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1942 GPW Wheeling, IL eBay

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This is a project.

“Up for sale is Ford GPW 75591, DOD October 1942. I hate to sell this but I have other projects that I’d like to tackle. This project is in disassembled condition, as seen in the pictures. Everything (except the combat rims) in the pictures is included*. And there may be more items that if I can dig up I will add in. *If you choose to “buy it now” I will pull the original GPW/F marked radiator from my Slat grill and add it in, along with the 5 brand new reproduction combat rims shown in the last picture.

The original GPW parts include the GPW numbered frame, axles, springs, original tub with original data plate (though difficult to read), original fenders, hood, seats, pedal arms, pedals, and fuel tank straps. The following came with this GPW when I purchased it. I am unsure if they are original to this jeep but they are period correct: steering box and column, transfercase and parking brake. I also have information about from which Ford factory this was produced and a rather accurate original hood number range.

The parts that are not original to this jeep, but original and correct F MARKED PARTS INCLUDE the green spare hood, pintle hook, headlight buckets and arms, bullet marker lights, splash shield, bellhousing, flywheel, large bellhousing cover, T-84 transmission, transfer case arms, grill, correct SG marked radiator fan, and extra Ford Script tub.

WWII jeep correct items include the windshield, reflector bezels, NOS boxed fender blackout bulb, taillight buckets, flat-bottomed oil filter, auto-lite distributor caps, thermostat housing, oil pan, green sheller steering wheel, fuel tank, and rebuilt like-new 1944 dated fuel pump. (more info on eBay)”

View all the information on eBay

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1945 GPW Statesville, NC **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.

It runs and drives, but is a little rough.

“1945 willys with correct engine and transmission. This was purpose built as a radio Jeep.It still has many of the waterproof parts on it.The floors have been replaced,but the rest of the Jeep is solid and rust free.It runs and drives good.I have a clear NC title.Iam just off I77 and I40 military army willis willy marine 4×4 navy”l

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Year GPW Sisters, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

This runs and drives.

“Pictures say it all
Clean title
Offers welcome
Some rust but not horrible
Runs and drives
Has ford markings on radiator
And a gpw frame
Not sure about engine but looks origional”

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1943 GPW San Francisco, CA $4300

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This is a project. Note the combat rims.

“I have a 1943 Ford GPW Jeep. Just like a Willys MB but built by Ford. Original with all its correct Ford stamped parts. Correct seats, handles, brackets everything. Way too much to list. Has 5 restored Combat wheels with new tires included. Boxes and boxes of parts and spares. Numbers matching frame and data plate. Non matching but correct GPW motor currently apart for rebuild. Has later willys motor too. Decent body with a little rust and a hole cut for a 2a gas tank. Have correct gas tank now. Lots of parts have been collected for this restoration. Good frame. Rolling chassis with body still mounted. Nearly $2000 spent on wheels and tires already, just to give you an idea this in not a pile of junk.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3731528926.html

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Coast Guard Lengthened Jeep AKA The Invader Jeep

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Coast Guard Super-Jeep at the National Guard Militia Museum in New Jersey.

Posted at bangshift (though I couldn’t find this original link), referenced by Jalopnik, linked to by Kaiser Willys, and forwarded by Colin, here is a great video  of a coast guard “super jeep” in action.

NEWS ARTICLES:

1) From the May 06, 1944, Perth Mirror in Australia:

TRAVELS 60 MPH OVER SANDY BEACHES
At a Coastguard Station on the Atlantic Coast, U.S. Coast Guards men recently demonstrated a new super-jeep, carrying 10 men and traveling up to 60 miles an hour over sand. Officials said the super-jeep was developed to meet special problems of Coast Guard shore patrols. Chassis of a regulation jeep was halved and steel shafts inserted to add one yard to its wheelbace. Seats for 10 were installed and specially designed wheels employed to permit travel over any kind of beach.

2) Volume 70 of the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings discusses the results of the Coast Guard Jeep. Unfortunately I don’t have access to the whole document. I do have this:

As a basis for comparison, the regular Army jeep tried to follow the super-jeep over the same course, but foundered in the deep sand. The super-jeep was developed in the Coast Guard transportation office to meet the special demand that branch of services has for a vehicle capable of moving through sand . . .

LINKS:
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=177213 (three good photos of an original coast guard jeep)

 

 

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1942 GPW New Castle, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5000.

(12/09/2012) This looks good.

“buick v6 motor, 350 trans, disk brakes, tilt steering, 3 fog lights, nice wiring, nice stereo, 33×9.5 BFGs”

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Year? GPW Costa Mesa, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500

The jeep runs, but needs some work. It’s been used in movies.

“WW2 / WWII Army Jeep GPW. This Jeep runs and drives but still needs some work. It has 4 new tires, new seat covers and new gauges. This Jeep has been used in many movies and driven by multiple stars. It also comes with a spare tire, axe, shovel, jerry can and a pyrene fire extinguisher.”

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