GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44
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Re: GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44
In the process of moving into my new shop. I was able to spend a little time on the jeep this weekend. I finished welding both sides of the fire wall gussets. I was also able to work on my original front bumper. I wanted to be able to mounted it safely and retain its ordinality. I did some repairs on the top. Now I can bolt it on the frame.
I used some original bumper brackets for the patches. I also took some pictures for my original rear seat cushions and tire pump. The rear cushion has three layers of canvas.
I used some original bumper brackets for the patches. I also took some pictures for my original rear seat cushions and tire pump. The rear cushion has three layers of canvas.
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Re: GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44
Last night I unbolted the tub and removed it from the frame. I need to finish some minor welding under the floor. This weekend I plan to paint the frame and touch up the firewall.
I had the frame and wheels power coated a couple of years ago and the color it not correct. I also started to take a look at my steering box. I have two of them. Both F marked from 43 and 44gpw's. One of them still has the wire connection for the horn and seems to be in good order.
I had the frame and wheels power coated a couple of years ago and the color it not correct. I also started to take a look at my steering box. I have two of them. Both F marked from 43 and 44gpw's. One of them still has the wire connection for the horn and seems to be in good order.
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Last weekend I was able to paint my frame the correct color. After the painting was complete, I set the frame in the shop on stands to begin the assembly phase.
Years past I had built these rolling stands for a drive line shop for rebuilding differentials.
So last weekend I built one to use for the jeep differentials.
The chain vise keeps the differential from rotating.
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Re: GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44
Hello,
Wow looking incredible , looking great !!
It has been much pleasure watching your project as you bring your jeep
back into restored condition.
Keep us posted, and keep up your great dedicated jeep work
Ray
Wow looking incredible , looking great !!
It has been much pleasure watching your project as you bring your jeep
back into restored condition.
Keep us posted, and keep up your great dedicated jeep work
Ray
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Re: GPW 197412 D O D 4-19-44
Hello,
That is a great save on the firewall insulation cardboard.
Very nice !!!
I may look into that to try myself sometime to save one.
Your radio and equipment finds are awesome, and I really like your jeep shovel as well.
Keep up your excellent work on your jeep !!
I was thinking it would be good to find a radio that is not working or missing the radio items and replace them with a shortwave radio, and also an am- fm radio.
That way I could talk to people in France or any where else, right from the jeep.
With the fm car radio also have regular radio reception in the WW2 speakers when driving or parked.
I wonder if others have done this ?
Best Regards,
Ray
That is a great save on the firewall insulation cardboard.
Very nice !!!
I may look into that to try myself sometime to save one.
Your radio and equipment finds are awesome, and I really like your jeep shovel as well.
Keep up your excellent work on your jeep !!
I was thinking it would be good to find a radio that is not working or missing the radio items and replace them with a shortwave radio, and also an am- fm radio.
That way I could talk to people in France or any where else, right from the jeep.
With the fm car radio also have regular radio reception in the WW2 speakers when driving or parked.
I wonder if others have done this ?
Best Regards,
Ray
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- G-Command Sergeant Major
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- G-Command Sergeant Major
- Posts: 213
- Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:14 pm
- Location: Battle Ground, WA
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- G-Command Sergeant Major
- Posts: 213
- Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:14 pm
- Location: Battle Ground, WA
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- G-Command Sergeant Major
- Posts: 213
- Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:14 pm
- Location: Battle Ground, WA
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- G-Command Sergeant Major
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- Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:14 pm
- Location: Battle Ground, WA
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