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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4500
(08/26/2010) From a distance, this looks like a great price.
“1943 Ford GPW (jeep); Original Engine, Frame & Body, WA Titled w/currant tabs, converted to 12v, new wiring. Includes M38 Arctic top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1495
“WW2 jeep GPW date on glove box tag is 8/17/42, serial number on tag and frame is 40163. Both transmission and transfer case have old rebuild tags from Richmond, Ca. Engine will run needs carb., dist. work and?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
It runs.
“This rare old jeep has been used hunting and 4-wheeling and putting around town. It has some paint but is mostly brown primer. The body has not been altered except for moving the fuel receptacle from under the seat to the side of the vehicle , so it could easily be restored. The engine is GPA,(military amphibious), and runs good. It has the original back seat but the front seats have been replaced. It also has a canvas top and a winch (made from WWII airplane parts).”
UPDATE: This appears SOLD, but was listed at $800.
I could be wrong, but the slopes and cut of the passenger and driver’s sides look very similar to a Willys MA, thought maybe a Ford GP as well?. This has been hacked up a bit, but it’s worth a look. Check out what appears to be an emergency brake as well.
“Clear title has orignal old style pink slip non op for 20 years but probably off dmv record now… 4×4 ran when parked 10 years ago”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Based on the price, it might be worth a look, though it appears to have an updated engine.
“1942 Ford GPW jeep 4 x 4, great for hunting lease or to restore! Engine is good-chevy two. Needs new or rebuild transmission and transfer case. Needs a little TLC, but a really nice project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $14,950.
“Repainted and ready for Stars and Numbers. This Jeep has Five-Brand New Tires added to the Vehicle all on Combat Rims. Also included is Tire Pump, Shovel, Ax and Fire Extinguisher. Jeep has Ford Marked Pintle Hook. Engine runs good and was rebuilt by previous owner. Data Plates are original and number matches frame. Canvas Seats and Top are New. Ford Marked Engine and Head. Buyer pays for shipping from Castaic California. 91384. — Wife says must go! : (
Update – Per many requests….
The Data plates are original and they have a delivery date of 4-6-42
The SN on the Data Plate is “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Frame is also “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Engine is 419597 — The Engine does have a Ford Head on it..
The jeep is missing the Mudflap buttons on the body, Crash pads, and Safety straps. It does not have Fire Extinguisher Bracket, but comes with the Fire Extinguisher.
Inside the Hood is a Pocket for the Lube Chart and a Bracket for a grease gun. Grease Gun is not included. Let me know if you would like additional pictures.
AS OF AUG 19TH THIS JEEP HAS JUST BEEN MOVED TO LAS VEGAS- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VIEWING IT, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I CAN FORWARD AN ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN INSPECT IT.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s got some cancer and some unusual bumpers.
“Early Ford GPW. Ford name on back. Lots of F Mark parts on it. It has rust, floors need to be replaced, needs glass for windshield, good for parts or to restore. Motor turns over, not locked up. Has Willys engine not a Ford.”
This looks pretty unmolested.
“1942 MILITARY JEEP/FORD GOVERNMENT PRE WAR ASKING PRICE $8,000 RUNNING WHEELS 2/PIECE BOLT ON HAVE 6 WHEELS IN TOTAL HAVE MANY EXTRA PARTS LOCATED IN SSF CALL VINNIE 650-755-0931 GARAGE KEPT.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1904087529.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay
This seems like a fine little jeep that’s a solid driver. However, I’m not seeing the follow-me theme. Am I missing something?
“1942 Ford GPW World War II military jeep. Yellow Follow Me Jeep. 1/4 ton 4×4. Serial number 65055. Build date 09/15/1942. Runs and drives with clear AZ title. Located in Mesa AZ. Has been in Military show and 4wheeling in desert”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $600
(08/07/2010) Brett found this project. This jeep has seen some action (though not sure if the war or the owners caused more damage).
“
RARE FIND!!! This is a 1943 FORD GPW Jeep. Serial #110254. It is missing the hood, grill, gas tank, and glass out of the windshield frame – otherwise complete. Worth a great deal more and a lot if restored. Body damage is minimal – normal for the age. It has a Willys Flathead motor. Motor turns over with a wrench – have never tried to get it fully running. Bought it as a set with a 2nd Ford jeep that I am using and so don’t need this one. Call for more info. Asking $600 OBO.”
http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/1906765140.html
This seller also has the following for sale:
3 Bodies:
1946 MB. Body AND frame. Missing hood and fender. $300
1957 M38A1 – Tub, grill, fenders, windshield frame (with glass), Two dashes(one of them has the main gauge), and hood. Little rust not bad. Does not include seats pictured. $900
1965 CJ5 – Tub, grill, fenders, hood, no dash. Fenders have rust and so does the body but not too bad $500
also have two frames
1942 frame with axles rolling chassis. $300
I ALSO have a complete FORD GPW Jeep for sale in the automobile category. Check it out.
All prices can be negotiated…
Text or call (208)604-5562 for more info.
http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/pts/1906766990.html
Christian spotted this jeep with its unusual ‘battery box’.
“This posting is a 1943 WWII era jeep. Rare find for this particular year group. Drive train is in very god mechanical shape. Starts up and runs with ease and is frequently driven around our property. Specs on this jeep are: L-Head 4 cylinder Willy’s Jeep engine. 3 speed transmission w/reverse, Serial # – DPW111455. Gross weight 2,430 lbs. Date of Delivery to the War Department: 5-26-43. Included is the original fuel tank although it is not shown in the photos. Also included is The Complete WW2 Military Jeep Manual TM 9-803, a unique and complete owners manual for this jeep. How many other postings can offer that? Willing to trade for an equal in value pontoon boat. Email and I’ll answer questions or give directions.”
http://meridian.craigslist.org/cto/1884598027.html
UPDATE: Was $5995.
Maybe it is the white on the rims, but something looks odd about them to me .. I can’t quite place it.
“Hello, We are selling our 1942 GPW Jeep with much regret. We were hopping to restore this wonderful jeep, but as we all know, the economy stinks so we selling this great creature. The serial # is 78169 and was build in Nov 11, 1942 and the hood # looks like # 20186593.
Thinks that I know about the Jeep;
It has 5 Combat Rims
4 NTD Tires and 1 other type, (maybe off road on a combat rim. It is on the back of the jeep in photos.
2 gas tanks for under the seat. one with a side spout and one that is filled by under the drivers seat.
Gauges look orginal, milage gage got painted by someone other than me
2 ID plates are there. 1 data plate missing
Some rust in the tool box bottom, but not bad.
looks like wrong radiator and carburetor
Looks like orginal Head marked GPW
Block is got the look of the orginal blue but not the matching block # as Serial #.
Engine turns over and looks like good compression
Has a what I believe is a T-90 transmission
Steel seats are “F” marked
Winshield is cracked
Missing horn and air filter
Has new “F” marked canopy frame”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Needs some work still.
“1942 WWII Jeep. Ford Stamped. Rebuilt motor and transmission, brakes. Body needs work. Strong motor.”
UPDATE: Dexter confirms that the seller is correct; it is a slatgrille. However, it isn’t a GPW and it has the wrong grille. That threw me off. Dexter says the G503 site discussed this.
“I have a 1941 Ford GPW ( Ford made Willys MB). It has a lot of Slat Grill parts left on it and I verified this through G503.com a few years back. This Jeep is a little bit beyond my knowledge and experience for restoration but no doubt saveable. It has typical floor rust and will need a new pan. Its solid enough to stand on though. Has a CJ engine that ran and drove before I started tearing it down and it still cranks if you hook up a battery. The rear end grenaded before I got it but it is Ford stamped. I’m slowly working on restoring it to a condition of one used in the field and will continue to but I don ‘t think I can do it justice. Its a Slat grill and should be restored by someone with more experience. Its got some typical “bubba” mods and additions but Ive already removed most of the hard stuff.”
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/picsineedonline/Slat%20Grill/
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1899110731.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1995.
This might be a good price.
“Owner has title. Great for dunes, hunting, or play! Small block V8.”
Only the pic of 1 jeep.
“Ford GPW 2 jeeps, enough parts to complete 1 vehicle, combat rims, new tires. $ 3000.00 OBO. Please call 804-490-2591”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1887669716.html
UPDATE: UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“The title says the identification number is GPW118786. According to my research that makes it an F4. The date of deliver is 6/6/43. The serial number on the data plate, and the frame, and the title all match. The body is in very nice condition. It has a few dents here and there but nothing major. There is some rust under the drivers and passengers opening, but its not bad. Looking under the vehicle, the only rust that I can see is on the floor support channels where they installed wood inside, those are rusted, the rest of the floor however is not rusted through. Under the mats there is some rust but it cleans right up with some pitting left. The front bumper is a heavy bumper and is not original as far as I know. there is a heater installed on the passenger floorboard.
The engine is an F head engine, not original to this Jeep. The previous owner left a note with the titles that stated the engine was new and not used much. The engine is spotless, not a bit of oil build up on it. I had the engine running but the distributor bound up and broke. I have a brand new distributor that goes with the Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
No engine and little description.
“No engine, body is in fair condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(06/14/2010) This looks like a nicely done upgrade. That’s a lot of power for that undersized frame.
“I have a 1945 Ford GPW, V8 conversion, Chevy 350 bored .030 over, 4-speed trans, lockers front and rear, all new wiring. ”
John forwarded this restorable appearing GPW.
“1942 Ford WWll Military Jeep. Great restoration project!”
This looks pretty good for the price …
“1945 ford gpw NOT A WILLYS! new tires and carburator been sittin a while has slight knock 3 speed with working 4×4 everything works call text evan 239 340 5896 or alvaboy08@aol.com ”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/1855741062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs and drives. It is a combo jeep, but the price is good.
“Military Jeep for sale. Yes it runs! Working motor, running gear, transmission. I hate getting rid of it but we’re moving out-of-state and have to figure out how to move 3 vehicles already!
Has: 1942 Ford GPW frame, hood, windshield, grill, and other misc parts (all still have their F stamp visible); 1945 Military engine (running) with new fuel pump; 1946 Willy’s tub and transmission. The transmission is good but the tub is not in great shape.
Needs: seats; fuel tank (we just put the fuel line into a gas tank when we run it); drive shaft (it fell out when we flat towed it to our new place); tires (2 are flat though they’ll hold air long enough to tow it home or put it up on a trailer); We sanded all the old pealing yellow paint off of it and it is primer gray but we never got further than that.
This would make a great parts vehicle (we’ve been told the steering wheel alone is worth $300!) Or for those that are looking to buy a new fabricated tub and throw it on there and have a look-a-like military jeep to play around in (our plan). Or a great starter for a crazy Rock Crawler.
The parts mentioned above are the main F stamped parts so if you’re looking to restore it to a stock gpw it would need a lot. But like I said it’s great as a part donor or casual military jeep lover.
Please note we do not have a title for it, it will be bill of sale only. According to the dmv you just need to get a VIN verification done on it (simple as bringing it down to the CHP office) and DMV will then issue title and registration. Asking $1200″”
This is a no reserve auction on a nice looking, though modified, GPW.
“For sale is a 1943 Ford GPW jeep.It has been modified and sports a V6 (Dauntless odd-fire) engine, Saginaw steering and a rear mounted fuel tank. Full top from Best Top. Good brakes, new master cylinder. The jeep is drivable but needs a carb workover as it runs somewhat rough. Frame is rust free and the frame number matches the data plates. Body appears solid.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(05/17/2010) No doubt this is actually a ’45 or earlier.
“I am selling one of my favorite weekend toys! This is listed as a 1946 Ford GPW on the title. Here are some features: Brand new battery, Brand new marine, box speakers, Tires are in great shape, New Fuel Pump, New Fuel Hose, New Air Filter, New Spark Plugs, New Rotor, New Condensor, New Points, New Coil, Oil changed recently and frequently.
Headlights, fog lights, taillights and brakelights all work. Fold flat windshield. Locking front hubs, for the four wheel drive. Two welded in ammo boxes for storage. Electric winch on the front. Great working heater. Tow bar on front bumper. Two metal, removable gas cans on the back. At sometime during its life, the original engine was swapped for a more powerful, classic Ford inline 6 cylinder. It is drivable and has been used by us recently, but could use; Accelerator Pump For The Carb. Alternator . (It runs the best with the choke set at 1/4 on)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
I had this marked sold back in June of 2010. I’m guessing the sale fell through and it is now available again?
“1943 Ford Willys Military Issue, runs and drives, needs tlc,”
