Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep

SILVERWOOD · 26th September 2019, 22:53

Dutmac guages.Planning to buy them tomorrow.

Waseem

SILVERWOOD · 27th September 2019, 11:14

The new grill is fixed and a portion of the platform is fixed as well.

Waseem

Shubhendra · 27th September 2019, 11:56

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Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

Dutmac guages.Planning to buy them tomorrow.

Waseem

Waseem Ji, from where are you planning to order?

SILVERWOOD · 5th October 2019, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Waseem Ji, from where are you planning to order?

His name is Pallav Dutt and he can be reached at
+918800669995.

Waseem.

Nadig · 11th October 2019, 11:33

Need advice on restoration of a GPW 1944. Here is what has happened thus far

- the jeep was in working condition about 7 years ago
- recently gave it to a mechanic named Shankar near Bannerghatta road.
- The jeep has been disassembled, parts have been cleaned and we have repainted the exterior
- The mechanic sat on it for a good 1.5 years and I finally had to get all the parts back. Its now sitting in the garage at home

Need a good mechanic who can reassemble, fire up the engine, finish the electricals and get this up and running.

Very particular that we restore with all original parts.

Please point me to good mechanics in Bangalore who can take this on. Live near IIM Bangalore, but, open to any location in Bangalore

Regards
Jaggi

SILVERWOOD · 11th October 2019, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Nadig

Need advice on restoration of a GPW 1944. Here is what has happened thus far

- the jeep was in working condition about 7 years ago
- recently gave it to a mechanic named Shankar near Bannerghatta road.
- The jeep has been disassembled, parts have been cleaned and we have repainted the exterior
- The mechanic sat on it for a good 1.5 years and I finally had to get all the parts back. Its now sitting in the garage at home

Need a good mechanic who can reassemble, fire up the engine, finish the electricals and get this up and running.

Very particular that we restore with all original parts.

Please point me to good mechanics in Bangalore who can take this on. Live near IIM Bangalore, but, open to any location in Bangalore

Regards
Jaggi

Do you still have the side valve or it is dieselised.?

I know Shankar from quite some time and i do not think he is well equipped for a full-fledged restoration.

Waseem.

Nadig · 12th October 2019, 00:31

Hi Waseem, its still as in original condition, petrol engine. Request advice on ensuring i restore it to its original glory. Am willing to spend the extra money needed, but, want to ensure its authentic.

Thx for your response

srini1785 · 12th October 2019, 09:52

I am not a jeep expert and neither do i own one. My advise would be to check if possible with KVCC ( Karnataka Vintage car club) on advise for some good mechanics with working knowledge on Jeeps, especially the original petrol engine ones.

https://www.kvccc.in/

Its never easy to restore a vintage vehicle especially for the first time. Time,money and patience is needed in unlimited quantities

.

All the best.

Shubhendra · 14th October 2019, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Nadig

Hi Waseem, its still as in original condition, petrol engine. Request advice on ensuring i restore it to its original glory. Am willing to spend the extra money needed, but, want to ensure its authentic.

Thx for your response

After restoring GPW, Willys CJ3B, Kaiser CJ5 and few vintage bikes, i have realized that if you dont have spare time to monitor/supervise restoration process, give to restoration expert. You may spend extra but its worth.
These Jeeps may look simple for a novice but each model has their own bodyline, accessory and other specifics which a normal Jeep mechanic is not aware of. Just to give you example: size and type of nut bolts used to fix seats or degree and shape of hump around gearbox.
I got restored 2 Jeeps from Bhopal and currently GPW and a bantam trailer is being restored there. These mechanics have spent their entire life working on these jeeps.
I will suggest to send your Jeep to Hyderabad which is another Jeep Mecca in India.
Regards,
Shubhendra

DirtyDan · 14th October 2019, 20:20

Who was that fellow from a few years back who was the absolute expert on very old, WWII, jeeps? He might be quite old now...name started with a "U"? He might be the guy to contact on the restore of an old jeep, if he is still around.

honeybee · 14th October 2019, 20:27

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Who was that fellow from a few years back who was the absolute expert on very old, WWII, jeeps? He might be quite old now...name started with a "U"? He might be the guy to contact on the restore of an old jeep, if he is still around.

Are you referring to:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-v...river-4x4.html (Uday Bhan Singh - Restoration Driver 4x4.)

DirtyDan · 14th October 2019, 20:30

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Originally Posted by honeybee

Are you referring to:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-v...river-4x4.html (Uday Bhan Singh - Restoration Driver 4x4.)

Yup! Is he still around? Is he still approachable? His name is Uday Bhan Singh

He is the unequaled guru of old jeeps.

Nadig · 15th October 2019, 11:12

Thx everyone for the responses . I will also speak to Uday Bhan Singh

Shubhendra, can you please give me the connect of the mechanics in Bhopal and Hyderabad?

Shubhendra · 15th October 2019, 11:15

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Yup! Is he still around? Is he still approachable? His name is Uday Bhan Singh

He is the unequaled guru of old jeeps.

He is still around and mentoring jeepers like me but on a personal contact basis.

Nadig · 15th October 2019, 11:24

Silverwood, where are you getting your jeep restored in Bangalore? Am looking for a mechanic and am based in Bangalore.

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SILVERWOOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANG-A-LURE. Posts: 1,197 Thanked: 4,657 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep Dutmac guages.Planning to buy them tomorrow. Waseem Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SILVERWOOD : 26th September 2019 at 22:55.
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SILVERWOOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANG-A-LURE. Posts: 1,197 Thanked: 4,657 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep The new grill is fixed and a portion of the platform is fixed as well. Waseem Attached Thumbnails
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11th October 2019, 11:33	#20
Nadig Newbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	Help !! Restoring a Ford GPW 1944 in Bangalore Need advice on restoration of a GPW 1944. Here is what has happened thus far - the jeep was in working condition about 7 years ago - recently gave it to a mechanic named Shankar near Bannerghatta road. - The jeep has been disassembled, parts have been cleaned and we have repainted the exterior - The mechanic sat on it for a good 1.5 years and I finally had to get all the parts back. Its now sitting in the garage at home Need a good mechanic who can reassemble, fire up the engine, finish the electricals and get this up and running. Very particular that we restore with all original parts. Please point me to good mechanics in Bangalore who can take this on. Live near IIM Bangalore, but, open to any location in Bangalore Regards Jaggi
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12th October 2019, 00:31	#22
Nadig Newbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep Hi Waseem, its still as in original condition, petrol engine. Request advice on ensuring i restore it to its original glory. Am willing to spend the extra money needed, but, want to ensure its authentic. Thx for your response
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12th October 2019, 09:52	#23
srini1785 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bang Posts: 878 Thanked: 3,117 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep I am not a jeep expert and neither do i own one. My advise would be to check if possible with KVCC ( Karnataka Vintage car club) on advise for some good mechanics with working knowledge on Jeeps, especially the original petrol engine ones. https://www.kvccc.in/ Its never easy to restore a vintage vehicle especially for the first time. Time,money and patience is needed in unlimited quantities . All the best. Last edited by srini1785 : 12th October 2019 at 10:19.
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14th October 2019, 20:20	#25
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,563 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep Who was that fellow from a few years back who was the absolute expert on very old, WWII, jeeps? He might be quite old now...name started with a "U"? He might be the guy to contact on the restore of an old jeep, if he is still around.
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15th October 2019, 11:12	#28
Nadig Newbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep Thx everyone for the responses . I will also speak to Uday Bhan Singh Shubhendra, can you please give me the connect of the mechanics in Bhopal and Hyderabad?
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15th October 2019, 11:24	#30
Nadig Newbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Restoring my Ford GPW Jeep Silverwood, where are you getting your jeep restored in Bangalore? Am looking for a mechanic and am based in Bangalore.
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