Questions about 1942 GPW

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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by JAB » Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:44 am

I didn’t notice the front bumper at all. The extra metal I see is welded to the rear crossmember (four pieces) and the sides of the pintle brace (one piece on each side). I don’t know what your capabilities are, but I would certainly try to do it myself.
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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by Fgpw » Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:35 pm

I cut off the front bumper. The right rear sits 0.39inch higher now. Is this acceptable?

The frame is almost within specs of 3/8inch difference.

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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by JAB » Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:03 pm

You’re not going to get it any closer!
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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by Fgpw » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:12 pm

Can someone help me with some dimensions?

I would like to know on what exactly position the hinges are for the windscreen. Marked on photo.

And the location of the Axe Head Sheath.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by JAB » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:33 pm

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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by Fgpw » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:47 am

Thanks!

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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by Fgpw » Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:03 am

Hello,

Is the upper windshield hinge spot welded to the frame or not?

Could maybe someone post a photo is yours hinge?

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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by JAB » Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:07 am

Yes, spotwelded. You should have evidence of the locations on either piece. You could drill 7/32" (6 mm?) holes in your hinge and plug weld it.
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Re: Questions about 1942 GPW

Post by mdainsd » Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:41 am

I have a 42 GPW and a 43 MB. Im doing the MB right now. I got the wiring harness for mine from Walck's Jeep parts. They also have early and late GPW harnesses. The quality is equal to the high priced harnesses offered elsewhere, but the savings!

https://walcks4wd.com/Complete-Wiring-H ... _1622.html

Just another option.
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