[{"id": 3025295, "authorName": "Eric_E.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_e.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for \"Road Ragers\". Just grab the Shovel or the Axe on your way out the door.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551908900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025311, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bikini top AND snow chains. Truly an all-weather vehicle!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551908923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025315, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1945? Seabees? If only those floor boards could talk - there'd be some great stories to tell! The 50's era Koenig Iron Works top looks like something the Brinks Armored Car Company would have spec'd out to use in those unreachable off road locations. I LOVE THIS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551909010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025328, "authorName": "HighwayOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highwayone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the windshield fold down onto the hood like the M38 military Jeeps do?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551909065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025524, "authorName": "azteckeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azteckeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller,\r\nBased on the toeboard gussets , this looks like either a composite or ford bucket GPW. with the back seats hiding the toolbox lock button depression I can't tell. Can you provide some more history or pictures of the depressions? I know with the 302 mod, it doesn't really matter any more, but I like to know what I'm bidding on...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551910668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025601, "authorName": "azteckeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azteckeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HighwayOne except as I noted below (as well as the first subframe crossmember which looks like it was removed anyways), the Ford GPW and the Willy's MB were identical vehicles (even the engines were identical, as Ford was forced to build the Willy's designed four banger). So, yes unless that crazy steel box on top necessitated a change to it, the windshield would fold all the way down. The bumper stops on the hood are still there so that's a good sign.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551911220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025603, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@azteckeeper All metal body. Has tool box recesses on both sides in the rear. Not sure what you are meaning by \"lock button depressions\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551911242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025621, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HighwayOne Without the hardtop and door assemblies mounted on the GPW the windshield functions normally.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551911383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025711, "authorName": "SteveStunning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevestunning/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by SteveStunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551912186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3025752, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A new image of the glovebox plaques has been added to the gallery. \n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551912485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025775, "authorName": "azteckeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azteckeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cjrichards, sorry, I can be pretty nerdy about WWII era \"jeeps\". The \"composite\" term refers to the body tubs that were made during the war from late 1943 onward. They were a composite design (all built by American Central Manufacturing Co.), not material, that incorporated \"the best\" elements of the Ford and Willy's designs. Prior to that time the tubs were made by both Ford and Willy's and had several different design features that made them easy to tell apart (most notably the company names printed on the back panel of the tub.\r\nThe toolboxes in the back had side locks on the interior wheelwell wall. Most likely, this one has round ones. Tubs made by Ford had rectangular ones. \r\nOther than the front crossmember, another way to tell if you have a Ford frame was the sub-machine mount welded to the center crossmember (behind the tranny) - Ford's had a 3 inch lightening hole in the middle of the mount, Willy's did not.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1551912707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025840, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@azteckeeper Thanks for clarifying and the information. Sounds like you are a good resource for information and minutia with these old \"jeeps\". You are correct in that the depressions on the inner side of the rear wheel wells are round.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551913218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025852, "authorName": "azteckeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azteckeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cjrichards Should have said this first: GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551913347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026246, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what we have is basically a GPW body transplanted onto an '80s CJ frame drivetrain with a small block Ford and transmission - I can relate!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551920811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026296, "authorName": "1977OregonBronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977oregonbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve got a restored 1942 GPW. This rig looks like a lot of fun and certainly out drives my old rig, but not much GPW left here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551922386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026583, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the original flathead 4 cylinder engine?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551930180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026776, "authorName": "danothecatman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danothecatman/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by danothecatman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551938978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3026913, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is definitely a cool rig, with lots of character and would look wonderful parked next to my JK. It is probably a good thing that it is on the opposite coast. It will be interesting to see how far this auction goes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551961751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027408, "authorName": "johncrowell1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johncrowell1950/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by johncrowell1950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551973773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3027716, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranchero65 Original engine is long gone. I had an old transmission and transfer case in my shop for a decade or so but finally found a good home for em.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551979190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031039, "authorName": "bpetersen5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpetersen5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are there 4 handles on the body?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552011919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031360, "authorName": "1977OregonBronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977oregonbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All WW2 jeeps had these handles to help get them unstuck, I suppose.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552023808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031943, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bpetersen5 1977OregonBronco is correct. The handles were to help the soldiers get the vehicles unstuck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552057979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3033491, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like my old '45 GPW. My best buddy blew up the transmission when he ignored the maximum speed placard riveted to the dash. I forgave him (he was my best buddy after all) and then my then retired high school shop teacher bought it and got it working again. He used it on his farm for many years afterward.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552078821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035962, "authorName": "moore_rb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moore_rb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would take a stencil and spray-paint \"Brinks\" on the side of it...\r\n\r\nThis Jeep is dripping with coolness, and goofiness, all at the same time; and it totally pulls it off. I really like it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552147665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036665, "authorName": "SteveStunning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevestunning/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by SteveStunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552172276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3037643, "authorName": "356A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/356a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How difficult or easy is it to remove the hard top and doors?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552244628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037746, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@356A Unbolts from windshield and has clamps on the rear body and body sides. Doors have a few bolts on each side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552249605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038787, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a very cool \"doors off\" Island Buggy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552323635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041637, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love old Jeeps and have had a few...but am I the only one who feels claustrophobic while looking at this ?\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552390334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043176, "authorName": "artienash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artienash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a Davis Unified Ignition Distributor...GLWA...RTN/XXX/OOO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552418697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043300, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFH Top can easily be removed for those who are prone to claustrophobia. Nice to have on when the weather is bad or you want to lock up your stuff.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552419714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043303, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artienash Not real sure what you are talking about.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552419753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043405, "authorName": "Rwc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwc/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by Rwc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552420619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043677, "authorName": "artienash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artienash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cjrichards - It is an aftermarket distributor that incorporates affordable, durable, reliable and easy to find GM bits into application-specific distributors for non-GM vehicles...I have been running them in Fords with great results for 30 years...RTN/XXX/OOO\n\nhttps://performancedistributors.com/product/ford-dui-street-strip-v8-221-289-302-cid/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552422798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043871, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artienash I have been using the Mallory Unilite in Ford small blocks with great results for 30 years also. I like the look and compact design. Also have had great luck with Petronics conversions in stock distributors. Thanks for the info.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3044631, "authorName": "wishfulthinker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wishfulthinker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couple of questions; would this make a road trip from your place to Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula and was any frame cutting done when the V8 was installed (could a go devil be put back?)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552434373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3044669, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wishful thinker GPW is dependable and drives freeway speeds 60-70 without any problems. So you understand, putting a WW2 engine in this would require replacing most of the modernized drivetrain components.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552435206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045368, "authorName": "danothecatman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danothecatman/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by danothecatman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552477021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3045465, "authorName": "scramboleer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scramboleer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice little Jeep. Perfect for Humboldt County (among other places). Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552481374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045849, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will for sure get allot of attention on Rodeo Drive", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552488612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3046329, "authorName": "AbnMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abnmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Daggum I love this thing. Too bad the appraisal on the house I'm buying is being done today so I'm not sure where I'll be financially (yes I live paycheck to paycheck) else I'd be bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552497901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3046354, "authorName": "billh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billh/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by billh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552498560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3046516, "authorName": "US5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us5/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by US5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552500477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3046806, "authorName": "Hellsbells4554", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hellsbells4554/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Hellsbells4554", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552502994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3047018, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is pretty cool. Would be a lot of fun out here, in the Rockies. I assumed the statement about the front and rear axles having locking hubs was incorrect , but it\u2019s not!\n\nWhy do that? Was it something to do with its original usage?\n\nDoes the 260 Air work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552505124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047138, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hersefan Front and rear locking hubs was to make towing the GPW an ease. Don't know what \"260 Air\" is referring to.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552505906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047155, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed the rear locking hubs too. Probably one of the Warn kits from the early '00s. \"260\" air conditioning, or \"255\" as it's also known, refers to \"2 windows and 60 mph\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552506062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047256, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Todd_Z Windows work fine. Also the vent below the windshield is easily removed. Also I do have the original vent with handle somewhere with the extra parts that go with the GPW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552507017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047280, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Open 2 windows, and drive 60mph.\r\n\r\nWe usually say 360 Air, but you don\u2019t really have 3 appropriate windows in this case!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552507209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047311, "authorName": "poke_chop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poke_chop/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by poke_chop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552507544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3047325, "authorName": "Hellsbells4554", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hellsbells4554/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Hellsbells4554", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552507613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3047492, "authorName": "azteckeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azteckeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I am arriving back late. Did seller install any additional cross members? With the removal of the front radiator member and center member, does it \"flex\"?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552509012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047511, "authorName": "poke_chop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poke_chop/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by poke_chop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552509142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3047514, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@azteckeeper Current chassis configuration has been driven 45 to 50k miles. Off roads, hiway, etc. Plenty sturdy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552509170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047530, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 3/13/19 at $4,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552509303, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3047641, "authorName": "poke_chop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poke_chop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cjrichards, shoot me an email when you get a chance. I\u2019m still interested in the GPW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552510072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3047899, "authorName": "cjrichards (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjrichards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@poke_chop I guess BaT will provide my email address to the high bidder.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552512037, "type": "comment"}]