Military Vehicles, January 1997,: Re: [Fwd: Re: GPW floor panel replacement]
Re: [Fwd: Re: GPW floor panel replacement]
Tony Standefer (WillysJeep@worldnet.att.net)
Tue, 21 Jan 1997 18:28:08 -0800
Michael Meister wrote:
>
> This brings up another question about repro bodies: I've never seen a
> Genmarc body up close. I know they supplied a "GPW" body, but was it
> REALLY a GPW body or was it an MB or composite body with Ford-style toolbox
> lids? As some of you may know GPW bodies are quite different in many
> details. I'm trying to make a decision whether to fix my rotted body or
> to go with a new tub. Money has a lot to do with it and it may look
> better and be less expensive (and time consuming) to buy a new body. But I
> don't want to
> sacrifice authenticity. I really need to completely replace the floor,
> but once again, GPW hat channels are different from the MB's. Any info?
>
> Mike Meister
>
> On Mon, 20 Jan 1997, Tony Standefer wrote:
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> > Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 22:14:25 -0800
> > From: Tony Standefer <WillysJeep@worldnet.att.net>
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> > Subject: Re: GPW floor panel replacement
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> > Tanker06@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > What all is involved in replacing the floor panels in
> > > a GPW body. All of the other rust is superficial, but the
> > > front floor panels are eaten through in several places.
> >
> > Depending on how bad the rust is ( large holes or small holes) all that
> > needs to be done is cut out the bad spots and make patches to weld back
> > in. If you are reasonable competent with a welder it shouldn't be a
> > problem. A wire feed welder works best. If you can't weld then your
> > looking at quite a bit of labor which can really add up if your paying
> > someone. You can save on this by cutting out the bad spots, then making
> > the patches yourself. Flat Fenders Forever in Maine makes reproduction
> > hat channels for the floor, and I believe there are a couple of places
> > that make repro floor pans. I spent quite a bit of money having my
> > floor fixed in my willys. I think thats why alot of people are going to
> > repro bodies. However, for a TRUE restoration you should RESTORE the
> > original Body. I've thrown my two cents in, hope this helps
> >
> > Tony Standefer
> > 1944 Willys MB
> >
> >
>
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> Michael Meister "Give me an army of West Point
> Class of 1997 (WHOOP!) graduates and I'll win a battle;
> Department of Agricultural Engineering Give me a handful of Texas
> Texas A&M University Aggies and I'll win a war."
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> --Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
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mike
I would talk to a Mike Stopforth in the Bay area (San Fransisco) I
talked to him at the 1996 MVPA convention, and he has done alot of work
with repro bodies. He seemed to know the ins and outs of them really
well ie: what was correct and what needed to be fixed. Unfortunatly I
don't have his phone number, maybe someone else has it?