March 22 1944 Dod 189835

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
Post Reply
Seb61pn32
G-Sergeant First Class
G-Sergeant First Class
Posts: 78
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 7:10 am
Location: France Normandie

March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by Seb61pn32 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:56 pm

This is my barn find GPW
Attachments
IMG_20210325_235216.jpg
IMG_20210325_235217.jpg
IMG_20210325_235325.jpg


Seb61pn32
G-Sergeant First Class
G-Sergeant First Class
Posts: 78
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 7:10 am
Location: France Normandie

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by Seb61pn32 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:59 pm

What do you think about my gauges?
Attachments
IMG_20210325_235816 (2).jpg
IMG_20210325_235816 (1).jpg
IMG_20210325_235816.jpg

70th Division
G-Lieutenant General
G-Lieutenant General
Posts: 5638
Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
Location:

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by 70th Division » Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:52 pm

Hello Seb,

Wow what a great discovery !!!!!
Very nice Jeep !!!
The gauges look all original, with 1 French gauge.

What is very interesting is it still has its pre-Normandy Invasion Ford data plate, and a seemingly rare French Army data plate as well.

I have never seen that before, I wonder if this Jeep was an actual WW2 French Army Jeep that was used during the War by the French Army ?

Are there any rebuild tags on the engine ?

Maybe it never was rebuilt by the French Army post war, making it a rare jeep by itself ?


Keep us posted on your restoration and see if you can discover the USA number and any French markings on it :D :D :D

Do you have any history on the jeep from the owner ?

Best Regards to you in Normandy !!!

Ray
USA

Seb61pn32
G-Sergeant First Class
G-Sergeant First Class
Posts: 78
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 7:10 am
Location: France Normandie

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by Seb61pn32 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:42 pm

My jeep was sold in 1948 by army. 1948 to 1952, first owner, 1952 to 2012 second owner and me now.
She have a Hotchkiss engine but i have find a GPW 190 826 engine.
French data plates is mysterious...

Yes i'm in Normandy (Le Perche exactly).

The front bumper was change and i haven't windshield.

70th Division
G-Lieutenant General
G-Lieutenant General
Posts: 5638
Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
Location:

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by 70th Division » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:44 pm

Hello Seb,

That is great that you found a Gpw engine there in France !!
Plus that you know all of its history since 1948 !!
This jeep being sold so early after the War is pretty rare !!
That data plate I have never seen before, so hopefully someone else can add some information .
Having 4x4 stamped on your data plate means that
your Jeep was made at the Ford Factory in Dallas, Texas .

I am guessing you will find many markings on this jeep !

This and your other barn find Jeep
are incredible discoveries :D

It looks like you have combat rims too.
What brand tires do you have ?

Best Regards,
Ray

Seb61pn32
G-Sergeant First Class
G-Sergeant First Class
Posts: 78
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 7:10 am
Location: France Normandie

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by Seb61pn32 » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:59 pm

I have a nankang tires ans Goodyear made in France :shock:

Seb61pn32
G-Sergeant First Class
G-Sergeant First Class
Posts: 78
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 7:10 am
Location: France Normandie

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by Seb61pn32 » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:01 pm

Others pictures
Attachments
IMG_20210328_000052.jpg
IMG_20210328_000052 (1).jpg

gpwmke
G-Brigadier General
G-Brigadier General
Posts: 2010
Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2003 4:13 pm
Location:

Re: March 22 1944 Dod 189835

Post by gpwmke » Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:46 pm

Nice solid jeep. Enjoy your restoration.


Post Reply

Return to “Original Unrestored WWII Jeeps”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 61 guests