The restoration GPW 236146 after 3,5 year.

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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The restoration GPW 236146 after 3,5 year.

Post by HH Birnie » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:19 am

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.
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Post by raptor » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:58 am

Hello Hans.
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WILLYS MB S/N 152669 June 19 1942 with ACM1 TUB S/N 54083 with WILLYS script back panel (Restored October 2012)
FORD GPW S/N 259933 May 10 1945 (frame section and dataplate) SOLD
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Re: The start of restoration GPW 236146

Post by HH Birnie » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:55 am

The restauration so far after 1,5 year.
The start mrt 2009
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1,5 year later.
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by Mark Baker » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:05 pm

Only one thing to say...... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is one impressive recovery.....

Great Job!

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by Jon S » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:23 pm

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!!!

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by Chuck Lutz » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:28 pm

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!
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by HH Birnie » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:14 am

After many hours of work this result.

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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.

Post by TopKick » Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:02 am

OUTSTANDING!!! 8)
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by Halsey » Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:15 pm

Amazing work!

You give me inspiration to keep going on my own GPW project!!

Thanks you and good luck!!!

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by REG » Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:23 am

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:

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by ken clay » Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:27 pm

Oh ha ...Nice Work ..REG the pic you posted shows him Lead filling the bonnet ... 8)
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by REG » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:52 pm

ken clay wrote:Oh ha ...Nice Work ..REG the pic you posted shows him Lead filling the bonnet ... 8)
Secrets of the craftsman revealed!

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by ken clay » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:04 am

I have to agree REG... I had a look through his restro page ...WOW.. Dedication ..

Ken ..
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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by HH Birnie » Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:02 am

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Re: The restoration GPW 236146 after 1,5 year.

Post by FJ.Janssen » Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:42 am

t kerstmaal ziet/zag er in ieder geval goed uit ;)

Looking very nice! Keep on the nice and wonderfull inspiring works!

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