steve gpw Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 im restoring a1942 ford gpw i have just started replacing the oil seals and bearings in the front axle and noticed the ratios are 43/8 can anyone shed any light on this i thought they where 39/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The man to talk to is Cliff at Universal Jeeps he will no doubt know the answer. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) im restoring a1942 ford gpw i have just started replacing the oil seals and bearings in the front axle and noticed the ratios are 43/8 can anyone shed any light on this i thought they where 39/8 You are correct, all ww2 Jeep differentials are 39/8 teeth giving 4.88 to1 .....alas your Jeep front axle has got a post war CJ2 differential which the ratio is 5.38 to1 = 43/8 teeth, I wonder what your Jeep's rear axle ratio is ? Edited November 30, 2015 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 the rear is the same 43/9 so im going to leave it as is for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 the rear is the same 43/9 so im going to leave it as is for now Good idea, if it aint broke dont try and fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I've got a March 42 GPW myself, not got to stripping the axles yet, I'm just repairing the frame before moving on to the axles. Mine have got Ford logos and and GP part numbers. If you've got CJ axles, I've a feeling that may change the steering set up. There have been quite a few GPW axles on eBay recently for reasonable money so could be worth keeping an eye open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 the rear is a gpw the front was a cj with the wrong steering set up an american bubba mod i now have a bare gpw front axle to put it right got to do some repairs to my frame too fron horns and gun mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Are you going to source two 4.88 crown wheel & pinion sets to convert back to original? or run the lower ratio CJ diifs which gives less road speed for the equivalent RPM running a 4.88 diff Edited December 1, 2015 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 i'll change them at a later date just want to get it on the road for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 been badly let down again the company who were going to repair my chassis bumped up there origional price from £600.00 to £2000.00 sonow its back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 How bad is it? Lots of info on the G503 forum if you decide to repair your self. Unless you de-rivet the chassis it shouldn't be to bad to have a go your self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stronghold Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hello what work do you need doing on the chassis do you have any pictures ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 both front legs and the rear has a crack next to the bump stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspickup Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hello Steve, have you got any photos of the chassis? I presume it's bare and stripped for repair. I specialise in the fabrication side of vehicle restoration and do many land rovers and light vans etc. 2000 seems a lot to restore the chassis. If you get stuck get in touch. Good luck with the project Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 thanks ben where are you based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 2000 is a lot. It's a common problem and a reasonably easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Not worth looking for another chassis?? Seen a few about at less than that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 no im going to fix this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Any pictures? It might give everyone a chance to comment on the best action, not that you need to take it though!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspickup Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello Steve, I'm in sunny Lincolnshire but do get about a bit with work and generally fetch project vehicles myself within a 100 mile radius or use transporters if it's much further. stress cracks aren't too difficult to repair but make sure it gets done properly so it doesn't start again once the vehicle is in use. if you want a more in depth chat about it or any repair sections fabricating, give me a call on 07904811582. I've got a jeep in the Workshop currently so I am able to take measurements and patterns from it if need be. good luck with the project, cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hello Steve,I'm in sunny Lincolnshire but do get about a bit with work and generally fetch project vehicles myself within a 100 mile radius or use transporters if it's much further. stress cracks aren't too difficult to repair but make sure it gets done properly so it doesn't start again once the vehicle is in use. if you want a more in depth chat about it or any repair sections fabricating, give me a call on 07904811582. I've got a jeep in the Workshop currently so I am able to take measurements and patterns from it if need be. good luck with the project, cheers Ben Where abouts are you Ben? I'm in Sleaford just below Cranwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspickup Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Not a million miles away. I live in horncastle. The workshop is near cadwell park,between louth and horncastle so not a far away at all! Drop me a line if I can help at all Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gpw Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 thanks for the offer of help ben i'll pm you if i need any pictures or measurments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve gpw Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Here's a few pictures of my project will post mor as things get done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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