GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland
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Guys, I lost my garage space 2 years ago. Bought a new big building and am slowly getting that turned into
a major MV overhaul workshop. Will hopefully keep this work going later in the summer or fall.
Thanks
Hinrik
a major MV overhaul workshop. Will hopefully keep this work going later in the summer or fall.
Thanks
Hinrik
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Hi Hinrik,
I hope your new shed space is coming along nicely,
In the first page of photos of 51368, I can see it still has a mirror tube/arm fitter. Could you share images of that please?
I am tying to map some data on them and gather a pattern of what was on what and when, even if you think it’s not a correct arm.
Thanks,
Ian.
I hope your new shed space is coming along nicely,
In the first page of photos of 51368, I can see it still has a mirror tube/arm fitter. Could you share images of that please?
I am tying to map some data on them and gather a pattern of what was on what and when, even if you think it’s not a correct arm.
Thanks,
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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Hello Ian, sorry for late reply. Here is a photo for you. Been working on my GPW a lot lately
and will post more updates.
and will post more updates.
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Should have tinned all frame areas before painting. But I could fix it up.
Using Eastwoods tinning butter. Great stuff for this job.
Using Eastwoods tinning butter. Great stuff for this job.
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Updates:
Shocks installed. Bought nice repro shocks, but had to sandblast and paint as
the paint on it was bad and rust under it
Valve cover on, tube connected. Carb restored and installed. Steering box finished and steering
all done with wheels adjusted with the toe in
Joes motorpool F marked repro engine stay fitted
Shocks installed. Bought nice repro shocks, but had to sandblast and paint as
the paint on it was bad and rust under it
Valve cover on, tube connected. Carb restored and installed. Steering box finished and steering
all done with wheels adjusted with the toe in
Joes motorpool F marked repro engine stay fitted
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NOS Ford Steering joint ends used.
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Finished the prop shafts. Ended up getting another set of GPW shafts
and redo. Correct NOS F mark (faint) nut lock plates used.
and redo. Correct NOS F mark (faint) nut lock plates used.
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Just waiting for the radiator to be finished, in rad shop, then I can start her up for the
first time in 30-40 years...hope its ready next week.
first time in 30-40 years...hope its ready next week.
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Started to work on the body. Was going to try to save the left side wheel housing, but found
it has too much rust and damage. The more I check, the more rust and damage I find.
it has too much rust and damage. The more I check, the more rust and damage I find.
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There is a special support bracket, where the side panel and quarter panel meet up
on the top inside. Was trying to save the left one, but no luck. Right one fell out.
Any idea where I can buy a repro or anyone have a spare one laying around?
Note the poor positioning from factory, plate in the way of the hole for side curtain
socket hole.
on the top inside. Was trying to save the left one, but no luck. Right one fell out.
Any idea where I can buy a repro or anyone have a spare one laying around?
Note the poor positioning from factory, plate in the way of the hole for side curtain
socket hole.
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While working on the cowl, getting it ready for sandblasting, I figured I would check
if there was any markings like "TP30" or similar. Used weak strength paint stripper.
I found the "S" from hood number on the side cowl:
That got me thinking about the hood.....some years ago, I tried to lightly sand one side to find the
elusive hoodnumber, but could not see anything, so hood put aside, thankfully with one side untouched.
So I tried same paint stripper method on hood. Thin layer brushed on with a paint brush, then after 30-60
min Iightly scrape off with a plastic scrape
if there was any markings like "TP30" or similar. Used weak strength paint stripper.
I found the "S" from hood number on the side cowl:
That got me thinking about the hood.....some years ago, I tried to lightly sand one side to find the
elusive hoodnumber, but could not see anything, so hood put aside, thankfully with one side untouched.
So I tried same paint stripper method on hood. Thin layer brushed on with a paint brush, then after 30-60
min Iightly scrape off with a plastic scrape
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This morning I could clearly see the whole number. Did not see the first "20"
last night.
So my 51368, left factory with hood number: S-20140679
Was there a photo database on some site with wartime hood numbers?
Remember seen it years ago.
last night.
So my 51368, left factory with hood number: S-20140679
Was there a photo database on some site with wartime hood numbers?
Remember seen it years ago.
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Youre doing great on this Hinrik, i didnt realize there were jeeps in Iceland.
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