The restoration GPW 236146 after 3,5 year.
- HH Birnie
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The restoration GPW 236146 after 3,5 year.
These are the first picture of my journey to restore my Ford GPW. I hope I download the pictures correct to see.
I don't know anything about the story of my jeep. I found several numbers. But what happens after the factory.The last owner....? I have some information of the department of revenue Alabama papers, who send the jeep to Holland, the can't help me further.
The dealer in Holland can't help me also..... Who can help me? I can send you the info of the department of revenue Alabama
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hans
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I don't know anything about the story of my jeep. I found several numbers. But what happens after the factory.The last owner....? I have some information of the department of revenue Alabama papers, who send the jeep to Holland, the can't help me further.
The dealer in Holland can't help me also..... Who can help me? I can send you the info of the department of revenue Alabama
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hans
http://www.nwveluwegroep.nl/hans%20birnie.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: The start of restoration GPW 236146
The restauration so far after 1,5 year.
The start mrt 2009
1,5 year later.
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The start mrt 2009
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Only one thing to say...... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one impressive recovery.....
Great Job!
Mark
That is one impressive recovery.....
Great Job!
Mark
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
You started with one of the worst looking jeeps I have ever seen!!! You are to be commended for your hard work!! That is an unbelievable effort!! Incredible!!!
Jon S.
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Nice work Hans!
I think this set of BEFORE pictures should be available for every guy who thinks HIS tub is "too far gone" to save....I know a lot of new metal will be required to restore that tub, but even seeing (through it in fact) how rusted it is, I think a quality resto will give the owner more satisfaction when asked, "Is that a reproduction tub?" and he can answer, "No, it's a restored tub"....
Keep us updated, this looks like it's going to be a real head-turner when finished!
I think this set of BEFORE pictures should be available for every guy who thinks HIS tub is "too far gone" to save....I know a lot of new metal will be required to restore that tub, but even seeing (through it in fact) how rusted it is, I think a quality resto will give the owner more satisfaction when asked, "Is that a reproduction tub?" and he can answer, "No, it's a restored tub"....
Keep us updated, this looks like it's going to be a real head-turner when finished!
Chuck Lutz
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
After many hours of work this result.
The next step is details on the body,footmanloops,spare tire hing ect ect. And in Januari building up the engine.
Gr Birnie
The next step is details on the body,footmanloops,spare tire hing ect ect. And in Januari building up the engine.
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
OUTSTANDING!!!
"Keep 'Em Rolling"
TopKick
"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
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"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Amazing work!
You give me inspiration to keep going on my own GPW project!!
Thanks you and good luck!!!
Chris
You give me inspiration to keep going on my own GPW project!!
Thanks you and good luck!!!
Chris
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Excellent work - how much of the tub did you use or did you buy a replacement?
Also - this photo didn't come out in your first post:
Also - this photo didn't come out in your first post:
REG
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Oh ha ...Nice Work ..REG the pic you posted shows him Lead filling the bonnet ...
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
Secrets of the craftsman revealed!ken clay wrote:Oh ha ...Nice Work ..REG the pic you posted shows him Lead filling the bonnet ...
Happy New Year!!
REG
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
I have to agree REG... I had a look through his restro page ...WOW.. Dedication ..
Ken ..
Ken ..
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.
t kerstmaal ziet/zag er in ieder geval goed uit
Looking very nice! Keep on the nice and wonderfull inspiring works!
Regards
Frank
Looking very nice! Keep on the nice and wonderfull inspiring works!
Regards
Frank
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