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Author: Philippe
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hi Mark I did most of the work alone and only needed a few times help of my wife or my friend when the parts were too heavy or too big to handle them alone. It's important to have the correct tools and information to achieve a job. And most important: I have lots of time... More news coming soon! Gr...
Author: Philippe
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:24 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Gentlemen the next episode of the restoration: The bunch of parts from the beginning is starting to look like a jeep. After the placement of the "tub" on the frame I was able to mount a lot of parts on it. At the rear: the jerrycan holder with straps, the spare wheel holder and the spare w...
Author: Philippe
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Something Different
Replies: 11
Views: 338

Re: Something Different

Hi Bill

congratulations, you did a beautiful job!
Never mind going over the budget, it's the joy and satisfaction of restoring an old bike that counts !
GrtZ
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Gentlemen the past week several parts were added on the body tub of the jeep. DSCN4520.JPG the six post junction block was placed, the main loom installed in and under the tub and the oil can holder and horn bracket were screwed on the firewall. DSCN4521.JPG the fuel strainer and the fuel line were ...
Author: Philippe
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Hi
Replies: 12
Views: 795

Re: Hi

Hi haydnw

welcome to the club!
That's a very nice Z1B you have there! Congratulations!
Let the good times roll this summer.
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:45 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hi, here I am again After a lot of bodywork, i decided it was time to work a bit on the frame. A lot of parts could be placed on there before the tub is installed. It's easier to put some parts on the frame when it's still good accessible. The towing hook and the bumperettes were mounted on the rear...
Author: Philippe
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:22 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hello men it's time for an update: The underside of the body tub received two coats of red oxide primer and three coats of olive drab paint. The inside of the tub was next...now that involved again a lot of grinding with a lot of dust as a result. Th floor showed a lot of rust pitting which was fill...
Author: Philippe
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Hello to all - at last!!
Replies: 18
Views: 815

Re: Hello to all - at last!!

Hi zed9

welcome to the club!
Those old pictures look nice! Those were the days my friend!
Get the old girl back on the road and let the good times roll again!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 A2 - seat stopper thingie
Replies: 12
Views: 594

Re: Z1000 A2 - seat stopper thingie

Hi men

the Z1000A1 didn't have the seat retainer, it had the same seat hinges as the Z900A4.
The Z1000A2 did have the seat retainer and had different seat hinges.
The picture above says it all, good luck with the installation!
GrtZ
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Back again too/two
Replies: 12
Views: 639

Re: Back again too/two

Hi Graham

welcome back!
Very nice Z1000A2 you have there. Congratulations!
According to the smile on your face you look very happy and proud.
Let the good times roll !
GrtZ
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hi men I'm back after a long period of almost 4 weeks... Time for a little update: - most of the welding is done, the fuel tank sump is installed DSCN3659.JPG - the underside of the body tub is grinded to the bare metal and received two layers of red oxide primer DSCN3660.JPG As you can see the picy...
Author: Philippe
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:51 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hello guys an update of the work on the Willys Jeep! The engine is completely assembled, painted and mounted on the rolling chassis. DSCN2797.JPG As you can see the radiator and the carburettor are also installed. I'm working on the tub now...replacing parts, repairing damaged (rotten) pieces and gi...
Author: Philippe
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Back again
Replies: 4
Views: 29045

Re: Back again

Hi Mikey

welcome back to the club !
Nice Z1000 you have there.
I hope you get a good recovery after OP.
Let the good times roll (again)!
GrtZ
Philippe
Author: Philippe
Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hi Mark I restored the carb last week, only the fine adjustments must be done and it'll be ready to mount. When you start, make sure you take a lot of pictures because there are a lot of parts to change. You also need a lot of different screwdrivers to make sure you can get all the jets out! There's...
Author: Philippe
Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford
Replies: 30
Views: 142613

Re: Restoration of a 1942 Willys jeep GPW Ford

Hi men the latest report of the progress: I bought a refurbished engine block in order to replace the one I have. It has new cylinder liners, new valve stem guides, new valves. I also have new pistons and piston rings, a refurbished crankshaft, new bearings as wel for the crankshaft as for the conne...

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