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GPW 56685
I acquired this 1942 GPW at age 17 in 1983. It was my first car!
Following a road accident in 1986 the Jeep was completely rebuilt, using most of the original parts while replacing the incorrect parts which were put on it during its service.
A complete motorpool type restoration with today's knowledge and parts using the original glove box door as reference was finished early June 2021!
Update 22July2026: the original hood number has now been confirmed as being 20144674
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| Model & Serial Number | GPW 56685 |
| Registrant's Name | Johan WILLAERT |
| City, State/Region, Country | Nieuwmunster, Flanders, Belgium |
| Date of Acquisition | 1983-10-14 |
| Date This SNdb Record Last Updated | 2026-07-22 02:08:04 |
| Mystery Box | 4X4 |
| Gross Weight | 2430 |
| Data Plate Origin | Original |
| Data Plate Material | Brass |
| Date of Delivery (DOD) | 1942-08-18 |
According to our records, and the contents of your "Mystery Box", your jeep was built at the Dallas, Texas assembly plant.
| Frame Number | Altered to local VIN |
| Engine Number | 542440 (2-45 Replacement) |
| Hood (Mil. Reg.) Number | 20144674 (Confirmed) |
| Body Number | None |
| Body Type | Ford |