Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

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Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by tmca05 » Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:11 am

This was just pulled from a barn full of vintage car projects and piles of parts. Estate sale following death of owner.
I will need help on this project for sure. I have never owned a GP.
1941 Ford GP. Frame is marked *9298* which should put it in April 1941.
I can not totally read the data plate yet due to years of paint but it appears to be the same number as the frame.
The engine has been pulled and is in pieces (missing some parts). The engine number is GP*9307*. It is 9 numbers off from the Frame number.
My engine number (GP*9307*) actually matches the serial number of a GP listed in the G503 data base to an owner in Kansas. I wonder if he has a engine in his, and if his engine matches my GP.
Right now I plan to restore this GP. I've never done a GP so the learning curve is going to be steep and I am sure that I will need help.
Condition. Body pretty solid and not beat up. The rear panel has been cut out then replaced. Windshield is missing and replacement with one from a CJ2. No seats, no gas tank, no floor cover over the transmission. No steering wheel. Instrument cluster is nice, but wrong, it only goes to 60MPH. Head and top of motor is missing. Wrong carb. No air cleaner. It does have the original radiator, 3 original solid rims and one combat rim. Frame looks ok so far, bumpers are wrong.
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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by Adam » Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:35 am

Nice, good luck and have fun

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Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:38 pm

Looking great! I am glad the deal finally worked out. Looking forward to some progress posts or a link to your restoration work when you get to it.

Congrats 8)
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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by Gary C V » Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:50 pm

Great find, keep the photos coming please.

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Post by JIMN » Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:21 am

Congratulations.
Very close to my 9327.
Will be interested to see what your hood number is..
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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by tmca05 » Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:22 pm

Well I am not a Rocket Scientist, but I think I know why the engine does not match the body. I am also going to guess that in March of 1943, my GP was at Ft Knox, KY.
Under all the grease on the engine block, I just found this wonder rebuilt data tag.

Fifth Corps Area Repair Center
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Reconditioned Motor
March 1943
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Post by Ford42GPW » Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:28 pm

Great find ,glad to see they are still out there.

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Post by Schultzd » Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:33 am

Very close to my GP 9275! Great find!

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Post by Michael O. » Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:15 am

Very nice looking GP! Congratulations.
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Post by Duececoupe » Fri May 13, 2022 8:05 pm

Well I will have to check 9307 engine # tomorrow. I think its in the 8k range

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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by DavidA » Sun May 22, 2022 8:31 pm

tmca05:
My engine number (GP*9307*) actually matches the serial number of a GP listed in the G503 data base to an owner in Kansas. I wonder if he has a engine in his, and if his engine matches my GP.
I am attempting to contact that person and will keep you informed of any news related to your 9307 motor.
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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by 70th Division » Mon May 23, 2022 7:15 am

tmca05 wrote:
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:11 am
This was just pulled from a barn full of vintage car projects and piles of parts. Estate sale following death of owner.
I will need help on this project for sure. I have never owned a GP.
1941 Ford GP. Frame is marked *9298* which should put it in April 1941.
I can not totally read the data plate yet due to years of paint but it appears to be the same number as the frame.
The engine has been pulled and is in pieces (missing some parts). The engine number is GP*9307*. It is 9 numbers off from the Frame number.
My engine number (GP*9307*) actually matches the serial number of a GP listed in the G503 data base to an owner in Kansas. I wonder if he has a engine in his, and if his engine matches my GP.
Right now I plan to restore this GP. I've never done a GP so the learning curve is going to be steep and I am sure that I will need help.
Condition. Body pretty solid and not beat up. The rear panel has been cut out then replaced. Windshield is missing and replacement with one from a CJ2. No seats, no gas tank, no floor cover over the transmission. No steering wheel. Instrument cluster is nice, but wrong, it only goes to 60MPH. Head and top of motor is missing. Wrong carb. No air cleaner. It does have the original radiator, 3 original solid rims and one combat rim. Frame looks ok so far, bumpers are wrong.


I love seeing these great discoveries !!!
What a great looking rare GP, with the Fort Knox connection.
If you find the hood number, maybe you can find a picture of your jeep in the early jeep days at Fort Knox ?

Wouldn't that be awesome !!

Keep us all posted, great find !!

Best Regards,
Ray

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Post by tmca05 » Mon May 23, 2022 1:56 pm

Good news. The seller found the head to the original engine as well as the starter, generator and fan. He very nicely gave them all to me to go with the jeep.

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Re: Barn find. Early 1941 Ford GP Series 1 *9298*

Post by 70th Division » Tue May 24, 2022 2:19 pm

tmca05 wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 1:56 pm
Good news. The seller found the head to the original engine as well as the starter, generator and fan. He very nicely gave them all to me to go with the jeep.
Hello,

That is great !!!

You are very to be the owner of such an awesome, early and rare Jeep !!
Maybe I can find one someday :D :D
Keep us posted, and please post many pictures once you get it ready to photograph !!


We all love pictures, of everything :D :D :D


Best Regards,
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