The purpose of this section is to give a peek `behind the scenes` in the CMVT.
These pages are dedicated to some of the members vehicle restoration projects.
Many of the vehicles you will see on this website ,at shows & events have undergone extensive restoration work.
These pages are dedicated to some of the members vehicle restoration projects.
Many of the vehicles you will see on this website ,at shows & events have undergone extensive restoration work.
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| The Military Vehicle Trust Cornwall Branch Members Projects page 1 |
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GPW in Reserve By Colin James - Saltash
In 2006 I decided I would like to purchase a Willys Jeep and after searching on the internet I found one FOR SALE on E bay and in June 2007
I purchased The WWII Ford GPW Jeep from Sweetwater, Redding, California, USA where it had been stored in a barn for 20 years . After
purchase it was shipped in a container to Felixstowe Docks and delivered to me in September2007.
I purchased The WWII Ford GPW Jeep from Sweetwater, Redding, California, USA where it had been stored in a barn for 20 years . After
purchase it was shipped in a container to Felixstowe Docks and delivered to me in September2007.
.After World War II it was shipped back to the USA and was given to
the American Indians to replace horse’s that had been commandeered
for the war effort. There is a plate on the dash board saying
Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs. Plate number
550-394.
The log record for the GPW show it to be owned by three generations
of the Indian family Kuykendall located close to the Oregon Trail,
cowboy country.
On receiving the vehicle it was completely stripped down removing
every nut and bolt. The pieces of the vehicle were then sandblasted
down to the bear metal. After the tub was sand blasted we removed
the rusty parts and replaced the floor panels with a heavier gauge metal
than the original. We also replaced the fuel tank outer housing.
Replaced the U sections and fitted new Oak inserts as original. The
idea is that the Oak does not allow the frame to collapse when the Tub
is bolted to the chassis giving flexibility to both Tub and Chassis.
Because of damage we welded new ends to the front of the chassis.
the American Indians to replace horse’s that had been commandeered
for the war effort. There is a plate on the dash board saying
Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs. Plate number
550-394.
The log record for the GPW show it to be owned by three generations
of the Indian family Kuykendall located close to the Oregon Trail,
cowboy country.
On receiving the vehicle it was completely stripped down removing
every nut and bolt. The pieces of the vehicle were then sandblasted
down to the bear metal. After the tub was sand blasted we removed
the rusty parts and replaced the floor panels with a heavier gauge metal
than the original. We also replaced the fuel tank outer housing.
Replaced the U sections and fitted new Oak inserts as original. The
idea is that the Oak does not allow the frame to collapse when the Tub
is bolted to the chassis giving flexibility to both Tub and Chassis.
Because of damage we welded new ends to the front of the chassis.
.Then we reassembled Tub to Chassis, followed by the body panels, axles and gearbox every part was then zinc primed. We had to fit a new
windscreen frame as original was beyond repair. The vehicle was then re-sprayed with Drab Olive Green. On Completion this task all electrics were
renewed, dynamo was changed from 6 volt to12 volt using a new regulator unit.
All this work was carried out in a small garage 18’ X 8’
The renovation was completed in Jun 2008 the vehicle was the given an MOT certificate and registered so it could be driven on Public Roads and taken
to Military Vehicle shows.
windscreen frame as original was beyond repair. The vehicle was then re-sprayed with Drab Olive Green. On Completion this task all electrics were
renewed, dynamo was changed from 6 volt to12 volt using a new regulator unit.
All this work was carried out in a small garage 18’ X 8’
The renovation was completed in Jun 2008 the vehicle was the given an MOT certificate and registered so it could be driven on Public Roads and taken
to Military Vehicle shows.
The first show I attended was Mount Edgcumbe Classic American Car
show and later the Military Vehicle Trust Show also at Mount
Edgecumbe followed by Okehampton Army Camp and Castle Drogo
MVT Shows.
I would like to thank the following people for helping with this project
Alan Lemin for helping with the renovation (Welding etc.). Harry
Philpot and Malcolm Batten for there invaluable advice.
show and later the Military Vehicle Trust Show also at Mount
Edgecumbe followed by Okehampton Army Camp and Castle Drogo
MVT Shows.
I would like to thank the following people for helping with this project
Alan Lemin for helping with the renovation (Welding etc.). Harry
Philpot and Malcolm Batten for there invaluable advice.
Although the engine started when the vehicle first arrived we did strip the engine down and fitted new valves and seat inserts to enable it to run on
unleaded fuel. Re bored and fitted new pistons, main bearings and big end shells. The gear box and transfer box was completely overhauled fitting new
parts. The braking system was also rebuilt using new parts and steering box was rebuilt. Front axle bearings replaced with new.
unleaded fuel. Re bored and fitted new pistons, main bearings and big end shells. The gear box and transfer box was completely overhauled fitting new
parts. The braking system was also rebuilt using new parts and steering box was rebuilt. Front axle bearings replaced with new.
The vehicles history show it was manufactured in March 1944 by Fords and went into Military service in May 1944 when it was shipped to the South
Pacific during WWII. The chassis number being 200126
Pacific during WWII. The chassis number being 200126
