*1942 Ford GPW* * Two Owners * Olive Drab Green Over Olive Drab
Canvas * Go-Devil Flathead Inline-4 * 60 Horsepower * 105 lb-ft of
Torque * 3-Speed T-90 Manual Gearbox * 4-Wheel Drive * 2-Speed
Transfer Case * SCR-284 Radio Station Setup * Crosley BC-654-A
Receiver/Transmitter and Electrolux PE-103-A Power Unit * Stevens
Mfg. M31C Vertical Pedestal Machine Gun Mount * M2 Chemical Warfare
Decontaminating Apparatus * Fyr-Fyter Hand-Pump Fire
ExtinguisherAlthough the World War II vehicle that comes to mind
for most is the Willys that can draw a line to becoming Jeep, they
were not the only company manufacturing these trucks. To keep up
with the ever increasing demand as the war moved along, numerous
other companies including Ford, were licensed to produce these
trucks.This 1942 example is one of the GPWs built by Ford and comes
from a collection of military vehicles. Finished in Olive Drab
Green as many of these were, the now famous door-less design is
paired with a canvas folding soft top and flat metal fenders up
front. The metal front bumper features a capstan winch, while the
rear of the vehicle houses a spare tire mount and a spare fuel
canister. In addition to the folding roof, the windshield also
folds down, for some real wind in your hair driving. A matching
trailer is affixed to the tow hitch with brake lights for
additional carrying capacity.The interior of the GPW is
exceptionally sparse with two metal seats, with simple
canvas-wrapped cushions up front. In the cabin, a period-correct
SCR-284 radio station setup has been installed with a Crosley
BC-654-A receiver/transmitter and an Electrolux PE-103-A power
unit, as has a Stevens Manufacturing Co. M31C vertical pedestal
machine gun mount. Additionally, a General Detroit Corp M2 Chemical
Warfare decontaminating apparatus along with a Fyr-Fyter brass
hand-pump fire extinguisher are fitted in the cabin.Powering this
GPW is a 2.2-Liter "Go-Devil" Flathead inline-4 that produces 60
horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. Although not a fast vehicle,
these were built to be simple and stout, allowing for fixes in even
the most remote locations. This is attached to a T-90 3-speed
manual gearbox which can send power to all four wheels via a
2-speed transfer case. Solid axles front and rear make this truck
nearly unstoppable when the roads get rough.Equally as desirable
for use as a car as it is for historical purposes, this Ford GPW is
a museum exhibit on wheels. Making the ideal parade vehicle or,
legitimate off-road capable truck, this GPW is ready for pretty
much anything you can throw its way.*-- --*For more information on
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