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Lost oil pressure on my mb engine but didn`t notice and think I may have knackered it. Anyone had any good experiences with specialist engine builders. I live in Birmingham but will travel if needed as I want it done right. What sort of price should I be expecting for a complete rebuild? Any help appreciated. Phil

have a set of British jeep doors and sides I wish to sell. Any idea of their value

Thanks for all the info guys, much appreciated Phil

Anyone know of a supplier for 6v orange bulbs for GPW jeep marker lights to convert to indicators. Thanks Phil

Anyone know where to get good replacement axe handle from. Read that modern ones are broader and don`t fit the profile of the jeep body very well. Also how to fit. Any info greatly appreciated. Regards Phil

Thanks for replys chaps. That probably explains why this one looks unused. Any idea of a date for this particular model? Phil

Thanks Tony, any idea when they were first introduced?

Anybody shed any light on this harness i.e date ect as cannot find any info about them. Regards Phil

Thanks gents will check on both of them Regards Phil

Hi chaps. Looking to purchase a new classic rubber style 6v battery for my GPW. Want it to be the right dimensions, period look etc and decent quality. Any advice appreciated. Phil

Hi chaps. Anybody know of a source for GPW speedometer parts, in need of bezel and glass as mine are pretty much destroyed. Phil

A few pics taken in Germany in the 50s. The VW was used by General Sir Richard Gayle.

They are combat split rims but if you look at the horizontal part of the rim they have a small bevelled step about halfway in, these do not have this. Will try to get a pic when i get chance. Phil

Anybody know if its possible to straighten buckled combat rims and if so who can do it. Also 2 of my old wheels have no bevelled rim just a flat surface, any ideas about there origin as haven`t seen this type before ? Phil

Thanks, have tried Universal and Dallas autos but neither stock anything.

Hi there, anybody know where I can get a repair kit for a WW2 jeep tyre pump? looking for internals and hose. Regards Phil

Many thanks for your responses guys, most helpful Regards Phil

Thats an option i will look into thanks

Thanks for that but no its the flat braided straps on bonnet hinge etc. Phil

Anybody know where i can get individual earth leads for my 44 GPW. Suppliers only seem to do the sets at silly prices. I,m sure if it fits a jeep they double the price! Regards phil

Cheers Gerry, its nice to have a little of the jeeps history. Mine had none at all as the original chassis number had almost dissapeared. It wasn`t until I had it shot blasted that I found it restamped on the rear cross member. Phil

Thanks Richard for the info, also was wondering when would these key cards have been issued, any idea?

Hi everyone. I have got the key card to my jeep 20YH23 and was wondering what CBR/1/1054 might be, its also appeared in the key card previously in this thread by HIHU. also unit from is listed as SM.2275 Any ideas? Phil

Hi there. Heres a problem i have which jeep owners may have encountered. Fitted new AP clutch kit to jeep but having difficulties with adjustments. Measured fingers to 27/32" or 21.43mm but distance between bearing and pressure plate is too large. Cable adjustment is at maximum and clutch fork hits bellhousing opening before it engages. Been told that pressure plate is preset but then told it should be set on flywheel! Checked all parts for excessive wear but seem ok. Old clutch seemed to work ok but had a hairline crack in pressure plate face which is why i`m changing it. Noticed that the bearing is 2 to 3mm thinner than previous. If they get thinner each time i don`t suppose it would help. Why do the fingers have to be set at the specified gap or is there room for adjustment? I think the problem lies with the clutch kit itself rather than linkages. Getting tired of taking box off engine PLEASE HELP! Phil