Willys43 Posted October 6, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 6, 2016 I've finally made the jump into the money pit that is called the jeep! I recently bought this beauty of a 1942 GPW. It's definitely a ground up restoration. The jeep was bought in the late 40s by a farmer who used it as a snow plow vehicle, but it was barn kept so the frame and such don't seem so bad. The goal for this jeep is a nice solid Motorpool restoration. I want the jeep to have some of the character she's accumulated over the past 74 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted October 6, 2016 Share #2 Posted October 6, 2016 Seems like a nice project! Looking forward to seeing loads of pictures... Restored a 1942 GPW last winter and will start on a 1942 MB come November... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys43 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted October 7, 2016 Johan, it definitely will be!! I'll be sure to post some progress pictures! Also, it seems like I screwed up the title and left out 1942 GPW. Is there any way to fix this, I can't seem to figure out how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted October 7, 2016 Share #4 Posted October 7, 2016 Well, that will keep you busy, and broke for a while....... Like David Doyle told me last night, You spend $40,000 dollars for the restoration, and end up with a $10,000 dollar restored Jeep....... Looking forward to the photos...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted October 7, 2016 Share #5 Posted October 7, 2016 You spend $40,000 dollars for the restoration, and end up with a $10,000 dollar restored Jeep....... But the fun is priceless... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted October 7, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 7, 2016 It is all for a good cause guys! "Cause he just has to do it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 16, 2016 Share #7 Posted October 16, 2016 David Doyle...now there's a dandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick W Peters Posted October 3, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 3, 2017 Interesting project. Curious to hear how it,s progressing? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maj. McRoy Posted October 6, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2017 Looks like it wasn't messed up too badly. I've always wanted one of these, but I'd buy the $10,000.00 restored one rather than venture into a $40,000.00 plus project. I recently had a great tour of Wendover AFB in Utah in a 1942 Ford jeep. It is all original and never altered. Original engine and all. It was an experience I will never forget. Perhaps this photo will provide some inspiration when you're filling out another cheque or nursing a scraped knuckle... Cheers and look forward to seeing your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor Posted October 6, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 6, 2017 what month of 42? I have a March 42 gpw currently I am restoring slowly and when I get money. I also have a 43 Mb and a 45 Mb both Marine Corps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys43 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted December 11, 2017 Hello all! I know it's been a while since I updated this post but if we're honest its been a slow process. Ive managed to blast and repaint the frame. I had to replace a horn, the a frame, and the gussets (who hasn't had to replace gussets) and welding isnt my forte but it is what it is. The springs were a simple blast and paint (with anti rust primer), but the axles may have just been the biggest pain in the rear. Every time we made a trip to get a part, we'd come home to find another magically broken. But hey it's on wheels so now it looks like SOMETHING. If there is still interest I can post more detail/ more regularly about my progress. Definitely needing some motivation as I bust into the transfer case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys43 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted December 11, 2017 And I forgot to add, Roy that looks like a beauty! Any chance we could trade spots? Also the jeep is an August baby. GPW 57*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 11, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 11, 2017 Yes, please keep posting updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted December 11, 2017 Share #14 Posted December 11, 2017 Also the jeep is an August baby. GPW 57*** Great, Thanks for posting... I will re-restore my August 1942 GPW come next year.... Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted December 13, 2017 Share #15 Posted December 13, 2017 And I forgot to add, Roy that looks like a beauty! Any chance we could trade spots? Also the jeep is an August baby. GPW 57*** Does it still have the Original Dataplate? If so, could you post a detailed picture of it? Or send it to my email at info 'at' theliberator.be Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billl Posted January 27, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 27, 2018 Restoration is not as bad as they say. I paid $2600, and I'm in it about $11k.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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