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I am the owner of Ford GPW with a repro tub. I would never enter it in a
competition. I always tell folks it has a repro tub. Most don't care. They only
care they are seeing a "WWII jeep" even if a major component is of modern
production.
I use my jeep primarily for my own pleasure. As far as appeareance however, it is
very detailed accurate. It also looks like a used military vehicle. I drive it
often and take it on dirt roads and trails. Yes, the paint is scratched, but it
looks REAL.
Jim
Swoop737@aol.com wrote:
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> I feel that repro tubs shouldn't be allowed in any vehicle judging
> competitions, but if someone wants to use a jeep with a repro tub for
> reenactments or parades, let them!
> I do not think that a restored jeep with a repro tub can really be considered
> a true WW2 jeep, however. (No disrespect intended to those who have such a
> jeep.) I know, of coarse, that some jeep body tubs are too far gone to
> restore, and one has to do with what's available on the market. For me,
> finding original parts is the way to go. They cost more and the restoration
> may take a bit longer to complete, but the satisfaction of having a mostly
> original WW2 jeep is great. I respect ANYONE who loves these vehicles as
> much as I do. I guess everyone's thoughts of a "restored" vehicle may differ
> some, but we all are all in this hobby for much the same reasons. Take care
> everyone!
>
> Sincerely,
> Michael O'Connell
> WWII HRS
> MVPA#13861
> '42 GPW
> '43 GPW
>
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