*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 Extinguisher
Although 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 this 1942 Ford GPW or any of
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