kit bracket, it has the push-pull light switch.
My guess is this jeep was a Govt. rebuild but it is still very complete and a great starting point.
More pictures will get you more info from the experts on this site.
Hope this helps,
Peter
The springs are MB and besides no First Aid Kit bracket, it has the push-pull light switch.
My guess is this jeep was a Govt. rebuild but it is still very complete and a great starting point.
More pictures will get you more info from the experts on this site.
Hope this helps,
Peter
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
First post; welcome. You seem to have found what has become nonexistent east of the Rockies; a jeep with a decent body! Post more pictures.
Get a complete set of TMs and study them. Jeep Draw web site is mandatory. And search this site.
Get the book AAW. Learn about them before you do anything.
Get a complete set of TMs and study them. Jeep Draw web site is mandatory. And search this site.
Get the book AAW. Learn about them before you do anything.
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Re: Is this an original GPW dataplate?
Too bad it has a V8 and an auto trans.
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