richfr Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi I am Richard I am English but live in France (Brittany). I am new to military vehicles I have visited a few WW2 camps and spent time looking through forums etc. I would like to restore an MB/GPW Jeep if I can find something reasonably priced or more likely a Dodge WC they seem easier to find here for sensible money but always miles away. This forum is full of helpful and very interesting information hope I can contribute to it in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome along Richard, I have a Ford GPW but have had a WC52 as well, both cracking vehicles and easy to source parts for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfr Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi wow both lovely vehicles. I have been trawling Leboncoin here in France and parts for both are available. I have always liked the Jeeps and it would be easier to move, store etc but the prices are crazy :wow: I missed a very low priced 1943 Jeep yesterday that looked very good the advert had only been on a few hours and it had gone also a barn find WC51 but its 6 hours away, details are limited, I only have use of a Toyota Hilux to collect it and I think that might struggle to pull that much weight that far. Will keep looking something will come up :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome Richard. Go for the Dodge, better value and much more usable, especially if you have family. The 51 is the one I'd recommend. The 52 is just more complexity and weight unless you really want a winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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