1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Hi Boyso, im still admiring your excellent work and skills. Keep going mate.
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
I don't plan on stopping now! Thanks you two!
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Hi Boyso,
Way back on page 1, I can see a mirror arm on your jeep. Would you mind sharing some photo's of that mirror arm please? I searched each page for 'mirror' but nothing came up, so sorry if you have answered/shared this before.
Again, well done on great work!
Thanks,
Ian
Way back on page 1, I can see a mirror arm on your jeep. Would you mind sharing some photo's of that mirror arm please? I searched each page for 'mirror' but nothing came up, so sorry if you have answered/shared this before.
Again, well done on great work!
Thanks,
Ian
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Hi Ian,
Sure, but I won't be at the shop until the 25th-26th unfortunately. Will do as soon as I get there!
Sure, but I won't be at the shop until the 25th-26th unfortunately. Will do as soon as I get there!
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Not a worry!
Thanks and seasons greetings,
Ian.
Thanks and seasons greetings,
Ian.
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
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MB: 131175
GPW: 11730.
GPW: 225290.
Aust trailer: GMH 3- #211
http://www.vintageengines.net
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Some progress. I'm on holiday until Jan 6th, but I might run out of argon gas!
started working on the left side panel now.
Santa got me new tools though
started working on the left side panel now.
Santa got me new tools though
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That’s some really nice work Boyso!
Thanks for posting the photos
Thanks for posting the photos
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Solid metal work and nice camera angles on the photos.Almost like being there.
Ralph
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Thanks Beers and Ralph
Sorry if I spam with many photos, it just helps my morale when I look back at it I've improved quite a bit and I'm getting happy with the results.
This thread has been my way of showing to all the people that've told me I couldn't do something or that it couldn't be done. I made an habit of proving 'em wrong
Also, two days late, but I've had the jeep for 6 years now !
I need to tweak the bottom corner a bit, stretch back the panel along the weld and weld the bottom part of the flange that goes against the rear panel.
Sorry if I spam with many photos, it just helps my morale when I look back at it I've improved quite a bit and I'm getting happy with the results.
This thread has been my way of showing to all the people that've told me I couldn't do something or that it couldn't be done. I made an habit of proving 'em wrong
Also, two days late, but I've had the jeep for 6 years now !
I need to tweak the bottom corner a bit, stretch back the panel along the weld and weld the bottom part of the flange that goes against the rear panel.
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Tweaked the corner, welded the rest of the flange and fixed the upper rail and hole in the rounded bit. Beer o'clock now.
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Look out for your dog. When your jeep is finished he want to drive with it.
Great job the restoration.
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Thats a beautiful dog Birnie! Mine is getting old, she's turning 13 in a month, I'll have to finish my resto soon!
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Great photos, your work is getting better all the time and the body work is looking fantastic. Somthing I couldn't have done with mine, I just hollered for a Simon.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
John
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1942 Willys MB-BRT 135673 D.O.D. 4-16-42 Now 97% finished
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Thanks John, appreciated
I wish I could afford a Simon, at least your thread has been a great motivator!
For all the moneys I don't have, I've got patience and time
If this turns out 10% as good as yours, I'll be an happy jeeper!
I wish I could afford a Simon, at least your thread has been a great motivator!
For all the moneys I don't have, I've got patience and time
If this turns out 10% as good as yours, I'll be an happy jeeper!
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Re: 1944 Ford GPW-231738 - "Potshot"
Have no fear your Jeep will be fantastic and like you I am looking forward to seeing it finished.
John
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1942 Willys MB-BRT 135673 D.O.D. 4-16-42 Now 97% finished
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