GPW Jeep Temerpature Gauge

GPW Jeep Temerpature GaugeTackling 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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Ford GPW Jeep #208102 with Willys Trailer ready for the Corona, CA 4th of July Parade

Ford GPW Jeep #208102 with Willys Trailer ready for the Corona, CA 4th of July Parade4th of July Parade and Overheating Issues

For the second year in a row, I was able to participate in the Corona, CA 4th of July Parade… and this time I got to tow a WW2 Jeep Trailer (first time)! But, as I drove home, the Jeep started to overheat, so I do some digging into the issue.

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HAPPY 79th BIRTHDAY TO GPW #208102 Jeep!

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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Three Ford vehicles, two GPW Jeeps and one Ford Model 40 Deluxe Phaeton, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Three Ford vehicles, two GPW Jeeps and one Ford Model 40 Deluxe Phaeton, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.USAF concert and a look at Jeep books

I was invited to bring my Jeep to a USAF concert earlier this week in Irvine, CA. This update has a full recap of the event, plus a look at the essential ‘Jeep’ books a Jeep owner should have!

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All sorts of Jeeps on display at the Planes of Fame Air Museum Wheels, Tracks, and Wings 2023 event!

All sorts of Jeeps on display at the Planes of Fame Air Museum Wheels, Tracks, and Wings 2023 event!Special Event – Wheels, Tracks, and Wings 2023

After a successful event last year, I helped put on another ‘Wheels, Tracks, and Wings’ event at the Planes of Fame Air Museum! This time, we made the event much bigger, we added another day, more vehicles, more reenactors, a reenactor camp, a Sherman Tank demo, presentations all day long, and more!

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GPW Battery Hold Down Bracket

GPW Battery Hold Down BracketLatest Updates & Small Projects

A quick update for this St Patrick’s Day with the latest on the Jeep and a few small projects over the last few weeks including a fix in the engine bay, a pinup photo on the dash, and a cool find on eBay!

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GPW #208102 Jeep at the Planes of Fame Air Museum

GPW #208102 Jeep at the Planes of Fame Air MuseumPreventative Maintenance: Part 2 and more

Here’s part 2 of preventative maintenance on a Jeep including checking fluid levels and common areas to check elsewhere on the Jeep. Also, a quick replacement of the Axe clamp turns into a huge project. Finally, a look at a recent Air Museum event, a special license plate project, and more!

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

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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Two Jeeps at the Lyon Air Museum 'Military Vehicle Event' in Orange County, CA

Two Jeeps at the Lyon Air Museum 'Military Vehicle Event' in Orange County, CAMilitary Vehicle Event and Tire Gauge!

A few weekends ago Lyon Air Museum hosted their second Military Vehicle event and I took the Jeep out to the event! A full recap of the event is included in this update. And then a look at a wartime Jeep Tire Pressure Gauge with a comparison to another wartime tire gauge.

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Building a night brake light for a World War 2 Jeep

Building a night brake light for a World War 2 JeepA solution to night driving in a WW2 Jeep – Part 2

Continuing the update from last week as I finish the trailer plug stop brake light! I finally finish the project… mostly, with one hiccup! Then, I acquired an actual WW2 Jeep jack (finally!) at a flea market, so I get to work restoring it and comparing it to a post-war jack.

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