GPW early windshield

[AWOL43]

Hi,

Am looking for an original early GPW windshield, preferably as complete as possible for my ‘42 script restoration.

Thank you.

[AWOL43]

Anyone who has a windshield like mentioned available? Or know where to find it?

[parker007]

im thinking repo. originals so hard now to find, and they usually really bad shape.

[AWOL43]

Which repro is the best?

[TwoCar]

What’s the difference between an early GPW and MB frame? Thank you!

[AWOL43]

For one, early windshields don’t have the rifle holder brackets.

[Adam]

I dont think i can ship one without leaving the house, too big, what is your location before i look and get pictures.

Adam

[TwoCar]

Correct. I understand the differences between early and late windshields. My question pertained to the differences between GPW and MB windshields.

[Weaseler]

Theres a nos outter frame on flea bay

[AWOL43]

For sure a difference between MB and Ford here is of course the good ol’ F stamped in the frame, but I believe the skin on them is attached different. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong. Or if anyone knows more about the differences.

Adam, I’m located in Texas. And the coming week I’m in Denver.

Couldn’t find the NOS outer frame on flea bay. Can you maybe PM me the link unless it’s already gone. Which tends to happen when people put it out here for everyone to see. Thanks.

[Adam]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275044504425?h ... SwoS5ho4Fp

On the other hand how do you prove it is NOS, and NOS from what year, 1970 sold by sears? or one of the other mfgs's then its a late one, well you could cut the mounts off, but then no F. Then the holes look like they were used, were the roof mounting hardware pre drilled from factory? So if not made by ford, early in the war, what do you call it? replacement? repo? ...

Adam

[70th Division]

Hello Awol43,

I am thinking if you are looking for an original windshield for your script GPW here are a few clues if you look at any in the field.

I would say it should have brass latches, also no rifle holder brackets, and also look close and it should have a Ford script stamped on the inner left side , the upper "bottom" tube.
Driver's side.

The Ford script written out is very small, so look for a little dent or indentation with your finger among the tube.

Good luck in your search !!!


Best Regards,
Ray

[Weaseler]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275044504425?h ... SwoS5ho4Fp

On the other hand how do you prove it is NOS, and NOS from what year, 1970 sold by sears? or one of the other mfgs's then its a late one, well you could cut the mounts off, but then no F. Then the holes look like they were used, were the roof mounting hardware pre drilled from factory? So if not made by ford, early in the war, what do you call it? replacement? repo? ...

Adam

U can t identify it by the markings on the lower seal just wondering?

[AWOL43]

Thanks Adam.

Ray (70th Division), thank you as well. Do you know when the brass latches exactly changed to the later ones?

[70th Division]

Hello Awol,

No I don't know off hand, but I am sure in is on the G somewhere .

If I can find it I will post when I do.

If I had to guess I would say the Script GPWs all had them ?

Best Regards,
Ray