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  1. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Thank you for the information. Going around 60-62 mph and trying to stop quickly is a chore with stock brakes. Saving up for the 11" set up. Also, I got REAL lucky as I am picking up a late fourties Koenig jeep hard top in great shape with all the windows for free! (sadly no doors)
  2. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Install of winterizing enclosure kit 99% completed.
  3. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Jeep after markings were placed on it. Also, I installed the first aid kit and bracket correct for WW2 1943 and the under seat tire pump correct for WW2 1943. The jeep winter enclosure that I purchased shipped today so I will be putting it on the jeep and will post pictures of that as well. I...
  4. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Cannot thank you enough Guyfang.
  5. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Insurance company photos. Still have some accessories to put on the jeep and some vehicle markings to put on jeep. Final photos will follow.
  6. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    PRC Radio Install. Ran an entirely separate power cable from the battery to a 24VDC transformer (switch operated) to power the radio equipment.
  7. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    I kept the V6 but I went WAY BEYOND on the fix the body part and buy some combat wheels. At the end of this thread I am posting the list of every part, every nut, bolt, piece of sandpaper etc. that it took to do this restore. I kept a running list of all my costs (no labor and nothing that I...
  8. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Shifting knobs (note the overdrive lever) Antennae and antennae base, radio equipment power base mounting, AM2060 mounting for PRC77 radio.
  9. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Rear view mirror added, bikini top added (also have a full winter enclosure coming) windshield wipers and gas tank sump debris blocker.
  10. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Thank you for your comments. Almost done. There is the radio to add, the first aid kit, the wipers, the hand air pump, the jack and jack handle, an accessory outlet under the dash, and other accessories.
  11. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    By the way...I saved the old data plates as they match the frame. To prove that they are the originals, I have pictures from purchase to restoration showing the original data plates on the vehicle up to replacement with the new ones. Thanks again for the compliment
  12. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Thank you for the compliment
  13. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Here is a picture of the glove door removed from the jeep for restoration. These are the original data plates for this 43 GPW. I extracted all the information from them and transferred it to the new data plates I bought. The data plates have no information in the blank areas so that you can put...
  14. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Dash finish, windshield work, steering wheel, all revamped.
  15. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Rear seat upholstery
  16. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Rear seat repairs
  17. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Upholstering seats
  18. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Hip pads...Seats repaired
  19. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Passenger tool compartment, foot rests and floor painted
  20. Torisco

    Purchased a 1943 Ford GPW

    Trailer outlet connection in driver side tool box with protective cover, body side accessories install, windshield hold down clips, data plates install (original data plates held in a file with pictures showing them installed when jeep was purchased) and canvas half door sockets installed on...
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