Barnfind WW2 Ford jeep, Will it Run????

Epic First Start for this old Soldier!
Restore or keep? Let me know what you think in the comments!

[@Greendot319]

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[@williamscroggins9627]

I had a 1943 GPW in the early 1980s that I restored. I owned it until 1986 when I was forced to sell it because I was out of work, when Secretary of Defense, Dick Cheney, cut the defense budget causing closure of military bases and aircraft factories across the country. I sold my GPW to an Army Airborne Museum in Garland, Texas. That museum went out of business several years later. About 5 years ago I got a letter from the UK. Someone had bought my old jeep and shipped it to Suffolk. He somehow found my address. He wanted to know the history of the Jeep. I answered his questions and told him what I knew about the GPW from when I owned it. I also sent him some photos of the GPW when I first bought it and after I restored it. I was hoping that he would send me a current photo of how the Jeep looked now. I never heard back from him though. I guess he got his answers and didn't bother with responding to me. I thought that was kind of rude, but oh well. I love watching your videos. Great work!

[@PacoOtis]

Thanks for sharing and, from here in the States, we wish you the best of luck!

[@echohunter4199]

Wonderful!! This Jeep is in excellent shape! I picked up a 1945 MB back in 2008 and it only took 16-18 months to resurrect her to factory new condition. Those new Italian Fuel tanks are amazing, I got mine through Ron Fitzpatrick out of Oregon. I opted to install an 8 volt battery, yes an 8 volt battery so it gave the 6 volt starter had just a little more, worked great for years and it’s still going. I notice MD Juan has been improving their products so it’s looking tempting to buy a complete body kit but, we all know that’s not the best option, lol.

[@jacobuscoetzee6689]

Leave the body as it is please it's only original once but on the mechanical side maintain and replace where needed. The sound of the go devil engine is so iconic and no brakes pfffz that's what low range four-wheel drive is for

[@benjohnson1082]

I just took the wagon version of that Willys Pickup on a 3,000 mile trip across the USA. Super Hurricane powered!

[@beatglauser9444]

Wow! One of the very best offroad vehicles ever! And surely on of the most beautiful ones. And I thought I was brave driving a 60 year old Chevy across half the USA for 6500 miles!

[@sithinstructor]

"One problem will lead to many others" Well ain't that the truth.

[@tileman17]

that JEEP engine sound. if you cant pick that out of a crowd you're not listing

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

what list?

[@henrycolestage4249]

I grew up in the States in the 60's and 70's and my entire family had old Willys jeeps. When the extended family would get together for camping holidays all my uncles would drag their jeeps behind the pickups and campers up into the mountains. We would have 5, 6, or more. Then they would turn us teenage kids loose in them and tell us "just be back by supper time". I can't tell you how far we went and how often we broke down but we always managed to get back in time for grilled steaks on the fire! My folks would be arrested today for neglect if they did that today, that's for sure. But it made us self-reliant. I have to admit I never understood the driving need to be a rivet counter and restore old military vehicles back to issue condition. To me, they are to be used and abused. They are tools to get you the places and experiences you desire. I have a '48 CJ2A here in the UK (I'm one of those 'overpaid, oversexed, and over here!' retired GI's that married a local English rose and stayed ;-). It's done up as a desert rat homage but I modify it so it is as capable as possible; front disc brakes, dual master cylinder, Solex carb, Ford F150 steering box (same concept but waaaay better than the Ross!), diff locker in the rear, etc. Going to a parade in a pristine one might be fun, but so would any flat fender. Me? I'll keep taking mine to the desert and having adventures. In fact, I might be headed to Tunisia in it this October! Best of luck on the rebuild.

[@the_lost_navigator]

"pretty shady-tree mechanic's stuff here"... and that's why I'm watching it (and subbed). Kudos from across The Pond.

[@ExplorerDS6789]

I love jeeps. I have an '07 Wrangler, and man, these military jeeps you found were badass. I wish I had one, but I have no place to put it, and I'm not sure how much use I'd get out of it since you can't drive one on the freeway.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I love those! My Dad had many of those he used to use in the farm, after he served ww2! He loved them they where he's faithful friends! Reliable and easy to maintain! Now I'm following his footsteps! I own two brand new jeep wranglers! One a sahara 4 doors and the other a willys wheeler 2 doors. And I love them. I know they're not the same! But trying to keep the family tradition. Hopefully I'll find me one of those in the near future.👌😎👍

[@EdVanMeyer]

The Yellow ones were used on airfield control duties.

[@davidsandberg7631]

Thank you for letting us know.

[@ostrich67]

@@davidsandberg7631 it might have been painted yellow during the Higgins rebuild, or at some other maintenance depot during its military career, since it was painted all over, including the chassis and wheelwell areas.

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

Yeah, after we's park the jeep, we'd take out the rotor, put it in our pockets and leave the jeep to go about what we had to do. Of course others would just install a kill switch, tucked away concealed inside the jeep somewhere. But that would so easy to defeat, if one knew one's way around a jeep's engine. So many resorted to installing a key lock on the hood so it couldn't be easily opened.

[@FayazAhmad-yl6sp]

The most beautiful machine that man has made in the world is the Willys

[@99Racker]

Actually, if you count the military, it has had two prior owners. Great find.

[@OLDMADRASMOTORCYCLES]

Great video. Now waiting for next video ❤️

[@michaelkienhofer6394]

Great episode!!

[@dmcarpenter2470]

Another great vid, Matt.

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

I like your videos because I can hear passion and enthusiasm.

[@71RossStudios]

LOL the reaction to opening the hood “ooohhhhhkay yeah so” been there before too many times haha ! Great Jeep !

[@Greendot319]

;)

[@luismalacalza705]

Buenos días ,que tesoro invaluable ese Jeep q hermoso será restaurarlo en algún momento un fuerte abraso desde Argentina 😊👍

[@beatglauser9444]

Those fuellines can drive you insane. While my good old 6 cylinder Chevy is reliable as hell, I encountered the leaking of the line several times. I even had to replace the line twice already. When I removed the line to work on the fuel pump or the carburetor I knew that there would be a leaking problem even before touching it. Well the Chevy line is more complicated than this one. It goes around severeal corners. I prefer to let a vehicle be as unrestored as possible and let the sketchy repairs and imperfections show the story of its life. (I think you have to believe that if you own to may vehicles that are meant to be driven on a regular base like I do).

[@ezequielpiacenza5331]

Excelente Willys no me lo pierdo ✌️😶

[@martin9711]

Really enjoyed this one mr. Dot Good work , keep it coming Martin

[@Greendot319]

Thanks Martin and thanks for your support as usual!

[@JRCreations92]

Beautiful find, if it were mine I think I’d have to leave it as is but knock out a full mechanical restoration to her, but keep up the videos man hope to show you my restoration soon

[@vintageoutboardclub3999]

I love my 48 jeep truck!!

[@Dixler683]

With your guidance/help this jeep could look sweet.

[@iamgermane]

Just think they used to sell these in the States post-war for $100.00.

[@thedocisin3204]

Is was a 2 owner jeep. You are the third. ( USG, Some dude on in California and you) It is a beautiful find! My first CJ was a '47 2a. What a blast to drive!

[@Charlie-ti6lo]

You are indeed correct, I bought it from the 2nd owner who bought it at an estate sale I believe. The first had it from release until approx 3 years ago.

[@incomingshell3268]

I have had some success with a heat gun.....being gentle and only getting the top layer of paint warm, then use a square edged angled piece of metal and scraping at right angles to the surface. This doesn't seem to interfere with the original paint... Just have to be really patient.......

[@sergehorion7155]

Sweet!

[@tdkp5178thFG]

Great find and great jeep! I noticed the trailer socket and was curious as to when the trailer socket was added to production? Was that added during early script production?

[@mithikx]

The Jeep looked like it tried to get a job as a school bus after the war, could have been a farm vehicle of some kind. It's pretty much rust free which is nice, you almost have to try to get a car to rust over in CA, NV, AZ, NM and etc.

[@ostrich67]

Yellow jeeps were used for airfield duty. Versions were even used on aircraft carriers.

[@markrossow6303]

Nice.

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

Love that jeep. Whoever painted it yellow should be ashamed.

[@Greendot319]

Bubba did what he had to and remember and Bubba was often a Vet! Times change but Bubba protected this old jeep for us so don't be too hard on him ;)

[@geneard639]

I think, removing the yellow paint might be the biggest issue. Vapor blasting might get the yellow paint off and leave the original. The yellow looks like it was brushed on, and is might oil based house paint. I have a feeling it was one of those $50 government surplus jobs.And, having worked on museum grade aircraft, if you want it to run you have to update some of them old parts.

[@PerryBobKelly]

I’ve been told if you can get the numbers off of the hood our government still keeps records and can give you the history of where all that jeep has been. I had a friend do this with a 1929 model a Phaeton.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there nice old jeep john

[@Greendot319]

Thanks John, fun one to play with!

[@pcmmulders]

Now you got 2 windscreens!

[@ernesthycienth8030]

Lovely

[@austinswallow]

broken spring washers, cracked brass union, destruction of his car! Certain parts have to be swapped over if the car is to be used, otherwise it is just a static display fit only for a museum, what is the point in that? Nice one & thanks for sharing!

[@Greendot319]

I know destruction derby! Terrible way to treat an old warrior!

[@joepilot8]

This is a Script 1942 Ford GPW not a Willys. Amazing condition but the fuel tank should be a small cap not large cap for a 42 Script. A original F marked radiator that still holds coolant is amazing as well. Great find.

[@Charlie-ti6lo]

Correct an April 42 GPW Script with the flat top grill. It went through a Higgins update in Nov 1944 so parts were changed, engine is still GPW but dates to 43, fuel tank, gauges, I suspect it will have had new transmission and transfer but I've not be able to check as these are covered in 77 years of grime but judging by the fact all the earth straps are still there, original to when it was reconditioned. Despite what it looks like it really is in great condition and very complete.

[@danasmith1899]

They sold a 42 at auction up here for 52,000,

[@MrJeep75]

I would pressure wash that, might plow off some of that yellow paint

[@neilarvinalcantaramasangca3068]

is that engine fueled by diesel or gasoline..??

[@glengrant3884]

5OK SUBS FOR YOU!!!👍💚💛

[@dmcarpenter2470]

One point, next time you pour gas down the throat, to start, put the aircleaner back on. In the event of a backfire, the cleaner will contain. (Particularly good, with the open jar of fuel, sitting on the nearside fender!)

[@Greendot319]

Fire means it warms up quicker Dave! ;)

[@dmcarpenter2470]

@@Greendot319 "Always look on the bright side of life!"

[@seaworthysloth2375]

Greendot where did you get your shirt from? I want one!

[@joepilot8]

What S/N is your April 42 GPW? My script GPW is 15618. Mfg date 4/12/42. I have a Willys engine unfortunately. Your tub looks to be in very good shape.lucky guy!

[@AllDayBikes]

I think he thinks you're a wizard haha, sweet.

[@zaynevanday142]

There are no problems only solutions

[@dondidykes5306]

Yeah the military

[@loracio]

yo lo mantendría asi original como está con los restos de la pintura verde debajo de la amarilla,no lo tocaría mas...

[@rachmananda8540]

Need a restoration ...

[@Mocking69]

黄色いジープに秀樹感激Goodです=3 アディオス～♪

[@Ihateironyanddumbusernames]

The willys pickup is not odd looking how dare you!

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍

[@adamwarrick2970]

So the gas in the tank was fine?

[@larrypesek8818]

Give her the TLC she deserves and clean her up for reliable use is my suggestion...

[@allannorman2359]

Leave it as it is..

[@dondidykes5306]

Looks like a jeep that was used in the air force

[@stevebarmore3509]

might be wrong but im sure i used a roter arm from a marina ie british layland LOL

[@wes11bravo]

Wow - you just don't find them like this anymore.

[@Greendot319]

too true :(

[@seattleday9690]

Restore it. That yellow paint job sucks.

[@ezequielpiacenza5331]

✌️✌️✌️👍😶

[@roberthubbard9259]

Don't put covers on your vehicles it causes moisture to build up and causes rust.

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Where the heck are these barns ???

[@Greendot319]

Jeep land of course!

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

@@Greendot319 A wonderful, mythical place .....

[@larryhawkins8311]

Same as unicorns!

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

Who is Higgins?

[@Greendot319]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higgins_Industries ;)

[@cbforme]

If it is a 1owner wouldn’t that be the US military? So he would be the third owner.

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

Dilemma

[@zaynevanday142]

Ha ha ha what did I say Battery 😂

[@williamwurthmann1573]

I love these older JEEPS> Alaska

[@robertneven7563]

6 volt s starter????????????,,,,,

[@johnclayton1026]

Watching rat Patrol they had yellow vehicles in N Africa

[@yambo59]

I was thinking same thing, im 61 and I used to watch rat patrol as a kid

[@n5sdm]

I know where f script 000049 is...😊

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

Of course it will Ive seen far worse just add a new battery

[@Greendot319]

It's a jeep!

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

@@Greendot319 its a barn find but is it at a Barn price ? lol

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

@@Greendot319 In NZ there is an abandoned old Forestry town that has half a dozen or so Jeeps the mill used painted red are still there and a heap of old 60's cars Towns on one side of the river the mill on the other two bridges the road one has collapsed into the river the only bridge still passable is the railway bridge over the river Ive seen this town first hand as its near my uncles farm in the North Island in the Tranaki area My uncle has a large photo of the old town in the 1950's on his wall I asked about it and he told me the story then offered to take me out there as i didnt believe him this was back in 2007

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

@@Greendot319 There is another story that have done the rounds at the end of the war near Rotorua NZ the US Army drove about 50 GMC Trucks and 100 Jeeps off the Cliff of the Green Lake into the lake which is fresh water and that clear you can still see the pile of vehicles from the top of the cliff

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

@@Greendot319 During the war Wellington in New Zealand had a refurbishment willys factory where after a certain amount of time in combat the Jeeps were sent back to New Zealand for a total rebuild and sent back they also had a factory making Bren Gun carriers

[@zaynevanday142]

Originality lol dude it’s yellow 😂 start to restore it every year it’s not restored it degrades that’s a hard fact you preserve it by restoring it that’s what restoring is !

[@robholls4939]

No doubt will be on the market at another ridiculously high price they charge for these useless impractical machines,You only take when it’s sunny.

[@Mustafa-salem]

👎🤮👎