GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44

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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Re: GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44

Post by 70th Division » Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:04 am

Hello,


That is a great innovative way to "repair" a tank !!
Very interesting and I am thinking of some of my old Dodge WC tanks ....hmmm :D :D :D :D

Keep up your great work, as we all enjoy watching your craftsmanship and restoration work !!

You are going to have a beautiful jeep completed real soon :D :D

Best Regards,
Ray


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Post by Sargent Resorator » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:44 am

Hello,
Next I repaired my driver seat. Over time some have used an early gas tank and patched bottom. I located an extra bottom and repaired it.
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I ever welded the seat with the spot globs weld. Turned out great.
We have some good weather coming, so time to paint.

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Post by Sargent Resorator » Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:01 am

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Updated on my GPW. This is what it looks like now.

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Post by 70th Division » Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:33 pm

Hello,

Wow excellent work !!!
It came out great !!!!

I know what it takes to save a seat and the man hours needed !!!
I have just restored 2 sets of GPW seats. I am ready to work on some other parts now , finally ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

Your jeep looks awesome , so very nice !!!


Keep us posted !!


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Post by Sargent Resorator » Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:01 am

My goal was to drive it by June 6. I made my goal and I am very happy to be able to drive it around. I'm going to post the final details soon.

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Post by 70th Division » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:38 pm

Hello Great !!!!

We are looking forward to your Jeep Restoration Victory ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ !!!

A job well done, on a long, hard work trail, getting to the Jeep
El Dorado ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜


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Post by Sargent Resorator » Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:06 am

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Here's some more pictures from the summer.
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Install some LED strips in-between the tub and frame.
Still detailing the motor. Going to install a radio also.

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Post by Gbcygnet » Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:17 am

Great job with those lights. Very discreet but much improved road safety, well done.
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Post by 70th Division » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:28 pm

Hello,

Wow very nice work on your jeep !!
Looks great !.
Those stop light treatments look incredible, a great idea for alerting people that your are stopping !!


Keep up your great work Sgt !!!


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Post by Sargent Resorator » Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:45 am

Just received my windshield cover from Weebee Webbing. I have order my summer top, trailer cover, some hold straps, and now my windshield cover.
I am very happy with the high quality of craftsmanship, and friendly service. They are a make to order one-off custom shop. I highly recommend them.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:06 am

Looks Awesome!
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Post by Sargent Resorator » Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:59 pm

This last week I received my canvas seats, seat tool pouch and side mirror cover from Weebee Webbing. I had a time time to install them on the weekend and I am very happy with the result.
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Next is to mount the radio. I'm going to make the mounts myself.
While visiting my, I noticed a radio headset. He gave them to me and the are the correct WW2 ones.
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Post by Sargent Resorator » Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:31 pm

Sorry, I was visiting my neighbor. So I my plans are to fabricate the radio and dash machine gun mount. Getting ready for summer parades.

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Post by 70th Division » Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:48 pm

Sargent Resorator wrote: โ†‘
Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:59 pm
This last week I received my canvas seats, seat tool pouch and side mirror cover from Weebee Webbing. I had a time time to install them on the weekend and I am very happy with the result.
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Next is to mount the radio. I'm going to make the mounts myself.
While visiting my, I noticed a radio headset. He gave them to me and the are the correct WW2 ones.
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Hello Sarge,

Wow, what a great job you are doing on your jeep !!!

That windshield cover looks outstanding !!
I may have to place an order for one myself it looks so nice :D :D :D :D


I already have several WeeBee tops, and a seat cushion set for my 1942 GPW, with zippered cushions, stuffed with a foam piece and oneWW2 Army blanket each !!

Super comfy !!!

Great place to keep a blanket, when in a cold climate, or camping !!


Keep us posted !!

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Post by Sargent Resorator » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am

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I started to fabricate a M48 gun mount for the dash for my jeep.
I will be posting my progress. Last night I started plasma cutting parts. So far I the main dash plate, gussets, and top plate.


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