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 Grill Welt Welting with rivets Ford GPW Willys MB M38 M38a1 CJ2a CJ3a CJ3b $15.00 Time Remaining: 9h 5m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 WWII Tool Grease Gun Barcalo Wrenches Dodge Willys Jeep Ford CCKW MB DUKW GPW GP $149.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
 PUROLATOR Ford GPW GPA AC fuel strainer decal Oil filter decals G503 G504 $16.00 Time Remaining: 10h 42m Buy It Now for only: $16.00 |
 Original WWII US Army Willys MB Ford GPW QUICK AID Fire Extinguisher $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 38m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW CJ2a Battery Top hold Down Frame G503 $17.50 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 40m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW GPA Carter WO master carb rebuild kit G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 57m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 1930 1999lightJeepFordWillysGPAGPWMB4x41 41 23 4brakeWLAXAHa $100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 36m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW coil mounting D washer F marked G503 $5.00 Time Remaining: 24d 13h 43m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW Jeep Lubrication Guide Lube Chart $19.42 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $19.42 |
 Excellent WW2 11 Auto Wrench 41W 448 Jeep Willys MB Ford GPW Tool Kit Wrench $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 21m |
 1 Set Rare Reproduction WW2 Ford Late GPW Packing List and AGO Form 478 $25.00 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 new Blackout Headlight Bracket Jeep Willys MB Ford GPW M151 A1 A2 $32.00 Time Remaining: 26d 8h Buy It Now for only: $32.00 |
 Xlent NOS Vintage WW2 Irwin Perfect Handle Jeep MB Ford GPW Tool Kit Screwdriver $8.99 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 9m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW GPA accelerator pedal shift boot leather G503 $7.50 Time Remaining: 14d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW axe bracket rear F marked G503 $15.00 Time Remaining: 9d 10h 32m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 military radio antenna set mp50 m38 m38a1 WWII mb gp gpw ab15 Ford jeep $150.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 10h 39m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW jerry can gerry can upper strap bracket G503 $14.00 Time Remaining: 9d 9h 6m Buy It Now for only: $14.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW top bows G503 $150.00 Time Remaining: 9d 9h 51m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 WWII Rifle Rack Scabbard G 503 GPA GPW MB GP Military Jeep Willys Ford Dodge WC $99.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 20h 6m |
 Hood to Windshield latch A3197 Willys MB Ford GPW GPA M38 CJ2a CJ3a G503 $5.00 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 33m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 RARE WWII Rifle Rack Scabbard G 503 GPA GPW MB GP Military Jeep Willys Ford ONLY $149.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 55m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Vintage WWII Willys MB Ford GP GPW Jeep WC CCKW Irwin USA Screwdriver Tool LK $15.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 3m |
 Fender to Hood Latch A2896 Willys MB Ford GPW GPA M38 CJ2a CJ3a G503 Jeep CJ $2.50 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 10m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 |
 Ford GPW Willys MB Early Crossover Tube F marked G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 10h 48m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 VINTAGE CEE TEE PLIERS WWII WILLYS MB FORD GP GPW JEEP TOOL KIT 6 1 2 $9.99 Time Remaining: 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Ford Blackout Light GPW Willys NOS Bulb Assembly Jeep Black out Lamp $16.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 1m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW CJ2a Battery hold down J bolts G503 $17.50 Time Remaining: 7d 11h 21m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 GPW 8 leaf spring MB GPW slat grill ford script $50.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 44m |
 FORD Jeep logo decal sticker MB GPW WWII 2 m38a1 m151 $3.99 Time Remaining: 17d 6h 7m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW CJ2a battery cable set WWII Military Jeep G503 $55.00 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 3m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 1944 JEEP TM9 803 Manual 1 4 TON 4x4 TRUCK WILLYS OVERLAND MODEL MB FORD GPW $77.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 31m |
 bellcrank idler clutch linkage Ford GPW Willys MB M38 M38a1 CJ2a CJ3a USA $25.00 Time Remaining: 9h 56m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Engine Transmission Transfercase mount set Willys MB Ford GPW GPA CJ2 CJ3a M38 $35.00 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 22m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW trailer socket door NOS $15.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 5m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW 3 post spare tire carrier G503 Made in the USA $65.00 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 4m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW GPA distributor weight springs NOS $10.00 Time Remaining: 21d 13h 25m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 WWII Jeep Ford GPW Willys MB Dodge windshield defroster $65.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 39m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW Early Crossover Tube G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Top bow body bracket complete set Willys MB G503 Ford GPW WWII Military Jeep $175.00 Time Remaining: 14d 10h 57m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 WW2 Willys MB Ford GP GPW Original Rear Seat Frame RARE $56.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $750.00 |
 NEW Clutch disk Pressure Plate Willys MB Ford GPW M38 M38a1 cj2aCJ3a CJ3b $125.00 Time Remaining: 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW axe bracket rear G503 $15.00 Time Remaining: 9d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW reinforcement for antenna mount FT 429 $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 5m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW CJ2a Strap battery to fender hold down G503 $7.50 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 45m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW spring bushing 4 pieces original NOS $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 7m |
 Ford GPW Willys MB Early Crossover Tube F marked G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 53m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 1944 Military Manual Willys MB Jeep Ford GPW TM 9 803 $7.75 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 36m Buy It Now for only: $7.75 |
 Ford GPW Willys MB carburetor throttle shaft NOS $10.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 8m |
 Ford GPW Willys MB Late Crossover Tube F marked G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 15d 14h 3m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Original WW2 WWII Military Ford GPW Willys MB Grill Jeep Grille $159.50 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 18m Buy It Now for only: $159.50 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW clip wiring to rear panel and left front fender NOS $12.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 4m |
 Ford Blackout Light GPW Willys NOS Bulb Assembly Jeep Black out Lamp $19.99 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Military Manual Ford GPW Willys MB Jeep ORD 7 SNL G 503 $2.20 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.20 |
 Willys MA MB Ford GP GPW axle vent NOS $14.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 8m |
 WWII ford GPW dodge wc sherman tank GMC screw driver $15.00 Time Remaining: 18d 23h 46m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Ford GPW Willys MB CJ2a CJ3a Late Crossover Tube G503 $45.00 Time Remaining: 15d 14h 4m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 WWII Radio Military BC 312 Cable Radio Willys Ford GPW $30.00 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 53m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW 3 post spare tire carrier G503 Made in the USA F marked $65.00 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 20m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Willys MB Ford GPW 2 post spare tire carrier G503 Made in the USA $65.00 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 7m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 BARCALO BUFFALO WRENCH MB WILLYS FORD GPW MILTITARY JEEP TOOL KIT 723 NO ISM $9.99 Time Remaining: 15h 27m |
 WWII 6593 ALEMITE GREASE GUN GENUINE US ARMY FORD GPW WILLYS JEEP G503 GOOD COND $54.99 Time Remaining: 10d 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 Ford Blackout Light GPW Willys NOS Bulb Assembly Jeep Black out Lamp $29.99 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 21m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 US WWII JEEP Ford GPW F Script Bolts 13 $28.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 56m |
 Willys MB Ford GPW 2 post spare tire carrier G503 Made in the USA F marked $65.00 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 WWII MANUAL Army WILLYS JEEP Model MB + Ford GPW 1944 $5.99 Time Remaining: 8d 15h 1m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 1 4 Ton 4x4 Truck Willys Overland Model MB Ford GPW Jeep $40.00 Time Remaining: 18h 17m |
 Nice Barcalo WW2 28S Tool Kit Wrench Willys CCKW FORD DODGE MB DUKW GPW GP $60.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 39m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 Military 10 Manual SET Willys Overland Jeep MB Ford GPW $39.99 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 26m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Military 10 Manual SET Willys Overland Jeep MB Ford GPW $27.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 8m |
 US Army JEEP Willys MB Ford GPW HUGE Color Poster LQQK $19.95 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 16m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 WWII ford GPW starter motor brushes nos $25.00 Time Remaining: 20d 51m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 WWII MB GPW G503 Steering Arm Right Ford Script $12.50 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 37m |
 MB GPW GPA Ford Willys WWII Jeep Pull light switch Original US made $135.00 Time Remaining: 23d 14h 29m Buy It Now for only: $135.00 |
 Willys Jeep MB Ford GPW 30 cal Vinyl Sticker VSWJ30S $8.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 37m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 1944 Military Manual Willys MB Jeep Ford GPW TM 9 803 $3.25 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 40m |
 GPW GPA Ford Jeep piston pin NOS $45.00 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Willys Jeep MB Ford GPW WWII US Vinyl Sticker VSWJTUS $8.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 38m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 WW2 MILITARY RADIO ANTENNA BC54 JEEP VEHICLE AMPHIBIOUS FORD GPA GM DODGE MB GPW $52.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 43m |
 Willys Jeep MB Ford GPW WWII US Vinyl Sticker VSWJTDS $8.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Early MB GPW GPA Ford Willys WWII Jeep Pull light switch Original US made $150.00 Time Remaining: 18d 23h 25m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 WW2 MILITARY HEAND CART MORTAR CARRYING UNIT WHEELS SET JEEP WILLYS MB FORD GPW $20.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 33m |
 MB GPW GPA Ford Willys WWII Jeep Radio Filterette $135.00 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 15m Buy It Now for only: $135.00 |
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Army Jeep History
Jeep: funny name serious vehicle.
The origins and rise of the Jeep from its early days as a military vehicle to today's use as a major brand of SUV follow a path through history making events in the twentieth century. Today, Jeeps have a wide fan base with people from a variety of backgrounds. What is the appeal of the Jeep? How did it become a car of choice for soccer moms in 2000 from its beginnings as an Army transport vehicle in World War II?
Birth of the Jeep: World War II
The United States Army needed a vehicle for transporting their personnel. Certain parameters in durability in a variety of climates and terrains had to be followed. In order to fill the contract for the lowest cost, the military sought bids from three major automotive companies: American Bantam Car Company, Ford Motor Company, and Willys-Overland.
The first design accepted by the Army was the "Old Number One" 1940 pilot model designed by the American Bantam Car Company. Sixty-nine more vehicles were built by American Bantam and were named the Mark II's. The Mark II's did not quite fit into the torque requirements for the engine, and the Army was loathe to offer the contract to such a small company as American Bantam. This decision to turn down the Mark II's resulted in the two other competitors for the Army contract to have second tries.
The lowest bidding Willys-Overland won the contract, but like many vehicle makers at the time, it was a small company with a single plant. Fearing sabotage and plant shutdowns, the Army asked the much larger Ford Motor Company to build the Jeeps. These were designated by Ford as GPW: G for government, P in reference to the 80 inch wheelbase, and W for using the Willys-Overland car design.
After the War: Rise of the Civilian Jeeps
During World War II, both Ford and Willys continued to build the Jeeps each producing over 300,000 units for the Army, but toward the end of the war, Willys began to manufacture a civilian model, the CJ-2 also known as the Agrijeep. While there were just over two dozen Agrijeeps made, it marked the beginning of a new era for the vehicle. Following on the heels of Willys' Agrijeep were the CJ-2A's. A production number of more than 200,000 was turned out and released to the public in the late 1940s following the war. Willys-Overland's CJ civilian series would remain in production through the 1980s. When a major competitor arose in the marketplace.
American Motor Company introduced the Jeep Wrangler YJ in 1986. Over its ten year production run, over 600,000 Jeep Wranglers were built. These vehicles changed the design of the CJs by being lower to the ground and having a wider frame. Initial reaction from Jeep fans was luke-warm at best, but soon, the Jeep Wrangler won over a large following which continues to this day.
In 1987, American Motor Company was bought out by Chrysler and with it took over the construction of the Jeep Wrangler. DaimerChrysler continued for twenty years to build the Jeeps until it sold its Jeep division in 2007 to a private owner which runs the Chrysler-Holdings LLC.
Jeeps in the Future
With its wide popularity, it is unlikely that the production of the all Jeeps and the most popular model, Jeep Wrangler, will completely disappear. Fans all over the world join with others in clubs to express their love for these unique and versatile vehicles, leading to the phrase, "It's a Jeep thing; you wouldn't understand."
About the Author
R. Harris has owned a Jeep since he was 16 and loves writing about his passion at
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How can you telll the difference between a Willys MB and a Ford GPW?
I am a devoted classic car enthusiast and took a picture of a jeep a few weeks ago. I'll attach a picture from my Flickr stream. I usually make a mental note of the cars I see at shows but I forgot this one. Please tell me what it is. I've give it the title 'Willys Jeep MB' for the time being.
Thanks. It's quite hard to see anything like an 'F' on this Jeep, so would you think this is a Willys?
Thanks Jeep Freak 81, I can't see anything on the photo and it's the only one I've got. At least I'll be able to have a look whenever I next see a Jeep.
"There were subtle differences between the two.[11] The versions produced by Ford had every component (including bolt heads) marked with an "F". Willys also followed the Ford pattern by stamping its name into some body parts, but stopped this in 1942." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep (reference from ^ Allen, Jim (2003). Jeep: Collector's Library. MBI Publishing. pp. 36–39."
Additional: I would say to check at http://www.steelsoldiers.com, it is a great Military vehicle resource. However without having more pictures or access to the actual vehicle it may be hard to tell after all the W in GPW meant Willys since it was produced by Ford based on the Willys design.
Willys MB and Ford GPW