You can get different floor pans for different vehicles. The pans on my 44
MB were replaced and the hat channels are correct for the GPW and late
model "Composite" MB's.
Tony was correct in stating that Flat Fenders Forever carries just the hat
channels, but they also carry complete floor pans. Joe Hall, the owner, is
very knowledgeable on the subtle differences between MB's and GPW's and
would be more than happy to ensure that you get the right part for the
right vehicle. If you would like one of his catalogs, and are in the U.S.,
send a business size self addressed envelope to:
Flat Fenders Forever
Box 5290, Town Farm Rd.
Oakland, ME 04962
Joe can be reached by telephone in the evenings at (207) 465-7526. Joe is
a good friend of mine, so feel free to tell him I sent you.
Andy
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> From: Michael Meister <mike@agen.tamu.edu>
> To: Tony Standefer <WillysJeep@worldnet.att.net>
> Cc: mil-veh@skylee.com
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: GPW floor panel replacement]
> Date: Tuesday, January 21, 1997 9:11 AM
>
> 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:
>
> > X-Mozilla-Status: 0001
> > Message-ID: <32E45EC1.1C64@worldnet.att.net>
> > Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 22:14:25 -0800
> > From: Tony Standefer <WillysJeep@worldnet.att.net>
> > X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.01E (Win95; U)
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > To: Tanker06@aol.com
> > Subject: Re: GPW floor panel replacement
> > References: <970121003549_2090823596@emout06.mail.aol.com>
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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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