guardsman1036 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hi all, Need some help on two fronts 1) Realized a long term dream to own a jeep with British history & have become custodian of a Ford GPW 1943 Canadian Ambulance jeep - service number 4242373 [CM] discharged & registered in December 1946. I have original items including tubular brackets that fix to the rear of the tub for what i call the 'tubular stretcher frame/support that was removable. She also has the front bonnet hole for the red cross staff/flag. I have searched google & found many distance shots of the framework but could realy do with some detail shots/drawings/ close shots ....any assistance in an attempt to remake this framework. Oddy the tub has holes exiting the rear of the tub as well [suggesting the use of an overhanging frame to the rear. .......i will post some pictures at weekend assuming its not to tricky! 2) if any knolledgeable jeep guys live anywhere near us [hythe] and are able to look over my jeep from a maintenance point of view i would be grateful. .....i have started going through the manual - changed oil & filters etc but could do with an experienced eye just to point is in right direction. Shes a runner & I have been using her but have a fw concerns. Thanks in advance for any assistance as I want to keep this old girl on the road & try and put her back to her wartime status Cheers karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 still looking mate .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lightweight Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi all, 2) if any knolledgeable jeep guys live anywhere near us [hythe] Cheers karl Hythe Kent or Hythe Hampshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks for the photos , i have seen the first 3 but the others are new to me ....amazing how you guys know so much. I am trying to work out how to post pictures at the moment and will loads some if able to ...then perhaps i will be proven wrong .....mybe the mods were for farming in 1972! My location is near Hythe Kent. I am not looking for a fee ride and somebody to do work for me, but a mentor to guide me so i do not damage anything and learn quickly [did have some 'not jeep' help which resulted in us breaking a few bits recently!] Thanks Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Picture of how she looks at the moment, restored about 15 years ago by previous owner. Basic maintenance including oil filter, flush out rad, clean & re-new coolant pipes as rusted and new sump gasket has kept her on the road this year. Cheers karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 [ATTACH=CONFIG]53527[/ATTACH] Picture of how she looks at the moment, restored about 15 years ago by previous owner. Hi Karl, That photo location ........... Farthing Common on Stone Street by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 I could'nt possibly divulge where the picture was taken for security reasons ..................................ok yes its stone street ! Been trying to load pictures but think they may be to large a file ....anybody got any answers how to 'make' pictures smaller in mega bites ? Cheers karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I could'nt possibly divulge where the picture was taken for security reasons ..................................ok yes its stone street ! Local knowledge ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Here's another pic: (Is the Jeep US or Canadian?) Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Guys Thanks for all the photos ...keep em coming if you see any more. The one of the rear framework hanging off the back looks interesting and have not seen before in colour I am trying to attach 2 pictures below 1 - of the buillt in tube structure at the corner of the rear tub bins which go through the thin sheet by 1" into the stowage area. 2- What is this item , which was on the rear of the tub prior to restoration [left hand / n side] of rear of tub next to spare wheel ? .....any ideas. Not sure if from its wartime use or for popping beers open after a hard days harvesting? Again thanks for photos Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi As previous opening thread , anybody near hythe kent able to give advise on jeep issues, as had thought i had done a good job of restoring cooling pipes/hoses/thermopstate housing ...only to find today she is again leaking from bottom hose on rad and also what appears to be water at base of thrmostate housing [fitted original ford f marked gasket from Jeffrey Engineering] ...would like to finish one job & move on rather than keep going over same things ....Ah the joys of green stuff. Cheers K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 jerry can strap bracket mate ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi, Jerry can strap bracket ......so simple , i searched & searched in the week and did not see a single photo ! Can you guys post a pic on a restored / original jeep without the can in the way. ..........were these on all jeeps ? Regards k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 well certainly the ones with jerry cans lol ...... dare say someone will post a pic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 couple more , not sure about the frame on the front in one pic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardsman1036 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Hi, Cheers for pictures, again i have not seen these ones. Would be nice if someone could put us in touch with anybody who has restored a British Canadian ambulance jeep ...may be a long shot tho. Thanks for all the ahelp so far, shame no one local able to advise on maintenance issues PS - does anybody think the rear exit hole in back of tub is to do with her war configeration? Cheers Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tomlinson Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 couple more , not sure about the frame on the front in one pic...... Hi The metal frame at the front is actually a US type wire reel holder, standard kit. Also often fitted at the rear, or mounted centrally as an A frame shape. Thanks for the pics. I'm making a 2 tier variant in 35th scale. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hello Karl There were a few different versions of the CDN Stretcher Jeep. The bunk bed style originally had brackets bolted onto the front sides and rear of the body to hold the frame. The spare tire and fuel carrier were relocated and the front passenger seat back was hinged. The later version had the frames attached to the body with clamps.The front brackets attached to the door strap hooks and the drain holes were enlarged for the base to sit in. You can see the two different styles in the earlier photos. There were also different two stretcher versions, which mounted on the rear. The original had a wooden frame, while the airborne mod had a folding bracket. The last version had a bolted on extension for the stretchers. Your rear corner mount tube does not look like part of any stretcher frame structure that i know off. unless it was for a frame for an overhead canvas protection. You can e-mail me at cmpmagazine@hotmail.com. I am collecting data on CDN WW2 Jeeps and trailers. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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