Colin wrote:
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>I know that GPW serial numbers are stamped on the left frame rail by the
>engine mount (below the fuel pump & carburetor).
>
>Question 1 - Do ALL GPW serial numbers in the frame start and end with a
>star to ensure that one finds the WHOLE serial number as some are very short
>numbers? e.g. GPW4 unlike the Willys serial numbers which werre always 6
>numbers long.
All Ford frame numbers including the civilian autos should, if done
to Ford policy, have stars at each end. GPW motor numbers started at *
GPW-1 * on Jan 15, 1942.
>Question 2 - Do Ford GP jeeps have their serial number stamped in the frame,
>and if so, is it in the same place?
Motor SN is stamped on the frame on one side for the first series and
on the other side for the second series.
>Question 3 - Do Ford GPA amphibious jeeps have their serial number stamped
>in the frame, and if so, is it in the same place?
GPA motor numbers are stamped on the frame also as on the GPW.
Jim
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