Calling all script GPW's

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Calling all script GPW's

Post by jkillelea » Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:02 pm

Hi All,
I'm wondering if there would be any interest in a "Script GPW" showing at the 2019 International convention in York, PA. I have 2 scripts that are running and I thought it might be very cool to have a contingent of Scripts side by side. I'm sure there will be a lot of jeeps this year; but I kinda would like to see a bunch of Ford stamps together. I live on Long Island, NY.
I know there are several script GPW's on the east coast and I'm just putting out feelers for anybody's response. East, West North South or Central.
If there were at least 5 other scripts willing to make a showing, I might spend the money to trailer my two scripts to York.
Let me know. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Here are my scripts so far, but I think both will be much farther along.
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I hope to hear from you.
Thanks,
John


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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by bserfass » Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:43 pm

IO am working on a 4-24-1942 Ford script GPW for a friend that lives close to York. I also have a Ford Script Slat grill chassis that I might bring to York. I need to check the schedule.
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Post by Dawgman » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:50 pm

I have 2 but both are in various stages of restoration, not running
I suppose would be fun to see rolling chassis 8346 on Willy’s frame I could bring that maybe
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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by jkillelea » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:35 am

Hi Brian and Dawgman,
Thanks for replying. Hopefully others will respond. At least this is a starting point. Keep your eyes out for others' interest.
John

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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by Chuck Lutz » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:37 am

Brian....

I own GPW-17963 4/24/42...it is a Chester PA jeep. What is your serial number and factory?
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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by Michael O. » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:08 pm

Unfortunitely, there is absolutely no possibility that my GPW 2647 will make it next year but it would be nice to see a large grouping of script GPW’s together!
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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by bserfass » Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:21 am

Hi Chuck, I am working on GPW # 17742 4-24-1942. I have no idea how to figure out what factory it came from but I did buy it from a long time owner that lived not far from Chester PA.
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Post by harve » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:43 am

I’m located West Point NY , Script GPW 21282 I’m game :mrgreen:

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Post by jkillelea » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:27 am

I'm so glad to hear from some of you guys. So far there are a possible SIX script GPW's that might be in attendance. It would be great to see a few more. They could be in any state of completion. Let's make a statement with these lovable pieces of history!

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Post by harve » Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:59 am

What is the date of the 2019 convention in York Pa ?

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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by jkillelea » Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:20 pm

The MVPA convention will be in York PA August 5-10, 2019

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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by Chuck Lutz » Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:15 am

Brian...your GPW can be identified by Tom but he's been banished for spitting on the sidewalk or some such rubbish I think. No word on the "official" reason....but, if yours has the same irregularities on the data plate as mine does then it would be a Chester, PA jeep...
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1) Note that the serial number is repeated in the "mystery box"
2) See the Parts Manual TM listed as "1374". This is an error as that number is for a Ford Staff Car..the correct number of course should be "1348" for that TM.

If your data plate is like mine, you have a Chester PA Ford factory GPW...which by the way I think you do!
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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by libbster29 » Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:05 am

I possibly may be able to go

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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by jkillelea » Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:52 am

Excellent! Our numbers are growing

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Re: Calling all script GPW's

Post by signsup » Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:07 am

I've got GPW 14280, April 9, 42 Chester, PA and am working on a friends GPW also an April 42 Script. I will be at the show, but don't know what vehicle I will be bringing, but I could be talked into bringing the GPW. Are yu looking for just script GPW's? Or Chester assembled scripts? Understand that the Chester plant, if still standing, is not a Ford facility and too far away for photo ops.
If the MVPA could put together a 1 hr presentation on the Chester, PA facility and it's war time production, I'd go to that in a minute. Beats the same lame, paint and convoy presentations. Just my opinion.

I might even consider volunteering for that job.
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