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  1. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    Thanks a bunch Clinto... Regards, Gordon
  2. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    There is no spacer there upon inspection. However, the attachment holes seem out of skew as though the column was mounted a bit higher to the floor board.
  3. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    Steering Column pictures Here are the pictures I said I would post. The steering gear box has the exhaust manifold touching it as shown in the attached pictures. Also, does the "S" represent a replacement Saginaw steering gear as you described earlier?
  4. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    I am going to get a photo of the steering box as it sits against the frame at present. I will post it. I also found out when measuring the seat to steering wheel that the driver's seat frame looked like it had been cut and welded and may not be the correct frame for the drive's side? The...
  5. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    I do not think that they cut the floor. They did use a different transmission cover that is much taller and more square than the stock cover. I am in the process of trying to determine which transmission they used when they put in the V6 Pictures attached
  6. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    Clinto...very BIG thank you for your assistance. I can finally find out if the steering column location or my beer belly body needs a re-work
  7. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    The photo is from a finished restored 1942 jeep and not the 1943 jeep that I am working on at the current time. I used that photo to show where I needed the measurement. Sorry, my error for not making that clear in the original posting.
  8. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    I sort of kind of had the same idea that you fellows have and thought maybe I should measure my own rotundness first. I thought, if the steering column is the right height...there must have been some really slim G.I.'s around in 1943. Then I tried to put on the jacket of my Army Dress...
  9. Torisco

    1943 GPW distance measurement needed

    Can anyone provide me with the distance shown by the red line in the photo (bottom of steering wheel to top of seat frame bottom). I believe the jeep I am restoring has had the steering column moved as I have to stuff myself in to get into the drivers seat with a 1" bottom cushion. Or, my beer...
  10. Torisco

    Feeler for M35A2 Hard Tops

    ! would buy a M35A2 Deuce top from you at the price you quoted.
  11. Torisco

    Camp Dirtbag IV in So Cal

    June 17-21 is a good date. Tehachapi is a great place to camp. Keep me in the loop as I would surely like to attend if allowed to.
  12. Torisco

    Question regarding manual tandem Windshield / wiper parts.

    Better picture of the actual item Found an even better picture. This shows a single wiper assembly with the "Collar/Lock" assembly included. I believe this parts package was dated 1944
  13. Torisco

    Question regarding manual tandem Windshield / wiper parts.

    OOP's Upside down picture correction Sorry about that!
  14. Torisco

    Question regarding manual tandem Windshield / wiper parts.

    Added Picture Hope this picture helps. It is the only one I could dig up.
  15. Torisco

    Question regarding manual tandem Windshield / wiper parts.

    The TM shows part number 7069272 with N&P No 454602 as the "collar" assembly for a MB/GPW tandem hand windshield wiper assembly and 7069274 with N&P no. 454603 as the "lock" for the same assembly. I am gathering parts for a 1943 GPW restore and am looking for any help I can get to find these...
  16. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Thanks alot..I was getting worried about the frame and body due to all the strange modifications added on the jeep. Specially the PTO output shaft to the rear of the jeep. I believe the PTO for front or rear was an option that was experimented with in mid to late 1944 and in 1945 for the...
  17. Torisco

    Nevada MV's unite!

    I am in Bishop, California but have traveled to Barstow, Stockton and Big Bear (farther than Reno) to attend events. Would not mind going to Minden, Gardnerville, or Reno to join you guys for events. I am kind of caught in a no mans land for distance to any events...almost always over 150 miles...
  18. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    I will get a lot of answers when I start dismantling the jeep and can get frame numbers, part numbers etc off of it. I researched some and found that the Willys company started working on a civilian utility type jeep during the end of 1944 and during 1945. The options included a rear or...
  19. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    I certainly will check with CBRmetalworks a.s.a.p....thanks for the info
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