1943 GPW before its restoration.
1943 GPW after its restoration.
Here’s a 1943 GPW that I featured on eWillys back in 2010. It was rough and had a funky windshield. I was sure it was headed for a car crusher.
Instead, someone bought this off of ebay and restored it! Mario, now the proud owner, purchased this from the rebuilder and was looking through eWillys when he stumbled upon the original post from 2010. So, here’s the original post on eBay, plus the after photos. If anyone knows any more history about this GPW, please let Mario know by commenting below the post. Thanks!
“Up for auction is a 1943 Military syle Ford Jeep. Once owned by Edward White who I was told was a Military Commander. Clean Title. Vehicle has been sitting for a number of years and is in need of full restore. Engine has been pulled and disassembled but looks to be complete and comes with Vehicle. Drivers side has a couple bullet holes for authenticity. Body has rust but can be replaced with reproduction style, which can be purchased online. Engine may be able to be rebuilt however I was told you can purchase military surplus crate motor but haven’t researched enough to tell you where. Engine number on Title matches number etched on block ( GPW98036 )while the engine casting number is GPW-6015.”
MORE BEFORE RESTORATION PHOTOS:
MORE AFTER RESTORATION PHOTOS:
yumpin yiminy!
now that’s what i’d call a windshield mod…. (fyi windshield mods page is on the fritz)
Looks like a great parts jeep!
Thanks Dan … the windshield page is now fixed.
Some serious alcohol consumption must have been involved in the fabrication and disassembly of what used to be a military Jeep. I think I’ll take a zero on this one Dave.
I purchased this Jeep after it was fully restored. Can you hook me up with the any member of the family that listed it for sale in 2010, I just have some historical questions on the Jeep and also, would like to share photos of the restored Jeep.
Mario,
Nice to hear someone took the time to restore this jeep. Unfortunately, I don’t have any additional information on the original owners. I’d be happy to add some after photos to the post above. Perhaps someone who owned it will someday stumble upon the page.
Feel free to email pics to d@ewillys.com and I’ll add the photos and bump this post forward. Maybe a reader knows more about this one.
– Dave
A job well done.
The old windshield would make great “wall art” for the man cave. I wonder if the restorer saved it?
Outstanding job bringing this WWII classic back from the brink 🙂
This GPW sat in the desert somewhere in Sparks, NV until 2010. The restorer did a magnificent job in putting this one back in service.