Happy Halloween 2023!

Posted on November 1, 2023November 6, 2023 by Britt

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a great Halloween! While there hasn’t been anything to update with the Jeep lately, I was able to pull it out and set it up for Halloween yesterday guarding my neighbor’s crashed UFO. The unfortunate Civil Defense soldier manning the crash sight seems to have gotten on the bad side of the aliens. The Ammo Crate Radio on the hood was pumping out classic 1950s Sci-Fi movie themes during the evening. Even the new 1940 Ford Deluxe project got in on the Halloween spirit with another unfortunate victim of the aliens! Continue reading “Happy Halloween 2023!” →

Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 3

Posted on September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 by Britt

GPW Jeep Cooling System Radiator Rubber Tubes

Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 3

Another long gap between updates, but this is a big one and also explains the long gaps between these overheating parts! This update includes custom radiator rubber tubes, fixing the thermostat elbow corrosion, some neat GPW finds, another fire extinguisher, and taking on a huge project!

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Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 1

Posted on July 14, 2023July 15, 2023 by Britt

Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 1

After struggling with overheating issues last week, this week I dove into trying to diagnose what the issue might be, the thermostat, the coolant, the radiator, etc. Plus taking some temperature readings and a test run without a thermostat.

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79th Birthday – June 26, 1944

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Britt

HAPPY 79th BIRTHDAY TO GPW #208102!

Celebrating 79 years today, having a Date of Delivery on June 26, 1944. Almost an 80-year-old gal, but she still looks pretty young!

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Studio Shoots & Military Show Finds

Posted on April 28, 2023April 30, 2023 by Britt

Studio Shoots & Military Show Finds

A small update this month, I take a look at how I shot the studio-looking photos of the Jeep without it being in an actual studio! Then I showcase some finds at a local militaria show including another TM manual, a WW2 Jeep toy, and some wartime jeep photos!

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Preventative Maintenance: Part 1

Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Britt

GPW #208102's engine during an oil change and oil pan cleaning.

Preventative Maintenance: Part 1

One thing often overlooked by Jeep owners is maintenance on their Jeeps! Here’s part 1 of preventative maintenance on a Jeep including greasing up the various spots on a Jeep and changing oil!

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Planes of Fame Event, Night Stop Light, & 1940s California License Plates

Posted on June 24, 2022June 25, 2022 by Britt

WW2 Jeeps lined up at the Planes of Fame Air Museum - June 18, 2022

Planes of Fame Event, Night Stop Light, & 1940s California License Plates

In this week’s update, I took the Jeep out to an event I helped put on at the Planes of Fame Air Museum which had TEN Jeeps! After a recap of the entire event, I show a new idea for safety in night-time driving. Finally, for those in California, I discuss license plates from 1940-1945 and how they changed each year.

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Grand Encampment Event, Fire Extinguisher Polishing, & updates!

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Britt

GPW Jeep #208102 with C-47A Skytrain 'Virginia Ann'

Grand Encampment Event, Fire Extinguisher Polishing, & updates!

In this week’s update, I took the Jeep out to The Grand Encampment held last weekend at Flabob Airport to have on display with good company of other jeeps, aircraft, and a tank! I also started work on the restoration of the early fire extinguisher including a really nice polishing, and some updates on various projects!

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Air Cleaner, Fuel Gauge Calibration, Early Fire Extinguisher, & More!

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Britt

Air Cleaner Restoration, Fuel Gauge Calibration, Early Fire Extinguisher, & More!

This week’s update is full of some great goodies. First, I continue work on a friend’s post-war air cleaner restoration for his Jeep. Then I get to work getting the fuel gauge to read the right fuel level. I stumbled across a nice flea market find (early Fire Extinguisher for Jeeps), and a look at some projects/events in the works for the Jeep!

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Lyon Event, Fuel Filter, Air Cleaner, & More

Posted on May 6, 2022May 7, 2022 by Britt

GPW Jeep #208102 with B-25J Mitchell 'Guardian of Freedom'

Lyon Event, Fuel Filter, Air Cleaner, & More

This week’s update includes a trip to Lyon Air Museum with the Jeep for an event and then a photoshoot around Old Town Orange! I continue work on a friend’s Fuel Filter and start work on his Air Cleaner for a full restoration. Finally, a look at a ‘smaller’ Jeep project I’ve continued.

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