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1940 - 1941 BRC, MA, GP, Preproduction Prototypes. Knowledge Base NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.

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Post by stefan schulz » Fri May 28, 2021 10:37 pm

Hello, who could tell me where the differences are between the first model and the second model of the GP .Greetings from Germany Steve
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Post by mr rusty » Fri May 28, 2021 11:59 pm

There maybe others that have more knowledge but,

Series 1, single central mounted hood block, chassis number on right frame, flat curved front seat backs and BO/rear lights louvred type.

Series 2, has two hood blocks, chassis number on left frame, ribbed front seat backs and BO/rear lights standard (MB/GPW/WC5* etc.
Also look at the GP database will give info on chassis numbers.

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Post by Brian Wolf » Mon May 31, 2021 11:49 pm

The routing of the front brake lines is different between series one and series two. The front banjo fittings are angled out on a series two and straight on a series one. (I believe)
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Post by Jacco » Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:16 am

The rivets that hold the clamps on the bonnet have a waffle top on 2nd series. smooth on 1st.

Bent bar non directional tyres on 1st series and perhaps a 2nd series overlap? Think those are Firestone. Very early production used 550x16 tyres. No idea how many.

btw, the distinction between series 1 and 2 is made by collectors. Was not made during the manufacturing period by Ford or the army.

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Post by JIMN » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:03 pm

Front two b/o lights also louvered on series 1.
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Post by stefan schulz » Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:45 am

Thx, for your reply,s .Have a good Start to the Week 🤘
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