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Dan wrote,
>I have a question regarding the early GPWs that used the Willys frame.
Actually, they are Midland Steel Co. frames made to Willys specs. Ford
purchased them from Midland direct. Later GPW frames were purchased by
Ford from Murray Co.
>How would the serial number appear on the frame. Would the serial number
>started off with the MB designation even though it was a GPW?
No. All GPW frames regardless of manufacturer will be stamped GPW-xxxxx.
Remember, it is the number on the motor that determines the frame number.
The frame will have the motor number stamped on it, as will the data plate.
Was the Willys MB tag still on the frames that were supplied?
No tags were on these frames as they did not come from Willys.
The serial number on the title for my script GPW starts off with MB-......
What is the frame number, motor number and data plate number of your
jeep?
You may have a MB with a Ford body. I have the remains of one just
like it sitting here and it is not uncommon to find them this way.
Jim Gilmore MVPA # 5843
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